Take a look around this stunning converted school house that's perfect for the new term

This Grade II-listed home is situated in the pretty village of Newton-in-Bowland

 Fans of country living and cottage charm will feel right at home in this traditional home located in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Bearing a stone plaque above its entrance dated 1767, the Old School House is steeped in history. Yet it features all the mod cons that you would expect to find in a contemporary home.

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This two-bed, one-bath home is perfectly placed for village life, while being just seven miles away from the hubbub of the market town of Clitheroe.

The Old School House

old house with garden view and sage green entrance door

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There's a nod to both past and present in this home's exterior. The entrance door is painted in an on-trend shade of sage green and flanked by leaded mullion windows.

Living room

living room with furniture and stone fireplace

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The cosy living room benefits from lots of natural light and high ceilings give this room a real sense of space. A key focal point is the traditional stone fireplace featuring a modern Stovax multi-fuel burner.

Kitchen

kitchen with dining table and stone flagged flooring

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The kitchen-cum-dining room features handmade base and wall units, giving the space a bespoke feel. Stone flagged flooring completes the look while a built-in window seat is the perfect spot to curl up with a cup of tea and flick through the pages of a recipe book. There's a door here to the rear garden, so you can ferry food and drink to and fro should you fancy a spot of al fresco dining.

Bedroom

bedroom with wooden flooring and cupboard

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The traditional built-in cupboard is perfect for storing bedding, pillows or any other bedroom odds and ends. Dual aspect windows mean you'll get a great view of the greenery beyond, wherever you are in the room.

Terrace

terrace with outdoor dining set and potted plant

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The south-facing terrace will get all-day sunshine in the summer months and offers almost uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside and fells. Just add your perfect outdoor dining set and a selection of weather-hardy potted plants to complete the look.

The Old School House is is currently on the market with agents Savills, with a guide price of £349,000.

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