The house

A 5-bedroom home in Preston.

KO1148 -The Old Rib Farm sits comfortably within its generous plot. Its stone walls reflect centuries of occupation, while careful restoration and later additions allow the house to support modern life without altering its essential character. Longridge village lies only minutes away, yet the house feels entirely separate, shaped by land, history, and continued care.

The Property

Extending across approximately 1.55 acres, this outstanding Grade II listed home provides substantial accommodation arranged across three levels, with each room formed within the original structure or sensitively adapted over time. Exquisite leaded windows look onto courtyards, lawns, and terraces, ensuring the landscape remains part of daily life.

Alongside the main house, a detached annexe introduces further independence. Its own entrance, kitchen, and living space allow extended family, guests, or longer-term occupation independently of the main residence. The gardens surrounding both buildings provide privacy and definition, creating an environment that feels enclosed and settled.

ACCOMMODATION IN BRIEF

- Entrance hall
- Lounge with study
- Living room
- Open plan kitchen with dining
- Cloakroom/ WC
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms (1 ensuite)

DETACHED ANNEXE

- Entrance hall
- Open plan kitchen with living
- Conservatory/ sunroom
- Bedroom
- Shower room/ WC

OUTSIDE

- Plot approx. 1.55-acre
- Remote gated entry
- Cobbled & gravel driveway
- Parking for 15+ vehicles
- Remote entry double garage
- 4 Separate walled gardens
- Cobbled & stone terraces & pathways
- Covered dining terrace
- Mature trees and planting
- Courtyard kitchen garden with raised beds & greenhouse
- Ornamental pond with water feature
- Walled and fenced perimeters
- Alarm

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession

Services: Mains water, Septic tank, Electric, Mains gas, Gas central heating (cast iron radiators) underfloor heating in kitchen & living room, Single leaded glazing, Integral speaker system, Ultrafast broadband (estimated), Alarm.

Council Banding: G

Local Authority: Lancashire County Council, County Hall, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8XJ. https://www.lancashire.gov.uk Tel 0300 123 6701

EPC: E

Flood Risks: None

Bedrooms

5

Bathrooms

3

Sq ft

3,843

Reception

3

Material information

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Per NTSELAT material information rules. Disclosed up front to avoid sale fall-through. Anything not listed here is available on request.

Tenure	Freehold
Council tax band	G
Property type	Country House
Floor area	3,843 sq ft

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Halfpenny Lane.

A 5-bedroom home in Preston.

Disclosed in full, before viewing.

Halfpenny Lane — see it in full.

Every room, inside and out.

Floor plan · 3,843 sq ft.

Karl will walk you through this property, personally.

Karl Ormerod

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