11 The Dene, Hurst Green

Chain Free £450,000

Beautifully located with delightful south facing gardens stretching down to Dene Brook, this fabulous link

detached 18th century cottage offers a versatile itinerary of accommodation arranged over three floors.

Infused with charm and character with quality fittings and superbly presented, this eminently flexible

home can satisfy many needs. In brief it comprises two reception rooms, kitchen diner, larder, utility, four

bedrooms and two bathrooms. Enchanting gardens and multiple car parking. (1,570 sq ft/145.9 sq m

approx/EPC: E).

A splendid family home in an idyllic setting close to Stonyhurst College.

11 The Dene, Hurst Green

DirectionsApproaching Hurst Green from the direction of Clitheroe, turn right by the War Memorial into Avenue Road.Continue to the Bayley Arms, turning sharp left into The Dene. Proceed for a few hundred yards and theproperty can be found on the left hand side, near to the Church.

ServicesMains supplies of water, electricity and drainage. Gas is not available in Hurst Green. Oil fired centralheating to radiators from a Worcester boiler. Council tax is payable to RVBC Band F. We are advised thetenure is Freehold.

Additional FeaturesThe property has painted hardwood double glazed windows, an alarm system, exposed stone walls, timberlintels and beams, LED lighting, a Clearview 5 kwh solid fuel stove, quality bathroom installations byClitheroe Bathrooms.

LocationHurst Green lies within the Ribble Valley and can be reached from either Clitheroe, Whalley, Ribchester orLongridge. There are two excellent pub restaurants and Stonyhurst College is located approximately onemile away with Clitheroe Royal Grammar School and other local high schools around ten to fifteen minutesby car. The car journey to the M6 typically takes 20 minutes.

AccommodationApproached through a porch with a sturdy door and casement windows, the first room you'll come to is amost welcoming sitting room with windows on front and rear walls; the rear oriel window incorporating awindow-seat overlooking the garden and Dene. To ensure you stay toasty and warm in the cooler monthsthere is a traditional Clearview solid fuel stove set within a chimney breast with stone hearth andmantelpiece; next to it you'll see an oak candle cupboard. The distinctive cross beamed ceiling is supportedon pitched pine joists and the stone walls have been partially exposed adding further character. The samefeatures are apparent in the dining room. From here a staircase descends to the lower ground floor withFrench polished American white oak newels and rails complemented by toughened glass panels. The thirdroom on this level can be used either as a study, playroom or as a fourth bedroom.

The lower ground floor has doors on both front and rear elevations, a stable-door at the front with Frenchdoors opening to the garden. The eminently sociable kitchen diner has quality fitted cabinetry to thepopular Shaker style with stainless steel handles and Silestone counters and upstands. A Franke stainlesssteel under-counter sink with mixer tap. Opposite an island unit, a Rangemaster with induction hob isnestled into a brick chimney breast. The integrated appliances comprise a dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Avery welcome large utility has plumbing for washing machine, space for a dryer and a Belfast sink. It alsohas an stable type door. Just off the kitchen there is a useful open larder with plenty of storage space.Bedroom 3 is situated on this floor together with a three piece shower room. Rough hewn oak beams spanthe ceiling and its window looks over the garden. The smart and stylish shower room consists of aquadrant cubicle with a Hansgrohe thermostatic shower, washbasin/vanity unit and a low suite wc. Wallsand floor are tiled and there is a chromed towel radiator.

The first floor is reached from a winder staircase ascending from the sitting room. There are two doublebedrooms, the master a generously proportioned room with windows on front and rear walls, beamedceiling and built-in wardrobes; the second an ample double with exposed stone wall and purlin. Theexpertly fitted house bathroom is right on trend with contemporary tiling, bath, semi pedestal basin, lowsuite wc and a Kohler shower cubicle with a Grohe thermostatic shower. The design incorporates usefulstorage compartments and towels warm on an electric ladder radiator.

OutsideThe cottage has a random stone front wall and Yorkstone footpaths. The pebbled parking area easilyaccommodates four cars and there is both a timber shed and wood store. Nearer to the house is a stone'bothy' (outbuilding/potting shed). The part terraced garden has a level lawn with steps and gravelled pathleading to the parking area. The footpath also winds its way downwards to where you'll see Dene Brookmeandering its way through The Dene. Nearer the house you'll find a flagged patio and a timber deck; idealfor those alfresco occasions. South facing, the garden makes the most of a sunny day.

Beguiling and beautiful, viewing is highly recommended.

ViewingStrictly by appointment with the Agents.