
The Manor House, The Riddings, Long Preston, BD23 4QN

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
6
- BATHROOMS
4
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- Includes three bed annexe
- Five acre field
- Three acre woodland
- Walled garden
- Includes detached barn with planning permission
Description
Included in the sale, the Coach House, a two/three bed detached stone cottage/annex providing versatile living accommodation that could provide a variety of uses. There is also a detached stone built barn, currently used for very generous garaging, gym and store places. The extensive barn also has lapsed planning permission to create further ancillary living accommodation, setting a positive precedent for future owners who might wish to reestablish pursuit of imaginative reconfiguration.
With eighteenth century origins and a Grade II Listing, The Manor House stands in extensive mature landscaped gardens including a walled garden and also incorporates a circa five acre paddock along with circa three acres of majestic woodland. Equipped in accordance with a superior specification, this attractively presented, versatile and meticulously maintained property includes a wealth of charming character features such as functioning service bells, arched architraves, together with oil fired central heating, leaded sealed unit glazing, a security alarm, quality fixtures and fittings throughout.
Enjoying a delightful degree of privacy, this unique and very appealing home comprises briefly:
An entrance hall, a living room with feature fireplace and fine long distance views over countryside to Pendle Hill beyond, a sitting room, a dining kitchen incorporating contemporary modern base and wall units including matching island/breakfast bar unit with integrated appliances, a dining room, a utility, a cloaks and a downstairs WC. To the lower ground floor is a useful cellar. Whilst on the first floor a landing with feature arched glassed window leads to four well planned bedrooms with a master bedroom having a four piece en-suite and the second bedroom having an en-suite shower room. Continuing on the first floor is a house bathroom and a separate WC. On the second floor a landing leads to two further bedrooms with the biggest connecting to a dressing room/study, there is also a further bathroom on this level. The extensive surrounding grounds to The Manor House include manicured lawns, a walled garden area and extensive woodlands.
Described briefly The Coach House includes an entrance hall, a dining kitchen including modern fitted wall and base units having built-in appliances, a living room with patio doors, a dining room/third bedroom and a downstairs shower room including plumbing for an automatic washing machine. On the first floor are two double bedrooms - the largest having a walk-in wardrobe and a house bathroom. To the outside of The Coach House is a stone flagged patio area.
The detached stone barn comprises two large double garages and a garden store room. To the rear of the stone barn is an open barn with further storage rooms at the rear. On the first floor are two large open areas both with light and power, as previously described the barn had planning permission ( to insert hyperlink ) to be created into further living accommodation providing a versatile option to suit anybody's needs.
Surrounded by beautiful open countryside, the very popular village of Long Preston enjoys an attractive setting within the Yorkshire Dales National Park with the town of Settle circa five miles away to the north and the historic market town of Skipton located approximately eleven miles to the south. The business centres of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire are within comfortable daily commuting distance and the village includes the great advantage of a railway station with connecting services to Leeds, Bradford, Morecambe, Lancaster and also to the legendary Settle to Carlisle line to the north. The village benefits from a variety of local amenities including a post office/village store together with an excellent primary school and public house.
Certainly representing a rare and very exciting opportunity The Manor House comprises in further detail:
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL
Traditional timber front entrance door with fanned top light. Traditional tiled flooring. Central heating radiator. Arched opening through to:
INNER HALL
Traditional tiled flooring. Central heating radiator. Spindled balustrade staircase leading to first floor landing.
SITTING ROOM
14'8" x 14'8" With leaded single glazed window to the side and leaded single glazed door with matching side panels having exceptional long distance views over the front garden to countryside and Pendle Hill beyond. Feature carved timber fireplace with open grate fire set on tiled hearth. Parquet wood flooring. Two central heating radiators. Dado rails. Ceiling coving.
LIVING ROOM
18'10" x 14'8" With leaded single glazed window and leaded single glazed door with matching side panels having exceptional long distance views over the front garden to countryside and Pendle Hill beyond. Feature carved stone fireplace with open grate fire set on stone hearth. Exposed floorboards. Two central heating radiators. Ceiling coving. Wall lights.
