Mortimers

2.72 acres gronds & landThis magnificent Grade II* Georgian manor house retains many original period features and offers larger than expected accommodation with over 5,250 sq ft of internal accommodation over three floors plus a wine cellar.

Situated in the picturesque village of Newton-in-Bowland, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this distinctive family home benefits from south facing aspects with stunning views across the Hodder Valley onto Birkett Fell and includes a delightful walled garden with tennis court, patios, extensive lawned gardens, double garage and paddocks which together extend to approximately 2.72 acres (1.1 hectares).

(Ref. Newton Hall)

The accommodation comprises:



RECEPTION HALLWAY

Magnificent reception hallway with an oak floor. Staircase to first floor



DRAWING ROOM

35'7 x 12'10 (10.85m x 3.92m) with Georgian sash windows to front and rear elevations. Open fire with granite inserts and hand carved mantle and surround



DINING ROOM

21'2 x 12'0 (6.45m x 3.65m) period dining room with original sash windows to front



MORNING ROOM

15'1 x 10'6 (4.60m x 3.20m) with views to the rear garden through feature leaded windows. Multi fuel stove and bookcase



BREAKFAST KITCHEN

18'8 x 17'2 (5.68m x 5.22m) a family size kitchen with stone mullion windows affording views onto the front courtyard. Two oven Aga with a range of wall and base fitted units



KITCHEN PORCH

Leads from the kitchen to a walled courtyard with railings and well



PANTRY

With fitted shelving



LAUNDRY & BOOT ROOM

With fitted butlers sink, hanging Sheila maid and access to walled gardens



BOILER ROOM

With oil fired central heating boiler and hot water cylinder



CLOAKS

With coat hooks. Secure gun cupboard. Door to Cloak Room and Stairs to Cellar



CLOAK ROOM

With pedestal wash hand basin and w.c.



WINE CELLAR

18'0 x 11'8 (5.48m x 3.56m) with stone flagged floor, shelving and wine racks



FIRST FLOOR

Approached via a twin turn staircase with balustrade and spindles



HALF LANDING

With views onto the walled gardens



LANDING

With linen cupboard



MASTER BEDROOM

15'0 x 14'0 (4.56m x 4.52m) with sash windows overlooking the front gardens with breathtaking views across to Birkett Fell and Cragstones



DRESSING ROOM

16'7 x 12'0 (5.06m x 3.66m) with a range of fitted wardrobes, sash window and hand wash basin



BEDROOM TWO

15'1 x 12'0 (4.61m x 3.64m) with fitted wardrobes and hand wash basin, sash windows with views to the front gardens



BEDROOM THREE

17'9 x 12'11 (5.42m x 3.94m) with stone mullion sash windows with views over the walled gardens, fitted wardrobes, hand wash basin and open fire



HOUSE BATHROOM ONE

With tiled shower cubicle, cast iron bath, pedestal hand wash basin and w.c.



INNER LANDING

With linen cupboard



BEDROOM FOUR

17'4 x 12'3 (5.28m x 3.74m) with stone mullion windows with distant fell views, hand wash basin



BEDROOM FIVE

17'8 x 15'9 (5.39m x 4.79m) with sash windows with views to rear walled garden and Great Dunnow Wood, fitted wardrobes



HOUSE BATHROOM TWO

With modern three piece suite with panelled bath and shower attachment, hand wash basin, w.c., panelled ceiling and walls



SECOND FLOOR



HALF LANDING



BEDROOM SIX

24'5 x 17'8 (7.45m x 5.38m) with exposed truss and purlin beams, Stairs to:



OPEN PLAN MEZZANINE ROOM

With round window to the west elevation and access to roof void. Useful hobby room or children's playroom



These two rooms could be used together to form a private apartment.



OUTSIDE



Private parking for three vehicles. DOUBLE GARAGE with electric up and over door. Covered side entrance to the laundry and boot room. Additional rooms include gardener's workshop and w.c. Oil tank room.



The front garden is approached via two sandstone ashlar gate piers with finials and ornate iron gates and is mainly laid to lawn with planted borders and central footpath.



A side entrance gate with stone arch leads to a gravel pathway with a detached stone workshop and potting room and a dog run with iron railings.



To the rear of the property the beautiful walled gardens offer an extensive lawn area with boxed borders, a feature pond, mature side borders, SUMMER HOUSE and En-Tout-Cas TENNIS COURT and a second lawn area with greenhouse.



In addition there are approximately 1.98 acres of land.



GENERAL INFORMATION



Ribble Valley Borough Council Tax Band H

Mains water, mains electricity, mains drainage

Oil fired central heating

Freehold tenure with vacant possession upon legal completion



SITUATION & LOCATION



The property is best approached by travelling from the market town of Clitheroe taking the B6478 road to Waddington, continuing through the village, up and over Waddington Fell and dropping down to Newton village. Cross over the bridge spanning the River Hodder and Newton Hall is the property facing the road.



Services nearby include a local pub and restaurant in the village, junior school, public house, local shop and post office in Slaidburn and senior schools in Clitheroe. There are a number of private establishments available within the Ribble Valley including Stonyhurst College. The market town of Clitheroe itself offers a further range of facilities including local shops, supermarkets, health centre, library, banks and a good bus and rail transport system. There are many and varied sporting facilities available nearby including shooting, fishing, golf, horse riding, football and cricket.



Distances: Clitheroe 6.5 miles, Lancaster 17 miles, Blackburn 19 miles, Skipton 18 miles, Manchester 39 miles



Additional photos courtesy of Lancashire Life