A Georgian home, in the heart of the Ribble Valley, is our property of the week and it is currently one of the most expensive Lancashire homes on the market
Whins House is on the market for £3million in Sabden. It dates back to 1798 and is steeped in history.
According to estate agents, Savills, it is regarded as “one of the most attractive houses in the areas”.
It boasts stunning countryside views and a “beautiful landscaped garden” in a rural setting. If this wasn’t enough, there is a barn available for conversion, as well as parkland, in addition to the home.
While it has been renovated to suit the needs of a modern buyer, and has its own cinema room. The property has also retained many of its original period features, including carved stone fireplaces, ceiling roses and sash windows.
Ideal for large families, the home has seven bedrooms and there is space for a study.
The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and a dressing room. There are three further bedrooms on this floor, all with en-suite bathrooms as well as a separate laundry room. The second floor comprises a fifth bedroom with en-suite shower room.
Ideal for entertaining, the property even boasts its own cinema and games room, which are both on the second floor.
Down in the cellar you will find the boiler room and a wine cellar, perfect for whenever you fancy a small tipple after work.
There is an inner hall with snug, ideal for when you want to get cosy, and a door which leads through to the family kitchen and living room.
If this was not enough, a cottage is also situated on the site’s 2.74 acres of grounds. It comprises of a sitting room, kitchen and toilet. There are two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. It is ideal for guests.
To the front of the house is a gravel driveway with parking for several vehicles.
There is an attractive lawn and box hedge garden immediately to the back of the property with a stone-flagged terrace area, perfect for summer barbecues.
The garden also boasts decorative lawns, an orchard and a variety of trees.
Charlie Kannreuther, property agent at Savills, said: “The views from this impressive and beautifully maintained home are spectacular in all directions and the cottage offers excellent additional living space, with income earning potential.”
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