Country houses Bureau properties in Lancashire, Cumbria & Cheshire

The Bureau's Register contains a wide variety of properties, with prices from about £750,000 to several £millions, and a range of styles to suit all tastes and lifestyles. Many are listed, while several offer equestrian and leisure facilities, including swimming pools, gyms, tennis courts, games rooms and cinemas; most estates will offer fishing and field sports.

Please note that not all properties on the Register are listed below because some of our vendor clients prefer total discretion. Properties are not listed in any particular order.

If you would like information on any of these and other properties on the Register that may suit your personal requirements, please call to register with us.

Over £2,000,000

40866 - 16th Century Grade II Lakeland house, Cumbria

A stunning 16th Century Grade II listed Lakeland house in a mini estate of some 20 acres set within the Lake District National Park. The house affords panoramic views over the gardens and land, and has been sympathetically refurbished, retaining the fine period features. The property also includes two 5-star holiday cottages, garaging for up to 12 cars and workshops; the land includes pasture, woodland and two well-stocked fishing tarns.

60861 - C19th Country House - nr Clitheroe, Lancashire

A fabulous country house built in 1866 and set in c.8 acres of stunning gardens with sweeping lawns surrounded by woodland, providing complete privacy. The gardens include a tennis court and pavilion. The present owners have restored the entire property and, in particular the main house, to its former glory, striking a sensitive balance that enhances the classical architecture and original features while incorporating all the conveniences and luxuries of a contemporary lifestyle.

The house is approached via a secure gated entrance, leading up a gravelled carriage driveway to a turning circle with a 400 year old Norwegian spruce tree in front of the main entrance. A branch of the drive leads off to a detached cottage and substantial garages.

The cottage provides excellent staff/guest accommodation and also includes a modern gym-cum-dance studio with wooden floor and separate entrance.

80864 - Country House - Weeton, Lancashire

Large and impressive country house set in approx 69 acres with indoor swimming pool, games room, snooker room, cinema room. Tennis court. Detached 2-bed cottage. Two further 4-bed houses. Equestrian facilities – 20 stables and indoor riding school. Helipad and helicopter hanger.

80860 - C19th Country House - West Lancashire

An exceptionally fine country house of over 5000 sq ft, combining classical architecture with the ultimate in luxurious contemporary living.

Set in c.5 acres of grounds including formal and informal gardens, orchard and bluebell woods, approached via a private gated entrance and sweeping tree-lined carriage driveway leading to a large gravelled forecourt.

Also in the grounds and included in the sale is a detached staff/guest bungalow with a separate entrance and driveway.

60824 - Grade II* Tudor Hall - nr Ormskirk, Lancashire

Fabulous Grade II* listed Hall, set in approx 5 acres of mature gardens with an ornamental lake, Victorian walled garden and tennis court, and surrounded by woodland, providing complete privacy.

The Hall has a chapel, which is still consecrated, a detached barn, stables and a gatehouse with its own garden. Subject to the required permissions, the Hall and grounds would make a fabulous and idyllic wedding venue.

30853 - Neo-Georgian Palladian Mansion - Lancashire

Hugely impressive architect-designed neo-Georgian Palladian mansion of c.13,000 sq ft with a pillared portico over the main entrance, set in approx 30 acres, including landscaped gardens, pasture and surrounded by woodland, providing a high degree of privacy.

The entrance hall extends upwards over the three floors with galleried landings on the first and second. There are four reception rooms, six bedrooms and six bathrooms.

Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, games/party room with mezzanine, playroom, cinema, gymnasium and tennis court. Outbuildings include a triple garage with 3-bed staff or guest apartment overhead, and a gazebo in the garden.

50847 - Small Estate - South Lakes, Cumbria

Fine family house set in c.14 acres of parkland with a further c.4 acres of woodland and spectacular views over the Kent estuary and the Lake District fells.  The property is bounded by National Trust land and lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.   Planning permission has been granted to extend the house and to convert a stone outbuilding into studio accommodation.  Outbuildings include a three car garage, gym, workshop and log store.

50845 - Georgian Farmhouse - Ribble Valley, Lancashire

A beautiful stone-built Georgian farmhouse, restored to an exceptionally high standard and with a stunning extension including a wonderfully bright and spacious kitchen with french doors leading to a terrancer and an open arched entrace to the adjoining breakfast/day room. The house retains many original features yet the overall effect is of a fabulous family home designed very much for a contemporary and luxurious lifestyle.

As a family home, it is difficult to imagine anything closer to a child's paradise. The c.8 acres of grounds include large lawns for ball games, fields for quad-biking, woods for playing and long drives for cycling. The current owners even raise a few animals. And if it starts to rain the children can always entertain themselves in the snooker/games room, the gym or the cinema room.

30812 - Grade II Georgian Country House - nr Knutsford, Cheshire

A fine Grade II listed Georgian country house set in c. 2.5 acres of magnificent gardens with a further four acres of paddock. Stabling for up to three horses.
Accommodation set over three floors and refurbished throughout to an exceptionally high standard. Wonderful rural location.

40781 - Estate with Grade II Hall - Lune Valley, Lancashire

Sporting estate of c.200 acres surrounding an exceptional Grade II listed Hall with indoor pool, tennis court, river frontage with fishing and a pheasant shoot. This fine country estate also includes a farmhouse with attached barn and a detached staff / guest house (both vacant), as well as various agricultural buildings.

