Alston Lane, Alston, Preston, Lancashire

An exceptional, period, 5 bedroom family home located in a quiet yet convenient location with long distance Panoramic Views across the valley.Ribble View House is a truly distinctive detached family residence in the Ribble Valley, beautifully and sympathetically extended to blend elegant Victorian and Georgian architecture.

Occupying a quiet position at the head of Alston Lane, the property enjoys far-reaching open views across rolling countryside and farmland, all set within a generous plot with ample parking and large garden.

Steeped in local history, Ribble View House is one of Alston’s most iconic properties and was once home to William Birtwistle, a notable Lancashire e mill owner. Today, the house offers exceptional family living accommodation, extending to approximately 3,520 sq ft.

Accommodation

At the front of the porperty an entrance porch leads through to a welcoming hallway featuring original victorian tiled flooring and built-in storage.

The elegant dining room enjoys a recessed bay window to the front and a side window, complemented by a feature multi-fuel stove set within a stunning stone fireplace and a bespoke, handcrafted oak bar area—ideal for entertaining.

The main living room is a generous and inviting space with an open fire and ornate brick fireplace, bay windows to both the front and side with built-in seating to take advantage of the long distance views. Although the room is a generous size it has a warm and relaxed atmosphere.

The sitting room offers further versatile living space, featuring an open fire with stone fireplace and hearth, tiled flooring, a bay window with window seat, and access to the boiler room housing the floor-mounted oil-fired boiler with an external door.

At the heart of the home is the impressive dining kitchen, fitted with a range of base and eye-level units, granite work surfaces with matching upstands, an integrated dishwasher, space for a range cooker with extractor, and tiled flooring with underfloor heating. French doors open directly onto the rear patio, while a multi-fuel stove with sandstone fireplace adds further character. A charming and rare feature is the original servant’s bell box, which remains operational to nine rooms and the front door.

There is a practical utility room providing additional storage and workspace, with plumbing for a washing machine, space for an American-style fridge freezer, tiled flooring, an external rear door, and access to a two-piece cloakroom.

First Floor

A striking original mahogany staircase rises from the hallway to the first floor, where there are two separate landing areas finished with mahogany parquet flooring.

To the front of the property are two generous bedrooms, both with access to attic storage space. The principal bedroom benefits from parquet flooring, a wash basin, and a glazed door opening onto a balcony with breathtaking countryside views. The second front bedroom enjoys windows to two elevations, parquet flooring, and a marble vanity sink.

Off the inner landing are three further well-proportioned bedrooms, one of which features a walk-in wardrobe with hanging space and shelving, along with a three-piece en-suite shower room.

The first floor is completed by a three-piece family bathroom with a traditional-style bath, hand wash basin and WC, along with an additional three-piece house shower room. A staircase from the inner landing leads to a useful attic space, ideal for storage.

Outside

Approached via a sweeping private driveway, Ribble View House offers extensive off-road parking for several vehicles. Partway up the drive is an additional parking area, ideal for a motorhome, together with a useful garden store.

The gardens are landscaped over split levels and predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with a wide variety of mature plants, trees, shrubs and conifers. An expansive Indian stone flagged patio wraps around the side and rear of the property, providing ideal spaces for outdoor dining and entertaining. Additional features include a garden shed and a covered seating area, allowing the gardens to be enjoyed throughout the seasons.

Area Guide

Alston, Grimsargh, and Longridge offer a charming mix of rural life with modern amenities. Longridge, boasts a bustling high street with independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, Grimsargh is a picturesque village known for its annual agricultural show and Grimsargh wetlands, a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Alston is a quieter hamlet surrounded by rolling countryside, ideal for walking and cycling.

For commuters, Preston is just a 15-minute drive away, with access to the M6 and regular train services to Manchester and London. The area is also near Beacon Fell Country Park, and the Ribble Valley which both offer stunning views and outdoor activities, making it an attractive place to live.