Issue 7 Spring 2012

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WelcomeWelcome to the latest edition of Your Village Life magazine.

With the winter months behind us, we look forward to‘peak season’ within the property sector and as we arealready witness to many deals being done, this has beenthe perfect start to the year. There is an air of optimism andpositivity in the region and as firm advocates of the area,we are delighted that this year is already shaping up nicelywith the confirmed re-opening of the Todmorden Curve justone of the initiatives paving the way for furtherdevelopment and investment which will shake up theproperty market for the better.

With a spring in our step, this issue comes to you burstingwith properties in our portfolio as well as the usual mix ofadvice, interviews, celebrity features, our what’s on guideand village spotlights. We also take a walk down thecobbled streets of Coronation Street as we catch up withformer street star, Julia Haworth (Claire Peacock) and chatabout why she returned to her roots for her dreamwedding at Towneley Hall.

For those that don’t know, we are delighted that YourVillage Life is also available in digital format so please dosign up at www.yourvillagelife.co.uk to get your next copyfirst!

We hope you will enjoy the read and look forward to doingbusiness with you.

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Information and prices contained in this magazine were correct at the time of print. While every care is taken, prices and details are subject to change and Petty (CS) Ltd take no responsibility foromissions or errors. Petty cannot accept responsibility for errors contained in third party artwork. The views and opinions expressed are not necessarily shared by Petty. All rights reserved.

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BlackoAsking Price £525,000

Peel House FarmPeel House Farm occupies a fabulous position boasting breathtaking panoramic views over the surroundingcountryside, with Blacko Tower and Pendle Hill forming the backdrop. The property is set within approximately 8acres of surrounding grazing land with gated access. There is also a detached stone built stable and three adjoiningtimber stables. The property itself has been recently upgraded throughout by the current owners and boasts aluxurious kitchen in cream with polished black granite working surfaces. Additionally on the ground floor is a superblounge and two conservatories complete with a utility room. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms, thesecond bedroom boasting a three piece en-suite shower room. The bathroom has also been recently upgradedand boasts a luxurious shower/sauna/steam room. Peel House Farm is accessed off Gisburn Old Road by anelectronically operated architecturally designed gated entrance with matching railings leading to a gravelroundabout with parking for several vehicles. Additionally to the front of the property is a sizeable garden laid mainlyto lawn with stone boundary walling and a large ornamental wildlife pond.

LaneshawbridgeAsking Price £369,950

Noster HouseAn impressive four bedroom detached residence constructed Circa 1925 set within sizeable lawned gardensand occupying a prominent position abutting open fields.On the ground floor is an impressive hallway, formal dining room with feature bay window, beautifullyappointed lounge, dining kitchen, utility room, study and a two piece cloakroom. On the first floor are fourdouble bedrooms with a separate two piece shower room and also a separate two piece bathroom suite.Noster House has ample private parking and detached double garage and is set within manicured gardens.

Glen LyneGlen Lyne occupies a tranquil setting accessed via a lengthy private road extending to approximately just under onemile and boasting fields to both the front and rear elevations with extensive views over the surrounding countrysideand is one of four similar properties and was constructed in natural stone Circa 1932.

The property presents an ideal purchase for individuals looking for a tranquil setting and offers great conveniencebeing within a short drive of the M65 motorway providing excellent commuting throughout East Lancashire.

An internal inspection of the property is imperative to fully appreciate this impressive dwelling and fabulous outlook.

FoulridgeAsking Price £439,950

“With challenging times foreveryone, the pressure is on tomake your property assets work ”

A day in the life of Phil KellyDirector at Petty Chartered Surveyors

accommodate a small mobile sales kiosk or even an ATMor vending machine.

If tenants are in agreement, the space can be used wiselyand a small sweet seller would increase the morale offamily shoppers given the collapse of the biggest highstreet Pick ‘n’ Mix retailer and an ATM or vendingmachine would attract footfall to your site too.Alternatively, why not rent the wall space to a buddingartist or photographer? Not only is this aestheticallypleasing but you would receive additional income as wellas increasing footfall which could generate further sales.

Telecoms – Sought after locations for telecom operatorsrarely have any intrinsic value so if you have a flat roofon the top of a tall building, the edge of a field on a farmor some landscaped area in an industrial estate, why notturn this into an income generator? The tenant will beexpected to sign a full repairing lease taking away anymaintenance burden so this could be a ‘win-win’ situationfor part of your property that goes unused.

Subletting – Don’t sit there with surplus space gatheringdust, but look at some unconventional alternatives togenerate a fee. Short term lets, sharing meeting roomsand pooling together services with other tenants areideas that will see the savings starting to add up quitequickly.

Business rates – Is your assessment correct? Did youcheck it or accept it as accurate? Have your rates billchecked by a Chartered Surveyor and make sure you arenot overpaying. It may be that you have under usedsections of your property and vacating them couldreduce your rates liability.

For further information or advice contactPhil Kelly on 01282 417778 or atp.kelly@petty.co.uk. Visit www.pettycommercial.co.uk

If anyone is like ‘part of the furniture’ or ‘the fixture andfittings’ at Petty’s then Phil Kelly fits the bill perfectly!Phil has been a partner in Petty Chartered Surveyors

since 1991, having joined the firm in 1989.

Throughout his career, Phil has been instrumental inoverseeing commercial and residential valuation work on behalfof lenders and private clients and brings a wealth of knowledge

and expertise to his role. Testament to hiscapability is that he was part of the team whichensured Petty retained its position on theNational Valuers Panel for both HSBC andBarclays which was a huge coup when HSBCreduced their panel from 900 to just 90 some twoyears ago.

With no two days ever the same, Phil isregularly on the road inspecting and valuing

properties across theregion providing acomplete service forclients which can alsoinclude rating andcompulsory purchase matters.

As we caught up with Phil, he had someadvice on how businesses can work

smarter in the current climate and is keen forpeople to take stock of their situation and maketheir property assets work harder for them. Hesaid: “With challenging times for everyone, thepressure is on to make your property assets workharder but with a little thought, there are somequick win ideas open to many people that willultimately make a difference to you financially andease the burden.”

Advertising – Flank walls and open land are oftenideal sites for advertising hoardings, signage andbanners so if you have a property that fits the bill,this is worth considering. A hoarding can add to theproperty income and hopefully to capital value butyou will need to check with the planners first. Asthese advertising panels are managed and maintainedby the hoarding company, there are no ongoingmaintenance issues either.

Walkways – Many shopping and office complexes havesufficient circulation space and could easily

BlackoAsking Price £255,000

Admergill, Pasture FarmhouseAdmergill Pasture Farmhouse occupies a rural setting boasting breathtaking panoramic views of the surroundingcountryside positioned on the outskirts of one of Pendle's most sought after villages, Blacko. Externally, to the front ofthe property is a tarmacadamed driveway providing private parking for three vehicles with external lighting and anattractive garden laid mainly to lawn with natural stone boundary walling, established borders and a greenhouse.

There are further garden areas situated to the side and rear with natural stone boundary walling. Additionally situatedwith close proximity to the property is a detached stone built single outbuilding.

The property offers convenience for neighbouring towns and villages and the M65 motorway is within 5 minutesdriving distance providing excellent commuting throughout East Lancashire. Within 10 minutes driving distance ofGisburn, the gateway to the Lake District.

Woodside CottagesThe property is a period cottage situated in the highly sought after Pendleside village of Fence. The propertyoccupies a pleasant position with views to the front overlooking adjacent fields together with long distance views tothe rear over the surrounding countryside.

The property has been extensively modernised to an exceptional standard and has been sympatheticallymodernised to complement the property’s numerous character features including exposed stone walling, pitchedceilings with exposed beams, stone flagged floors complete with underfloor heating and a feature fireplace with multifuel stove to the lounge.

An internal inspection is imperative to fully appreciate this deceptive cottage property which provides substantialfamily living accommodation.

