Addison House, Lower Lane

Located in the heart of the Ribble Valley is the magnificent Addison House.  Architect designed to the very highest specification and built using Longridge Sandstone the property is a true credit to the vendors. The property was completed by renowned local builders: Buxton Brothers in 1999.

On internal inspection the property has a bespoke German kitchen designed by a winner of young designer of the year Jonathan Paul and finished to the highest specification. Book-Matched High Gloss Macassar Ebony floating units provide a spectacular finish and housing for the very high specification appliances by Gaggenau, Miele, Sub Zero and Fisher Paykel. A preparation room leads off from the kitchen and provides High Gloss units, work surfaces and under counter drawer freezers. A unique large walk-in fridge with huge amounts of refrigerated storage. All the worksurfaces are in seamless Corian and the floors in beautiful white porcelain.

This beautiful home exudes warmth and character. The Spacious Lounge boasts a Clearview wood burning stove inset into a beautiful stone Inglenook fireplace. Further exploration reveals the cinema and music room. Perfect to sit back relax and watch a film or listen to an  album of your choice on the linked Bang and Olufsen sound system which features throughout the house. The room could also be used as a playroom or for formal dining.

To the rear of the property is the magnificent sun lounge affording panoramic views over the expansive South Facing Garden and due to its generous size, a beautiful formal dining area which has hosted many wonderful dinner parties and can accommodate twenty-two persons comfortably.

Double doors lead onto the extensive patio and beautiful gardens where a beautiful water feature flows peacefully in the background.

 A home office with potential to be a sixth bedroom is located at the front of the house. Two ground floor cloak rooms and rear entrance with utility area complete the ground floor. The first floor Master suite boasts exceptional Cherry wood built in furniture, Bang and Olufsen TV and double aspect windows with stunning views. A very spacious stunning ensuite bathroom completes the Master Suite. Three further double bedrooms with ensuites complete the first floor and the fifth bedroom is located on the second floor.

A building adjacent to the principal house accommodates a large laundry room with Sink, Washing Machines, Drying rack & plenty of storage plus three freezers. Accessed by a separate entrance the first floor accommodates a stunning one -bedroom apartment with a floor to ceiling window offering panoramic views over the superb garden and open countryside beyond. A large detached double garage with separate wine store, wc and double electric doors. The building has a separate One Bed flat on the first floor. With a lovely Bedroom, Bathroom and open plan Kitchen, lounge, dining area. The views over the drive are to open countryside.

Externally the property is accessed via remote controlled electronic Wrought Iron gates into the tarmacadam driveway. The driveway provides parking for up to ten vehicles and there is a large detached double garage for further parking. Gardens to the front, side and rear with raised beds, two greenhouses and orchard area. The large mature borders ensure lots of beautiful colour throughout the year. To the rear of a beautiful south facing garden is a raised decking area perfect for  a relaxing afternoon. An extended patio area provides ample seating and adjacent to the Breeze House is a spacious BBQ area.

On the stone patio a “Breeze House” Oval Cape is a lovely summer house incorporating a Wood burning stove providing insurance against the British weather with accommodation designed for dining and a seating area at each end. The summer also has the added luxury of a smart TV, Fridge and Fast internet connection

 It is very rare for a property like Addison House and all it has to offer to come to the market. The property has been nurtured by the vendors to become a uniquely beautiful and comfortable home. It has the potential for further development with the correct permissions and is a truly magnificent family home.  Longridge has very good local schools & the private school sector is within easy reach of the area. Stonyhurst College, Westholme School are just a short countryside drive away. Michelin starred restaurants, country inns and micropubs are also close by. Longridge is vibrant and has great local shops and amenities and a good selection of supermarkets. The Ribble Valley is a truly beautiful place with stunning walks and landmarks and with easy access to the motorway and rail networks.

Viewings of this spectacular property is strictly by appointment.