Where timeless character meets contemporary family living. Hidden away within an exclusive courtyard of just four beautifully converted barns, Arches Barn is an exceptional five-bedroom home extending to over 2,150 sq. ft., occupying a plot approaching one acre with private landscaped gardens, a stone built garage and a paddock with glorious views towards the historic Hoghton Tower. Offered with no onward chain.

An Impressive First Impression

Approached via a charming cobbled driveway, Arches Barn immediately conveys a sense of quality and exclusivity. The attractive courtyard setting reflects the property's agricultural heritage whilst offering the privacy of a small development comprising just four individually converted barns.

A generous cobbled communal parking area provides convenient visitor parking, whilst a substantial York stone driveway directly in front of the property offers private parking for three to four vehicles.

The stone garage benefits from an electric remote-controlled door together with a useful mezzanine storage area, providing excellent additional storage for bicycles, outdoor equipment or workshop space.

A Warm Welcome

Stepping through the inviting entrance porch, you're welcomed into a bright reception hall where the property's character immediately becomes apparent.

Natural light pours through the magnificent full-height glazed opening that once formed the original barn doorway, creating an immediate feeling of space and connection with the building's heritage.

A beautifully presented contemporary cloakroom/WC completes this welcoming entrance.

The Heart of the Home

The kitchen, dining and family room perfectly captures everything that makes barn conversions so desirable.

Filled with warmth and character, exposed original beams frame the room while a substantial handmade brick-built fireplace with inset woodburning stove provides an inviting focal point.

Designed for modern family life, the bespoke kitchen combines timeless style with practicality, featuring polished granite worktops, a SMEG range cooker, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge freezer and extensive storage.

Generous areas for cooking, dining and relaxed seating make this a wonderful social space where family naturally gathers, whether enjoying everyday meals or entertaining friends beside the fire.

A Beautiful Space to Entertain

Providing a striking contrast to the traditional kitchen is the impressive lounge and dining room.

Beautifully styled with a fresh contemporary feel, this elegant reception room is enhanced by a dramatic vaulted ceiling that floods the space with natural light while creating an exceptional sense of volume.

A stylish woodburning stove provides an attractive focal point, whilst French doors open directly onto the stone patio and landscaped cottage gardens, allowing indoor and outdoor living to flow effortlessly throughout the warmer months.

This is a room equally suited to relaxed evenings, family celebrations or entertaining on a larger scale.

Flexible Living

The fifth bedroom occupies the ground floor and offers exceptional versatility.

Currently used as a bedroom, it could equally become a snug, playroom, formal dining room, hobby room or additional home office, allowing the accommodation to evolve with changing family requirements.

Designed for Modern Living

The first floor has been thoughtfully arranged to provide both privacy and practicality.

The spacious landing has been transformed into an exceptional home-office environment with beautifully crafted fitted mahogany furniture incorporating a generous desk and extensive storage.

Positioned beside the impressive full-height glazed barn doorway, this inspiring workspace enjoys wonderful natural light together with attractive views across the original farm courtyard.

The principal bedroom forms an impressive suite with a walk-in wardrobe and spacious contemporary en-suite shower room.

Three further generous double bedrooms are served by a beautifully appointed family bathroom featuring both a free standing bath and separate shower.

The existing layout also offers buyers the opportunity to create a further en-suite to Bedroom Two by utilising part of the adjoining wardrobe spaces, should their requirements change.

Gardens & Grounds

Outside, Arches Barn continues to impress.

The enclosed rear garden has been beautifully landscaped to create a private sanctuary, with mature planting providing colour and interest throughout the seasons.

A generous stone-paved patio offers the perfect setting for outdoor dining, entertaining and family gatherings, while French doors from the lounge create a seamless connection between the house and garden.

Beyond the garden, a pedestrian gate leads directly to the enclosed paddock, extending the property's plot to almost one acre.

Enjoying delightful views towards the historic Hoghton Tower, the paddock benefits from its own independent vehicular access together with a substantial hardstanding area capable of accommodating numerous vehicles, making it suitable for recreational, equestrian or lifestyle use and offering future potential, subject to the appropriate permissions.

A Location That Offers the Best of Both Worlds

Situated on desirable Cuerdale Lane, Arches Barn enjoys immediate access to the beautiful countryside of the Ribble Valley whilst remaining within minutes of Preston, Blackburn and the national motorway network.

Excellent schools, independent restaurants, country pubs and picturesque market towns are all within easy reach, making this an outstanding location for families and professionals alike.

Commuting

Approximate distances:

Preston - 5 miles;

Blackburn – 4.3 miles

Longridge – 12 miles

Whalley – 10 miles

Clitheroe – 14 miles

Manchester – 32 miles

Excellent access is available to the M6, M65 and M61 motorway network, whilst Preston Railway Station provides direct services to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Schools

The area is particularly well served by highly regarded schools including:

Samlesbury CE Primary School

Hutton Grammar School

Penwortham Girls' High School

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

Stonyhurst College

Oakhill School

Westholme School

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