Meadowside Farm, Dog Pits Lane Offers In Excess Of £400,000 Broadclough, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 8PU Property Features 4 bed farmhouse with 12 Recently built lambing acres shed Good quality pasture Partly developed land menage Accessible rural position Former dairy. Modern shed. American Barn with 10 stables Upvc DG. EPC G. Full Description WHAT THE FARM OFFERS YOU? Meadowside Farm a maturing, large 4 bedroomed, 2 reception roomed detached chalet bungalow in a prime rural location, one of Bacup's beauty spots. It has good accessibility from Burnley Road. Facilities include an enclosed farm yard partly concreted, 12 acres of good quality pasture land suitable for equestrian/agricultural purpose (producing 2 haylage cuts per annum), agricultural buildings including large American barn with 10 stables & tack room, a separate former dairy, a lambing shed (could also be used for stables), a partly developed menage (base and drains provided - permanent enclosure not installed), a deep walled muck enclosure, a large timber shed, a small pond & the ruins of an old cottage on the outskirts of the land which may have the future scope to develop subject to planning consent, etc. In addition, the owners rent a further 10 acres of land from the local authority costing £550 p / a. HOW TO FIND IT? The property is nestled between the head of Dog Pits Lane & Old Meadows Road, a 5 minute walk from Burnley Rd. From Bacup town centre, proceed north along A671 towards Burnley (Burnley Rd) for approx a mile. As Burnley Rd ascends, turn right on to Dog Pits Lane (signposted). Proceed down Dog Pits Lane, following the track along, going up, bearing left as far as you can & then bearing right. You will see Meadowside Farm on the left (named). FURTHER PROPERTY INFORMATION! Lounge with a multifuel stove. Otherwise warmed by electrical central heating. Solar panels assist with warming the water (though no income is received from them). The property is connected to mains water and drainage is via a private Septic tank situated on the plot in front of the garden. Water meter in front lawn. The property is not connected to a mains gas supply but the neighbouring properties are understood to be. The road onto which the property lies is unadopted & maintained by the residents. The vendors receive a rural payment each year in the region of £2,000 (see paragraph "Land & External" for further information). Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: Band D. GROUND FLOOR LOBBY/ENTRANCE AREA 14' 1" x 4' 0" (4.30m x 1.22m) a useful for the purpose of the property, with Upvc entrance door, tiled floor, hanging, deep shelving and further Upvc door to: BREAKFAST KITCHEN 12' 9" x 9' 6" (3.91m x 2.90m) with window overlooking rear garden, fitted with range of base and wall units with light oak doors, composite working surfaces incorporating ceramic hob, inbuilt oven/grill, recess/plumbing for automatic washing machine, sink, breakfast bar with provision for seating 3, tiled walls, wood effect flooring and ledged / battened door to: DINING ROOM / SNUG 12' 10" x 9' 2" (3.93m x 2.81m) (2nd measurement reduces to 1.80m), a cosy area with patio doors overlooking the rear garden, oak flooring and ledged / battened door to: HALLWAY with Upvc front entrance doorway, oak flooring, open staircase to first floor, closet and doors to rooms off. LOUNGE 15' 10" x 11' 10" (4.85m x 3.63m) (1st measurement reduces to 3.96 where fireplace is situated), with large window overlooking the front garden, Inglenook style stone fireplace with beamed mantel and multi fuel stove within, exposed beamed ceiling, coving, wall lights, ledged / battened door. BEDROOM 1 14' 4" x 11' 10" (4.37m x 3.63m) a large room with window overlooking front garden. BEDROOM 2 9' 7" x 7' 11" (2.94m x 2.42m) a further double room with window to side, fitted wardrobes, storage and shelving. SHOWER ROOM 5' 9" x 5' 6" (1.77m x 1.69m) with small window to rear, fitted with three piece suite in champagne including shower enclosure, basin & w.c., tiled walls. FIRST FLOOR LANDING with doors to rooms off and closet housing cisterns. BEDROOM 3 18' 11" x 8' 10" (5.77m x 2.71m) (plus deep under eaves storage areas to each side accessed via doors), with window to side. BEDROOM 4 11' 2" x 8' 11" (3.42m x 2.72m) (plus deep under eaves storage areas to each side accessed via doors), with window to side, fitted wardrobes and dressing table. BATHROOM 8' 0" x 6' 3" (2.44m x 1.91m) fitted with four piece suite in white comprising bath, basin within vanity unit, w.c., bidet, tiled walls. vinyl flooring and large dormer window to side. EXTERNAL THE GARAGE 15' 3" x 9' 7" (4.66m x 2.94m) Single, attached, with up and over door to the front and personnel door to the rear. THE DRIVEWAY In front of the garage, on the southerly side of the property, key block paved with exterior lighting and providing hardstand for up to 4 vehicles. THE GARDENS OF THE HOUSE the front, rear and north sides of the property have mature gardens, dry stone walled to the rear and fenced / hedged to the front, predominantly laid to lawn and fairly level, with a mature tree, deep borders with shrubs / plants, 2 patios and a pathway to the rear / side with exterior lighting. LAND / EXTERNAL AREAS We are informed that the enclosed land on the property's south easterly side amounts to 12 acres of good quality pasture land suitable for equestrian/agricultural use. Presently, 2 cuts of haylage are produced each year. The farm is registered & qualifies for single farm rural payment, which has averaged at an income of approximately £2,000 p / a & its acquisition would be open for discussion with the onward purchaser by way of negotiation. The farm yard is accessed by a gate & ground concreted between the agricultural buildings. To the head of the farmyard is a partly developed menage with a surface membrane and drainage & deep walled muck pit. A further entrance gate from lane for large vehicles. To the head of the land, are the ruins of an old cottage which it may be possible to develop in the future subject to the necessary consents. In addition, the owners rent a further 10 acres of land beyond their own boundary from the local authority for £550 p / a. THE AMERICAN BARN 49' 2" x 55' 7" (15m x 16.95m) overall measurement of building, concrete block walled, with concrete floor, containing 10 stables with part open loft, tractor garage, tack room currently used for kennels. Power, lighting & water supplies. 5 entrance points, 3 of them large. THE LAMBING SHED 30' 8" x 21' 5" (9.37m x 6.55m) Modern with concrete floor, concrete block lower walls, timber framework to upper level, corrugated roof with natural light panels and metal gate to open frontage. Also suitable for stabling. THE FORMER DAIRY 16' 4" x 8' 11" (4.98m x 2.74m) with door, windows, lighting, cold water supply & hot water supply from geezer. LARGE TIMBER SHED 17' 6" x 11' 3" (5.35m x 3.45m) with double doors to front & personnel door to the rear side & timber flooring. Agents Note: Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these sales Kingfisher Business Centre www.howarthsestates.co.uk particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are Burnley Road [email protected] approximate are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and Rawtenstall 01706 893743 potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements Lancashire BB4 8EQ .