* PRIVATE RESIDENCE * SUPERB ELEVATED LOCATION * A beautiful and historic 5 bedroom private residence, significantly extended, and beautifully presented throughout. The property occupies a privileged elevated position, with spectacular, far-reaching rural views across the adjacent open countryside. Surrounded by mature landscaped gardens and grounds with pond, chalet and land extending to approximately 6.77 acres.

Set within a quiet rural location this property perfectly balances picturesque rural life with everyday convenience. Its rural setting offers peace, privacy, and scenic surroundings, and yet it is just a few minutes’ drive from the M6 motorway and within easy commuting distance of Preston & Blackburn.

Significantly extended and improved under the current ownership this property is a superb family home. The approach is up a quiet lane to an impressive gateway which leads to a sweeping private driveway arriving at the front of the house, there is a real sense of arrival.

The property is set over 3 floors with accommodation at basement level, ground floor and first floor.

Briefly comprising:-

Ground Floor - Entrance porch leading to central hallway providing access to all ground floor rooms and the first floor via staircase. At ground floor level there are five reception rooms, a snug in the new extension, separate dining room, two generous lounges and a spacious study. All rooms are beautifully presented providing an abundance of family and entertaining space. In addition there is a separate W.C and shower room, a practical utility room and a superb family kitchen. The kitchen is hand made in Oak, with a central island unit / breakfast bar. Worktops are white marble with New York edging and there is a full range of high quality integrated appliances throughout.

From the kitchen there is access to the lower ground floor which has a separate guest suite comprising double bedroom with ensuite shower room and a separate store room.

First Floor

At first floor level there are four double bedrooms two of which have ensuite facilities. The principal bedroom is impressive with a vaulted ceiling and superb views. The remaining two bedrooms are serviced by a house bathroom located off the landing.

Outside

Externally there are beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds surrounding the property to the front side and rear. There is a range of outbuildings including a stone-built garage and store, a large timber garage and an external gardeners toilet and storage shed.

There is a lower lawn area with high quality log cabin, perfect for guests, the cabin has its own kitchen and living area as well as a private deck.

Beyond the lower lawn is a large ornamental pond with viewing deck and gazebo, a quiet location from which to take in the view. Outside of the landscaped grounds there is land suitable for hobby farming or equestrian use.

Located in the much sought after rural location of Samlesbury, being positioned just off Potters Lane and to the southern bank of the River Ribble. The rural position offers peaceful surroundings, whilst the property is incredibly well connected, being approx. 0.5 miles from the M6 at junction 31, making the property within easy commuting distance of Clitheroe, Preston, Blackburn, Bolton and Manchester.

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