Springwater Barn, Forest Becks, Bolton By Bowland Price £750,000 Acquiring its name from the natural spring in its garden, this quite amazing home offers plenty; three reception rooms, a study, three bathrooms, five bedrooms and a stunning dining kitchen/family room with an Aga. Set in approximately six acres with a substantial outbuilding and garage. (3,681 sq ft/342 sq m approx. EPC: E). The views are lovely, the setting idyllic; a fantastic place to bring up a family. Springwater Barn, Forest Becks, Bolton By Bowland Directions Leave Clitheroe and proceed along the A59 in the direction of Skipton. Shortly after passing Chatburn turn left signposted Sawley and continue through the village turning left at the Spread Eagle. Continue over the river bridge and bear right towards Bolton by Bowland. Then take the second turning after the Copy Nook Hotel along the Settle Road. After approximately 1.2 miles turn left into Anna Lane, which is just before the hill down to the bridge over Skirden Beck. After approximately 100 yards turn right along the private drive to Skirden Hall. Springwater Barn can be found after passing Skirden Hall, on the left hand side. The journey is approximately seven miles. Services Mains supplies of water and electricity with drainage to a septic tank. Oil fired central heating from a Worcester Danesmoor central heating boiler. Council Tax: RVBC Band G. We are informed the tenure is Freehold. The property has hardwood double glazed windows and external doors, pine panelled internal doors Additional Features and an alarm system. Location An extremely popular location within the Ribble Valley. Rural yet very easily reached and certainly not isolated. Excellent primary, secondary and grammar schools are within the locality. Accommodation Springwater Barn is beautifully located adjacent to Skirden Hall and above the meandering beck of the same name; the barn taking its name after the spring that surfaces in the front garden. Originally part of the Estate and a working barn until it was converted in 1994 by the owners. Believed to date back to 1764, in the Georgian era, this commanding stonebuilt barn has a multitude of unique and charming features, not least the external stone staircase. Unlike some less convincing barn conversions, Springwater Barn has adapted so successfully to residential use due to its many existing window openings which allow it to feel so light, airy and spacious. Facing due South helps tremendously! The prodigious accommodation offers great flexibility for a family, the current and only residents having spent nineteen happy years here; seeing their children grow up and thrive in this glorious rural setting. Entrance is gained through the South facing front door into a stone flagged vestibule which leads to the main reception hall, the lower hall lending itself superbly to use as a dining hall; a quite magnificent pitched pine staircase ascends to the first floor. A most impressive space with exposed stone walls and lofty vaulted ceilings. There is a two piece cloakroom with ample space for coats and boots. The lounge has a cultured feel to it with windows on two elevations including a French window that opens to the front garden, rather nicely flanked by two huge stone troughs on the outside elevation. With exposed beams and a real fire within a rustic brick chimney piece this is a most welcoming and comfortable room. The charming sitting room located at the other end of the property feels more contemplative, an ideal place to immerse yourself in a good book. Once more it features a beamed ceiling and has a cast iron period fireplace with an open grate fire and stone hearth. Then we have a quirky snug arranged on two levels, again with its own unique character. The pièce de résistance is the stunningly good dining kitchen/family room which has French windows out to the rear garden, an Aga within a rustic brick chimney breast as you would expect and a superb range of limed oak fitted units along two walls. There is a Franke stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and an integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer. The floor is tiled in Chinese slate, from Fired Earth and two gnarled beams span the ceiling. A great place for entertaining both family and friends. The separate utility has a sink unit and plumbing for washing machine and there is also another two piece cloakroom, most handy for the children when playing outside. With a handsome provision of bedrooms, five in all, the master enjoys the morning sun from its window overlooking the beck and a Southerly aspect from its front window. It has a four piece en-suite bathroom consisting of a Darryl shower cubicle with a Mira shower, pedestal washbasin, bidet and low suite wc. The other four bedrooms are all superbly unique and appealing each one different and something for everyone. We suspect there will probably be competition for the second floor bedroom; be sure to check out the capacious storage. Some mention should be made of the landing as it is also a great space. The two house bathrooms are accessed from here, one consisting of a spa bath, Darryl shower cubicle with Mira shower, washbasin and low suite wc, the other with bath, basin and wc. You will love the large shelved airing cupboard with a hot water cistern to keep everything nice and warm. The first floor study could of course be used as a bedroom if required. The stone walled gardens that surround the house are simply laid out with a picturesque pond to the rear and the spring and smaller pond at the front. The presence of trickling water at the front is both auspicious and also a treat to hear. A stone gate-posted entrance opens to a courtyard laid with granite sets. They continue along the side and rear, leading to a substantial stone fronted garage with an up-and-over door. Attached to this and connected with a personnel door is another substantial outbuilding offering a variety of uses. For a purchaser with classic cars for instance, this could adapt perfectly. There are two fields, one at 1.49 ha and another at 0.927 ha amounting to 5.97 acres, offering a variety of potential recreational uses. We heartily recommend this excellent property to you. It is a seriously good home. Agents Note Whilst the Agents have walked the boundaries, we have not carried out a detailed measurement survey of the land and therefore any necessary checks should be carried out by the purchasers professional advisors prior to exchange of contracts. Viewing Strictly by appointment with the Agents. (21c15) 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. 8 York Street, Clitheroe , Lancashire BB7 2DL T: 01200 428691 F: 01200 428702 E: [email protected] www.andertonbosonnet.co.uk.