5 bedroom detached house

The Maples occupies a SUBSTANTIAL South facing plot at the head of Mellor Brow in the centre of Mellor Village. This beautiful family home has 5 bedrooms, three bathrooms and flexible living space which has been extensively modernised and upgraded in recent years.
The current owners have recently obtained planning consent for a contemporary extension which adds additional floorspace as well as linking the two separate first floor areas.
Outside the property has private mature gardens and grounds which contain a large double garage, and a purpose built garden studio / office. To the rear and taking advantage of the superb views and southerly aspect there is a large terrace and gym overlooking the garden.
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Located in the village of Mellor, a small village in the Ribble Valley with excellent communication links to Preston and Blackburn and on the doorstep of the popular market town of Clitheroe; The Maples is a superb family home ideally located for schools commuting and local amenities.

Upgraded and improved under the current ownership this house is finished to a high standard and is the epitome of modern living.

Approached through a secure gated driveway with ample parking the property is accessed via the front door in-to a spacious entrance hall providing access to all ground floor rooms and the first floor via the staircase. Off the hall to the right is a generous study with French doors to the garden, and a large "L" shaped lounge with woodburning stove and a superb view across the valley. The main kitchen (left off the hallway) is a large dining and living area and occupies a dedicated section of the property. The area is light and airy with high quality kitchen units and integrated Neff appliances including double Fan Oven, Microwave, combination oven and warming drawers. There is a multizone induction hob with built in extractor in the island unit. There is a designated dining area and a living area with patio doors to the rear terrace. In addition there is a utility room, ground floor W.C. and access to the garage from the utility room area. From the rear of the kitchen accessed from a rear hallway there is a staircase leading to the master bedroom Suite on the first floor above the garage.

To the first floor via the main staircase there is a spacious landing providing access to all bedrooms. There is a house bathroom recently installed which services two of the four double bedrooms, the remaining two bedrooms are both ensuite and with underfloor heating. The principal bedroom accessed from the rear hallway is spacious and has a balcony accessed from patio doors and has a superb view over the valley. The room is large with ample room for wardrobes and a super king-size bed, there is a superb ensuite bathroom finished in a contemporary style with walk in shower, feature bath and underfloor heating.

Externally there is a substantial tarmacadam driveway providing access to the large double garage with parking for up to 6 cars. To the rear of the property there is a flagged patio with stunning views as well as a glazed gym. The gardens are mature and well-tended and surround the property ensuring privacy. Within the gardens is a purpose built garden studio finished in a modern style which has both heating and air conditioning.

The owners of the property have obtained planning consent for a large extension to the property, the details of which can be viewed on the Ribble Valley Planning portal :-
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 and aspirational 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 and there is a wide variety of both state run and independent to choose from. There are numerous village primary schools and secondary schools, as well as highly regarded public schools including Stonyhurst, Oakhill College, Moorlands and Westholme and Quegs in Blackburn.

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.

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