£699,500 3 bedroom detached house for sale Mellor Brow, Mellor, Blackburn, BB2

A prestigious detached and extended residence with panoramic views over a private rear garden. The Maples occupies a ‘double’ plot towards the top of Mellor Brow and the unique angle of its position provides an owner with stunning open views from the welsh mountains to the Fylde coast. A more recent extension was developed specifically to enjoy the full vista, particularly from the first floor leisure room and roof terrace.

The Maples has only had two owners. It was originally designed and built to the exacting requirements of a well renowned local builder who lived in it himself until it was sold to the present vendors. It has some lovely traditional features which now combine perfectly with more contemporary creature comforts. The consistent feature throughout the Maples is the views. The stunning and uninterrupted outlooks are immediately captivating as you enter the majority of the rooms.

The original part of the house was built in the 1950’s and has design features typical of that era. The eastern ‘wing’ extension has created a major enhancement to the leisure and amenity space both inside and outside of the property, as well as offering garaging for 4/5 vehicles.


ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor

Vestibule 1.3m x 1.3m (4’4 x 4’4) The property is entered through an attractive front door with an outer wrought iron gate [these security features have been added to windows and doors throughout the ground floor]. The vestibule has tiled flooring and an inner door leads into the hall.

Entrance Hall 3.7m x 2.4m (12’0 x 7’11) An elegant hallway with all the original craftsman made doors to the individual reception rooms. A radiator is fitted and gallery shelving offers traditional display space. A spindled staircase rises to the first floor. A separate door opens to a cloaks room which has hooks for outdoor wear and additional cupboard space.

Lounge 6.6m x 3.8m (21’8 x 12’5) A lovely room with southerly views through the rear picture window. It has a marble Adams style fireplace with a raised hearth and an inset gas living flame fire. The room is coved and has a decorative dado border to all elevations. Two radiators are installed and there are wall lights and a centre light. The front window has attractive diamond leaded glazing. A gable side door opens to an ‘orchid room’ which is ideal for house plant growing and propagation. An archway connects the lounge to the dining room/area

Dining Area 3.2m x 3.1m (10’5 x 10’1) Also with ornate dado borders and leaded glazing to the front elevation. A centre light is fitted and a radiator is installed.

Study 4.3m x 3.9m (13’11 x 12’10) A good sized study with beautiful views through a rear bay window. This well proportioned room could ideally make a children’s lounge, playroom or could be a ground floor bedroom, for any family requiring this option. It is coved, has an Adam style fireplace, a fitted radiator and is presently equipped with a computer desk and bookcase.

Kitchen 4.0m x 3.4m (13’0 x 11’2) A spacious kitchen which is comprehensively fitted with a range of units at both base and eye level. A gas Aga is installed, together with a 5 ring gas hob, a separate electric oven, a dishwasher, a fridge and a microwave. A 1½ bowled sink has a central mixer tap and there is plenty of worktop and preparation space. An inner door opens to a traditional walk – in pantry/larder which itself creates an enormous amount of shelving and storage. The views from the kitchen are enviable. The kitchen is open plan to the large family room:-

Family Room 8.0m x 4.2m (26’3 x 13’9) This contemporary room is ideal for the modern family looking for a real social area for dining, recreating and interacting. Patio windows connect to a south/west facing garden terrace which is partially covered and ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. It has two radiators and numerous down-lights

Side HallThe side hall connects the original part of the house to the more recent double storey extension which offers ground floor garaging and the first floor games room and roof terrace. There is also access to the front side of the house and to the rear garden terrace. Inner doors open to:-

[1] Separate WC 3.1m x 1.0m (10’3 x 3’1) A modern area with ½ tiled elevations, a ceramic tiled floor, a low suite wc and a wall mounted washbasin. The house central heating boiler is located here.

[2] Utility Room 2.2m x 2.1m (7’3 x 6’9) With a tiled floor, a stainless steel sink with cupboards below and recesses with connections for an automatic washer and a tumble drier.


