Property Details: • Type: Stately Home • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: N/A
Key Features: • An extraordinary opportunity to acquire both halves of one of the North West of England’s most historically important country houses • Set within approximately 15 acres of landscaped garden and parkland • Private and secluded yet accessible Ribble Valley location • Significant pre app planning concept available to view • Outstanding far reaching views over the Ribble Valley • 12 Bedrooms, 9 bathrooms and 9 reception rooms spread across the properties and ancillary accommodation
Location: • Nearest Station: Clitheroe Station • Distance to Station: 1.7704049639584236 miles
Agent Information: • Address: Ribble Valley, PR3 2XR
Full Description: <p>An extraordinary opportunity to acquire <strong>both halves of one of the North West of England’s most historically important country houses</strong>—a residence steeped in royal, architectural and aristocratic lineage. Set within approximately <strong>15 acres* of Capability Brown-inspired parkland</strong>. The Hall occupies the <strong>original 14th-century site of a hunting lodge believed to belong to John of Gaunt</strong>, brother of King Edward III and has been a site of heritage and prestige for over 600 years.<br /><br />The estate came into the hands of prominent local<strong> family around 1465</strong>, who played a poignant role in Lancashire’s social and political history for centuries. The present Hall—marked by a dated stone inscribed <em>ES 1576</em> above the rear entrance. Forms a significant part of the earliest officially recorded house on the site. Over the next three centuries, the house was extended and refined with great architectural sensitivity, including the addition of <strong>Georgian and Victorian wings</strong>, many elements of which were preserved and incorporated into the Hall during its remodelling in the 20th century.</p><p>Among the fine architectural features are <strong>Italian marble ‘Adam’ fireplaces</strong>, <strong>Argentinian mahogany panelling</strong> and <strong>stone mullioned windows</strong>, while the grand <strong>billiard room</strong>, <strong>timber panelling</strong> and <strong>hand-carved staircase</strong> attest to the craftsmanship of its later Victorian enhancements. In <strong>1885–88</strong>, the house was elegantly refaced in stone and the iconic <strong>tower with flagpole</strong> was added—still a striking feature of the skyline today.</p><p>In <strong>1963 and 1970</strong>, the Hall was respectfully reduced in size to create the two current residences—<strong>The East</strong> and <strong>The West</strong>—each retaining significant architectural and historical features from the original estate.</p><p><strong>Now, for the first time in generations, both wings are offered for sale</strong>, presenting a <strong>unique chance to restore the Hall as a single, cohesive home</strong>. Whether maintained as two stately residences or reunited into one, this is a <strong>once-in-a-lifetime opportunity</strong> to acquire a landmark home of <strong>regional and national historical significance</strong>.</p><p>Very few properties in the North of England can match The Hall in terms of <strong>provenance, architectural pedigree</strong> and <strong>potential to create a truly one of a kind family home</strong>. A true jewel in the Lancashire countryside, this estate offers not only a magnificent home, but also a rare chance to become a custodian of one of Britain's great country houses.<br /></p><p><br />* thereabouts <br />* subject to relevant planning consents</p><p>PROOF OF FUNDING REQUIRED PRIOR TO VIEWING<br /><br />Please contact us on for more information. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>
