Long Row, Mellor, Blackburn, Lancashire

A superb Architect designed 5 bedroom barn conversion with seperate 2 bedroom cottage set within private gardens and grounds with approximately 6 acres of farmland.

Located in a very private location just outside Mellor village, the property combines a superb mix of contemorary finishes with traditional materials and is finished to a very high standard.
Inspection advised.Quietly located in a wonderfully unassuming position, this property is a substantial 5 bedroom family home. Converted by the owners in 2016, the property is finished to a very high standard and was designed alongside the owners by Stanton Andrews Architects in Clitheroe.

During conversion the house was virtually rebuilt to modern standards using high quality materials that will stand the test of time. Only physical inspection can justify the quality of the work carried out.

Set within private gardens and grounds the property consists of the main house, a barn conversion set over three floors and extending to approximately 5400 sqft. In addition in the courtyard at the front of the property there is a delightful 2 storey two bedroom cottage, currently used for Air BnB.

To the rear of the house is a large garden with a pond and shed and also a garage to the side. Adjacent to this there is approximately 6 acres of grassland included in the sale.

The property briefly comprises:-
Impressive entrance hall located in full height barn window accessed by large glazed door. Entrance hall with Italian ceramic floor tiles, impressive feature staircase to first floor and cloakroom / W.C located under the stairs. Access to boot room and utility room with cloakroom cupboard, well furnished with lots of storage as well as easy access to the central heating boilers and underfloor heating.

Fitness room and fully fitted 6 person sauna and separate shower.

The entrance hallway corridor leads through to a superb open plan living space with dining room, study and garden room all interconnected with views to the rear garden and terrace. Off the dining room is a substantial kitchen designed and installed by Arclinea, integrated kitchenAid appliances and two large sub-zero fridges from Liebherr, there is also a walk in pantry.

Behind the kitchen there are two generous double bedrooms sharing a well-equipped 3 piece bathroom. There is also a hidden storage room in the corridor.

To the first floor the feature staircase rises to a cavernous sitting room which is breath-taking. The room is open to eaves with exposed beams and a large feature fireplace with log burner to one end. Behind the sitting room the principal bedrooms suite consists of a bedroom area connected to a dressing room which in turn leads to an impressive high quality ensuite bathroom, with fittings from Zucchetti.

Off the landing area there are two further spacious double bedrooms each with mezzanine bed areas with connect via an internal door.

The bedrooms are served by a shower room with walk in shower, twin sinks and W.C.

Outside the entrance is gated with an electric gate. The courtyard is cobbled and there are numerous parking areas. There is a track to the side of the house providing access to the garden and fields behind. A footpath runs parallel with the property boundary and cuts through the top of the driveway to a kissing gate adjacent to the property gate.

The garden to the front is well stocked with herbaceous border plants, to the rear of the property the garden is mainly lawned with a large stone flagged terrace and open views across the valley.

The Cottage, known as Middle Warble Hey Stables is beautifully presented with an open plan living dining kitchen downstairs and 2 bedrooms with a bathroom on the first floor. Finished in the same way as the house the cottage is run as a successful Air Bnb.

Adjacent to the cottage is a double garage with light and power, there is also an electric car charger.

Mellor is a rural village located in the Ribble Valley, located on the northern edge of Blackburn, offers a peaceful, semi-rural lifestyle with easy access to the town’s amenities. Known for its green spaces and open countryside, it’s popular with walkers, cyclists, and those seeking a quieter pace while staying connected to urban life. The village has excellent access to the superb Ribble Valley amenities as well as being within striking distance to Blackburn and Preston as well as the national motorway network via the M6 and the West Coast Main line at Preston. There are excellent local amenities including a children’s play area, village hall, 3 public houses along with a public library and a doctors surgery and bakery.

The nearby market town of Clitheroe is well placed for commuting offering excellent communication links with all East Lancashire business centres and the rest of the country by road and rail. Clitheroe offers a varied range of amenities including an excellent range of shops, bars, café’s and salons as well as supermarkets and the impressive Bowland Brewery leisure complex. The area is a renowned “Foodie Heaven” with excellent pubs and restaurants, many set within the ANOB area of the Trough Of Bowland. The Ribble valley is an affluent area with a café culture and rural heritage and is a desirable place to live and visit.

East Lancashire, Manchester and Yorkshire business centres as well as the northern motorway network are within striking distance. Travel distances are approximate, Whalley 7 miles / Clitheroe 10 miles / Manchester 36 miles / Leeds Bradford Airport 38 miles / Manchester International Airport 41 miles/ Kendal and the Lake District 58 miles. M6 North and South 4.5 miles. Preston railway station with the West Coast line to Euston (2.08Mins) 8 miles.

Schools locally have an excellent reputation as follows:-

Primary

St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School
Mellor St Marys Church of England Primary School
Westholme (independent)
St Mary’s Hall Stonyhurst College (independent)

Secondary

Clitheroe Grammar School
Pleckgate High School
Westholme (independent)
Tauheedul Islam Girl’s High School
Stonyhurst College (independent)

Nearby there are numerous medical centres, swimming pools, libraries, golf clubs and a wide range of recreational facilities with lovely open countryside. The Ribble Valley, Yorkshire Dales and West Coast are on the doorstep.