Property history of Worston House, Worston, Clitheroe BB7 1QA, 12th Mar 2010
Previously listed for sale on
12th Mar 2010
£1,400,000
- 5 bedroom detached house
Property info
Property features
- Garden
- Fireplace
- Parking
Property description
Worston House is in need of substantial renovation but has a classic layout and many original period features. To the north adjacent to the front gardens is a detached barn which is presently used as garaging and storage but could be developed in to any number of uses subject to the necessary consents. The property is being offered with 12.659 acres of land, additional land may be available.
Accommodation comprising
Ground Floor
Reception Hallway
Traditional original timber entrance door, high-stand original radiator, original coving and delph plate rail.
Drawing Room
Traditional Georgian sash windows to front and gable elevation, original fireplace with tiled surround and original open grate hearth with copper canopy. Original built-in glass fronted cabinets. Original coving and delph plate rail.
Sitting Room
Traditional Georgian sash windows to front and gable elevations, original fireplace with open hearth and original cast radiator. Original glass fronted cupboard, original coving and plate rail.
Dining Room
Original carved oak fireplace with ivy and oak leaf carved friezes and cabinet makers original initial plate. Inset wrought iron range-style open fire. Half oak panelled walls with built-in oak fronted drinks cabinet, original high-stand cast-iron radiator, traditional Georgian sash window to rear elevation with window shutters and external door to gable elevation.
Scullery
Stone flag floors, Belfast sink with timber drainers and original timber cutlery cupboards.
Kitchen
Recessed fireplace with original cast-iron stove and Georgian sash window to rear elevation with window shutters. Built-in cupboard with access hatch to dining room and access to cellar areas.
Preparation kitchen
Double oil-fired Aga, enamel sink and Georgian sash window to inner gable.
Pantry
With original stone flag shelving.
Rear Boot Room
Stone flag floors.
Fuel Store
Garden store
Wash Room
Original stone sink.
Plant Room
Oil storage tank and water filtration system.
First Floor
Principal Staircase
Traditional return staircase with carved handrail and square set spindles.
Half Landing
Separate WC
Low-level WC, wash hand basin and window to gable elevation.
Main Landing
High-stand original cast radiator and decorative circular glazed skylight.
Bedroom One
Traditional Georgian sash windows to gable and front elevation, high-stand cast radiator, original fireplace with open grate, built-in wash hand basin with marble top and timber surround.
Bedroom Two
Original Georgian sash window to front elevation, original open grate fireplace, pedestal wash hand basin and high-stand cast radiator.
Box Room (front elevation)
Original Georgian sash window to front elevation, built-in hanging and shelving.
Bedroom Three
Original cast-iron open fireplace, pedestal wash hand basin, built-in cupboard and Georgian sash window to gable elevation.
Bedroom Four (annexed)
Open cast fireplace, Georgian sash window to rear elevation and fitted shelving.
Annexed Bathroom
Containing three-piece suite comprising original bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC. Georgian sash window to gable elevation and built-in airing cupboard.
Bedroom five
Georgian sash windows to inner gable and rear elevation, original open grate fireplace, original high-stand cast radiator and pedestal wash hand basin on lime timber base.
Bedroom six / dressing room / office
Sash window to inner gable, timber glazed window to rear elevation, original high-stand cast radiator, fitted cupboards and access to second staircase leading down to rear of property.
External
Barn
To the front elevation of the property across the principal front lawns is a detached original stone barn which could be developed to form ancillary accommodation to the principal house subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents. The barn is presently divided into a number of sections to the eastern side is the original stabling area with open hay loft above. The central section provides open garden storage area and original coachman’s waiting area with open fire. To the western side is a double garage block with store rooms and first floor accommodation.
Entrance
The property is approached over a stone built private bridge to the principal entrance gates, there is a separate drive bearing to the right with open parking area and access to fields.