FenceAsking Price £259,950

Village Properties To Let

Pasture House, BarrowfordRent: £700pcm3 Bed Semi Detached

Sparable House, NewchurchRent: £575pcm5 Bed Cottage

Celmi, BlackoRent: £800pcm3 Bed Detached

Rideway, FoulridgeRent: £850pcm4 Bed Detached

Hawthorne House, BurnleyRent: £895pcm4 Bed Stone Built Detached

Shay Head Cottages, ColneRent: £795pcm3 Bed Rural Cottage

Whittycroft Cottage, HigherfordRent: £650pcm2 Bed Period Cottage

Tattersal Cottage, HurstwoodRent: £525pcm2 Bed Cottage

Willow Cottage, RoughleeRent: £500pcm2 Bed Cottage

The Bungalow, ReedleyRent: £625pcm2 Bed Bungalow

Windcliffe, ColneRent: £1100pcm3 Bed Detached

Westhill, BarrowfordRent: £695pcm3 Bed Period Cottage

Wheatley Lane Road, FenceRent: £750pcm3 Bed Cottage

The Toll House, BarrowfordRent: £550pcm2 Bed Cottage

Brownside Road, WorsthorneRent: £500pcm2 Bed Cottage

Woodside View, HurstwoodRent: £1095pcm3 Bed stone built Detached

Barnoldswick Road, BarrowfordRent: £800pcm4 Bed Semi- Detached

Moor Isles Barn, Reedley HallowsRent: £875pcm3 Bed Barn Conversion

Auburn House, BarrowfordRent: £975pcm4 Bed Detached

Town Top, FoulridgeRent: £550pcm2 Bed Cottage

Park Street East, BarrowfordRent: £695pcm3 Bed Semi - Detached

Call Simon Westwell if you would like adviceon letting your property 01282 417775

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HigherfordAsking Price £395,000

RoughleeAsking Price £349,500

Grange AvenueEnjoying a corner position on the exclusive Grange Park development providing substantial five bedroomaccommodation and extending to approximately 2,160 sq ft.

This is a “must have” family home with lounge, open plan family kitchen and dining area, garden room togetherwith five bedrooms, en-suite, double garage and gardens.

The superb fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances forms the hub of this well planned family home.

Conveniently located within walking distance of the chic Barrowford centre yet handily placed for the nationalmotorway network for the easy commute to Manchester and Preston.

Roughlee Old HallConstructed in 1596 and steeped in local history, Roughlee Old Hall is set in a commanding position in the delightfulhamlet of Roughlee close to Pendle Water, and over the years it has been common belief that the famous PendleWitch, Alice Nutter, once lived here.

This impressive stone built property with its mullion windows, impressive Inglenook feature fireplace with originalbeehive bread oven, is set in an idyllic location approximately six miles north of Burnley in this popular Pendlesidearea.

Bordering on open fields, the property offers scope for a prospective buyer to personalise.

Much mystery and speculation surrounds the notorious tale of the PendleWitches, and yet more fuel has been added to the fire with thediscovery of an ancient cottage by United Utilities engineers in October

last year.

The engineers were working on the site close to the Lower Black Moss reservoirnear Barley when they discovered the ruins of a cottage thought to date back tothe 17th Century. The ruins had been hidden under a grassy knoll, which since itslast inhabitants left, had provided a protective layer, similar to the layer of ashwhich preserved Pompeii against the elements and decay meaning the remainswere discovered in a remarkably well-preserved condition.

Archaeologists have discovered evidence that suggests the cottage housedresidents right up to 19th century, with items such as a Victorian range still in situas well as crockery, a tin bath and a bedstead remaining. But with suchremarkable preservation, there are layers of history still remaining with thecottage offering a ‘microcosm’ of the history of the area.

It is however the gruesome discovery of a mummified cat which has tantalisedthe imaginations of local historians. Traditionally thought to be a talisman toprotect against evil spirits the cat was found entombed in the walls of a sealedroom in the cottage. Coupled with the location in the shadow of Pendle Hill,historians are speculating that the cottage may have links the long lost site ofMalkin Tower offering a spookier link to the tale of the Pendle Witches.

Pendle’s Answer to Pompeii

Images Courtesy of United Utilities

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Your Village Life: You are a born and bred Burnley Belle and star of stageand screen but do you get to come back home often?

Julia Haworth: I certainly am! I was born in Burnley and lived there until Iwent to study Drama at Manchester University in 1998 so almost 20 years inthe area. It is no wonder I have strong memories and will always consider ita home from home. My family and a lot of my friends still live in Burnley so Ireally am no stranger to it and in fact my husband, Jon, is potentially the mostavid Clarets fan ever too so there is no keeping us away!

YVL: We are lucky to have so many wonderful eateries on our doorstep,where do you like to go when you are in the area?

JH: I do love catching up with my family and so top of my list is to enjoy anice family meal at my parents’ house. If we are going out then you can’t gowrong with the Topiary Restaurant at The Fence Gate too. There is a greatmenu selection and they are very welcoming so we always have a lovely time.

YVL: What brought you back to Burnley for your wedding in 2006?

JH: My favourite area of Burnley is undoubtedly Towneley Park. Towneley waslike my second home growing up, and when Jon proposed and we begandiscussing wedding reception venues, there was no question for either of uswhere it would be. For people outside of the Burnley area, Towneley Hall isquite an undiscovered gem.

YVL: What was the most memorable part of the day?

JH: The most memorable part of our wedding was marrying my wonderfulhusband in front of all the people we love.

YVL: Away from acting, what would make a perfect day for you?

JH: When I'm not working I relax by spending time with my family and friends.I love cooking and baking, especially baking cakes with our 3 and a half yearold daughter Sophia. Maybe it’s the actor in me but I also love reading andanything creative like painting and drawing, home interiors, photography,going to the theatre, and keeping fit.

We meet up withBurnley Belle...Julia Haworth

Fact FileFull name: Julia Louise HaworthBorn: 27 August 1979 in BurnleyEducation: St Christopher's C of E High School in Accrington and later Nelson and Colne College and also Burnley Youth Theatre before graduating from Manchester University with a degree in Drama.Married: She married Jon Wormald in May 2006. Together they have one daughter, Sophia Elizabeth.Best Known For: Playing the lovable Claire Peacock in

Coronation Street.

YVL: You started acting at a very young age, how did that come about?

JH: I literally fell into acting with a chance audition at Burnley Youth Theatrefor a children's drama series called Three, Seven, Eleven when I was just13. Nineteen years later, I still love my job, and the variety of work iswonderful. I have been very fortunate to work on some of the best TVdrama’s including Heartbeat, Monarch of the Glen, Peak Practice,Merseybeat and of course eight years with Coronation Street.

YVL: Now that you have left ‘Weatherfield’, what does the future hold?JH: My hopes for the future are personally - health and happiness for myfamily, and professionally to carry on doing good solid work on stage, ontelevision, on the radio, and perhaps one day a film. A few years ago I wroteand produced my first short film called 'Blink' and hope to do more of that.I would love to write for television.

YVL: You now live in Manchester but what makes the perfect home foryou?

JH: For us the ideal family home is one in which we are all able to betogether. The kitchen diner is great for us as we can cook, Sophia canplay, and our guests can sit and relax. I once read somewhere that youknow within 11 seconds of viewing a house whether it’s for you - I definitelyagree with that! I love watching property programmes, anything with SarahBeeny or Kirsty and Phil.

She graced the cobbles of the nation’s most famous street,Coronation Street as the lovable Claire Peacock and now, JuliaHaworth takes time out to share her secrets on home life and

why there was only ever one place she would get married by returningto her roots in her home town of Burnley.

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Cairns ClosePettys are delighted to offer for sale this superb five bedroom detached residence occupying a pleasant and selectcul-de-sac setting consisting of only five executive detached properties.

The property has been extensively refurbished by the current owners to an exceptional standard and an internalinspection is imperative to fully appreciate this substantial family property.

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Over recent years, the property has been refurbished with new light oak UPVC double glazing, stone flagged flooring,refurbished kitchen, new internal doors and joinery, and in our opinion offers excellent living accommodation for themodern purchaser.

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In April 2010 saw an exciting new chapter in the company’sdevelopment. Avista had outgrown the Barrowford office and neededlarger premises and with this an opportunity arose to merge Avista withClitheroe Travel. The two successful travel businesses were combined toform one and in the process created a team of travel experts second tonone. The team now operate from the original Clitheroe Travel premiseson Castle Street.

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Wilkinson Street, HighamAsking Price £174,950

This truly stunning three bedroom cottage is situated in the desirable villageof Higham. The property underwent an extensive programme ofmodernisation approximately four years ago to include new central heating,wiring and plaster work together with UPVC double glazing which has beencarefully chosen to replicate the original windows. Charming features suchas exposed beams, stone work, oak flooring and feature fireplace with handfinished stone lintel sit perfectly with a newly installed kitchen and bathroom.

Wheatley Lane Road, BarrowfordAsking Price £224,950

Undoubtedly one of the property’s main attractions is the stunning positionabutting open fields to the rear with views extending over the surroundingcountryside and Blacko Tower in the distance.

The property itself has been extensively refurbished and extended by the presentowners to provide contemporary and stylish family living accommodation. Onentering the property itself you are greeted by a light and airy entrance hallwaywhere the staircase provides access to the first floor. Situated to the front of theproperty is a stylish lounge with feature bay window and exposed brick chimneybreast housing a contemporary fire with glazed front. Situated towards the rear ofthe property is a secondary lounge which is open to a superb dining area which inturn leads to the open plan kitchen.

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Wheatley Lane Road, BarrowfordAsking Price £295,000

This property comprises a substantially extended mature semi-detached homeoccupying a pleasant position and boasting views to the front towards open countrysideand over the rooftops of Barrowford to the rear.

