A sweeping East Lancashire mansion with its own private forest and swimming pool is on the market for £2.5m.
Set in amongst the Ribble Valley in Stonyhurst, Winckley House was once the residence of the Winckley family, prominent Lancashire nobles whose lineage can be traced back to before the Norman invasion.
Built in 1830, this 19th century Clitheroe home boasts a two-bed private coach house, half-an-acre of private forest and swimming pool.
On the market with Manchester-based estate agents Express, the home is brimming with history and original features including a 100-year-old tapestry.
The main seven-bed mansion is also accompanied by a detached Arts and Crafts property, more than six acres of land, and a large leisure suite with a private dance studio.
The ground floor accommodation has high ceilings, some with ornate ceilings, impressive panelling and original feature fireplaces.
There is also a large swimming pool with a sunken Jacuzzi.
The entrance features an attractive arched wooden front door, while inside there is a grand welcoming reception hall with an ornate ceiling, feature open fireplace and a stunning chandelier.
The drawing room has an open fireplace and large windows, welcoming plenty of natural light, while the formal dining room has a 100-year-old tapestry.
There is also a library located in a peaceful corner of the house, with a feature fireplace and large box bay window.
In addition there is a large boot room with integrated storage.
To the first floor of the property you will find a bright and airy first floor landing providing access to the seven well proportioned bedrooms with exquisite rural views.
Winckley Hall is set within approximately six-and-a-half acres of well established and well maintained Victorian English Country Gardens, offering a private view of the countryside.These are predominantly laid to lawn with attractive borders, mature trees and shrubs.There is also a raised decked terrace, large paved patio area and attractive courtyard.Wrought iron gates open to the tree lined sweeping driveway which provides off road parking for many vehicles. While there are also two garages and another two spaces used as gardening storage and a bike store.You can see more information about Winckley Hall here. Download the LancsLive app for free on iPhone here and Android here .You can sign up for free daily updates with the LancsLive newsletter here .For the latest news and breaking news visit the LancsLive website .Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Have you got news for us? Contact our newsdesk on lancslive@reachplc.com .
