(Ref. Talbot Fold Barn)
Restrictions may stifle the creativity of some but the Cleggs have truly weaved their magic by embracing the barn's simple, spacious layout. "The kitchen is clearly a statement piece but really there are only two rooms downstairs because the lounge and dining room share a central open fireplace which you can walk all the way round," the owner says. "It's certainly the hub of the room but the whole feel is open plan which makes it great for entertaining. We are very sociable people and have had up to 30 friends just milling about, but you could easily invite another 30 without feeling cramped."
The four bedrooms and three bathrooms upstairs have also been finished to a high standard with the Clegg's personal touches evident there too. "The bathrooms have marble basins which are beautiful but I also love the staircase which is French oak with big balustrades and actually came from our house in the Dordogne," admits Linda. "From the outside the barn has quite a French appearance with its honey coloured stone and washed out country look, I really like that style."
Set in an acre of land, the barn has a farm on one side and open fields to all others. The property also includes a one-bedroom cottage with plenty of potential for new owners. "That was the main house at one stage and apparently the family had nine children living there!" exclaims Linda. "Our son lived there which shows how it's ideal for someone who has teenage children that want independence or maybe elderly parents who don't want to be on their own. There's a big kitchen, a bathroom and a living room with a roaring open fire so again, it's very rural."
Named after the nearby Talbot Bridge, the property is ten minutes from the market town of Clitheroe which has all the main high street stores, schools and amenities a family could need,
while another short drive takes you to motorways. However, the Cleggs are moving to pastures even further a field. "It's too big for just my husband and I and we want to spend more time at the house we have in France," Linda concludes. "But it's a beautiful area of moorland with pheasants in the garden throughout the winter. Talbot Fold Barn is very much in the countryside."
The accommodation comprises:
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
With polished limestone tiled floor, casement window, double opening oak entrance doors to Lounge, solid oak entrance doorway
DINING ROOM & SITTING ROOM
39'10 overall x 24'0 (12.14m overall x 7.31m) - a superb entertaining room on an open plan basis divided by feature old brick central chimney breast enclosing dog grate fire with propane gas point and feature cast iron canopy over, two casement windows and separate full length window, patio doors to open Atrium area, under floor heating, remote mood lighting to walls and ceiling
STUDY/OFFICE
14'7 x 5'10 (4.44m x 1.78m) with glazed door to front garden, fitted shelving, broadband telephone point
BREAKFAST KITCHEN
33'2 x 15'5 (10.11m x 4.70m) with range of fitted contemporary kitchen units by Rational with damson wood and cream finished drawers and cupboards and complemented by Corian working surfaces with under unit lighting, feature central workstation measuring 8'6 x 4'4 with full width two sided pan and cutlery drawers with illuminated plinth. Fitted appliances by Siemens including dishwasher, drinks refrigerator, fridge/freezer, double extractor canopy unit, microwave, fan assisted electric oven. One and a half bowl Corian sink unit, double waste unit, two corner carousel units, feature electric two oven Aga with black glass splash back, two casement windows, side fully opening door, double opening glazed door to terrace, exposed stone wall, three feature open roof trusses, polished limestone floor, feature wide archway leading to Lounge with original oak beam and under boarding
UTILITY ROOM
7'8 x 6'4 (2.34m x 1.93m) with casement window, single draining stainless steel sink unit, Firebird oil fired central heating boiler
CLOAKROOM
With low suite w.c, half tiled Travertine walls, extractor fan, bracket wash hand basin
FEATURE BREAK STAIRCASE TO FIRST FLOOR
With antique oak balustrade
SPACIOUS LANDING
12'7 x 9'11 (approx 3.83m x 3.04m) with vaulted ceiling, double central heating radiator, Velux window
MASTER BEDROOM
21'5 x 12'2 (6.5m x 3.71m) with two feature painted pine roof trusses, telephone point, TV aerial point, double French doors to open Atrium area, modern floor to ceiling radiator, range of built in wardrobe units to one wall with over pelmet lighting
EN-SUITE BATHROOM
14'1 x 5'7 (approx 4.33m x 1.73m) with Travertine floor and tiled walls, two ladder towel rails, extractor fan, double carved Travertine wash basin units on mosaic Travertine plinth, wet shower area, transom window, LED lighting, full length wall mirror, w.c.
INNER LANDING
With Velux window and exposed roof truss
BEDROOM 2
12'11 x 12'7 (3.94m x 3.84m) with fully opening window, central heating radiator, TV aerial point
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
With three piece suite comprising porcelain sink on Travertine tiled plinth, low suite w.c, extractor fan, walk-in shower room, ladder towel rail, illuminated shelved recess, wall mirror, Travertine tiled wall and floors
FAMILY BATHROOM
With three piece suite comprising large tub bath, low suite w.c, limestone sink unit on Travertine tiled plinth, walk in shower area, ladder towel rail, full width mirror with LED lighting, exposed roof truss, Travertine tiled floor and walls
BEDROOM 3
14'4 x 10'4 (4.37m x 3.15m) with casement window, double central heating radiator
BEDROOM 4
13'2 x 11'1 (4.01m x 3.38m) with casement window, double central heating radiator
ADJOINING COTTAGE
Comprising:
LOUNGE
21'2 x 14'8 (6.45m x 4.5m) with two casement windows, feature cross beamed ceiling, stone fireplace enclosing Rayburn multi-fuel fire
DINING KITCHEN
15'0 x 11'8 (4.57m x 3.56m) with ceramic tile floor, range of designer kitchen units incorporating base and matching wall cupboards complemented by built-in appliances including dishwasher, hob unit, washing machine, electric oven, fridge and freezer. Fully glazed side door, ceramic tile floor, two casement windows, single draining stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit, stainless steel extractor canopy, double central heating radiator, adjoining store place under stairs
HOUSE SHOWER ROOM
With mosaic tile floor, walk-in shower room, low suite w.c, porcelain sink unit on Travertine tiled plinth, LED lighting, extractor fan
STAIRCASE TO FIRST FLOOR
With over ceiling storage area
BEDROOM
21'5 x 14'9 (6.53m x 4.50m) (could easily be subdivided into two bedrooms) with feature oak roof truss, two double central heating radiators, two casement windows, telephone point, TV aerial point, range of built-in wardrobe units to one wall
EN-SUITE
Low suite w.c, with corner wash hand basin with Travertine tiled splash back
OUTSIDE
A chipping driveway with double opening electrically operated hardwood gates and parking for several vehicles.
LARGE GARAGE BLOCK
21'0 x 30'10 (approx 6.4m x 9.144m) internally of cavity wall construction lying under a tiled roof, an ideal (subject to planning permission) for extension into the Cottage if required. Comprising: two electrically up and over entrance doors, Firebird combination oil fired central heating boiler for the Cottage
To the side of the property is a large well fenced paddock with five barred entrance gate. The rear of the property adjoins open farmland and incorporates large Indian stone flagged patio areas with outside lighting.
NB: Please note that the google location map shows the barn before the conversion.
