4 bedroom farm house for sale

We’ve described this property as the business name suggests - Mitton Kennels, but it is so much more!

Set in a lovely position with open fields to both sides and at the rear, this interesting property comprises is a attractive detached house full of character dating back to the early 1900’s, a cosy detached one bedroom annexe with sheltered BBQ area, hot tub and timber built bar with seating area and wood burning stove. There is also a range of buildings including a good quality Wareings type building and a range of buildings equipped for the successful businesses that are run from the premises - kennels, a cattery and a doggy-day-care business.

There is potential for a wide range of uses of the property - from tourist type accommodation to a range of light industrial of office type uses.

Situated opposite Mitton Hall with the Aspinall Arms and the river Ribble just two minutes walk away - this is often regarded as the gateway to the Ribble Valley.

House - 1,893.5 Sq Ft - 175.9 m2 approx.
Annexe - 850 Sq Ft - 79 m2 approx.
General Purpose Building / Workshop - 4,688.64 Sq Ft - 435.59 m2 approx.
Kennels / Cattery / Staff room - 5,802.17 Sq Ft - 539.04 m2 approx.
Doggy Day Care - 1,561.95 Sq Ft - 145.11 m2 approx.

General Purpose Building / Workshop
Built to a very high specification, internally, the building incorporates offices, wc, kitchen area and a large workshop space on the ground floor. It also has an expansive mezzanine providing great storage space and / or more offices.

Kennel Building
A large L shaped building with a total area of around 539.04 m2 (5,802.17 Sq Ft) incorporating offices and licensed boarding kennels for up to 125 dogs. In addition there are licensed facilities for day care for up to a further 25 dogs.

There is a large concreted yard area with ancillary covered workshop areas and general purpose buildings linked to the business.

The Farmhouse
The main entrance opens into the lovely farmhouse kitchen through a snug with flagged floors and log burning stove. To the rear of the kitchen is a patio area and separate boiler room / utility room. The lounge has boarded floors and a large Inglenook type fireplace with log burning stove. The office is well equipped with built in shelving & storage cupboards.

The dining room again with boarded floors has an ornate, Adams style Victorian fireplace with timber surround. Upstairs there are three very generous sized bedrooms, one with a lovely en-suite shower room and a good sized family bathroom.

The Annexe
Extending to around 79 m2 (850 Sq Ft), this is a fantastic self contained cottage/bungalow suitable for annexe accommodation to the main house or has the potential to be re-purposed into a holiday let (subject to planning).

There is a large double bedroom with en-suite shower and dressing room. The living area incorporates a well fitted kitchen with breakfast bar and a cosy lounge area with log burning stove. There's a utility room with steps up to a fantastic patio, bar and outdoor kitchen area - ideal for long summer nights overlooking the fields towards Pendle Hill.

The Business
Mitton Kennels is the only 5 star Kennels & Doggy Day Care centre in the Ribble Valley, between the businesses the annual income is approximately £380,000. Business rates are approximately £3,500 per annum.

Services
Oil fired Central heating, shared septic tank drainage, LPG for gas stove, mains water and electric.

Tenure
We understand from the owners to be Freehold.

Council Tax
Band F.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment only.