3 Bedrooms Semi-detached house for sale in Ribblesdale Avenue, Wilpshire, Blackburn BB1 | £ 275,000

Property Description

Description

A recently updated and well-maintained 3-bedroom semi-detached home, beautifully located in Wilpshire, one of the Ribble Valley's most accessible and desirable locations between Blackburn and Clitheroe. The property was built in 1952 and is set over two storeys. It offers complete and comfortable accommodation and yet also presents an opportunity to extend or to develop further to maximise the potential of the stunning views to the rear. Benefiting from a quiet, residential aspect and extensive views of countryside, the property is within the catchment area for St Augustine’s High School and other popular schools. With convenient access to all transport links, it is within easy reach of shops and many other local amenities.

*Semi-detached property

*Stunning countryside views

*Ribble Valley location

*Convenient for local schools and transport links

*Three bedrooms, one bathroom

*Open plan lounge/dining room

*Sitting room

*Two multi-fuel stoves

*Garage with driveway and space for two cars

*Good-sized, well-established rear garden

Key Features:

Tenure: Freehold

location: Travelling from Blackburn on the A666 towards Clitheroe, passing Child Action Northwest on the left, take the next turning which is Sunnyside Avenue. Near the bottom, Ribblesdale Avenue is on your right. Take this turning and number 5 is on the left towards the end of the road, just before it bends to the right up Hollies Road.

Accommodation: (all measurements are approximate)

the property:

Entrance porch: (1.2m x 1.3m) Access to the property is through a wooden front door with glass viewing panel and transom window above, filtering natural daylight into the house. It benefits from a feature ceiling light and painted black quarry-tiled floor with inset coir ‘welcome’ mat.

Hallway: (2.6m x 1.2m) Step up into the warm and welcoming hallway through an obscure-glass-panelled door that allows natural light into the living space beyond. Newly fitted carpet with plush underlay leads to an under-stairs storage cupboard and a coat and boot storage cupboard that also houses the electric meter, and continues up the stairs to the first floor.

Sitting room: (4.8m x 3.8m max) This beautifully decorated, cosy room can be used as a reception room, dining room, study, games room, or a quiet room to accommodate the needs of different family members. South-facing, the double-glazed UPVC bay window to the front elevation attracts light and warmth. With central heating radiator, carpet, TV point and attractive feature inset log store, the overriding attraction of this room is its feature fireplace. With a cream and beige travertine tiled hearth and solid oak beam, it houses a beautiful cream cast-iron Charnwood multi-fuel stove with small log store beneath. The fireplace is lit by concealed LED lights and there is inset concealed central lighting in the ceiling with additional LED down-lighters.

Lounge/dining room: (6.2m x 4.9m max) This is a fantastic open plan space acting as a real hub of the home for the family to enjoy or for entertaining guests. Several features make this the perfect area for relaxing and admiring the stunning panoramic views of the garden, open fields and the Ribble Valley, including historic Stonyhurst College: The large double-glazed UPVC bay window with upholstered window seat and storage below, and the double French doors which give access to the patio and rear garden. This contemporary living room has a feature wall in modern décor with wall lights and two central ceiling lights. There is a carpet, TV point and two black column designer radiators, plus useful concealed shelved storage area with telephone point and LED light. The bespoke feature fireplace has a black Clearview multi-fuel stove on black granite hearth with black granite beam above and space for log storage. Space in front of the patio doors is currently used as a dining area to benefit from the fantastic view and could also be used to extend the lounge or provide a study area. Interior oak panelled and glazed doors provide access to the hallway and kitchen.

Kitchen: (3.3m x 3.0m max) A light and airy room offering stunning, panoramic views to the garden and Ribble Valley beyond. Housing a range of fitted, white painted wall and base units with white resin solid surface worktops and tiled splashbacks, one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and built-in water filter, double oven electric cooker with grill and 4-ring gas hob and extractor hood vented to the outside, fitted fridge and fitted half-size dishwasher. The room benefits from LED spotlights, integrated ceiling speakers for CD/radio, vinyl-covered floor, external stable door to rear garden and interior oak glazed door to lounge/dining room, also UPVC window and chrome towel-rail central heating radiator. Washing up will never seem so bad again!

First floor:

Master bedroom: (4.9m x 3.4m max) This double bedroom to the rear elevation has modern décor with a feature painted wall with tree decal, carpet, radiator, central ceiling light and UPVC double-glazed bay window allowing in plenty of natural light and offering amazing views towards the garden, field beyond and Ribble Valley hills. Fitted wardrobes comprise three double and two single wardrobes with cupboards above and a further cupboard.

Second bedroom: (4.3m x 3.4m max) Double bedroom to the front elevation has south-facing UPVC double-glazed bay window, radiator, carpet, feature painted wall and modern fitted wardrobes comprising two double wardrobes, two double cupboards and sink with mirror and lighting. Central ceiling light and wired for two wall lights.

Third bedroom: (2.6m x 2.1m max) Single bedroom to the front elevation has south-facing UPVC double-glazed window, radiator, central ceiling light and two wall lights: One for each bunk bed. Also features built-in wooden painted bunk beds, fitted single wardrobe and double cupboard.

Bathroom: (2.0m x 1.9m) There is a basin in pale primrose and matching bath with shower over. This room also benefits from a UPVC double-glazed window, fully tiled walls, radiator, central ceiling light, inset mirrored cupboard and carpeted floor.

Separate toilet: (1.5m x 0.8m) White low-level wc, solid oak wood flooring, UPVC double-glazed window.

Airing cupboard: (1.8m x 0.7m) A useful space for drying and storage which also houses the combi-boiler.

Landing: (4.0m x 1.0m) Lit by daylight from a window on the stairs and a central ceiling light, the landing leads to all the bedrooms, the bathroom, toilet and airing cupboard.

Access to loft: Above the landing, the loft hatch has a folding, solid wooden ladder with hand-rail, and provides access to the insulated loft with electric lighting and part-boarding for plentiful storage.

External:

Front driveway and hardstanding: A tarmacked short driveway leads to the garage and a hardstanding is surrounded by planted borders and mature shrubs, creating privacy and space to park two cars. A tarmacked side walkway leads to the rear garden via a wooden gate.

Garage: (4.9m x 3.0m) Integral, and accessed from a fire door from the kitchen, the garage offers a useful utility area to the rear with work surface and electric plugs, and is plumbed for a washing machine and tumble dryer with space for a fridge-freezer. With the addition of shelving, electric lighting and power, and a modern up and over garage door to the front, this offers valuable storage space.

Rear garden: Upon exiting the French doors from the lounge/dining room, the garden presents a light, spacious and inviting space from which to enjoy the views of the Ribble Valley. The patio area has a water point and offers an elevated space for al fresco summer dining, entertaining or just relaxing. Steps lead down towards flower beds and the lawn. Hedges, paved areas and a further lawn and flower beds offer different areas for relaxing or could be developed into a vegetable patch or provide space for a summer house or greenhouse. Two sheds provide storage and a gate gives access to the field beyond.

Services: Gas, electric.

Heating: Gas-fired central heating throughout.

Council tax band: E

This family home must be seen to appreciate the character, warmth and sense of peace it offers in a contemporary and ready-to-move-into space on a quiet road with rural outlook. Its benefits are such that, only through viewing will it be fully appreciated. Call now to arrange your appointment!

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