Rimington, Clitheroe, Lancashire

A truly magnificent architect designed family home with panoramic long distance views.Thirlmere is situated in the most desirable of positions within the Ribble Valley. This 5-bedroom family home has long-distance panoramas over the surrounding countryside towards the Yorkshire 3 Peaks and the beautiful surrounding farmland.

Architect designed and built by the owner, who has over 35 years building experience, this impressive detached house is an enviable landmark property extending to 6673sqft (620sqm).

Located at the edge of Rimington Village in a secluded position, the house is approached via a private lane through a gated driveway leading to a substantial walled parking area. The property is set over three storeys and access can be obtained via the lower ground floor through substantial garage and entertaining space or via the ground floor via a separate driveway and entrance path.

Internally the house briefly comprises:-

Ground Floor
The impressive front entrance pivot door leads to a spacious central hallway, which provides access to all ground floor rooms, and the first and lower ground floors via an impressive feature staircase. Off the hallway there is a W.C. / cloakroom.
Off the hallway is an impressive living, dining kitchen, fitted with integrated high quality modern appliances. There is a large island with breakfast area overlooking a modern living space, perfect for entertaining, and with sliding glass doors to the terrace.
The dining room, accessed from the kitchen and family room is sufficient for family gatherings and overlooks the rear courtyard. To the front of the house is the spacious lounge with wood-burning stove and plenty of natural light.
A door to the rear of the hallway provides access to the utility room which has plenty of storage space and has a door to the rear courtyard.

First Floor
The first floor comprises of four bedrooms in total. All are double bedrooms, each with their own ensuite facilities, and the master suite occupies the front of the house, with a superb bedroom, including a glazed corner wall to make the most of the views. There is a substantial dressing room with bespoke fitted wardrobes and a further walk-in wardrobe with matching furniture. The ensuite bathroom also has stunning views and has a separate bath and walk in shower and twin sinks.

Lower Ground Floor
To the lower ground floor there is a wine cellar, separate W.C. large gym and games room / cinema room. Within this space there is a separate walk-in store room. From a central corridor there is access to the large garage area with parking for 4 cars, this space is equally suitable for additional living space if required.

The Annexe
Attached and integrated within the house there is a separate one-bedroom annexe. This has separate external access but is also accessed from the main hallway area. The annexe comprises open plan living/kitchen/dining area with door to a private terrace. Separate W.C. shower room and double bedroom with fitted wardrobes.

Outside
The gardens and grounds are magnificent. With private seating areas thoughtfully positioned to take in the view and the sun at different times of the day. There is a wildlife pond, substantial formal lawned garden, wildflower meadow and in addition across the lane (and available by separate negotiation) is a separate 9.2 acre field, which if purchased means the owner of Thirlmere has control of the views.
The property is located in the village of Rimington approximately a 10 minute drive to the nearby market town of Clitheroe.
Clitheroe is well-placed for commuting with road and rail links to all East Lancashire business centres with the national motorway network accessible via the M6 at Preston or the M65 at Barrowford.

Clitheroe offers a varied range of amenities for all age groups including an excellent range of shops, bars, cafés and salons as well as supermarkets and the impressive Bowland Brewery leisure complex. The area is well known for its "Farm to Table" dining with excellent pubs and restaurants many set within the ANOB area of the Trough Of Bowland. The area is affluent and desirable with lovely open countryside, and the Yorkshire Dales, Lake district and West Coast are less than an hour away. Schools locally are excellent and there is a wide variety of both state run and independent to choose from.

East Lancashire, Manchester and Yorkshire business centres as well as the northern motorway network are within striking distance. Travel distances are approximate, Whalley 10 miles / Skipton 14 miles / Leeds 40 miles / Manchester 38 miles / Leeds Bradford Airport 32 miles / Manchester International Airport 52 miles/ Kendal and the Lake District 65 miles. M6 North and South 17 miles. Preston railway station with the West Coast line to Euston (2.08Mins) 22 miles.