Cutler Lane, Chipping, Preston, Lancashire

Oh the VIEWS! This incredible home offers spacious accommodation of around 4800 sq ft set in 1.80 acres (OTA) in a GORGEOUS rural Chipping location!An attractive and substantial stone built home, positioned in a spacious plot in rural Chipping. Recently refurbished by the current vendors – this welcoming home is beautifully presented and offers great flexibility in the accommodation ensuring that there is scope for multi-generational living. 

The property includes a range of useful outbuildings which have further potential, these include garaging. Set in 1.8 acres (0.74ha) or thereabouts, this property will be ideal for those looking for rural bliss.

The property is set along Cutler Lane and the driveway rises towards the house, passing mature trees, which provide a lovely setting for the house. Parking is available in front of the garage and ahead of the main house. There is also further space for 2 cars to park on the driveway.

A path leads up to the front door which sits in an attractive picture window and opens into the entrance hall. Both welcoming and impressive, the entrance hall ensures that the tone for this super property is well and truly set. This room has a fabulous staircase which rises to the first floor to a galleried landing and vaulted ceiling giving a spacious dual height space. The floors are stone flagged, which continue through to the kitchen and utility room. A WC is found off the entrance hall.

The recently refitted and redesigned utility room is a large space, with a range of recently fitted kitchen units with a contrasting work surface. Perfect for a rural property such as this – there is a back door out to the rear garden. The central heating boiler and immersion tank are found in here. 

The living kitchen is likely to be the hub of this welcoming home. There is a range of wall and base kitchen units, including a larder cupboard, along with a central island with plenty of storage. Granite work surfaces are provided along with a range of integrated appliances, including dishwasher, larder fridge and larder freezer, two double ovens and microwave/grill with warming drawer. A log burner is positioned in a feature wall and gives a lovely cosy focal point to the room. This room has plenty of space for both dining and lounging, along with views to both the front, side and rear of the property, with bifold doors giving access to the garden.

The sitting room has a refurbished multi fuel stove set in a fireplace in one corner, again giving a cosy feel to the room. There are views out to two sides of the property.

The study, with storage cupboard, is found off the hall and has views to the rear.

A further room is currently used as a formal dining room, but has previously been used as an annex style accommodation when used alongside the kitchenette and shower room. With separate access provided this gives the property great flexibility for multi-generational living, be it for now, or to future proof the house, it will be helpful for many.

The staircase rises to the spacious galleried landing on the first floor, which overlooks the entrance hall. An impressive reception room is found on the first floor to make the most of those remarkable views across the Ribble Valley. This super room has a feature fireplace set in a stone chimney breast, there are vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, this along with those views and the scale of the room, makes this one of the most impressive spaces in the house.

The first floor is home to the spacious principal bedroom, which also enjoys impressive views and a large ensuite which includes a bath, walk in shower, wash basin and WC. There are two further spacious bedrooms and a box room currently used as a sewing room, along with the family bathroom.

The current owner has made numerous improvements to the property during their ownership, including, new utility room, heating system, and carpets. The outside of the property has been totally repointed and has double glazed sapele windows.

There is an outbuilding, including a double garage with access from the front and rear, which is currently used for storage and a workshop. There is some scope to alter/convert these to suit the buyer, subject to gaining any necessary consents. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees. The formal garden is enclosed by hedging, and a gazebo leads you through to a well-maintained paddock, with views across the fells.

Location

Situated in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Within the locality is an abundance of award winning and locally renowned restaurants and eateries. There are plenty of bridle paths and footpaths locally to allow the enjoyment of countryside and outdoor life. Longridge and Clitheroe have a wide range of amenities including several supermarkets, boutique shops, restaurants and healthcare providers. Clitheroe trains station provides trains to Manchester.

There are a number of great schools in the area including St Marys Primary School in Chipping, Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe Grammar School, Bowland High School and Oakhill School and Nursery. The road links provide good access to Preston, Manchester, Lancaster and further afield, making it possible to commute.

Preston 13 miles approx. Clitheroe 9 miles approx. Manchester 40 miles approx.