A gorgeous converted barn with 3 bedrooms all en-suite and approx 1 acre field with two streams suitable for horses or grazing. Set in a fantastic location with stunning panoramic views to the north, south and west over the Lancashire Pennines. The rural location is however near Manchester, being only 30 minutes drive from the city centre.  This outstanding stone property was tastefully converted by the current owner from a working barn in 1997 and has been lovingly maintained to a high standard. It has also benefited from a full internal make-over during the last 12 months.

The property is approached via a shared private unmetalled lane of approx 3/4 mile. This leads into a gated gravel courtyard borderd by lawn and a mature hedge. Access to the neighbouring farmhouse is also off this courtyard, which is semi-detached to the barn on the east elevation, is well maintained and serves only as a residential dwelling.

From the courtyard, access to the property can be through the stone arched front door or via the integral double garage and into the kitchen.

The large country kitchen 4.6m x 3.9m (15ft x 13ft) features locally hand-crafted pine fitted units with all the usual integral appliances together with Belfast sink and quality dark wood laminate flooring. The deep triple window faces south over the gardens and surrounding hills and a stable door leads out into the garden.

Off the kitchen is the reception room 4.5m x 3m (15ft x 10ft) which could be used as a dining room and is separated from the lounge by a log burning double-sided feature fireplace and stone arched central chimney.

A stone arched doorway from the reception room leads to a large 7m x 3m (21ft x 10ft) conservatory with tiled under-floor heating, overlooking the sizeable lawn and gardens and enjoying stunning views to the south and west over the Lancashire Pennines. This room is large enough for a large dining table and separate lounge area. This is a fantastic room.

On the opposite side of the central feature fireplace is a large lounge 7m x 4.3m (23ft x 14ft) with exposed wooden beams and views out to the courtyard and over the hills to the west and north.

A doorway from the reception room leads to the downstairs toilet and entrance hall with quality wooden flooring, stone arched entrance and glazed front door. Also handmade wooden staircase to upper floor.

The upper floor landing with gallery leads to the three en-suite bedrooms.

The large master bedroom 5.5m x 3.3m (18ft x 11ft) features exposed wooden beams and sloping vaulted ceiling, walk-in wardrobe and fantastic views to the south and west. The en-suite comprises toilet,  twin 'stilleto' pedestal basins, walk-in shower, exposed wooden beams and dark wood laminate flooring.

The second bedroom 4.3m x 2.5m (14ft x 9ft) fits a double bed or two singles, has sloping ceiling to eaves, exposed wooden beams and Velux roof-light. The en-suite feature bathroom comprises free-standing cast iron roll-top bath centrally positioned in the room, toilet and washbasin, heated towel rail, sloping ceiling to eaves, exposed wooden beams, velux roof light and dark wood laminate flooring.

The third bedroom 4m x 2.5m (13ft x 8ft) will also fit a double bed or two singles and features a wooden mezannine over part of the room. Views over the garden and hills to the south. The beautifully finished en-suite comprises feature Victorian washbasin, shower, toilet, heated towel rail and dark wood laminate flooring. A second door can be unlocked to give direct access from the landing.

All three en-suites have recently been updated and modernised to a very high standard.

The property enjoys full oil-fired central heating and benefits from double cavity insulated external walls to most of the building. All roofs and internal walls are also fully insulated making this an extremely efficient property to heat.

The double garage 7m x 5.5m (24ft x 18ft) is fitted with 2 remote control doors and provides space to comfortably house 2 cars plus storage cupboards and workbench.

The lawn and rockery have been designed to give maximum aesthetic effect all year with minimum maintenance. There is also a small vegetable plot to the western elevation of the property.

As you approach the property, the 1 acre field borders the lane, contains several small trees and slopes down to 2 streams which converge.

Although set in a rural country location, this property is only a walk from shops in Waterfoot, a local primary school and secondary schools, including Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammer School (BRGS) which appears on the list of top 400 secondary schools in the country. Just beyond Waterfoot is Rawtenstall from where there are regular bus services direct to Manchester centre, and also access onto the M66 and all motorways beyond. If driving, Manchester city centre is only 30 minutes away, as is Preston, Leeds 45 minutes and Burnley only 10 minutes.

Recently valued by a local Estate Agent at £400,000, the £365,000 price reflects current market conditions and would make an excellent investment at this time. Properties like this with such stunning views and in such a tranquil location do not come onto the market very often. There is no chain involved with the sellers, the property is now empty and available for immediate occupation.

(All room sizes are approximate)