Castle Hill Towneley, Cliviger, Burnley

£425,000

*PRICE SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED* Castle Hill was originally owned by Baroness Lady Alice O'Hagan, joint heiress to the Towneley Estate until its sale in 1898.

Joseph Culshaw, Estate Manager of Towneley Hall is a more recent occupant, famous for breeding prize winning bulls, among them 'Master Butterfly' and 'Royal Butterfly', the former of which is still immortalised in the stone carving over the main entrance door of Castle Hill's extension.

With many internal period features complementing this impressive secluded property nestling amidst delightful open countryside, viewers will not be disappointed.



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The accommodation comprises;



SPACIOUS VESTIBULE

With solid oak external door, ceiling coving, dado rail, original tiled floor, wall light, solid oak door with leaded upper panel leading to:



CLOAKROOM

With two piece Victorian 'Balterley' suite in white comprising pedestal wash basin, low suite w.c, half solid oak panelled walls, tiled floor, central heating radiator, extractor fan



ENTRANCE HALLWAY

With central heating radiator, picture rail, ceiling coving, dado rail, all downstairs rooms are accessed via doors benefiting from oak architrave and over doors



DRAWING ROOM

23'0 into bay x 17'9 (7.00m x 5.40m) with open fire with marble inset and hearth with feature traditional fine carved Mahogany surround set in a large bay with two side cupboards and feature stained glass spy window, ceiling coving, single glazed bay window with original coloured glazed leaded upper panels and secondary glazing, two matching side panels, picture rail, two central heating radiators, wired for two wall lights, original servants bell



DINING ROOM

18'3 into bay x 13'6 (5.56m x 4.12m) with open fire, all tiled inset surround and hearth, single glazed window with leaded light coloured glass upper panel, secondary glazing, picture rail, ceiling coving with matching ceiling rose, two central heating radiators



BREAKFAST KITCHEN

21'5 max x 9'4 (6.54m x 2.85m) with a contemporary range of base and eye level units, gas fired Rayburn with two hobs, single oven and warming oven (the oven supplements the hot water system and heats one radiator in the house bathroom), one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, two sliding sash windows, plumbed for a dishwasher, under stairs storage cupboard, walk-in pantry, internal door to rear porch, servants bells, space for tall fridge freezer, Karndean floor, five ring gas hob, generous range of work surface area



THREE STAGE STAIRCASE TO FIRST FLOOR

With solid oak balustrade



LANDING

With original opaque window, telephone point, central heating radiator, cupboard housing hot water cylinder with header tank above



STUDY / BEDROOM (off the staircase)

9'5 x 5'5 (2.86m x 1.64m) with central heating radiator, uPVC double glazed window, double glazed side window, laminate flooring, two telephone points



BEDROOM ONE

15'3 x 13'9 (4.66m x 4.18m) with open fire, all tiled inset, surround and hearth, built-in wardrobes with overhead storage unit, window seat with cupboards below, dressing table, two sliding sash windows, central heating radiator, picture rail, ceiling coving



BEDROOM TWO

15'0 x 9'10 (4.56m x 2.99m) with picture rail, majority ceiling coving, built-in sink unit, sliding sash window, central heating radiator



BEDROOM THREE

14'10 x 9'11 (4.53m x 3.01m) with central heating radiator, two sliding sash windows, picture rail, majority ceiling coving



BATHROOM

With five piece suite in white comprising Matki shower cubicle with power shower, pedestal wash basin, feature raised Air Bath, bidet, low suite w.c, tiled walls, chrome ladder towel rail, two shaver sockets, seven down lighters, two sliding sash windows, Karndean flooring



STAIRCASE TO SECOND FLOOR

With pine balustrade



LANDING

With sash window



BEDROOM FOUR

15'1 x 12'2 to wardrobes (4.59m x 3.70m) with laminate flooring, uPVC double glazed window, walk-in wardrobe



OUTSIDE



The property is access by a sweeping shared driveway after passing Towneley Hall to a gated entrance leading to a substantial driveway area providing off road parking. There are mainly formal garden areas extending to approximately 1½ acres which are well stocked with mature plants trees and shrubs.



A stone chipped pathway leads to the bottom section of the garden which is mainly laid to lawn and also houses a timber built former chicken coop, a greenhouse and useful workshop. There is some children's garden play equipment.



The top section of the garden benefits from a lovely lawned garden area with a feature ornate fishpond and other outbuildings including a summer house, timber built shed and Wendy house.



The garden areas benefit from open views across nearby countryside and farmland.



Underneath the rear porch is a bin store and adjacent to that an attached workshop acting as a substantial wood and coal store, with power, light and water supplies and low suite w.c and sink unit, plumbed for washing machine

Please note: Castle Hill Cottage has a right of access over the driveway enabling them to park one vehicle in front of their own property.



GENERAL INFORMATION



Burnley Borough Council Tax Band E

Freehold tenure

Gas central heating, septic tank drainage



LOCATION



Follow the signs for Towneley Hall turning left off Todmorden Road passing Towneley playing fields on the left hand side and Towneley Golf course on the right hand side arriving at the car park for Towneley Hall. Continue through this car park to the 'No Entry' / 'Residents Only' sign. Follow the road up and Castle Hill can be found by proceeding through the gated entrance directly in front.



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Lancashire
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