Conveniently located being within a comfortable walking distance of all local villageamenities and facilities and the M65 motorway is less than 5 minutes drive providingexcellent commuting to the major Lancashire conurbations.

The subject property has been extended over recent years and truly offers individualfamily living accommodation and in our opinion requires an internal inspection for its sizeand quality to be fully appreciated.

Gisburn Road, BlackoAsking Price £155,000

This elevated two bedroom mid terrace house boasts outstanding openviews towards Pendle Hill and Roughlee to the front and is situated in thehighly sought after and popular village of Blacko.

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Over recent months the property has gone through a refurbishmentprogramme and in our opinion requires an internal inspection for its qualityand location to be fully appreciated.

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During the madness that is Christmas, I was given the job of selectinga suitable camera for my particularly technophobic in-laws. A simpletask you may think, type ‘digital camera’ into Google, click on the bestvalue product and wait for it to arrive.

However, I was hit by a myriad of different options, HD or not HD,hard drive or memory card, optical or digital zoom and a whole raft ofother choices. The price was also somewhat of a puzzle, how couldtwo devices that look identical differ in price so alarmingly? It’s fair tosay that after looking at what felt like a hundred or so cameras I wasfinding more questions than answers. At this point I retreated to thesafety of the armchair and hoped that whilst watching the football onTV they may show an advert that told me what to buy! Less than aweek to go before Christmas the camera dilemma was still high onmy agenda. Little did I realise that salvation was at hand. Whilstpicking up some of those other little ‘bits’ we all seem to shop for inBurnley town centre, I happened on a little shop selling almostexclusively ‘guess what’?

Yes, indeed. In our very own town a veritable Aladdin’s cave ofcameras, and all described perfectly by a friendly, local chap whoseonly role in life seemed to be to make my problem go away. I wasquickly pointed in the right direction and made my purchase.

Did it cost more than the internet prices? Maybe a little, but nothingsignificant, and without doubt less hassle. Next stop Weatherspoonsthen.

Now I know what you are all thinking. What is the mortgage guy doingbanging on about cameras in a property magazine?

Clearly, it’s the service issue that is the point. If we go through all thistrying to buy a simple camera for about £100, why on earth do we notlearn from it when making the single most expensive purchase inmost of our lives?

The internet is a marvellous tool. But the value of any product ishugely enhanced by some helpful guidance. Believe me, going back tomy camera experience the difference between the gifted amateur andthe absolute professional when demonstrated is a yawning chasm!

Companies like Petty’s and Mortgages 65 pride ourselves on friendly,well qualified people with not only a comprehensive knowledge oftheir markets, but also the locality.

These services are readily available and actually on your doorstep.Wouldn’t it be a shame not to take advantage of them?

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DOES THE INTERNET MEANTHE DEATH OF PERSONALSERVICE?

Rob WykeDirector

Leaverholme Close, ClivigerAsking Price £239,950

This is an opportunity to purchase a substantial five bedroom detachedhome situated in an established and popular village location and in ouropinion must be viewed for its size to be fully appreciated.Benefiting from gas fired central heating and UPVC double glazing, thisproperty makes a great family home in a convenient location.The accommodation briefly comprises on the ground floor, entrance porch,entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen and utility room. On the first floorare five bedrooms and bathroom with three piece suite. Externally, there aregardens to both the front and rear.

Springbank, HigherfordAsking Price £225,000

Located on one of Higherford’s most popular rows the property is a substantialstone built gable end terrace enjoying extensive family living accommodationarranged over three floors. On entering the property on the ground floor you areimmediately greeted by the impressive entrance hallway where the staircaseprovides access to the first floor. There are two substantial reception roomstogether with a modern fully fitted dining kitchen with glazed French doorsproviding access to an enclosed rear patio.

Internal viewing is imperative to fully appreciate the robust size of this impressivestone built property which retains many original features including sash windows,cornice ceiling and roses.

Norway House, Albert Rd, Colne BB8 0ADTel. 01282 862626

19 West End, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 8UQTel. 01422 847722

With more time spent in the kitchen than most rooms in the house,why settle for second best? They should be as beautiful as

possible and at A White Room we are proud to have a whole host ofbeautiful kitchen accessories, implements, gadgets and tableware.Whether you have a penchant for a glass of wine and need a nicecorkscrew for a dinner party or you’re really into baking and want a newbeater, we have it all! An Alessi kettle is a perfect spring wedding gift or just the perfectdesigner statement piece to complement any kitchen, modern or classic.Designer kitchenwares are both great quality and great design and justimagine tools so cool you don’t have to stash them away in a drawer. Our newest collection from Sagaform is a dream! Ladies can lavish thesassy glassware with stems of jewel like beads and there are tumblers tomatch for the gents.

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Win A Year’s Supply of LANCASHIRE TEA!

If you enjoy your cuppa as much as they do, you’ll leap at the chance towin ‘a year of Lancashire tea’ (that’s 14 boxes of 80 bags) along with fourbone china mugs, courtesy of Lancashire Tea. To have a chance ofwinning, all you have to do is answer this question.

Q. Which colour of rose represents Lancashire?To enter, email your answer to: barrowford@petty.co.uk with your contactdetails. The first correct entry selected from those received by 30th April2012 wins the prize. Good luck!

Think of the things you love about living in Pendle and many of them will have theirroots in traditions which have survived there for centuries.

Lancashire Tea understands this, because carrying on a long-held tradition was at theheart of why, seven years ago, they decided to recreate the type of tea traditionally enjoyedin the county.

Because their unique blend of 12 different types of tea results in a brew with great infusionqualities and a bright, smooth taste that makes it suitable for use with hard or soft waterso it can be enjoyed anywhere in the country. Or the world!

That same blend inspires the confidence they have in their slogan “Tea The Way It ShouldBe” – because wherever you are they’re sure you’ll enjoy a cup of Lancashire Tea.

Widely available in boxes of 80 bags, as well as larger quantities more suitable for villagefetes and the like, the tea offers good value too. They also offer a range of fruit and herbalteas. You can see them all on their website at www.lancashiretea.co.uk

Tea the way it should be...

PadihamAsking Price £475,000

Dene HillThis is a truly unique opportunity to purchase a substantial Victorian property that has been refurbished over the lastseven years offering truly superb extended family living accommodation with three reception rooms, sevenbedrooms, two bathrooms, en-suite and a separate annex offering one bedroom accommodation to the rear.

Lovingly restored by our current clients, these refurbishment works have included the installation of new bathrooms,kitchens, floor coverings, windows and substantial work within the grounds. The accommodation is arranged overfour floors and the room sizes are extremely generous.To the rear of the property is a one bedroom annex with all themodern day comforts and offering additional accommodation for the extended family. The accommodation brieflycomprises, lounge, dining kitchen, bedroom and shower room. Externally there is a tarmacadamed gated drivewayleading to the rear providing a secure and safe area for children to play and enjoy the outdoors.

Hollin HallHollin Hall was originally four weaver’s cottages and dates back to Circa 1840. Three of the cottages have now beenknocked through to create one beautifully appointed period cottage property.

The property is set within approximately one acre of beautifully manicured gardens which are situated to the frontand sides of the property.

Hollin Hall has undergone a significant and extensive refurbishment programme by the present owners, it is nowpresented to its highest level including a bespoke Simpsons of Colne luxurious fitted kitchen and a stunningSchofields of Clitheroe five piece en-suite bathroom.

BlackoAsking Price £499,995

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You will already be aware of any potential stampduty you will have to pay in relation to the propertyyou are purchasing. But are there any tax liabilitieson the property you are selling?

Capital gains tax (CGT) needs to be considered when you sell a homethat is not your main residence. Your main residence is exempt fromCGT when you sell it, but you need to take advice if you have not livedin the property as your main residence throughout the entire time ofownership. Various rules allow some periods of temporary absenceto be disregarded and in fact this can be used to your advantage.

Take for example a couple who already have their own homes andhave been living between them, then decide to marry and movepermanently into one property whilst retaining ownership of thesecond property. They have up to 2 years to declare to HMRC which istheir principal residence. There can be important tax implications inthis decision, so take professional advice!

CGT normally applies when you sell or dispose of the property that isnot your main residence, and it is worth more than you paid for it. Butyou should note that:

1. you can deduct some of the costs of buying, selling and improving the property

2. you may be able to set off any loss on the property against other chargeable gains

3. but if you sell the property at below market value, for example to another family member, you may be liable for CGT

4. you may consider transferring property into the name of your husband, wife or civil partner without having to pay CGT. This couldmitigate any tax liability as the first £10,600 of total taxable gains for each of the people owning the property are tax free in the tax year 2011-12. This can represent a significant opportunity for tax planning.

Please note that different rules apply to holiday homes.

We firmly recommend that you seek specific advice relating to yourown circumstances.

