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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Inside former Post Office that featured on Escape to the Country
A home in Barley, that was once used as the village's Post Office, could be yours as it is on the market for £499,950. The property, in Barley Lane, has been transformed and is now an immaculately presented four-bedroom property that combines timeless character with modern amenities. It is described as having 'plenty of history and character'. Hilton & Horsfall, which is marketing the property, said it once featured on Celebrity Escape to the Country on BBC One. Upon entering the property, you're welcomed by a large entrance hallway, featuring an exposed stone wall with wooden accents. The hallway flows into a 'bright and airy' living room, with a wood-burning stove set within a stone fireplace that is the cosy focal point. This is the ideal space for relaxing evenings with family. At the heart of the home is a cosy cottage-inspired dining kitchen that's both functional and stylish. It features soft-close grey cabinetry, sleek black work surfaces, and high-end appliances. Just off the kitchen, a snug room provides a flexible space perfect for a home office, playroom, or additional sitting area. It is bathed in natural light. Upstairs, you will find the property's four bedrooms, which are described as generously sized. The master bedroom boasts a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, built-in wardrobes, and a sleek ensuite shower room complete with gold fittings and a rainfall shower. A modern four-piece family bathroom with a panelled bath and walk-in shower is also on this floor. Outside, you will find a stone-walled enclosed front garden, with a lawn complete with shrubs and flower beds. It's the perfect area for al fresco dining or summer entertaining — all framed by breathtaking countryside views. A spokesperson for Hilton & Horsfall said: 'A fantastic opportunity to acquire this immaculate, deceivingly large family-sized dwelling, situated in the pretty picturesque village of Barley at the foot of Pendle Hill, benefiting from open aspect views. 'Being the original old village Post Office, this home has plenty of history and character, having ample country walks right and popular country pubs right from the doorstep. "This simply stunning four-bedroomed home has been fully renovated to a very high standard and is a true credit to the current owner. 'This home has been thoughtfully restored and lovingly maintained, offering the ideal setting for families or anyone looking to enjoy village life without sacrificing modern comforts.'
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Governor Shapiro calls for the taxing of PA Skill games as a way to pay for budget increase
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ)– About 20 minutes into his hour-and-a-half-long budget address on Tuesday, Governor Josh Shapiro proposed one way that he plans to pay for increases in the budget. 'There are 70,000 unregulated skill game terminals all across Pennsylvania,' Governor Shapiro said. 'District Attorneys across our commonwealth are calling on us to regulate these machines.' Shapiro said that is time that Pennsylvania begins taxing PA Skill Game Machines like they are casino games. What separates Skill games from casino slot machines is that they do require the player to make a choice, and they can technically win every time. The Governor said that this distinction isn't a good enough reason for the state to be losing money over it. Pa. House Republicans call Shapiro's budget 'unsustainable' 'The Pennsylvania lottery lost an estimated $200 million dollars over the last five years, primarily due to these unregulated skill games,' Governor Shapiro said. Pace-O-Matic is the company that owns and operates PA Skill games. WTAJ News spoke with the chief public affairs officer for the company, Mike Barley, on Tuesday, who said that the Governor wants to reach into an industry that is benefitting small businesses that have their games. 'The revenue that is being generated from skill games is helping them to stay afloat, hire Pennsylvanians, continue to offer additional benefits and higher wages, make improvements to their business,' Barley said. For that reason, they are asking the Governor to consider a lower tax rate than the 52% proposed one. Barley said that the money generated by the game machines isn't leaving the state anyway. 'For our model over 90 percent of the revenue that is generated from skill games is staying in the commonwealth,' Barley said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
