Tan Y Rallt, 30 Whalley Road, Wilpshire O.I.R.O £535,000

A magnificent Victorian villa with splendid Edwardian Italianate terraced gardens. A period lovers dream, it comprises hall, sitting room, dining room, morning room, kitchen, music room, four bedrooms, bathroom and en- suite. (2,262 sq ft/210.1 sq m approx. EPC: E).

Commanding views; a very rare opportunity indeed. Tan Y Rallt, 30 Whalley Road, Wilpshire

Directions Approaching Wilpshire from the direction of Clitheroe, proceed along Whalley Road and continue through the traffic lights by the Wilpshire Hotel. Proceed around the bend to the left and look for the stone entrance gates on the left hand side. Proceed through the gates, turn left and then right and proceed up the steep drive taking the right hand fork to park at the front of the property. Services Mains supplies of gas, water, electricity and drainage. Gas central heating to panelled radiators from a condensing combination boiler. Council Tax: RVBC Band G. We are advised the tenure is Freehold. Additional Features Magnificent period features that include ornate plaster ceiling cornices, light roses, picture rails, Delft racks, wall panelling, chimneypieces, lead glazed windows and solid timber doors. Amazing Edwardian Italianate terraced garden set within some outstanding mature trees. Location Wilpshire affords excellent links to the motorway network and the train station is within easy reach also. A delightful leafy suburb within the Ribble Valley. Accommodation This magnificent Victorian villa (1896) enjoys an elevated position with lovely south westerly aspects towards Ramsgreave. Built in an era of acknowledged elegance with large windows to capture the light; the arrangement of rooms to an accepted traditional design. This is a home to delight the period lover (late Victorian but with Edwardian influences), with a plethora of retained features and set within enchanting landscaped gardens in the Italianate terraced style; the degree to which the natural stone landscaping extends is quite astounding. Set out to maximise the daylight hours, the house is perfectly orientated and the gardens bask in warmth and light during the suns transit. It is understood the gardens were laid down in 1907 to a favoured Edwardian design and extend to approximately one acre of thereabouts. The house is believed to have been designed by Harry S Fairhurst, born of Blackburn later to become a prominent architect in Edwardian Manchester. Working extensively for Lord Lever and designing Bridgewater House, Lancaster House and India House which are Grade II* listed buildings in Manchester. He also designed the Christie Hospital and the Holt Radium Institute. The property is approached from a porch with double doors and a distinctive stone arch, with an encaustic tiled floor. The grand reception hall has a fireplace and a splendid half return staircase with brass newel caps, Wainscot panels to dado height and an understairs cupboard. The wide bay window in the sitting room faces west and there is a French window to the side of the fireplace. In the dining room there are two bay windows and an oak and copper chimneypiece. A Morso log burner resides in the morning room with built-in drawers and cupboards to the alcove. Family meals can be taken in the kitchen diner which features a contemporary styled fitted kitchen with a stainless steel range style cooker, slot-in dishwasher, integrated fridge and freezer and a stainless steel sink unit. LED lighting and a Travertine floor which extends to the morning room and hall. There is an ample utility with stone flagged floors and a gardeners wc. In 1906 the music room was added with a unique domed ceiling incorporating a circular roof light, so designed to enhance the acoustic qualities and for the gathered ensemble there was also constructed a stunning tiled fireplace inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement. Whilst now used as a study this room could also be a bedroom as it is accessed off the half landing. The spacious landing provides access to the bedrooms and has a sky-light and wall niche to match the pediment above the music room door. The master bedroom has both a dressing room and a three piece en-suite shower room comprising shower cubicle, low suite wc and washbasin. It is tiled in Travertine with a window overlooking the garden. Bedroom 2 enjoys dual aspect windows and Bedroom 3 has a fantastic lead glazed bay. The fourth bedroom is a good single. A degree of modern luxury is present in the house bathroom featuring a four piece white suite and Travertine tiling comprising a Victoria and Albert free standing bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, low suite wc, wall hung basin and a glazed shower cubicle with a multi-jet shower. A tarmac drive through a tree-lined approach ascends to the property and there are two single garages. The enchanting gardens amounting to approximately one acre, although this cannot be verified, will delight and enthral and the mature trees provide screening when in full leaf. A truly unique family home for the period connoisseur. Tan Y Rallt "beneath the hill". Viewing Strictly by appointment with the Agents. (PIQ available on request). (26b15)

All fixtures and fittings in these particulars are included in the sale, all others in the property are specifically excluded. Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property. Please note: Although these particulars are thought to be materially correct, their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form any part of a contract.

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