DINING KITCHEN
16'9" x 14'10" Superbly appointed quality contemporary range of wall and base units with contrasting granite worktop surfaces and matching up-stands. Inset Belfast sink and drainer grooves into worktop surface. Matching island/breakfast bar unit with integrated fridge and freezer. Integrated microwave. Electric Rangemaster oven with five ring induction hob and extractor over. Integrated dishwasher. Matching display dresser. Dual aspect leaded single glazed windows. Parquet wood flooring. Timber rear entrance door. Central heating radiator.
DINING ROOM
11'11" x 10' With leaded single glazed window. Functioning wall mounted Butler bell box. Parquet wood flooring. Central heating radiator.
UTILITY ROOM
9'3" x 6'8" With leaded single glazed window. Well appointed range of cream fronted base and tall unit with contrasting wood effect worktop surfaces. Belfast sink. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Space for dryer. Stone flagged floor. Central heating radiator.
BOILER ROOM
With floor standing oil fired central heating boiler.
REAR PORCH
6'11" x 5'11" With leaded single glazed window. Folding rear entrance door. Tiled flooring.
CLOAKS
11'11" x 5'7" With leaded single glazed window. Built-in cupboard. Parquet wood flooring. Cloaks rail. Pedestal hand wash basin with tiled splash-back. Door through to:
DOWNSTAIRS WC
With leaded single glazed window. Low suite WC. Parquet wood flooring.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
Stone steps from inner hall leading down to:
CELLAR
14' x 14'11" With light. Stone shelves. Stone flagged floor.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
With leaded arch window. Spindled balustrade. Exposed floorboards. Central heating radiator. Shelved alcove with built-in base cupboard. Ceiling coving.
BEDROOM ONE
15'9" x 14'10" With dual aspect leaded single glazed windows having superb fine long distance views over countryside to Pendle Hill beyond. Feature stone fireplace. Central heating radiator. Exposed floorboards. Door to:
EN-SUITE BATHROOM
Superbly appointed four piece white suite incorporating pedestal hand wash basin, low suite WC, free standing roll top bath and shower enclosure housing thermostatic shower. Leaded single glazed window having superb fine long distance views over countryside to Pendle Hill beyond. Towel radiator. Exposed floorboards.
BEDROOM TWO
14'9" x 12'10" (plus door recess) With dual aspect leaded single glazed windows having superb fine long distance views over countryside to Pendle Hill beyond. Central heating radiator. Exposed floorboards. Door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Superbly appointed three piece white suite incorporating pedestal hand wash basin with tiled splash-back, low suite WC and shower enclosure housing thermostatic shower. Central heating towel radiator. Extractor. Exposed floorboards.
BEDROOM THREE
12' x 11'10" With leaded single glazed window. Built-in double wardrobe. Feature stone fireplace with timber mantle. Central heating radiator. Exposed floorboards.
BEDROOM FOUR
12'1" x 10'1" With leaded single glazed window. Built-in double wardrobe. Central heating radiator. Exposed floorboards.
HOUSE BATHROOM
Superbly appointed three piece white suite incorporating pedestal hand wash basin, free standing roll top bath, large walk-in shower enclosure housing thermostatic shower. Central heating towel radiator. Dual aspect leaded single glazed windows. Extractor fan. Large airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.
SEPARATE WC
With low suite WC and hand wash basin. Leaded single glazed window. Electric towel radiator. Exposed floorboards.
SECOND FLOOR
LANDING
With leaded single glazed window. Built-in storage cupboard. Skylight. Central heating radiator. Large eaves storage. Loft access.
BEDROOM FIVE
21'9" x 10'2" With leaded single glazed window. Skylight. Central heating radiator. Exposed floorboards. Eaves storage. Door through to:
DRESSING ROOM/STUDY
14' x 10'1" With skylight. Central heating radiator. Exposed floorboards.
BEDROOM SIX
14' x 8' With skylight. Central heating radiator. Exposed floorboards.
BATHROOM
Well appointed three piece white suite incorporating pedestal hand wash basin, low suite WC and fitted bath with hand-held mixer shower. Central heating radiator. Skylight. Eaves storage. Exposed floorboards.
THE COACH HOUSE
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL
With timber glazed front entrance door. Central heating radiator. Tiled floor. Staircase leading to first floor.
