Thornley, Preston, Lancashire

* BEAUTIFUL RURAL PROPERTY WITH LAND *
Tucked into the gorgeous Ribble Valley hamlet of Thornley, this charming Grade II Listed home awaits. A stone-built former farmhouse which harbours fantastic character features and offers generous accommodation including 4 double bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 3 bath/shower rooms, kitchen , separate utilities area, and large double garage.
The charming and very well-maintained property is set in attractive gardens with incredible views and includes 2 grazing paddocks all set in a total of 3.54 acres [1.45 hectares] or thereabouts. This 17th century property has so much potential and is in a fantastic position tucked off Rock Brow in Thornley.

There is a shared access driveway running alongside the stream and New House Farm is the first property on the left-hand side. It is easy to see from the outset, the well presented nature of this property.

The substantial front door opens into the spacious entrance porch which has a window overlooking the front gardens. The main central large lounge enjoys views to both the front and rear of the property along with character features including exposed beams, attractive fireplaces, mullion windows and exposed stonework: a theme which continues throughout the property. The impressive open stove fireplace is a real focal point to the main central lounge.

A second lounge enjoys windows to three elevations and has a wood-burning stove set on a hearth, timber beams are exposed and a parquet floor is found within this room and is ideal for relaxation, reading or listening to music. The dining room has stunning views out across the gardens and surrounding countryside and is positioned off the lounge also. The three reception rooms flow together and work well for entertaining.

The kitchen (also with dining space) includes a range of wall and base-mounted kitchen units with a contrasting granite work surface over. There is an electric Everhot Range cooker set in an attractive brick feature in this room. There is also a built in 4-zone Bosch Ceramic Hob, and a microwave facility for everyday use, along with an integrated dishwasher. There is a 1½ sink and drainer. The floor is laid with its original stone flags adding to the character of this lovely room. The side porch is typically used for day-to-day access into the property from the parking area.

Beyond the main kitchen in the  newer wing of the house is the rear hall leading to the utility room which is well appointed with ample cupboard space. Underneath the work surface the washing machine and dryer are housed. Beyond the utility room is a fully equipped shower room, with shower, WC, and wash hand basin in a unit. The door from the rear hall opens into the double garage which has manual up-and-over doors. Within the garage there is a modern Windhager Wood Pellet Boiler with ample capacity for both heating and hot water.

The open staircase rises from the lounge up to the first floor where there are four double bedrooms in total. The principal bedroom is a spacious room and has windows to three elevations with views towards the Trough of Bowland and Parlick can be seen from here. The en-suite includes a shower, WC, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail and tiled walls and floor. A second bedroom has windows to two sides and the third bedroom is a lovely spacious room which has super views to three sides of the property. A fourth double room is currently used as office/bedroom and enjoys views to the front of the property. A family bathroom includes a roll-top bath a WC, pedestal wash hand basin and enjoys views out to the front of the property. There is also an airing cupboard in the bathroom with shelving and an immersion heater.

Externally the property has the benefit of a tarmacadam driveway and attractive lawned gardens with trees and shrubs to both the front and rear of the property. A gorgeous stream, landscaped to create a real feature, runs through the front garden giving an attractive natural focal point to this space. An area of bluebell woodland belongs to the property at the entrance to the drive. There are two grazing paddocks beyond making the site total 3. 58 acres [1.45 Hectares].