Detached house for sale in Colne BB8, 4 Bedroom

A truly individual Grade II listed stone built detached farmhouse nestled in a wonderful rural location, privately positioned within a hamlet setting with just a handful of neighbouring properties. This deceptive property boasts elevated panoramic views over adjoining countryside at the foot of Boulsworth Hill and is surrounded in every direction by hills and open fields. This charming home built circa 1605 offers a tremendous amount of character in the form of stone mullion windows, original stone floors, an impressive Inglenook fireplace and stunning roof trusses and beams. The layout over two floors is quite unique and the accommodation has been lovingly and sympathetically restored by its current owner. The ground floor features a period hallway, two sizeable receptions, a handcrafted farmhouse kitchen, flexible snug or occasional bedroom and a vaulted cellar. The divided first floors are arranged with three bedrooms and a luxurious four piece bathroom. Externally, there is parking to front of the property and there are extensive mature elevated landscaped gardens and patios areas with delightful planted borders and lawn. Internal viewing is essential to fully appreciate the breathtaking location and character of this fabulous home.

Situated just a short drive from the centre of Trawden village, which is located at the foot of Boulsworth Hill, the village offers excellent access to surrounding walks including Wycollar Country Park and Winewall. The village has lots of resources together with a community shop, church, primary school and a public house and offers a fantastic opportunity to live and enjoy rural village life. Trawden is within good commuting distance of the main transport networks and is just over 4 miles to the M65 motorway.

Location: Travelling through Trawden along Skipton Road B6250, at the Church of St Mary turn right and then take the immediate left onto Burnley Road, follow the road until the point of reach a yellow salt bin and road chevrons indicating a sharp right bend, at that point take the turning into the unmade track straight ahead, this will be identified with our for sale board. Continue on this track straight for approx. ½ a mile, passing various houses and tracks, continue through 2 closed farm gates down the hill towards the Hamlet and farmyard. Higher Oakenbank Farm is tucked away around the far left side, another for sale board will be visible.

Ground Floor

entrance hall

Through an external front door into a charming period hallway with beautiful elevated front views with original stone flagged flooring and stone window sills, pitched ceiling with wood beams, feature stone steps and lintels surrounding a lead glazed doorway leading to the lounge, telephone point.

Cloakroom

With 2-pce white suite comprising concealed low suite w.C., hand wash basin, wood beam, part panelled walls, tiled flooring.

Utility room

With Belfast sink with chrome mixer tap, wood surface surround and shelving, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, stone flagged flooring.

Farmhouse dining kitchen

4.8m x 4.4m (15"7" x 14"6"); a delightful bespoke handcrafted kitchen with an arrangement of solid pine fitted wall and base units with complementary laminate working surfaces and upstands, feature stone mullion windows, sills and wood beams, original stone flagged flooring, stainless steel single sink drainer unit with mixer tap, plumbing for dishwasher, stone staircase leading to a separate first floor area, under stairs area with original stone shelving, oil fired Esse range cooker with handmade tiled frieze in a Oak leaf design, rear wood double glazed external stable door to outside, recessed spotlighting, rural front views.

Separate first floor/ bedroom two

4.8m x 4.5m (15"8 x 14"8"); flexible light and airy space, perfect for a home working environment with wood spindle balustrade, pitched ceiling with feature wood beams, stone sills and lintels, fabulous front open aspect. Potential for an en-suite to be installed if desired.

Ground floor



dining room

6.1m x 2.9m (20"2" x 9"6"); with original stone flagged flooring and part wood flooring, stunning lead glazed stone mullion windows and sills with views across adjoining open fields, exposed stone walls and wood beams, wall light points, small feature stone alcoves, low level wood door and concealed stone staircase to vaulted cellar store room measuring approx. 8"6" x 7"6", further stone steps up to:

Bedroom four/ study/ sitting room: 3.8m



lounge

6.1m x 4.7m (20"2" x 15"5"); with a splendid lattice style wood beamed ceiling and a magnificent 17th century Inglenook stonefireplace and hearth housing an Aarrow cast iron multi-fuel stove, impressive stone mullion windows and feature stone window seat, small stone alcoves, wall light points, television point, staircase leading to main first floor area:

First Floor

first floor landing

with exposed stone walls and lintels, roof trusses and wood beams, wall light point, 2 miniature light tunnel windows.

Bedroom one (side)

6.1m x 4.7m (20"1" x 15"6"); with fantastic full width exposed wooden roof trusses and beams on a lovely pitched ceiling, stone mullion windows and part exposed stone walls, loft access with boarded store room.

Bedroom three (side)

3.0m x 2.9m (9'9" x 9'8"); with feature ceiling beams, stone window sills and lintels, extensive elevated rural views.

Bathroom

Generous modern 4-pce white suite comprising bath with central taps and tiled surround, low suite w.C., pedestal wash basin, separate shower enclosure with wall mounted shower and additional pump with glazed screen and door, part tiled walls, vinyl fitted flooring, built in cupboard also housing hot water tank, part exposed wood roof trusses and beams, feature stone mullion window and stone sill.

Exterior

outside

There is an excellent stone flagged front driveway with private parking for 2 cars. Extensive mature landscaped gardens surround the whole property which are beautifully tended and allow you to capture various wonderful outlooks from the array of tiered viewing points. It really is an enchanted garden on an elevated aspect with an abundance of beautiful mature borders with shrubs, a wide range of herbaceous perennials, wild flowers, a small orchard and trees. Pathways and steps meander around the garden and divide the tiers creating the defined areas. There is a generous central lawned area and small pond and a stone flagged side patio which is positioned on the periphery to the open adjoining fields. Situated at the very top of the garden is a hidden summer house and tucked away patio, perfectly placed to enjoy the summer nights and stunning sunsets. Fencing borders the garden and there is a small timber store, lighting and 2 cold water taps.

Additional information

heating: Oil fired Esse central heating and hot water system with thermostat control.

Services: Electricity is connected. Private septic tank drainage. Spring water with uv filter and reverse osmosis system.

Council tax band: E.

Tenure: Freehold.