Acreage
The property is offered with 12.659 acres, additional land could be available
Tenure
Freehold with the benefit of vacant possession upon legal completion.
Services
Mains electricity, bore hole water supply and mains sewerage
Planning Permission
The barn has planning permission for conversion to three holiday lets, this permission is due to expire July 2010
Tax Band ‘G’
Accommodation comprising
Ground Floor
Reception Hallway
Traditional original timber entrance door, high-stand original radiator, original coving and delph plate rail.
Drawing Room
Traditional Georgian sash windows to front and gable elevation, original fireplace with tiled surround and original open grate hearth with copper canopy. Original built-in glass fronted cabinets. Original coving and delph plate rail.
Sitting Room
Traditional Georgian sash windows to front and gable elevations, original fireplace with open hearth and original cast radiator. Original glass fronted cupboard, original coving and plate rail.
Dining Room
Original carved oak fireplace with ivy and oak leaf carved friezes and cabinet makers original initial plate. Inset wrought iron range-style open fire. Half oak panelled walls with built-in oak fronted drinks cabinet, original high-stand cast-iron radiator, traditional Georgian sash window to rear elevation with window shutters and external door to gable elevation.
Scullery
Stone flag floors, Belfast sink with timber drainers and original timber cutlery cupboards.
Kitchen
Recessed fireplace with original cast-iron stove and Georgian sash window to rear elevation with window shutters. Built-in cupboard with access hatch to dining room and access to cellar areas.
Preparation kitchen
Double oil-fired Aga, enamel sink and Georgian sash window to inner gable.
Pantry
With original stone flag shelving.
Rear Boot Room
Stone flag floors.
Fuel Store
Garden store
Wash Room
Original stone sink.
Plant Room
Oil storage tank and water filtration system.
First Floor
Principal Staircase
Traditional return staircase with carved handrail and square set spindles.
Half Landing
Separate WC
Low-level WC, wash hand basin and window to gable elevation.
Main Landing
High-stand original cast radiator and decorative circular glazed skylight.
Bedroom One
Traditional Georgian sash windows to gable and front elevation, high-stand cast radiator, original fireplace with open grate, built-in wash hand basin with marble top and timber surround.
Bedroom Two
Original Georgian sash window to front elevation, original open grate fireplace, pedestal wash hand basin and high-stand cast radiator.
Box Room (front elevation)
Original Georgian sash window to front elevation, built-in hanging and shelving.
Bedroom Three
Original cast-iron open fireplace, pedestal wash hand basin, built-in cupboard and Georgian sash window to gable elevation.
Bedroom Four (annexed)
Open cast fireplace, Georgian sash window to rear elevation and fitted shelving.
Annexed Bathroom
Containing three-piece suite comprising original bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC. Georgian sash window to gable elevation and built-in airing cupboard.
Bedroom five
Georgian sash windows to inner gable and rear elevation, original open grate fireplace, original high-stand cast radiator and pedestal wash hand basin on lime timber base.
Bedroom six / dressing room / office
Sash window to inner gable, timber glazed window to rear elevation, original high-stand cast radiator, fitted cupboards and access to second staircase leading down to rear of property.
External
Barn
To the front elevation of the property across the principal front lawns is a detached original stone barn which could be developed to form ancillary accommodation to the principal house subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents. The barn is presently divided into a number of sections to the eastern side is the original stabling area with open hay loft above. The central section provides open garden storage area and original coachman’s waiting area with open fire. To the western side is a double garage block with store rooms and first floor accommodation.
Entrance
The property is approached over a stone built private bridge to the principal entrance gates, there is a separate drive bearing to the right with open parking area and access to fields.
Acreage
The property is offered with 12.659 acres, additional land could be available
Tenure
Freehold with the benefit of vacant possession upon legal completion.
Services
Mains electricity, bore hole water supply and mains sewerage
Planning Permission
The barn has planning permission for conversion to three holiday lets, this permission is due to expire July 2010
Tax Band ‘G’