53 King Street
Whalley
Lancashire
BB7 9SP
A rare opportunity to purchase this superb 1950s semi-detached property, newly available on the market in a highly sought-after location, with stunning open views to the rear and no onward chain. Showcasing a functional and spacious interior, the property boasts many original features as well as exceptionally generous front and rear gardens. This home would appeal to young families or those seeking a quieter location with the potential to put their own stamp on a future home.
Lovingly maintained by its current owners, the property benefits from uPVC double-glazed windows and enjoys fantastic views towards Pendle Hill and beyond to the rear. It is situated on a substantial plot on a quiet street, with off-road parking for two cars, front and rear gardens offering exceptional privacy, and beautiful views to the rear and side. Outside, there is a driveway providing off-road parking for two vehicles, leading to an attached single garage. To the rear, an enclosed private garden presents excellent potential for extending the property, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
Situated in the desirable village of Wilpshire, the property enjoys excellent connectivity for those who commute, with the A59 just a short five-minute drive away, offering easy links to Preston, the M65, and the M6—connecting further to Manchester, Lancaster and the Lake District. The nearby Ramsgreave & Wilpshire railway station provides regular direct services to Manchester, making the location ideal for professionals and families alike.
Wilpshire itself offers a variety of local amenities, including two churches, a butcher, hairdressers, two welcoming public houses, and the popular Salisbury Primary School. For leisure and recreation, residents can enjoy the private golf and cricket clubs nearby. Additional shopping, dining, and services are available in the historic market town of Clitheroe, located around ten minutes away by car. For longer journeys, Manchester Airport is reachable in under two hours.
Ground Floor:
Entering through the front porch, you are welcomed into a spacious entrance hallway with a staircase leading to the first floor. The hallway provides access to the kitchen and the large open-plan lounge/dining area, which features a large front-facing window, a fireplace with inset electric fire, and sliding uPVC double-glazed doors to the rear, allowing an abundance of natural light to flood the room.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, an electric oven, a four-ring induction hob with extractor hood above, an under-counter half fridge and freezer, an integrated slimline dishwasher, a pantry cupboard, and an integral door into the garage. It opens into the garden room, which is beautifully illuminated with a full wall of double-glazed windows, taking full advantage of the stunning open views. This room also features pitch pine flooring and leads to a well-appointed utility room, which includes external access and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer.
First Floor:
To the first floor, a well-proportioned landing with a storage cupboard and loft access leads to three generously sized bedrooms. The principal bedroom, located at the front of the property, benefits from a good range of fitted wardrobes. Bedrooms two and three, located at the rear, enjoy breath-taking views across the Ribble Valley. The first floor also features a two-piece bathroom and a separate WC. The bathroom comprises a bathtub with overhead mains mixer shower, tiled walls, and a vanity washbasin.
External:
A block-paved driveway provides access to the attached single garage, which has a manual roller door and ample windows—offering the potential to be used as a workshop. There is a small lawned front garden, with scope to create additional parking. The rear garden is a commanding outdoor space, featuring paved walkways, a sunken patio area, mature shrubbery (previously forming garden ponds), a lawned garden area, a timber storage shed, and spectacular open views towards Pendle Hill and beyond.
Services
All mains services are connected.
Tenure
We understand from the owners to be Leasehold. 999 year - £10 ground rent per annum.
Energy Performance Rating
E (53).
Council Tax
Band D.
Although these particulars are thought to be materially correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract.
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