For further information about any aspect of tax planningplease contact Colin Tice who heads Cassons tax team

Phone: 0845 337 9409Email: colin.tice@cassons.co.ukWebsite: www.cassons.co.ukTwitter: @Cassons_acc

WHAT TAX WILL I HAVE TOPAY ON THE SALE OF MYPROPERTY?

Colin TiceTax Partner

Greystones Drive, FenceAsking Price £210,000

The property comprises a detached true bungalow occupying a pleasantposition situated off Laund Gate in the highly sought after village of Fence.The property provides flexible accommodation which briefly comprises,sizeable lounge situated to the front of the property together with a fully fittedkitchen to the rear. Currently there are three bedrooms, one of which hasbeen historically used as a dining room by the present owner, and there is athree piece house bathroom suite.Externally, there is a private driveway to the side providing ample off roadparking leading to a single garage. The garden area to the front is lowmaintenance and to the rear is a patio area with steps leading to anadditional garden laid mainly to lawn.

Wheatley Lane Road, FenceAsking Price £195,000

The property comprises a semi-detached bungalow occupying a prominentposition abutting open fields to the rear. The accommodation briefly comprises onthe ground floor, entrance porch leading through to an entrance hallway, thelounge is well proportioned and is situated towards the front of the property.

The dining kitchen is situated to the rear of the property and enjoys a generousrange of matching wall, base and drawer units with solid wood fronts andco-ordinating working surfaces. The shower room has recently been upgradedand houses a three piece suite in white. On the first floor is a second doublebedroom with window to the gable elevation and a sizeable walk in store whichoffers further potential for conversion into additional living accommodation orpossibility of an en-suite shower room.

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There are an increasing number of people trying to do their ownconveyancing in recent times which in the main is due to a rise inself-help and ‘DIY’ conveyancing resources. There is nothing stoppinganyone from doing their own conveyancing but there are manypitfalls that you should consider as the consequences of getting itwrong could be costly.

When you hire a conveyancing solicitor they will make clear at thestart, in their terms and conditions, what they will and won't do onyour behalf. Their main remit is to ensure that the title to theproperty you are purchasing is good and marketable. However alarge part of the role is to coordinate all the parties involved in thetransaction towards the final transfer of the property to your name.Therefore they will correspond on your behalf with these parties withthe aim of achieving this goal. Conveyancing is a complicated processwhich involves many small but significant steps. A procedure has tobe followed to make sure all paperwork has been filed correctly withthe relevant authorities and funds are released at the right time.

A conveyancing solicitor offers you an added level of protection if theyconduct the transaction on your behalf. Their experience withhandling many different types of transaction gives them theknowledge to spot potential problems which may crop up. Examplesof these types of problem could be old paperwork which hasn't beenregistered properly, clauses in documents put in by previous ownersor problems with boundaries exposed by plans of the property. Thislist is by no means exhaustive. An experienced conveyancer wouldspot problems like these and bring them to your attention so youcould make the best decision while there is time to make your mindup.

When transferring a property all the parties involved would need tobe checked in case they are trying to commit crimes under the guiseof a property transaction. Your solicitors would run all the necessarychecks with the relevant institutions to give the best possible chanceof spotting people involved in this type of behaviour. This gives youpeace of mind that you won't be losing out if something untowardhappens. Conveyancing solicitors are required by law to have validprofessional indemnity insurance which covers their clients for anyloss incurred in any eventuality to give the most stress freetransactions. Law firms are also regulated by a professional bodycalled the ‘Solicitors Regulation Authority’ so, if you have any reasonto complain, your complaint will always be answered to yoursatisfaction.

During your move you will likely have many other things to worryabout. Maybe you haven't found your house yet and need to go househunting around the area to which you want to move. Once you havefound your dream property and started the conveyancing you willneed to arrange removals. Maybe the survey reveals that repairs maybe needed on the new property and you want to arrange for the workto be done straight after completion. In addition you probably won'ttake time off work while moving house so it will be a busy time. Doyou really have the time and expertise required to go through all thepaperwork as well?

For a conveyancing quote contact Farnworth Rose on 01282 695400or email us at info@farnworthrose.co.uk

WHY DO I NEED TO HIRE ACONVEYANCING SOLICITOR?

Homefield Gardens, BarrowfordAsking Price £204,500

Occupying a fabulous position situated on the highly regarded and soughtafter Holmefield Gardens development in Barrowford. The property itselfoccupies a generous corner plot position with sizeable garden situated toboth the rear and side of the property. The property boasts a lovely aspect tothe rear onto Pendle Water.The property provides substantial beautifully appointed family livingaccommodation arranged over three floors. There is luxurious solid oakflooring throughout and a contemporary style bathroom and kitchen. Theaccommodation briefly comprises on the ground floor, spacious entrancehallway with utility room, two piece cloakroom, versatile room which couldbe utilised as a fourth bedroom, study or a second reception room.

Crackpot Cottage, HighamOffers Around £95,000

‘Crackpot Cottage’ is a traditional period back to back cottage property situated inthe heart of the highly sought after village of Higham. Occupying a traffic freeposition complete with a patio area and lawned garden area beyond. Theproperty provides both an ideal purchase for owner occupiers or propertyinvestors.

The property itself currently comprises on the ground floor, open plan lounge andkitchen, the lounge area boasting a solid fuel stove set on a tiled hearth withmatching insert with feature pine surround and matching woodwork. The kitchenarea is segregated by a spindle balustrade and the kitchen is fully fitted with limedoak fronts and co-ordinating working surfaces and Belfast sink unit.

At Petty’s, we pride ourselves on being one step ahead of thegame and embracing the newest technologies to help ensure nostone is left unturned when it comes to marketing a property.

With that in mind, we are delighted to announce the launch of our newlook residential website, our platform for promoting your property onthe World Wide Web. The new and improved site has been developedto be completely bespoke to the needs of Petty’s and our clients,whether they are looking to buy or sell.

The new site not only has a slick new look, but is packed withinformation and advice if you are on the move! The site is now a go-toresource whether you are a first time buyer looking for mortgage adviceto landlords looking to fill a property. The site is also the ideal platformto showcase our virtual tour videos which are unrivalled in quality.

Properties are now featured on their own unique page with extensiveinformation including floor plans and Energy Performance Certificates.This feature also boosts SEO, making the property more search-enginefriendly, and essentially easier for prospective buyers to find.

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With our new links to social media, it is easier to share a property thanever before via Twitter and Facebook so look out for the Share button oneach property page.

The new technology doesn’t end there, all of our company businesscards and key rings for rental properties feature a QR code providing adirect link to the website! Simply scan the code using an app such asRed Laser on your smart phone and you will be taken directly towww.petty.co.uk.

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BarleyOffers Over £249,950

FenceOffers Over £375,000

Riverside CottageA beautiful stone built three bedroomed cottage offering excellent family sized living accommodation situated in thehighly desirable picturesque hamlet of Whitehough on the edge of Barley. Riverside Cottage has been tastefullydecorated to the highest of standards successfully combining contemporary living with period character.Handmade terracotta tiles, solid oak flooring and wood burning stove provides a welcome into this wonderfulhome.

The generous living kitchen is fully fitted in pine with a wealth of integrated appliances together with Esse Rangecooker. Glazed doors provide access to the formal dining room with views down towards Whitehough Water andthe woodland garden beyond. The first floor comprises of master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a fabulousen-suite wet room, two further good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Pendle FieldsSituated in the heart of the highly sought after village of Fence and occupying a convenient position beingwithin comfortable walking distance of local village amenities, both public and local school bus routes and theM65 is within minutes driving distance providing excellent commuting throughout East Lancashire.

The property occupies a generous corner plot position situated on the exclusive Pendle Fields development.The property provides substantial five bedroom family living accommodation.

The Limes, Barkerhouse Road, NelsonAsking Price £280,000

A beautiful period four bedroom semi-detached property set amidst maturewoodland style gardens with gravelled shared access driveway.

Nicely positioned within the Great Marsden area, this Victorian dwelling isquite superb with an array of quality features and yet this gentleman’sresidence is gracefully combined with modern day comforts such as doubleglazing and gas fired central heating.

Quite unique in its appeal, there is a sheer elegance and sophistication tothis wonderful home which can only be appreciated upon internalinspection.

Ravenoak Lane, WorsthorneAsking Price £219,000

A mature semi-detached four bedroom home that has been extended and refurbishedthroughout to a fabulous standard and embraces a chic and certainly contemporary stylethat will in essence, ‘stand out from the crowd’.

There is a whole host of quality features and fitments to a house of this calibre. To theground floor there is a hallway, spacious family lounge, separate study, fabulous kitchenwith dining area hosting an outstanding range of fitted units and Stoves inbuiltappliances. To the first floor are four good sized bedrooms, the master having its ownen-suite, and a recently installed three piece suite to the house shower room.

Externally there is a lawned garden to the front with excellent off road parking and to therear is a larger than expected mainly lawned garden.

