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A STYLISH CONVERSION WILCOCK FOLD, WOODS BROW, BALDERSTONE
This fine example of a stylish property conversion, originally constructed circa 1820, offers contemporary imposing internal split level accommodation in a sought-after location.
't ‘ Occupying a favoured po sition in a convenient Ribble Valley location, the property
q has easy M6 Motorway access and all principal rooms enjoy views over the south-facing. rear garden towards fields and an adjoining 2.5 acres of pas- tureland and woodland with stream. An entrance porch with
stone flagged floor leads into the entrance hallway with fea ture African mahogany hard- wood floor, vaulted ceiling and small flight staircase to
@ ground floor level, the cloak room and inner hallway with African mahogany floor and under-stair storage. The lounge has a leaded
** ■ light square bay window, beamed ceiling and feature . sandstone fireplace enclos ing Chesney multi-fuel stove. :.. There is a useful study, a
+ separate dining room with
leaded light window, and a snug with Clearviewlog burn ing stove set in a granite fire place with matching hearth. The dining kitchen boasts a range of bespoke kitchen units by Mills & Scott, sile stone and quartz working surfaces and a range of fitted quality appliances including induction hob, ducted extrac tor canopy, double stainless steel Franke sink unit with waste disposal, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, and dou ble fan assisted electric oven. There is also a Mexican
fifed earth tile floor, and sim ilarly floored adjoining utility/ laundry room with fitted wall cupboards and stable door. The garden room incor
porates double French doors to the rear patio, underfloor heating and three remote controlled K Glass Velux win dows.
' On the first floor, the mas
ter bedroom with three panel casement window has a fitted wardrobe and an ensuite bath room with five-piece suite, including his and hers wash basins in a Corian unit, There is also anen-suite dressing
room with fitted wardrobes. There are three further
bedrooms and a half-tiled family bathroom with four- piece suite with ceramic tiled floor. The property lies in for
mal gardens to the front, side and rear, with anelectric five barred entrancegateway lead ing to a brick-paved driveway with space for parking up to fourvehicles. . There is substantial de
tached double garage, and car port suitableforboat,caravan, motorhome, horse box park- ingetc. ■ there are an additional 2.5
. acres of flat pastureland suit able for horses.
FACTFILE
Agent: Fine and Country Homes from Mortimers, 39 King Street, Whalley,
Phone: 01254 828922.
Website:
www.fineand-
country.com
£895,000
What they are:
“The definition of a Green Burial is a little non-specific but is generally a burial that takes place outside of a tradi tional cemetery or church yard,” says Director of Isca Funeral Services Limited, Michael Hull (
www.goodgrief
funerals.co.uk). “Green Burials can be in
a woodland or wild flow er meadow setting. They promote the use of natural materials such as biodegrad able coffins or shrouds often made locally and the sites are managed to encourage wild flowers and native trees as well as an abundance of wild life. Be aware that the sites often have a very rustic look with long grass and maybe even stinging nettles. “typically headstones
would not be permitted but some sites allow stone plaques set flat into the ground. A natural burial ground will often have a structure where a ceremony can be held at the time of the funeral and this structure
. may be of a natural construc tion. Usually embalming which is a
chemical treatment of the deceased is prohibited.”
Who has one:
“Many people from all walks of life optforaGreenBurial. They are especially suitable for people who like all things natural and to whom a rustic setting far from the ordered structure of a cemetery would have a greater appeal,” says Michael. ■ “Theservicesareoften led by a celebrant or family members and are without the more traditional prayers and hymns of a traditional service. Having said this many natural burial grounds also welcome a minister to lead a religious service.”
Key benefits:
“There are many benefits to a natural burial,” says Michael. • “Often the burial site will on ly hold one service each day and as such there is no time
pressure. “A Green Burial can be
very personal to the person who has died, families may like to be actively involved in reading tributes, poems, singingsongsorplayingmu-
sic, whatever would help that family to have a personal goodbye. “Unlike cremation, a
burial gives a physical place where loved ones can go to be with their loved ones, but remember if you’re opting for a Green Burial the place is likely to be rustic without smooth paved paths.”
Popular because:
“Funerals are changing and many people are now opting
' for non-religious services without the pomp of a black hearse followed by a limou sine going to a service led by a minister who has never met the deceased,” says Michael. “Green Burials, as well
as cremation, now give peo ple the option to tailor the service to reflect the person who has died. People are now aware that a funeral can be more individual and bespoke an<J because of this more peo ple are now opting for Green Burials.”
Price and costing:
“The cost of a Green Burial can be very competitive
when compared to cemetery burials and even cremations,. which had been perceived as cheaper than burials,” says Michael. “The cost will of course
varydependingonyour re quirements butthiscanbe very thrifty if needed with families leading a service fol lowed by a picnic for the peo ple gathered, or you can push the boat out with live music bands and outside caterers, the control of costs should be in your hands. “You may even consider
a DIY funeral. Some funeral directors, such as www.
goodgrieffunerals.co.uk, will now assist families who choose to do much of the work themselves but need help with some of the paperwork or care of the de ceased.”
Finding out more:
You can find out more about natural burial grounds from The Natural Death Centre (
www.naturaldeath.org. uk)” says Michael. “You could also visit the Good Funeral Guide (
www.good-
funeralguide.co.uk) for fur ther information.
C iv il Funeral S e rv ic e s ' t ta ilo re d Fo r You
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; ‘Whateveryour wishes and requirements are, we vyill workp?: closely with you to ensure that you say farewell to .y o u r^ j^
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fi&Beautiful alternatives to traditional funeral ceremohiesij&iKs You'choose how. to commemoratejthe. life! iofiyourjoved
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