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"A superb detached 5 bedroom property with extensive grounds in a semi rural location yet within walking distance of Clitheroe town centre and all its amenities. This property needs to be seen to fully appreciate what s on offer, with a large private garden, extensive flexible living accommodation and the potential for an annexe.
Approached down a quiet lane surrounded by mature trees and hedges, arrival is through gates to a large block paved driveway which extends the full length of the property and provides ample parking and turning. The house is currently occupied as one substantial dwelling benefitting from an extremely spacious ground floor layout and a generous principal suite with its own private staircase. The accommodation is highly versatile and could easily be configured to provide private guest quarters or a separate annexe.

Internally the property briefly comprises

Ground Floor
Entrance Porch Part glazed leading to a central entrance hallway providing access to all ground floor rooms and the first floor via a wide original staircase.
W.C. Cloakroom & Boot room Storeroom off the main hallway.
Superb Family Kitchen Diner finished in a contemporary style with tiled floor and large island unit with bi fold doors to the rear terrace providing a superb view over the garden. A high quality kitchen with Neff integrated appliances and 4 oven AGA, contrasting granite worktops, Quooker boiling tap, integrated fridge and freezer.
Generous study library with built in cupboards and large windows providing stunning views over the garden.
Extremely spacious double aspect living area with large feature bay window providing views towards Clitheroe Castle to the front and a large window offering spectacular views over the extensive garden to the rear. Feature fireplace with woodburning stove. Hidden door provides access to another living entertainment area.
Further generous double aspect living space with French doors to the rear providing access to a patio and the garden beyond. Staircase offers access to the first floor principal suite. Double doors open through to a second kitchen.
Second large kitchen dining area with fitted wall and base units, wooden floor, island unit dining area, integrated appliances, and French doors to rear garden. The kitchen has generous storage and lots of natural light together with superb views. It could easily be reconfigured as a living space gym playroom office or as part of a self contained annexe if required.
Second glazed entrance porch with stone floor leading to hallway area with access to ground floor W.C which in turn leads to fully tiled accessible ground floor wet room mud room.
Extensive laundry utility room with a large island and various storage cupboards featuring access to both the front and rear of the house. Off the utility room is a further storage area which can be temperature controlled.

First Floor
Superb spacious main landing hall with spectacular views over the rear garden and towards the Bowland fells, providing access to all first floor rooms.
Principal suite which can also be accessed via its own private staircase comprising a generous double aspect bedroom connected via a private landing to a large dressing room and separate bathroom. Dressing room could easily be configured as a bedroom Second landing features built in cabinetry and delightful views towards Clitheroe castle.
Spacious bedroom suite with built in wardrobes and a contemporary en suite shower room.
Two further double bedrooms each with built in wardrobes & a house bathroom.



Outside
Prepare to be wowed! The stunning substantial gardens and grounds are a particular highlight at Chorley House, surrounding the property to offer seclusion and privacy. Extensive landscaping includes multiple terraces, perfect for al fresco dining as well relaxing in the sun or shade. There s an extra large lawn, various mature borders, a raised vegetable garden and greenhouse, as well as a wildlife pond which occasionally attracts a Kingfisher! The garden boasts spectacular views towards Clitheroe Castle and Pendle Hill and provides the perfect backdrop for stunning sunsets. At the front of the property there s a large block paved driveway which provides parking for several vehicles.

Area Guide

The house is located close to Clitheroe centre and is approximately 0.5 miles away from central amenities & just a 5 minutes walk from the train station. The town has a medical centre, swimming pool, library, golf club and a wide range of recreational facilities with lovely open countryside in the Ribble Valley, Yorkshire Dales and West Coast on the doorstep. The Ribble valley is an affluent area with a caf culture and rural heritage and is a desirable and aspirational place to live and visit. Locally there are a wide variety of both state run and independent schools to choose from including Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, Stonyhurst, Oakhill College and Moorlands.
East Lancashire, Manchester and Yorkshire business centres as well as the northern motorway network and rail links are within striking distance. Direct rail services from Clitheroe to Manchester operate on an hourly basis 7 days a week. Travel distances are approximate, Blackburn 12 miles Manchester 43 miles Skipton 23 miles Leeds 49 miles Leeds Bradford Airport 41 miles Manchester International Airport 50 miles Kendal and the Lake District 65 miles. M6 North and South 17 miles.

Services

Mains Water
Mains Electricity
Air heat source pump
Private drainage to Septic Tank
Ultrafast fibre broadband
Freehold Tenure
Council Tax Band G
EPC E"