Willow Drive, NelsonAsking Price £198,000

An absolutely stunning modern detached residence! Affording verytastefully appointed and quite unique, contemporary style ofaccommodation with a charming yet chic appeal.

Still very much a family home the thought and design that has gone into thedécor and presentation is, in our opinion, refreshingly different, but is mostcertainly extremely attractive with a definite feeling of “excellent quality”. Justsome of the key features include open plan dining area, family lounge,fabulous breakfast style kitchen with Bosch appliances, Karndean flooring,four spacious bedrooms (the master bedroom and the second bedroomenjoying their own en-suite facility), off road parking for four cars to the frontand superb landscaped garden to the rear with impressive wooden gazebo.

Riverside Mews, BarrowfordAsking Price £255,000

A bespoke architectural design with total focus on providing the highest standardof contemporary living. Particular attention has been made to capturing theunique position of the scheme with elevated living accommodation and externaldecked terraces to take full advantage of the views across the river and adjacentplaying fields to the front. Natural light plays a large point in the design with amplelarge windows, French doors and roof lights throughout the property. The uniquepallet of external materials including stone, hardwood clad elevations and greywindows make the property stand superior from main stream new homes.

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BurnleyOffers Around £495,000

Southfield FarmA magnificent detached period property stunningly positioned within this true hamlet of Southfield.

Enjoying an enviable rural positioning away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There is a great deal to enjoyand admire to this wonderful, charismatic, and certainly versatile home with annex.

With good sized well manicured private garden areas the scenic surroundings to this magnificent gentleman’sresidence are truly outstanding.

Abutting the neighbouring fields, the garden areas to this substantial home are mainly to the front and rear withcourtyard parking to the side.

ReedleyAsking Price £385,000

Reedley DriveA family home in the sought after area of Reedley. This brick built semi-detached dwelling has been extended over theyears and retains many original features.

The accommodation comprises two generous bay fronted living rooms, dining room, breakfast kitchen, utility room andfour piece shower room. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, two of which are doubles, separate wc and two piecebathroom and in the attic is bedroom five which gives the property very flexible accommodation.

Externally to the front of the property there is an enclosed garden area with lawn and mature borders, driveway leading todouble tandem garage which has light and power.

To the rear of the property is a substantial garden mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs, crazy paved patio areaideal for alfresco living.

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Set within the impressive shadow of Pendle Hill, lies the tranquil village ofSabden. Although it was only officially born in 1904 when it became a civilparish in its own right, Sabden wears its extensive history on its sleeve with

a mixture of period and modern properties characterising its landscape, thecentre of town being a conservation area.

Over 1000 years ago, the area on which Sabden lies was the playground ofNorman Lords who hunted the deer and roe that roamed freely on the wild andrugged landscape that was Pendle Forest and the Sabden Valley. Over time thelandscape, which is a designated an area of outstanding natural beauty, evolvedwith farms springing up and expanding before the Industrial Revolution broughtthe cotton industry and employment in the mills. Today the village has returnedto a peaceful haven for homebuyers looking to purchase a home away from thehustle and bustle of town life.

Work in the mills was a key source of employment for Sabden during the 19thcentury, although you could be forgiven for thinking that the weavers createdmore than textiles, with the much-loved story that parkin was ‘woven’ using oatsand treacle from the local treacle mine! Made famous by the children’s TV series‘The Treacle People’, it is believed that boggarts lived beneath the ground miningand feasting on treacle and the source of the tale still characterises thesurrounding countryside with the strange soil mounds, supposedly the entranceto the mines, clearly visible to all who explore the area.

With the treacle boggarts and Pendle witches thankfully confined to the past,Sabden is now a warm and welcoming community of around 1300 residents. The village has an abundance of amenities including two primary schools and isalso within the catchment area of Clitheroe Royal Grammar school, RibblesdaleSchool for Technology and Applied Learning and St Augustine’s RC High School,making it an ideal choice for families.

A spotlight on SabdenWith a village green, village football club and bowling club, coupled with anarray of events taking place through the year, not least a duck race along thefamous Sabden Brook, and bonfire and firework display in November, Sabden is aquintessential English village. With the added bonus of its superb location toPendle Hill offering a variety of walks, para-gliding, horse-riding and even skiingat Pendle Ski Slope, Sabden is the place to be for sports enthusiasts and lovers ofthe outdoors.

Sabden is well connected with the nearby town of Clitheroe just a few minutes’drive away, however residents have a range of conveniences on their doorstep,including a cafe, post office, and a late shop as well as its own pub, the PendleWitch and the Wellsprings restaurant perched upon the Hill.

As its first barrel rolled off the line in 1865,who would have thought that MoorhousesBrewery would go on to become one of

the industry’s best loved cask ale brewers with araft of award winning ales to its name.

From its recently expanded and refurbished£4.2m brewing complex in Burnley, MoorhousesBrewery is certainly a ‘Pride of Pendle’ itself.With the opening of the 1000-barrel-a-weekcapacity complex last year, a spacious visitorcentre complete with bistro-bar was alsolaunched to attract both private and public eventsto the Burnley brewery.

Growing year on year and with David Grant atthe helm, it is exciting times for the brewer thatretains traditional methods combined withmodern, state-of-the-art technology. David andhis team are keen to maintain this momentumwith the roll out of more fine ales as well asmaking them more accessible to the public withthe ales now on sale in Tesco, Asda andSainsbury’s as well as long term stockistsMorrisons and Booths.

Their ‘Famous Five’ ales are to be supported bysome new additions to the pumps over thecoming months with the timely ‘Running Wild’ale being created to support the Olympics and‘400’ to commemorate the 400th anniversary ofthe Pendle Witches trial amongst them.

More celebrations are afoot as the brewery is alsoset to hold a number of events and festivals to

WE PULL A PINT WITH MOORHOUSES mark its recent expansion. The brewer will holdthe first event on 16/17 March. It will featurechampion brews from the annual Camra(Campaign for Real Ale) Great British BeerFestival (GBBF) and the Brewing IndustryInternational Awards (BIIA) to highlight the bestof British craft cask ales – the only growing sectorof the UK beer industry.

A July festival (27/28) will feature ales from agrowing band of brewsters (female brewers). Itwill include a special tasting evening for femaledrinkers led by top beer writer Melissa Cole. ForOctober a festival will mark the Halloweenseason and the 400th anniversary of the trial andexecution of the legendary Pendle Witches. Entryfor the festivals is £3.00 (Camra members £2.00)and advance tickets are available from thebrewery – telephone 01282 422864.

Managing Director, David Grant said: “Thisambitious programme of festivals will celebratethe major commitment we have made in thefuture of the cask ale industry and focus attentionon this growing market. The new visitor centremeans we are now able to cater for both privatefunctions, such as weddings and corporatecelebrations, as well as large public events. Thefestivals will showcase what we have to offerwhile giving both enthusiasts and newcomers tocask a chance to enjoy some of Britain’s topbrews.“Our brewsters’ festival will highlight theconsiderable contribution that female brewers are

now making to the growing cask ales market at atime when cask is rapidly growing in popularityamong women. And, of course, as the nation’saward winning ‘Halloween Brewer’ we wish tomark the 400th anniversary of the Pendle Witchesstory appropriately.”

To Pardon or Not to Pardon…that is the question!

Moorhouse’s brewery has long linked itself to thehistory of the Pendle Witches with many of its realales, such as Blond Witch and Pendle Witchesbrew paying homage to the county’s links towitchcraft and so the anniversary itself issomething close to the team at Moorhouses withManaging Director, David Grant launching acampaign to pardon the infamous witches!

The campaign, which is supported by PendleWitches expert, Simon Entwistle has certainlybeen gaining momentum recently with manylocal people in full support of the bid. Davidsaid: “If it is ever going to happen then this is theyear to do it. Having read a lot about the trial andthe history I think they were made an example of,I think they were just herbalists convicted on theevidence of a young girl. The King at the time waskeen to come down on what he perceived aswitches.”

If the campaign gathers enough support andofficially launched then an online Governmentpetition would require 100,000 signatures for theissue to be debated in the House of Commons.

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BriercliffeAsking Price £395,000

TrawdenAsking Price £260,000

Proctor Cote This four bedroomed recently refurbished farmhouse offers delightful family living accommodation in the popular Briercliffearea with open views of the surrounding countryside.

Extended and refurbished to an excellent standard over recent years, the property has its accommodation arranged overtwo floors and briefly comprises on the ground floor, entrance hall with study area, cloakroom, lounge with open views ofthe surrounding countryside, dining room with open fire, superb breakfast kitchen with stainless steel range and extensiverange of inbuilt appliances together with island unit and breakfast bar, cellar and rear porch.

At first floor level is the master bedroom with an extensive range of fitted bedroom furniture and luxurious en-suitebathroom, three further double bedrooms, house bathroom and laundry room. Externally, the property is set with gardensto front and side, off road parking and garage.