First Floor [ The main house ]

Landing. With a fitted airing cupboard

Master Bedroom 5.4m x 4.3m (17’8 x 14’0) with stunning open views and a range of fitted bedroom furniture including three sets of double wardrobes, a dressing table, bedside cabinets and a tall chest. An inner door leads into an ensuite dressing room

Dressing Room 4.5m x 3.8m (14’8 x 12’6) A large walk-in/through dressing room with oceans of fitted hanging space. A radiator is fitted and a hatch opens to a suitcase store beneath the eaves. An inner door accesses the ensuite shower room:-

Ensuite Shower Room 2.6m x 1.7m (8’6 x 5’7) With ceramic tiled elevations and flooring, a shower cubicle with a Triton shower unit, a vanity washbasin and a low suite wc. A radiator, a heated towel rail, an extractor fan and down-lights are installed.

Bedroom Two 3.1m x 3.0m (10’3 x 9’11) A fully fitted room with an extensive arrangement of quality furniture including a double bed, wardrobes, bedside units, a dressing table, a chest and open shelving. A TV ariel point is available. A doorway leads into the ensuite

Ensuite WC 2.4m x 1.1m (7’9 x 3’7) Which is fitted with a wc and a vanity washbasin. A heated towel rail, an extractor fan and spotlights are installed.

Bedroom Three 4.2m x 3.8m (13’10 x 12’6) A good sized double room with fitted wardrobes, a dressing table and bedside cabinets.

House Bathroom 2.5m x 2.5m (8’4 x 8’1) The family bedrooms are served by a fully tiled four piece bathroom which offers a panelled bath, a separate shower cubicle, a pedestal washbasin and a low-suite wc. Spotlighting and a central heating radiator are fitted.


Garage 9.2m x 8.0m (30’3 x 26’2) The garage forms the ground floor of the more recent ‘east wing’ extension. It can be internally accessed from the rear hallway and has an electronically operated vehicle entry door. It is a cavernous area which provides heated and secure parking for 4/5 cars depending on the size of vehicles. Fluorescent strip lighting is installed and there is a water point. A second central heating boiler is located on the rear wall and this unit provides heating for the extension.

Games Room 9.2m x 5.7m (30’2 x 18’8) A staircase from the rear hall gives access to the superb games/entertaining room which is located directly above the garage. It currently houses a billiard table and casual furniture but it could be used for many other leisure purposes such as a home gymnasium. It enjoys panoramic views through the patio windows which open to a private roof terrace that is a great retreat for entertaining especially on summer evenings when spectacular sunsets can be enjoyed. [ the terrace measures 4.8m x 2.3m (15’8 x 7’7) To the rear of the games room is a very useful storage room which is perfect for housing accessories.


External

Front Garden and Driveway As discussed earlier the property enjoys a ‘double plot’ and extends over what would have been No’s 27 and 29 Mellor Brow. You enter through closeable wrought iron driveway gates and there is a surfeit of owner/visitor parking and turning space. The frontage is laid with attractive and well stocked rockery areas.

Side Garden The side garden is natural, predominantly lawned and features several mature trees. An established front boundary hedge affords privacy and there is unspoiled farmland to the rear

Rear Garden The rear garden is extremely private and is sheltered by the house from the north and east. It has areas of both open and covered terracing and the views are nothing short of spectacular. The garden is south/west facing and will enjoy full sun throughout the day and into the evening. It would be an ideal asset for anyone who enjoys outdoor dining/entertaining. The patios are immediately accessible from the family room and kitchen. The lower area of the garden is lawned and edged with rockeries and borders.


Location

Mellor is a convenient village community located on the edge of the Ribble Valley and is ideally situated for access to Blackburn [4 miles], Preston [6miles] and Clitheroe [10 miles]. A selection of motorways [M6, M65, M61 and M55] can all be joined within 15/20 minutes and these arteries create commuting opportunities throughout the Northwest.

Mellor is within Ribble Valley Borough Council jurisdiction for education and services and two of the Norths’ top independent Schools [Westholme and Queen Elizabeths Grammar School] are within 4 miles. The Ribble Valley is renowned for its picturesque countryside and it also is known as the “gateway to The Dales”.

Mellor is a village community in the traditional sense of the phrase. It has local shops including a post office/stores, a butchers and a Spar mini-market. There is a doctors surgery, a pharmacy and a library and quite important within the community is the beautiful little parish church of St Marys and the primary school of the same name.


Directions

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