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£499,950
Sedgemoor House, Albion Plain, Cowling
BD22 0NB
A rare opportunity to acquire a stunning family home in an unspoilt rural setting on the Yorkshire/Lancashire border.
This four bedroomed detached period property has been sympathetically restored and provides spacious well planned accommodation. Set in a total of 8.5 acres including generous gardens and adjoining paddock, the property will appeal to those with equestrian interests as well as anybody seeking a rural idyll which is handily placed for commuting.
No forward chain early viewing is recommended.
LOCATION
Sedgemoor House is located in open countryside between Cowling and Colne.
Everyday facilities, including shop and public house are available in Cowling with more extensive shopping and other facilities available in either Colne, Skipton or Keighley all of which are within easy striking distance.
Located only a few minutes drive from the A6068 Cowling to Colne road, the property is handily placed for access to the motorway network via M65 and is well situated for access to the major business districts of East Lancashire and West Yorkshire.
With main line railway stations at both Skipton and Colne and Leeds Bradford airport only a short distance away, this must surely be one of the most accessible rural idylls in the area.
DESCRIPTION
Constructed of natural stone under a natural stone slate roof, the property comprises a farmstead dating from the mid-18th Century which has been sympathetically updated and extended to provide spacious and well planned accommodation over three floors.
The property is set in a private and secluded location in an unspoilt rural setting and stands in gardens of approximately 0.6 hectares (1.5 acres) and has the benefit of stabling and an adjoining paddock extending to approximately 2.76 hectares (6.82 acres).
ACCOMMODATION
On the Ground Floor:
Porch: A useful addition at the front of the house approached by attractive stone steps, has exposed stonework, windows to two sides an attractive carriage light and leads to;
Dining Hall: A spacious and attractive dining area, which doubles as a hallway and circulation space.
There is a feature fireplace with exposed stone chimney and an eye-catching gas fire in a wood burner-style. The room has striking exposed beams and an oak floor and is light and airy with windows to two sides. Steps lead to;
Sitting Room: A generously proportioned family room with feature stone fireplace incorporating a multi-fuel stove. Windows to two sides give views over the surrounding countryside and the solid oak floor and exposed beams compliment the ambiance of the room. Steps lead down to;
Dining/Kitchen: Running the full width of the back of the house, this warm user friendly family room is split into two distinct areas, one for dining and the other as a kitchen.
At the dining end there is an attractive stone fireplace incorporating an oil-fired Aga together with ample space for a large dining table on an attractive terracotta-style tiled floor.
The kitchen area incorporates a good range of wood fronted wall and floor units supplied by local wood specialists Dove Tail at Cowling. Extensive granite worktops including a breakfast bar area compliment the units. The kitchen again has a terracotta-style tiled floor together with a one-and-half bowl sink and tiled splash backs. There is a Baumatic ceramic hob together with an extractor and Whirlpool electric oven. There are built-in appliances, which are included in the sale, comprising fridge, freezer and Ignis dishwasher. Off the kitchen there is;
Inner Hall/Rear Porch/Cloakroom: leading from the kitchen but with steps also leading to the dining hall, there is a useful rear hallway.
Off the hallway is a cloakroom with exposed stone walls and stone flagged floor comprising a two piece white suite.
Again off the hallway is a rear entrance porch, again with exposed stone walls and practical stone flagged floor as well as stable door to the inner hall.
On the Lower Ground Floor:
Steps from the kitchen lead to;
Utility Room: With attractive barrel vaulted stone ceiling, the utility room has been created to house the oil-fired boiler as well as the water supply pipes and has been plumbed for a washing machine and is an extremely practical and useful space.
Office/Music Room/Games Room: With stone mullioned windows to both gable ends and a feature stone barrel vaulted ceiling, this lower ground floor room also has a door giving direct access to the outside. This multi purpose room is currently being used predominantly as a home office but with an open stone fireplace has the opportunity for many uses including games or music room or children’s’ den.
On the First Floor:
A half landing offers circulation space and a distribution point with steps leading to;
Master Bedroom: A spacious and attractive room with windows to two sides, a useful walk-in wardrobe and beamed ceiling. Off the Master Bedroom is an;
En-Suite Bathroom: Comprising a white three piece suite with Mira Sport shower over the bath. The bathroom is fully tiled in Travertine tiles with a complimentary dado.
Bedroom 2: A light airy room with windows to two elevations giving wonderful panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. This bedroom adjoins;
House Bathroom: With three piece white Sanitan suite together with a Mira Sport electric shower over the bath, the bathroom has full height blue and white tiled walls with complimentary dado.
Bedroom 3: With partially reduced height ceiling due to eaves, the bedroom has windows to two sides together with exposed beams and useful storage cupboard.
Bedroom 4: Again with reduced height ceiling, there are windows to two sides and a built-in cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached by a long driveway with lawned gardens to the front and rear extending in total to approximately 0.6 hectares (1.5 acres). Whilst the gardens are laid predominantly to lawn, there are a number of attractive borders and a patio area immediately to the rear of the house together with a young tree belt.
There is extensive parking and hardstanding together with a stone built stable block incorporating two stables together with a tack area. Adjoining the stable block is a generous sized garage which doubles as a hay store and has a small adjoining store area being the former outside toilet.
Adjoining the stone built range of buildings there are two useful wooden sheds as well as a dog kennel and two fenced dog pounds.
Adjoining and to the south of the property is a fenced and watered paddock extending to approximately 2.76 hectares (6.82 acres). The land is registered with the Rural Land Registry and is currently grazed by an adjoining farmer.
SERVICES
Mains electricity is connected. Drainage is to a septic tank and the property is served by a private spring water supply. Mains gas is not available but the property benefits from an oil-fired hot water and central heating system served by a Eurostar oil-fired boiler located in the utility room. The fire in the dining hall is served by bottled gas.
WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS, RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is sold subject to all pre-existing rights held by third parties which includes a public footpath which crosses in an east-west direction along the driveway but is rarely used other than by seasoned walkers. Access to the property is gained partially over a private unmade track.
COUNCIL TAX
We are verbally advised by Pendle Borough Council that the property is in Council Tax Band E. The normal charge for Band E properties in Cowling for 2009/10 is £1,826.54.
DIRECTIONS
Travelling on the A6068 between Cowling and Colne, take the first right at the start of the long straight after coming around the “Park corner”. At the sharp right hand bend take the left turn onto Sandyforth Lane following the signpost to Moss Side Kennels. After passing the kennels the road becomes a track and continue along this track taking a sharp right hand turn, which eventually leads to the driveway to Sedgemoor House.
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
Viewing strictly by appointment with joint selling agents Windle Beech Winthrop. Please contact Victoria Bailey or Michael Beech on 01756 692900 to arrange an accompanied viewing.
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These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants. Neither Windle Beech Winthrop nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
GENERAL: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
SERVICES: Please note that we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
PLANNING PERMISSION: We have not verified any planning permission and you and your professional adviser must satisfy yourselves of any planning permissions or building regulations. Any comments about planning and development are for general guidance only and your professional adviser must advise you. We cannot give any warranty about development potential.
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