Glen View Cottage, BurnleyAsking Price £255,000

A stunning and unusual property, Glen View Cottage offers somethinggenuinely different for the discerning purchaser.

We have been informed that back in the 1800s this lovely home wasoriginally a Public House called The Glen View Inn. With all history aside, thisis certainly now a beautiful detached residence, superbly tucked away andenjoying such an original style of character and certainly a warm andwelcoming ambiance.

Millbrook, FenceAsking Price £234,950

Occupying a pleasant corner plot position situated on this select cul-de-sac located in theheart of the highly desirable and sought after village of Fence. On entering the propertythe entrance porch leads to a well proportioned family lounge and the staircase providesaccess to the first floor. Situated to the rear of the property is an extensive and luxuriouslyfitted dining kitchen in American Cherry and the property has been extended to the rearby a conservatory which overlooks and accesses the rear garden.

On the first floor the master bedroom enjoys a three piece en-suite shower room. Thereare two further double bedrooms together with a fourth single bedroom.

The property is beautifully decorated internally with a modern and contemporarystyle. The open plan arrangement to the kitchen reflects today’s modern familyrequirements.

PETTY’S NAMED BESTAGENT IN THE NORTHWEST BY HOME SALENETWORK!With little room left in the trophy cabinet, Petty’s has added one more

by scooping the Home Sale Network’s prestigious award for ‘BestAgent’ in North West. Competing against agents from across the region,they were crowned overall winners at the 18th annual conference, held atthe Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel in London.

The annual prize gives the winning Network member the title of ‘BestAgent in the North West Region’ and is awarded on a number of criteriameasuring the agent’s overall contribution to Home Sale Network, theirability to demonstrate customer satisfaction, a strong market share locallyand a proven record of helping relocating buyers move both in and out ofthe area.

Ian Bythell and Simon Morgan received their award at the conference’sglamorous black tie awards dinner. The evening was hosted by AlexanderArmstrong, one half of comedy duo Armstrong and Miller and regular hoston BBC panel show, Have I Got News For You, who presented Petty’s withtheir award.

Ian Bythell said:

“For Petty’s to have been firstly nominated as the best agent in theNorth West by Home Sale Network is recognition of the hard work andcombined effort of all our members of staff. However, to have won theaward is absolutely fantastic and we are proud and delighted to be theNorth West’s best Network estate agent.”

Richard Tucker, Home Sale Network’s Managing Director said, “Home SaleNetwork is a national network of independent estate agents acrossEngland, Scotland and Wales. As members of the Network, our agentspromote their individual brand, but they are also encouraged to promotethe Network as a whole. The 2011 Best Agent North West Regional Awardis significant because it recognises the agent that has most successfullydemonstrated their customer service, independent business initiatives,local market share and their commitment to theHome Sale Network principles.”

From left to right: Alexander Armstrong, Ian Bythell, Simon Morgan and Richard Tucker.

Holme Terrace, NelsonAsking Price £80,000

An immaculate mid terrace property renovated to exacting standards by thecurrent vendors and situated in this quaint traffic free position overlooking anopen green area to the front.Generous lounge with feature open fire and newly installed fitted kitchen, twodouble bedrooms and a luxurious three piece shower room and benefittingfrom UPVC double glazing and gas central heating.Pretty enclosed rear yard with external lighting, two stores one of whichincorporates a utility area.A sensibly priced home of superior quality.

Pasture Lane, BarrowfordAsking Price £149,950

The property comprises a semi-detached property situated in the heart of the highlysought after and popular Pendleside village of Barrowford. The property provides wellbalanced family living accommodation which comprises briefly on the ground floor,UPVC double glazed entrance porch, entrance hallway where the staircase providesaccess to the first floor, a well proportioned lounge is situated to the front of the propertyand benefits from a pleasant aspect to the front. Situated towards the rear of the propertyis a fully fitted dining kitchen in white with co-ordinating working surfaces and allocateddining area. The property also benefits from a conservatory extension to the rear. On thefirst floor there is a double bedroom situated to the front of the property with fittedwardrobes and two further generous single bedrooms. The bathroom suite is fully fittedin white and houses a three piece suite.

Park Avenue, BarrowfordAsking Price £169,950

Blessed with stunning views over Victoria Park this imposing Victorian terraceproperty benefits from an extensive renovation programme whilst sympatheticallyretaining the property’s period features. The substantial family livingaccommodation is arranged over four floors and boasts five bedroomaccommodation, four of which are double, complete with four piece bathroomsuite and additional three piece shower room. The property boasts numerousperiod features including original sash windows to the front elevation, wroughtiron gate and railings to the front forecourt.

Hollin Hall, TrawdenAsking Price £139,950

This spacious end cottage has recently undergone a full refurbishmentprogramme and provides a blank canvas for any would be purchaser.

The accommodation briefly comprises on the ground floor, newly fitted kitchenwith integrated appliances and spacious lounge. To the first floor are two doublebedrooms and a newly fitted three piece bathroom suite in white.

Externally to the side of the property is a shared driveway and to the rear is a newlylandscaped garden.

Hawthorne Cottage, FenceAsking Price £165,000

The property comprises a quaint traditional stone built cottage occupying apleasant position on the edge of open countryside and within the popularvillage of Fence.The accommodation briefly comprises on the ground floor lounge andbreakfast kitchen. To the first floor are two bedrooms and a housebathroom. Externally there is off road parking for two vehicles, small gardenand patio area providing a superb environment for those sunny afternoons.The property is located within walking distance of local facilities andamenities and the M65 motorway is within 5 minutes driving distanceproviding excellent commuting throughout East Lancashire and beyond withthe national motorway network.

Ryecroft, Hollin HallAsking Price £249,950

Ryecroft comprises a modern mews property being the end one of five occupying adelightful position abutting Pendle Water to the rear and open farmland to the front andside. The property is complemented by the modern day comforts of UPVC doubleglazed sash windows and gas fired central heating via a combination boiler.

Externally, there is private parking to the front of the property together with a garden areawhich continues round to the side. To the rear is a delightful patio area with wrought ironbalustrade abutting Pendle Water.

The property lends itself perfectly for further extension to the side of the property ifdesired, subject to the necessary planning consents being obtained.

Tel. 01282 457444 www.rootfiftytwo.co.ukDylan Harvey Business Centre, Empire Way, Burnley Lancashire BB12 6HH

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The BullionSituated in the heart of the picturesque and highly sought after village of Barley. The Bullion consists of seven properties,with the subject property being the end one and enjoying a larger than average plot with substantial garden area to theside and rear.

The property currently provides three bedroomed accommodation complete with attractive lounge to the rear with patiodoors accessing the garden and situated to the front of the property is a fully fitted kitchen and two piece cloakroom.Additionally on the first floor is a three piece house bathroom suite.

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Whalley Physiotherapy & Sports Injury ClinicVictory House, The Sidings, Station Road, Whalley BB7 9SE

The Crucial 72 Hours!Doing the right thing immediately can make all the difference

between an early recovery and a chronic niggle that doesn’t reallysettle for months. Whatever your chosen activity, whether

competitive sport or rambling on a Sunday, an injury can be devastating,but you can help yourself with a few simple actions. All the guidelinesare now suggesting that early treatment, within the first 72 hours ofinjury, is paramount for getting better more effectively.

Remember P.R.I.C.E

ProtectionCrucially, stopping playing or the activity immediately, using taping,splints or a brace etc are all a good way of protecting the structures andpreventing further damage to the injured tissues which would delay thehealing process.

RestRest is essential to reduce the metabolic demands of the injured areaand to avoid increased blood flow and also swelling. It also reducesunnecessary stress on the damaged structures which may compromisehealing. It is important not to do anything that replicates the mechanismof injury in the early stages of healing however you can continue movingthe adjacent structures as long as it doesn’t cause increased pain at theinjury site.

IceIce limits the damage by reducing the temperature of the tissues,caused by inflammation, and limits bleeding and reduces swelling byaffecting the diameter of the capillary blood vessels.It is best applied as crushed ice, wrapped in a damp towel, for 15-20minutes every 2 hours. Always check the skin condition to avoid an ‘iceburn’.

CompressionLimits the swelling caused by the injury. Tubigrip or elastic bandages arebest and should be applied from the lowest point to the highest e.g: for

the ankle the bandage is put on from the toes, over the ankle andfinished up the calf. Always check the circulation in the toes/fingers tomake sure it isn’t too tight and take it off if lying down or at night.

ElevationYou should try to elevate the injured part above the level of the heartinitially. This lowers the blood pressure in the blood vessels directlyaround the injury and limits bleeding and swelling.Remember if a severe injury is suspected it is always better to get aspecialist’s opinion. Look out for:-

• Severe pain which doesn’t ease• Immediate swelling• Deformity• Extreme loss of function• Guarding or unusual movements• Noises e.g. cracking around the injury site

Of course, if the injury persist and doesn’t settle then Physiotherapy canhelp speed up the healing process and get you back on your feet. ThePhysiotherapist can also advise you on the best way to rehabilitateyourself back to full fitness so you can get back to enjoying your timeoff.