70771 - "Super-Barn" - Pendle, Lancashire

This substantial stone built property of c.8,000 sq ft and set in approx. 20 acres with fishing rights, was originally part of the neighbouring Gawthorpe Estate.

Inside: Entrance vestibule and interior hall; main reception room with double doors to the pool complex; party room with French windows to the terrace and garden; dining room; sitting room; games room; cinema room; study; kitchen & laundry.

The pool complex comprises an indoor pool, changing rooms, wet-room, sauna and Jacuzzi.

A dividing staircase rises to the galleried landing, leading to the master bedroom suite and 6 further bedroom suites.

Outside: Detached stone-built 1200 sq ft gym (suitable for conversion to staff accommodation). Garaging for 4 cars. The property stands in approx 20 acres of land and has fishing rights on the adjacent River Calder.

£1,200,000 to £2,000,000

70865 - C18th Farmhouse - Nr. Edgworth, Lancashire

Fine stone built C18th Farmhouse with later additions, set in 23 acres of land with stables and manège. Two double garages and large barn c.1200 sq ft. Further land available by separate negotiation.

50836 - Contemporary Country House - nr Preston, Lancashire

An impressive contemporary country house of approx 6500 sq ft, built in 2002 to a very high standard and situated in a rural setting, 10-15 minutes' drive from Preston.

The accommodation includes entrance hall, 3 reception rooms, designer kitchen and breakfast room, utility room, conservatory and indoor pool with hot tub, changing room and stairs to elevated sunroom. Two bedroom suites with dressing rooms and bathrooms, 3 further en-suite bedrooms with walk-in wardrobes, family bathroom.

Stable block with annexe/grooms accommodation/gym/office. Manège. Tennis court.

Landscaped gardens of approx 2.5 acres, including ornamental and natural ponds, and two summer houses. Approx. 4.5 acres of paddock with possibility to continue existing lease of a further 21 adjacent acres.

20834 - Grade II Georgian Hall - Ribble Valley, Lancashire

A very fine Grade II listed Georgian Hall on the banks of the River Ribble, set in mature gardens with panoramic views of the valley and fishing rights.

90858 - Grade II Georgian House - nr Preston, Lancashire

A fabulous Grade II listed Georgian family house, approached via a sweeping carriage driveway, set in magnificent, extensive gardens with an adjoining paddock, in all about 2.9 acres.

30851 - Family Home with 2 Studio Flats - Ribble Valley, Lancashire

Stone-built family house, fitted and decorated to a very high standard and situated in an enviable village location within c.¾ acre of private gardens including open air swimming pool. Detached stone built barn in grounds converted into 2 architect-designed studio apartments each with their own access. Panoramic views.

10837 - Georgian Farmhouse - Ribble Valley, Lancashire

Beautiful stone built C18th farmhouse with attached barn and stables. Refurbished and finished to a very high standard. Set in approx 7 acres, including garden and orchard with panoramic views.

£750,000 to £1,200,000

60862 - Mid-C19th Farmhouse - Brindle, Lancashire

Lovely mid C19th farmhouse which has been extended and modernised by the present owners over the last five years. Set in approx 3 acres including approx 1 ½ acres of grass paddock, plus manège with block built stables, tack room and storage barn. Detached office suite and double garage, ideal for business use/leisure suite or additional accommodation (subject to relevant planning consent).

80801 - Grade II Georgian Farm House - Ribble Valley, Lancashire

Development Opportunity. A Grade II listed Georgian farmhouse with barn & stables set in c.20 acres in a beautiful rural location. PP and plans to refurbish and extend the house to c.8000 sq. ft with detached 2-bed guest/staff cottage. More land available by separate agreement.

80856 - Arts & Crafts Family Home - Ribble Valley, Lancashire

Fine example of Arts & Crafts architecture and winner of the Ideal Home of the Year Award when it was built in 1932. The house is set in approx 1 acre of mature gardens with a summerhouse. Self-contained annexe with separate entrance. Rural setting and panoramic views over the surrounding countryside yet within walking distance of the market town of Clitheroe.

50798 - Traditional Family Home - Ribble Valley, Lancashire

A wonderful 6-bedroomed family home, built in the early 1900's, set in large, mature gardens with outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis court, paddocks and outhouse, totalling about 4 acres.

Set in the Ribble Valley, within 15 minutes of Clitheroe RGS, QEGS, Westholme and Stonyhurst College, and within 10 minutes of the M6 and M65.

20844 - C18th Farmhouse - nr Garstang, Lancashire

Traditional C18th stone-built farmhouse with outhouses, set in approx 34 acres, including woodland and natural pond. Wonderful location with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. Planning permission for a substantial extension, including granny annexe.

40843 - Converted barn - Waddington, Ribble Valley, Lancashire

A lovely stone-built converted barn with stables on the edge of one of the most desirable villages in the Ribble Valley. Set set in approx 1 acre of grounds with panoramic views. 

60857 - Georgian Farmhouse - Barrowford, Lancashire

A lovely stone built family house, approx 150 years old, with large attached barn with outline planning consent for development, set in a woodland garden of approx 1 ½ acres within walking distance of the village.

90842 - Georgian Village House - Ribble Valley, Lancashire

C18th stone-built late Georgian family home situated in village location and set in approx 3 acres, including gardens, orchard and paddock. Stone-built garage and outhouse.

70791 - C17th Hall - Mawdesley, Lancashire

A C17th Hall, extended into the adjoining barn and converted into a lovely family home, set in approx. an acre of mature gardens on the edge of the village. Possibility of creating a ground-floor 'granny annex' with both internal and external access.



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