Blackburn, Lancashire

KEEPERS COTTAGE

KEY FEATURES

Finished to an extremely high standard this property has been fastidiously maintained, upgraded and improved by the current owners to a level rarely seen. This is a sizable property extending to just over 6400 sqft and is designed for modern living. At ground floor there is a beautifully appointed Simpsons Kitchen / dining area, Utility room, two large reception rooms and study. There is also a ground floor bedroom with a jack- and-jill shower room, shared with another reception room, currently used as a gym but offering the buyer flexibility with potential for a further sitting room, bedroom or in-law apartment.To the first floor there are 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The master suite has a fitted Simpsons dressing room and a beautiful contemporary bathroom. Externally the property is surrounded by extensive mature gardens and grounds, there is a triple garage, ample parking and superb views. Proof of funding required prior to viewing.

Keepers Cottage is a superb family home set within substantial private gardens and grounds in between Ribchester and Clayton Le Dale. This property has been extensively modernised to a high standard and offers the rare opportunity to purchase a home which requires little or no work other than personal decoration and furnishing choices.Accessed via a quiet lane shared with four other properties entry is via double electric gates to large parking area with space for several vehicles. On entry to the property access is via a beautiful open to eaves entrance hall with impressive feature Oak staircase curving up to the first floor. The hall has fitted seating and storage handy for the removal of footwear and is flooded with natural light from windows on two levels. Above is a superb contemporary chandelier. The hall provides access to the beautiful family dining kitchen by Simpsons of Colne with handmade furniture and quartz worktops. There are integrated Miele appliances throughout which provide everything expected from a modern kitchen, there are also twin drawer dishwashers, twin sinks and a boiling water tap. The dining area is spacious with built in furniture and there is access to the rear terrace via patio doors. Next to the kitchen is a spacious utility room and a separate W.C.Accessed from the hall is a spacious lounge again with access to the terrace at the rear, There is a hidden surround sound system in the walls and the room is pre wired for an entertainment system. Adjacent is a separate fitted office again with furniture by Simpsons and with lovely views to the garden. At the far end of the ground floor is an impressive open plan, sitting room/entertainments area with roof mounted projector and drop down screen, a perfect space for entertaining. Beyond this large room there are two further rooms which share a Jack-and-Jill shower room providing flexible accommodation for an in-law suite.

SELLER INSIGHT

It was a very hot day when we came to look at the property for the first time, so we started outside in the garden and I think this made our minds up before we even set foot indoors. The rhododendrons were in full bloom and we thought that the space and large expanse of lawn would make the perfect garden for our growing family”, say the owners.

“We knew it would be a bit of a project to create our family home but we were excited by the challenge. We started in the kitchen and worked our way through the rest of the house, including replacing the bathrooms and adding a new sweeping staircase to the hallway. We had an interior decorator work with us and we love how it’s all worked out.”

“We’ve lived here for 12 years and the house has grown with us as a family. It’s a very flexible and adaptable layout with lots of space for dayto-day family life and entertaining. We all have good sized bedrooms and have enjoyed cosy movie nights in the family room, and the original playroom has now evolved into a home gym. I enjoy cooking and baking, so the kitchen is certainly one of my favourite rooms in the house. It’s such a warm, bright, and inviting space where our guests tend to naturally gather.”

“We spend a lot of time outside in the garden and have planted for yearround colour and interest. June is particularly amazing and September is equally as beautiful with late flowering plants, flowing grasses, and beautiful autumnal colours. There’s lots of room for children to run around and the treehouse adventure playground has been a much-loved feature, as has the swim spa. I love being busy in the greenhouse and vegetable garden but there are plenty of spaces to sit and relax too. The BBQ and firepit area is the perfect spot for catching the late afternoon sun and stunning sunsets.”

“We enjoy eating out and feel lucky to have a good choice of restaurants nearby. It’s a very central location with easy access to amenities and schools. There are plenty of things to do in the local area and nice places to have coffee and brunch, as well as walks through the countryside and along by the river, so it really is the best of all worlds here.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

To the first floor there are four double bedrooms, three ensuite, and one served by the house bathroom. The master suite is generous in size and has a bespoke dressing room area hand made by Simpsons which leads to the superb ensuite bathroom with freestanding contemporary bath, twin Villeroy and Boch sinks and a walk-in shower as well as wall mounted WC.The remaining bedrooms on the first floor are all double bedrooms, two have their own ensuite and there is a family bathroom.The whole of the first floor of the property is air-conditioned.

Externally to the front of the property the driveway is large and there is ample parking. There is a triple garage with electric up and over doors, power and water. To the side is a wooded area with children’s adventure playground. And throughout the garden there are numerous quiet sitting areas to take in the stunning views across the valley. To the rear of the house there is a large terraced patio running the length of the building. There is a swim spa hot-tub, greenhouse and kitchen garden area which is fenced to provide deer protection. Lower in the garden there are separate seating areas with superb views and an outside kitchen with fireplace and sink.

The picturesque village of Ribchester is 5 minutes away situated in the heart of the Ribble Valley and has a range of local services available including primary school, pubs, library, post office & shop.The house is 10 miles from Preston city centre with its West Coast mainline railway link to Euston (2 hours and 7 minutes), also benefitting from the train link from Wilpshire to Manchester (2.5 miles). East Lancashire and Manchester business centres as well as the northern motorway network are within striking distance with the M6 junction 31 being approximately 5 miles away. Travel distances are approximate. Preston 10 miles / Blackburn 5 miles / Manchester 36 miles / Leeds Bradford Airport 47 miles / Manchester International Airport 41 miles/ Kendal and the Lake District 47 miles. Clitheroe offers a varied range of amenities including an excellent range of shops, bars, café’s and salons as well as supermarkets and the impressive Bowland Brewery leisure complex. The area is a renowned “Foodie Heaven” with excellent pubs and restaurants many set within the AONB area of the Trough Of Bowland. The Ribble valley is an affluent area with a café culture and rural heritage and is a desirable and aspirational place to live and visit. Schools locally have an excellent reputation and there is a wide variety of both state run and independent to choose from. There are numerous village primary schools, as well as highly regarded public schools including Stonyhurst, Oakhill College, Moorlands & Westholme. The property is within the Clitheroe Grammar catchment area.

Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: H

EPC Rating: E

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 09.03.2023

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