Longfield Lodge, Clitheroe Road, Knowle Green, Ribchester, Lancashire, PR3 2YQ

FOR SALE: £650,000

Set in mature landscaped gardens extending to approximately 1 acre or thereabouts, this property has been subject to considerable refurbishment  and alteration within the recent past . Planning permission has been previously obtained for a further significant two storey extension to the easterly elevation which would considerably extend the already spacious and tastefully modernised accommodation.

Accommodation comprises:-

Ø   To the Ground Floor

·         Sitting room entrance  6.6m (21’6”) x 3.65m (11’9”) plus square bay window and with french door to front garden, chimney breast with Victorian open fireplace, square bay window overlooking front garden. Tiled floor, two radiators and spot lights to ceiling. T.V. point. Open through to

·         Breakfast kitchen 5.0m (16’3”) x 4.7m (15’3”) with Laurel Farm kitchen comprising hand made units with granite work tops incorporating built in fridge freezer and plumbing for dishwasher, Belfast style pot sink with mixer taps. Spot lights to ceiling. Cream, oil fired Aga set in stone and hand made tiled surround with inset spotlights. Illuminated display cabinets and french door to rear garden. Tiled floor. Radiator.

·         Inner hall with spotlights to ceiling and cottage style staircase leading to the first floor.

·         Snug 3.0m (9’9”) x 3.0m (9’9”) with picture window overlooking the rear garden. Spotlights to ceiling. Radiator. T.V. point.

·         Through lounge 9.6m (31’3”) overall maximum dimension into square bay window to the front and french door into the rear garden arranged as follows:-

·         Lounge 4.3m (14’0”) x 3.65m (11’9’) plus square bay window to the front. Chimney breast with craftsman made stone and brick feature fireplace incorporating open fire. T.V. point and F.M. point. Open through to the:-

·         Reading lounge 5.0m (16’3”) x 3.05m (10’) with french door to rear garden and side window with fell view. Radiator.

·         Rear porch with tiled floor and access from tarmac side driveway.

·         Cloakroom/wc combined with tiled floor, radiator and double glazed window to the rear garden.

·         Laundry room 2.6m (8’6”) x 2.55m (8’3”) with tiled floor, Worcester oil fired central heating boiler. Plumbing for two washing machines and two vents for driers. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit.

·         Shower room 2.4m x 1.0m (7’9” x 3’3”) comprising fully tiled walls and spacious shower cubicle with plumbed, mains pressure shower and bi-folding door. Separate vanity unit with basin, two spotlights to ceiling and central heating radiator.

Ø  To the First Floor

·         Landing with built in wardrobe/cupboard. Velux window. Planning permission for balcony extension. Superb rear fell and garden views.

·         Bedroom one to the front 4.3m (14’) x 4.1m (13’3”) with picture window and with built in his and hers wardrobes, T.V. point, and cottage style ceilings. Two radiators.

·         Bedroom two to the front 3.6m (11’6”) x 3.55m (11’6”) with picture window to the front garden and cottage style ceilings. Radiator and corner fitted wash hand basin.

·         Bedroom three to the rear 3.0m (9’9”) x 3.2m (10’3”) with picture window overlooking the rear garden and with radiator and top storage cupboards. Further window to the side. Cottage style ceilings.

·         Study/Nursery to front 2.9m (9’3”) x 2.3m (7’6”) plus door recess with picture window, cottage style ceilings, telephone point, fitted shelves and worktop.

·         Bathroom/wc combined  2.9m (9’3”) x 2.45m (8’0”) incorporating double ended clay foot bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low wc suite and spacious step-in shower cubicle with mains pressure plumbed shower. Twin velux windows to the rear. Double glazed window to the side. Radiator and spotlights to cottage style ceiling. Planning permission obtained for dormer extension if required.

Ø  The Lodge

Detached, former double garage with cavity block walls rendered externally being dry-lined and insulated internally and contained under a  span/tiled roof. Currently informally converted to provide accommodation suitable as teenagers suite/granny flat or for reversion  to double garage:-

·         Kitchen entrance with tiled floor, stainless steel sink unit and water heater.

·         Bedroom one 3.45m (11’3”) x 2.85m (9’3”) with electric panel radiator and double glazed window to rear garden.

·         Bedroom two 5.35m (17’3”) x 2.05m (6’6”) average dimensions with built in wardrobe, top storage cupboards, double glazed window to side garden and electric panel radiator.

·         Shower/wc combined 2.35m (7’6”) x 1.6m (5’3”) with Mira Sport electric shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low wc suite. Strip light with shaver socket. Extractor fan, convector heater and heated towel rail.

Ø  Grounds

·         Extensive, principally lawned grounds with numerous mature trees and shrubs incorporating fenced fishpond with rockery and waterfall feature. Newly created raised decking 6.0m x 3.7m, (19’6” x 12’0”), with central raised flower bed. Summerhouse 4.25m (14’) x 3.0m (10’) with electric light and power and veranda to the front with steps leading down to an Indian flagged paved  sitting area. Lean to timber store.

·         Extensive, Indian flagged patio sitting areas to the rear of the main property.

·         Timber garden shed.

·         Second concrete driveway off Clitheroe Road with off road parking for 2-3 cars. Planning permission obtained for a Games Room/Cabin to the side of the property approximately 7.0m x4.0m, (22’9” x 13’0”), (external dimensions).

Ø  Services

Mains electricity and water are connected. IEE certification available. Oil fired central heating. Drainage to a Sewage Treatment Plant. Replacement alkathene water main installed with mains pressure hot water to the main house and the Lodge.

Ø  Tenure

Freehold.

Council Tax Band F.

Ø  Viewing & Negotiations

All viewing arrangements and negotiations should be conducted strictly through the Sole Selling Agent:

Michael Cuddy

Chartered Surveyors

290 Church Street

Blackpool                                     Tel: 01253 751616

Lancs, FY1 3QA                             Fax: 01253 753303

Michael Cuddy, Chartered Surveyors for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as  statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them;  (iii) None of the appliances nor service installations have been tested and their condition is not known.(iv) no person in the employment of Michael Cuddy, Chartered Surveyors has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property:namespace prefix = v ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" />