For further information look at the P.R.I.C.E. Guidelines by the CharteredSociety of Physiotherapy.

Greenfield Road, ColneAsking Price £210,000

The property comprises a substantial traditional period cottage propertywhich historically was two former back to back cottages which havesubsequently been converted at some point to create this substantial familydwellingThe property is complemented by the modern day comforts of gas firedcentral heating and oak effect UPVC double glazed leaded light windowscomplement the natural stone work.

The overall living accommodation extends to approximately 1,329 sq ft.

Meadow Close, ReedleyAsking Price £249,950

A fabulous opportunity to acquire what can be genuinely described as an outstandingfour bedroom detached residence.

Positioned within this sought after location the key features to this stunning family homeinclude on the ground floor, entrance reception area, spacious cloaks/utility, beautifulfamily lounge, dining room, well equipped and fitted kitchen, garden room and study. Onthe first floor is a landing hallway providing access to the balcony area, spacious masterbedroom with fitted furniture, three piece en-suite and excellent views, three further goodsized bedrooms and three piece house bathroom.

Externally, there are excellent garden areas to the front and rear with key block drivewayto the front which in turn provides access to the integral single garage.

Ridgeway, Wheatley Springs, BarrowfordAsking Price £280,000

Simply stunning, is the only way to describe this modern detached truebungalow. On entering the property you are greeted by a central ‘L’ shapedentrance hallway. The family lounge is a well proportioned square room withstone fireplace with brick insert housing a living flame gas fire. Undoubtedlyone of the property’s selling points is the luxurious fully fitted dining kitchenenjoying a host of luxurious matching wall, base and drawer units. Themaster bedroom boasts and extensive range of quality fitted bedroomfurniture. The two further bedrooms are single bedrooms with extensivefitted bedroom furniture.

Externally, to the front of the property is a substantial block paved drivewayproviding ample off road parking.

Burnbrae, BrierfieldAsking Price £219,950

A substantial, stone built, semi-detached period property enjoying panoramic viewstowards Pendle Hill. This superior and handsome residence has two largereception rooms and four good sized bedrooms.

Retaining many charming original features including cornicing, fireplaces andstained glass windows, an impressive entrance hallway with stairs leading to halflanding and a feature window. There is also a newly installed breakfast kitchen.

A well presented family home where internal viewing is essential in order to fullyappreciate the size and quality of the accommodation on offer.

As you drive through the picturesque village of Higher Reedley,your eyes turn to one of the most imposing properties in the areawhich is now on the market giving potential new owners the

chance to move in to quite simply, a stunning property and piece of localhistory.

“Sundown” off Higher Reedley Road is one of those properties that israre to the market. Steeped in character, this period property dates backto Circa 1930 and was individually built for the well-known WalterLambert “Timber Merchants” which is evident from the moment youstep foot inside. The palatial entrance hall features impressive oakpanelled walls and feature staircase which simply oozes charm anddecadence. The panelling continues up the airy and open staircase tothe first floor where the grand nature of this home flows and whichcleverly showcases the history this home retains.

The indulgence continues as you wander through the ground floorwhere you find two spacious reception rooms each with its ownstunning stone fireplace taking centre stage. For us, yet again our eyeswere drawn to the windows. Both the lounge room and dining roomhave feature bay windows that not only draw in the light but extend youreyeline outside and across the substantial front garden which extendsto form its very own football pitch! With the impressive Pendle Hilldominating the skyline, Sundown boasts some of the best views wehave seen from its elevated position.

Tastefully decorated throughout in neutral colours, the traditionaltouches combine effortlessly with modern style which is never moreevident than in the kitchen. The sleek units and modern fittings,including modern range cooker are complemented with a stylish floorto ceiling radiator that simply blends into the room like a modern pieceof artwork. The room is spacious and light and provides the perfectfamily space to enjoy together and with its walk in larder, this room isany budding chef’s dream!

As we continued our journey through this home’s impressive array ofrooms, nothing could prepare us for the unique balcony that the masterbedroom boasts. The stonework creates an almost castle ‘turret’ stylespace from which you can enjoy the impressive views to the frontelevation. Both the master bedroom and second bedroom have anattached shower en-suite and the homes family bathroom to the top ofthe staircase is a modern, tranquil space with the luxury of a free standingbath.

Sundown is a unique, spacious, characterful four bedroomed propertythat is the epitome of a desirable and elegant family home. It is burstingwith space and the grounds in which is stands only adds to thedesirability of this home. The space to the rear of the home is a pictureperfect garden where the former tennis court provides ample lawn for alarge family to make the most of and where any nimble green fingeredgardener would feel right at home!

Sundown is being marketed by Petty’s Burnley office and is priced at£595,000. For full details or to request a brochure, please call 01282 415111or visit our website at www.petty.co.uk

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or many people decisions regarding your children’s school fall at traditional times such as going into Reception, the change from primary

to secondary school and from senior school to sixth form college.

Increasingly the competition surrounding finding the right place for your child means that many parents now start looking ahead at least 18 months in advance of any move and this is understandable, as there are so many options available and the application procedures for each kind of school varies. Peaks in interest occur when the local authority makes its offer of places in March for secondary education and April for primary education.

Open events and advertising campaigns used to be mainly focused in the Autumn Term but nowadays there are often as many events in the Spring Term and even the Summer Term. Such events are a useful way of getting a sense of a school and equally important is the school website as an indicator of what it sees as important and equally what is going on in the school.

Once you have established which appeals to you then the most important step is to visit the school and meet the head teacher, staff and pupils. Many independent schools now offer taster days to prospective pupils so that they can get a taste of daily school life. At Oakhill it is the initial school visit and taster days

that generally make people’s minds up about this being the right choice for their child.

For some people however the decision about schooling for your child comes at unexpected times either through circumstance, perhaps a change in jobs, or with the realisation that your child is no longer thriving in their current school. I have often spoken about how important it is for children to be happy so that they can learn effectively and there are times, for whatever

reason, when children lose that sense of adventure and the educational journey can become lacklustre. This is when some parents realise that all is not as it should be and begin to look for alternatives for their children. They believe in better and set out to find it.

Since November we have welcomed several children of all ages from Reception through to Year 10. One of the most rewarding things about being in education is being able to watch so many transformations and witnessing children who have not been themselves, stretch out and stand tall when they are happy in themselves.

This is what makes education worthwhile when you know that you are providing the right environment for children to feel that life is better, that learning is an adventure and school days are to be treasured. The benefits of believing in better can be seen in the return of a sparkle in the eye and a natural smile as the children feel at home once again in their school environment. The new term at Oakhill has brought us more pupils and more smiles from everyone including the parents, as they too recognise that they have made the right choice for their child.

Oakhill Principal Carmel Riley, photographed with recent new pupils, reflects on the important decisions to be made when choosing the right school for your children and the benefits to be had from making the right choice. Photography: TVPAV.com

Oakhill CollegeWiswell Lane, Whalley, Clitheroe BB7 9AF01254 823546enquiries@oakhillcollege.co.uk www.oakhillcollege.co.uk

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BlackoAsking Price £429,500

CraigmoreCraigmore comprises a stunning period detached property constructed Circa 1930 and occupies an elevatedposition with breathtaking views across the valley with Pendle Hill dominating the background.

The property offers spacious family living accommodation with four bedrooms and en-suite shower room. There aretwo spacious reception rooms with feature bay windows taking full advantage of the stunning views. A large study orseparate sitting room is situated towards the rear together with a dining kitchen with integrated appliances.

Externally, there are substantial and well established mature gardens, vegetable, herb and wild garden, a privatedriveway provides ample off road parking together with a detached single garage.

Croft House CottageHistorically formally known as Croft House Farm dating back to circa 1633. The property has undergone significantchanges including extensions and renaming and is now known as Croft House Cottage.

The property comprises of a semi-detached four bedroomed period cottage boasting substantial and meticulouslytended gardens laid mainly to lawn with extensive and well stocked vegetable garden. The property abuts openfields and enjoys a private parking area to the rear with newly constructed detached timber garage.