DINING KITCHEN
16'8" x 12' Superbly appointed wall and base units with contrasting wood worktops and worktop surfaces and up-stands. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit. Built-in AEG oven and matching four ring induction hob with extractor over. Concealed oil central heating boiler. Stone flagged floor. Window onto court yard.
LIVING ROOM
23'4" x 11'5" With glazed patio doors having fine long distance views over fields. Dual aspect glazed windows. Four central heating radiators. Stone flagged floor.
BEDROOM THREE/DINING ROOM
16'7" x 9'9" With glazed windows. Two central heating radiators. Stone flagged flooring.
DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM
Superbly appointed three piece white suite incorporating low suite WC, pedestal hand wash basin and shower enclosure housing thermostatic shower. Built-in base unit with contrasting wood worktop having plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Ladder central heating radiator. Extractor fan.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
With built-in airing cupboard. Central heating radiator. Oak flooring.
BEDROOM ONE
16'10" x 12'6" With glazing. Glazed door. Oak flooring. Door through to:
WALK-IN WARDROBE
20'4" x 4'4" With dual aspect glazing. Eaves storage.
BEDROOM TWO
10'11" x 8'6" With glazing. Central heating radiator. Oak flooring.
BATHROOM
Superbly appointed four piece white suite incorporating low suite WC, pedestal hand wash basin, fitted bath and shower enclosure housing thermostatic shower. Glazing. Oak flooring. Ladder central heating radiator. Loft access.
OUTSIDE
To the front of the Coach House is a part cobbled courtyard.
Extending to the side of the property is steps leading up to a stone flagged patio area. There is also an externally accessed WC adjoined to the property.
DETACHED STONE BARN
GROUND FLOOR
GARAGE/GYM
25'4" x 25'9" With timber barn entrance door. Timber glazed windows. Light and power. Electric heater. Electric fan.
TOP GARAGE
25'9" x 21'6" With timber barn entrance door. Timber glazed windows. Light and power. Electric heater.
ENGINE ROOM
25' x 13'1" With timber entrance door. Timber glazed windows. Light and power.
OPEN BARN
36'11" x 30'4" Plus four further storage rooms at the rear.
FIRST FLOOR
STABLE
37'10" x 20'2" With timber barn entrance door. Light and power. Dual aspect timber windows. Water plumbing. Door through to:
FIRST FLOOR BARN
25'2" x 6'11" With skylights. Dual aspect timber windows. Light and power.
OUTSIDE
A stone flagged pathway leads from the gated entrance towards The Manor House, leading past three manicured lawn areas having mature planted colourful borders along with a stone-built pavilion.
The side path leads through a further 'secret' mazed garden area to the:
WALLED GARDEN
Which includes colourful beds and a pond with water feature. The walled garden also includes two large greenhouses and a stone-built potting shed providing a perfect garden for sustainable living. The Manor Houses' private gardens extend to circa two acres.
A woodland path surrounded by mature trees and evergreens leads up the side of a stream dropping off into a series of purpose built waterfalls and continues into circa:
THREE ACRES OF WOODLAND
Enclosed by dry stone walls and fencing.
The property also includes a circa:
FIVE ACRE FIELD
SERVICES Mains electricity is installed. Water is supplied by a spring shared with neighbouring properties. Drainage is to a recently installed septic tank shared with neighbouring properties. The central heating system is oil fired.
Please note we have not been able to test the equipment or installations in this property and recommend that prospective purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check any appliances before entering into any commitment.
VIEWING Strictly by arrangement with HARRISON BOOTHMAN. All potential viewers are advised to read a copy of our PRIVACY POLICY which can be found on our website. Alternatively a written copy is available on request.
Tel: Skipton 799993
Any floor plans are provided for informational and illustrative purposes only. Although we endeavour to provide truthful representation, we do not in any way warrant the accuracy of the floor plan information and the floor plan layout and measurements may contain errors and omissions. We are not liable for and do not accept any liability relating to any loss or damage suffered as a direct or indirect result of use of any information on the floor plan. The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds.
These particulars were prepared from observation together with information supplied by the Vendor. We have not carried out a detailed professional survey.
Ref: AJT270924
If you are thinking of selling your property HARRISON BOOTHMAN will be pleased to provide a FREE VALUATION for sale purposes.
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