Three bedroom barn conversion with stunning Pennine views in Waterfoot, Rossendale, Lancashire
A recently refurbished barn conversion with a one acre field ideal for horses, located in a tranquil rural location with stunning panoramic views over the Pennines, near the Lancashire town of Rawtenstall and within commuting distance of Manchester
A gorgeous barn conversion with three bedrooms (all en suite) set in a fantastic tranquil location with stunning panoramic views to the North, South and West over the Lancashire Pennines.
Included in the sale is a field approximately one acre in size, with two streams, suitable for horses or grazing.
The Barn
This property was tastefully converted from a working barn in 1997 and has been lovingly maintained to a high standard. It has also benefited from a full internal make-over during the last 12 months.
Accommodation
The large country kitchen features locally hand-crafted pine fitted units with all the usual integral appliances together with Belfast sink and quality dark wood laminate flooring.
The reception room which could be used as a dining room and is separated from the lounge by a log burning double-sided feature fireplace and stone arched central chimney. The reception room leads to a large conservatory.
The conservatory has tiled underfloor heating and overlooks the lawn and gardens. It has stunning views to the South and West over the Lancashire Pennines and is large enough for a large dining table and separate lounge area. This is a fantastic room.
The lounge is on the opposite side of the feature fireplace and has exposed wooden beams. There are views out to the courtyard and over the hills to the West and North.
The large master bedroom features exposed wooden beams and sloping pitched ceiling, walk-in wardrobe and fantastic views to the South and West.
The en suite comprises toilet, twin 'stilleto' pedestal basins, walk-in shower, American walnut fixtures, exposed wooden beams and dark wood laminate flooring.
The second bedroom fits a double bed or two singles, has sloping ceiling to eaves, exposed wooden beams and Velux roof light.
The en suite feature bathroom comprises free standing cast iron roll top bath centrally positioned in the room, toilet and washbasin, heated towel rail, sloping ceiling to eaves, exposed wooden beams, Velux roof light and dark wood laminate flooring.
The third bedroom fits a double bed or two singles and features a wooden mezannine over part of the room.
The beautifully finished ensuite comprises feature Victorian washbasin, shower, toilet, heated towel rail and dark wood laminate flooring.
Outside
The property is approached via a shared private unmetalled lane of approx 3/4 mile which leads into a gated gravel courtyard borderd by lawn and a mature hedge. Access to the neighbouring farmhouse is also off this courtyard.
The double garage is fitted with two remote control doors and provides space to comfortably house two cars.
Location
The barn is set in a rural location, yet is only 30 minutes drive from the centre of Manchester.
It is only a walk from shops in Waterfoot, a local primary school and secondary schools, including Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammer School (BRGS) which appears on the list of top 400 secondary schools in the country.
Just beyond Waterfoot is Rawtenstall from where there are regular bus services direct to Manchester and also access onto the M66 and all motorways beyond.