KelbrookAsking Price £359,950

GUIDED WALKS MARCH - APRIL (18/03/2012 - 03/04/2012)As part of the Pendle Witches Festival there will be a selection ofGuided Walks – following the real events and exploring the sites!Walks are graded as follows :EASY (E) – up to about 3 milesMODERATE (M)– 3 to 7 miles with only a little uphill HARD (H)– 7 to 10 miles or shorter if substantial uphill VERY HARD (VH) – over 10 miles or shorter if substantial uphill. These are outdoor walks in the countryside please dressaccordingly.18th March - 10am – Colne. Ball Grove (M) We visit a very ancient packhorse track which John Law couldpossibly have used to Colne as well as historic Wycoller. 18th March - Noon – Colne. Waterside (M) We walk to Trawden along the ancient mireage by another routewhich he could possibly have used.1st April - 10am – Barley Car Park (M/H) Faugh’s Quarry via Whitehough & Newchurch returning pastOgden Reservoir. 3rd April - 10am - Barocco’s carpark, Cuckstool Lane,Fence (M) Through fields to Fence visiting places connected to the witches.

THE WATERFALL WALK (24/03/2012)Start: 10:30am – Finish: 4:30pmMeeting Point: Pepper Hill Barn, WycollerGrid Ref: SD 933 393 – Postcode: BB8 8SYDescription: A scenic walk in the Forest of Trawden, viewingattractive waterfalls and the wildlife associated with them.Bookable places available: 30 Bring a packed lunch

WALLACE HARTLEY EXHIBITION (02/04/2012 - 27/07/2012)Visit the new exhibition on Wallace Hartley the heroicbandmaster from the Titanic disaster. The exhibition looks atWallace Hartley's early years with his family at Colne, becominga professional violinist, his life as a musician working for Cunard,the Titanic disaster and the late hero's return to the town of hisbirth. Displays include photographs and artefacts relating to hislife. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. For opening times please visit www.lancashire.gov.uk

WALLACE HARTLEY STATUE UNVEILING (13/04/2012)A new statue of Wallace Hartley will be unveiled at The Titanic inLancashire Museum, with a memorial dedication by theReverend Tony Rindl 12noon - 12.30pm

PENDLE TRIATHLON - 2012 (29/04/2012)Based in and around West Craven Sports Centre, Barnoldswick,the Pendle Triathlon is a sprint triathlon, comprising of a 750mswim, 22.4km cycle and a 5.4km run, taking in the rollingscenery of the surrounding areas.BTF Members £26.50 Non BTF Members £31.50Entries are now being accepted for this event.Entries are online only, However if you require any furtherinformation about the event, please do not hesitate to contactthe centre either by telephone (01282)666710E. wcsc@pendleleisuretrust.co.uk

A PENDLE INVESTIGATION - (28/02/12 – 10/03/12)A Pendle Investigation... the gallery@arteology is showcasing anexciting solo exhibition by oil painter Joe Hesketh. This body of

work inspired by the Pendle Witches, is an investigation intothe story of a place that vibrates with energy focused on a viewof the world in 1612 and the incidents that occurred. A PendleInvestigation is supported by ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND .Please visit www.arteology.co.uk for more information.10:00 - 16:00 every Mon - SatT. 01282 861 011 E. enquiries@arteology.co.uk

THORNTON HALL FARM Visit www.thortonhallcountrypark.co.uk for informationComic Relief Fun Run – (25/03/12)The Great Easter Fun Day – (08/04/12)Birds of Prey – (09/04/12)Thornton Hall Farm, Thornton-in-Craven, Nr Skipton BD23 3TJTel. 01282 841 148

FOULRIDGE CANAL CRUISES (29/04/2012 - 30/09/2012)"The Tunnel Trip" departs at 11.00amThis unique trip, with a high educational content, is a treat forall the family. The trip through the tunnel takes about 20minutes, before we head off down towards Barrowford.Morning coffee is served before we stop, close to theBarrowford Locks. We do not travel through the locks, but givepassengers the opportunity to stretch their legs and view thelocks and the reservoir. We arrive back at Foulridge Wharf at1pm.

"The Afternoon Cruise" departs at 2.30pmA 1 1/2 hr trip cruising from Foulridge towards the village ofSalterforth. We travel through the open countryside along thehighest level of the Canal. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and biscuits are included in the cost.The boat has tables and upholstered seats, and can seat up to48 people. It is covered, and suitable for all weather conditionsand is equipped with toilets.On all trips, the Buffet-Bar is open serving hot and cold drinksand light refreshments.During 2012 public trips will operate on the following Sundaysonly: April 29th, May 6th / 20th, June 3rd and 24th, July 15thand 29th, August 12th / 26th, Sept 9th and 30th.Booking is advised to avoid disappointment.Tel. 01282 844033

MOORHOUSES – OPEN EVENINGS(08/03/12, 03/05/12, 05/07/12)An opportunity to take a tour of the Moorhouses brewery, pluspurchase drinks from the bar and Moorhouses merchandise.Tickets: free of chargeThe Brewery, Moorhouse Street, Burnley BB11 5EN

MOORHOUSE’S PREMIER SPRING BEER FESTIVAL (16/03/3012 -17 /03/2012 AND 27/07/2012-28/07/2012)A chance to enjoy the brewery’s ten beers alongside fifteenguest Champion of Champion beers and ciders from aroundworld. The event also includes a tour of the brewery.Tickets: £3 to book in advance or on the doorThe Brewery, Moorhouse Street, Burnley BB11 5EN

IGHTENHILL FESTIVAL - FREE(03/06/12) 13.00pm - 16.00pm One day onlyTo celebrate the Queens Diamond jubilee, 100 years of theofficial opening of Ightenhill Park and our annual Park Festival,the Friends of Ightenhill Park are planning a Festivalcomprising of live band, food, stalls galore and plenty of

entertainment for all ages. We are encouraging as many aspossible to dress appropriate to 100 years ago, cloggs, mopcap, top hat and tails, etc.Contact the Secretary, Ida Carmichae on 01282 423 612 forfurther details.Ightenhill Park top of Watt Street Burnley BB12 8AXE. gavnida@ntlworld.com

BURNLEY INTERNATIONAL ROCK & BLUES FESTIVAL(04/05/12 - 06/05/12) BURNLEY MECHANICSAfter 23 amazing years of music the Burnley Blues Festival ishaving a makeover, turning into the Burnley International Rockand Blue Festival. Since its launch in 1988 the event hashosted some of the greatest performers in the music industryand has gained a reputation as one of the leading festivals inthe world, now also established as one of the longest runningevents in the UK.Tickets - £28.50 or £88.50 for full festival tickets (availabledirectly from the box office only)Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley BB11 1BHTel: 01282 664 400 Email: burnleymechanics@burnley.gov.uk

PENDLE YOUNG MUSICIANS BURSARY (25/03/2012)Previously known as Pendle Teenage Talent, The PendleYoung Musicians Bursary, along with The Arden Youth Choirand Pendle Youth Choir, presents ‘The Grand Finale’The four finalists – Jade Brett, Laura Schofield, Emma Johnsonand Samantha Oxborough – all compete for the chance to winthe Pendle Youth Musicians Bursary.Doors Open: 1.15pm Show Starts: 2.00pmTicket Prices: £5 (Students up to 18 FREE)

WITCH EXPERIENCE BUS TOUR (29/04/2012)The tours start from Barden Mill at 10.00am with optional lunchand with several stops for photography and sightseeing. Thetours are 3 hours long.Sun 29th of April, Sun 1st of July and Sun October 28th.Tel: 07721 048 859 / 01282 458 759www.pendlewitchexperience.co.uk

THE TASTE OF PUNJAB (10/03/12)Brierfield Mayor’s Charity Meal, Brierfield Community Centre.6.30pm for 7.00pm £15.00. Contact Mohammad Hanif07785 514614 Punjab Takeaway 01282 619069 or Pendleside Hospice 01282 440100

DAVE MOLLOY TRIBUTE CONCERT (31/03/12)St Mary’s FC, Haslingden featuring Country Folk Bands.£5.00 inc. supper. Contact 01706 221814 or 01706 226753

COMPLETING TRAVEL TO ALL MEMBER COUNTRIES OFTHE UNITED NATIONS (20/03/12)Illustrated talk by John Barnett, to be held at Mitton Hall,Whalley. £25.00 inc. 3 course lunch. Contact Joyce Proctor01282 614179

DEVILISH PRACTICES (23/05/2012 - 26/05/2012)Devilish Practices - a play by the Borderline Theatre is a newplay specifically created for 2012's fourth centenary of thePendle Witch Trials.It asks: who were the women (and men) sent to the gallows,why were they persecuted and how do they speak to ustoday? Devilish Practices uses all the resources of theatre tocreate a fresh and surprising take on the Pendle Witches.We recommend this play is not suitable for children under 12years, but this is, however, up to parents discretion.Colne Muni, Albert Road, Colne, Lancashire BB8 0BPTel: 01282 661234 www.themuni.co.uk

THE MAYOR OF BURNLEY’S FAREWELL PARTY(03/04/12)James Hargreaves Suite, Burnley Football Club. A Night of Soul/Northern Soul Music featuring The SoulSurvivors with Chris Farlowe & other groups . £25.00 inc. 3 course meal. Contact Mayoress’ Committee01282 426354 or Burnley Football Club 01282 700008

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