Tinkerfield, Old Clitheroe Road

A truly idyllic detached Grade 2 stone built countryside retreat dating back to 1600’s, beautifully presented and retaining an abundance of period features including panelled walls, original doors, beamed ceilings and mullion windows. This fabulous, spacious family accommodation offers five reception rooms, four double bedrooms,two tastefully modernised bathrooms and inviting kitchen all set within six acres of magnificent gardens, grounds with five stables, one tack room and Manège. A separate gated driveway leads to a double detached garage and further outbuildings. There are also an additional seventeen acres of woodlands and stunning views over the Ribble Valley.

Positioned along a quiet country lane in the wonderful Ribble Valley the house is in a location suitable for many, being just a short drive from Longridge and the village of Ribchester with all of their amenities. Within reach of the motorway networks ensures that this would be an excellent location for those wishing to commute. There are a range of schools in Longridge and the prestigious Stonyhurst College is located within a short drive.

The property is secluded. A dry stone wall encompasses the front and electronically operated timber gates open to the driveway. The lawns and shrubbed gardens run to each side and lead to the front of this stunning home. There is plenty of parking and a separate gated driveway leads to a detached double garage.

The solid timber door opens into an entrance vestibule which has a tiled floor and a glazed door into an impressive entrance hall. The entrance hall provides a lovely seating area having a feature fireplace housing a multi fuel stove. A turned staircase leads to the first floor and doors lead off to various ground floor rooms.

The cloakroom provides plenty of room for storage and a further door leads to a two piece suite comprising; vanity wash hand basin and low level wc.

The Kitchen has windows to both front and rear aspects ensuring plenty of natural light. A quality range of kitchen units have granite work surfaces and a undermount sink and drainer. There are a number of integrated appliances and an oil fired AGA is set within a tiled recess. A timber floor leads through to the dining room. Two windows to both front and side aspects again providing natural light. Beyond the dining room, a utility room has base and wall units with granite worktops and Belfast sink. There is also a fitted electric oven and hob. A door leads to the boiler room.

From the entrance hall an inner hallway leads to a formal dining room with wood panelled walls, a feature tiled open fire and lovely views of the garden. Next along is the study with rear garden views and the final room to the ground floor is a stunning lounge with stone fireplace housing wood burning stove. Mullion windows overlook the garden to the rear and glazed door and window overlook the front garden.

From the entrance hall the turned staircase rises to the first floor where there are four double bedrooms. The generous master bedroom enjoys views across the gardens and out over the open countryside. An equally generous four piece en suite has shower, inset bath, double vanity wash handbasin and low level wc The remaining three double rooms all enjoy fantastic garden views. The family bathroom has shower, claw foot bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc.

Externally, two driveways allow plenty of parking, one leading to a detached double garage and outbuildings. Equestrian facilities includes five stables, tack room and Manège area.Expansive gardens and fields surround this lovely property and the elevated position provides commanding views of the Ribble valley. Beyond the gardens are private woodlands amounting to approximately seventeen acres.

This outstanding property and the land that surrounds it will appeal to those with equestrian or agricultural type interests or those simply wishing to enjoy plenty of space in a wonderful rural location.