A charming period cottage by the River Ribble with fabulous views across the water to Pendle Hill. The property enjoys fishing rights and a large sloping garden which extends behind Cottages 1 - 4. Wooded and natural with several terraces affording distant views; pond and waterfall as well. Requiring some cosmetic attention, it presents an excellent opportunity to acquire such a special property in a stunningly beautiful location. Deceptively spacious it comprises lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility room, three bedrooms comprising two doubles and a single. Three-piece bathroom. A one-car cobbled forecourt. (972 sq ft/90.3 sq m approx/EPC: D).

Early viewing is advisable.

Directions - Approaching along the A59 in a northerly direction passing Clitheroe and Chatburn turning left - signposted Sawley/Bolton by Bowland. Proceed through Sawley turning left at the Spread Eagle Hotel, crossing the river bride and taking the left hand fork towards Grindleton. After approximately 400 yards the property can be found on the right-hand side, before the road starts to rise.

Services - Mains supplies of gas, electricity and water. Drainage is to a shared septic tank located adjacent to Number 4 Cottage. Gas central heating to radiators from an Alpha condensing combination boiler. Council tax is payable to RVBC Band E. The tenure is Freehold.

Additional Features - The property has a combination of wood double glazed windows and PVCu double glazed windows.

Fishing Rights - Occupiers are entitled to private fishing rights immediately in front of the cottage with access through a gate marked Private Fishing. There is a holding pool which attracts sea trout, wild brown trout, salmon, grayling and chub.

Location - In the heart of the Ribble Valley on the edge of Grindleton and within a five minute stroll to the Spread Eagle Hotel and Restaurant. Beautifully positioned between Bolton by Bowland, Grindleton and Clitheroe.

Accommodation - Approached from a cobbled forecourt which provides parking for one car, the front door opens to a lounge with exposed ceiling beams and an open grate fire. From the window delightful views across the river with Pendle Hill in the backdrop. The same aspect is enjoyed by the dining room, both rooms having sash windows with cushioned window seats. The kitchen has beech units from Habitat with an enamel twin bowl sink unit and mixer tap. A free standing range cooker with a five-burner gas hob and a free standing dishwasher. Next to the kitchen a substantial utility room with a stone flagged floor and an external rear door.

The spacious first floor landing has a casement window and a French window that gives access to the rear garden (there is also access to the rear garden along a footpath behind Number 4 Cottage. The two front bedrooms are both generous doubles each with splendid riverbank views, ending with Pendle Hill in the distance. The third bedroom is an L-shaped single. The three-piece house bathroom comprises a corner bath with a shower over, pedestal washbasin and low suite wc. Partial wall tiling.

Outside -

Front - A cobbled area with parking for one car. A flagged footpath at the side leads to the rear of the property. Neighbouring properties have use of this footpath.

Rear - At ground floor level there is a gated storage area and access into the utility room. From the first floor landing there is a French door leading to an imaginatively designed tiered patio garden arranged on three levels from which you can enjoy the delightful views across the River Ribble and over towards Pendle Hill. There is a timber potting shed with light and power. The remainder of the garden is steeply sloping, predominately wooded. This substantial garden extends upwards with stone steps and outwards behind the neighbouring Cottages 1, 2 and 4 equating to approximately 1/3 of an acre. A particular feature of the garden is its pond and cascading waterfall.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with Anderton Bosonnet - a member of The Guild of Property Professionals.

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