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Rear view
Lounge
£265,000
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3 bedroom cottage for sale

Gatehouse, Blackstone Edge Old Road, Littleborough, OL15 0JJ
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Cottage
3 bed
1 bath
1,482 sq ft / 138 sq m

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Broadband: Super-fast 47Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Property description & features

  • CHARMING GRADE II LISTED CHARACTER COTTAGE BUILT IN 1700s
  • FEATURES INCLUDE MULLIONED WINDOWS AND BEAMED CEILINGS
  • SEMI RURAL LOCATION WITH OPEN VIEWS
  • CLOSE TO LITTLEBOROUGH TRAIN STATION AND VILLAGE
  • IN NEED OF MODERNISING
  • FABULOUS SIZED GARDEN
  • VACANT POSSESSION - NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • FREEHOLD
  • COUNCIL TAX BAND D
  • EPC RATING TBC
Hunters are thrilled to offer this rare opportunity to acquire a charming, stone built, double fronted Grade II Listed country cottage, dating back to the late 18th Century with a large garden to the rear (Please note, the rear garden is not within the Title boundary of the house but has been used by the owners of this property for many decades). Enjoying a semi rural location with superb views over the surrounding countryside, yet within a mile of the popular village of Littleborough, with its array of independent shops, and the railway station, which provides trains into Manchester and Leeds. The extensive accommodation is deceptively spacious and whilst requiring modernisation, provides the potential to further improve and add value, whilst incorporating all the wonderful character features such as mullioned windows, beamed ceilings and fireplaces. Briefly comprising of a large lounge, snug/home office, separate dining room, breakfast kitchen and a rear porch all to the ground floor. The second floor offers three bedrooms, a walk-in wardrobe to the expansive master bedroom and a family bathroom. We believe that this property will appeal to those who are looking for a country retreat which has the capacity to be further developed / improved. Viewing is strictly by appointment.

Lounge - 6.33 x 5.09 (20'9" x 16'8") - Spacious welcoming living room with an entrance vestibule and an abundance of charm and character provided by a fabulous feature stone fireplace with a multi-fuel burner installed, beamed ceiling and mullioned windows to the front aspect which floods the room with plenty of natural light.

Snug/Home Office - 4.08 x 1.66 (13'4" x 5'5") - Such a versatile room with multiple uses. The mullion windows look out to the front aspect.

Dining Room - 3.76 x 3.66 (12'4" x 12'0") - Separate room off the lounge and kitchen. Generous second reception room with feature exposed beams and a window which looks out over the rear garden and a door into the rear porch.

Rear Porch - 1.96 x 1.95 (6'5" x 6'4") - A door from the dining room and an external door to the rear garden which has electric.

Kitchen - 3.76 x 3.09 (12'4" x 10'1") - A range of quality fitted inframe bespoke kitchen units with an array of storage and plumbing for white goods. Built in double oven and electric hob with a Belfast sink. A window looks out to the rear garden.

Landing - 3.09 x 1.69 (10'1" x 5'6") - The wealth of charm follows you upstairs, with exposed beams on the landing with access to all first floor accommodation and loft access.

Bedroom 1 - 6.33 x 3.66 (20'9" x 12'0") - A fabulous large double bedroom with a window to the front aspect and feature chimney breast.

Walk-In Wardrobe - 2.17 x 1.72 (7'1" x 5'7") - Really useful room, which offers great potential to modernise or change use.

Bedroom 2 - 3.26 x 2.92 (10'8" x 9'6") - Double bedroom with a fabulous rear aspect view.

Bedroom 3 - 3.09 x 2.17 (10'1" x 7'1") - Also benefiting from the lovely view of the garden and the view beyond.

Shower Room - 3.09 x 2.27 (10'1" x 7'5") - Three piece suite with a low level WC, wash hand basin and a modern walk in shower. Mullion window to the front aspect.

Gardens - There is a pretty cottage garden to the front with on-street parking available, The rear garden is fabulous, generous in size and full of well established plants, shrubs and trees. A truly wonderful space for any buyer to create an amazing garden. Please note, the rear garden is not within the Title boundary of the house but has been used by the owners of this property for many decades.

Material Information - Littleborough - Tenure Type; FREEHOLD
Council Tax Banding; ROCHDALE COUNCIL BAND D.

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    Hunters Estate Agents and Letting Agents Littleborough is located on Hare Hill Road, right in the heart of this bustling Pennine village, which sits at the foot of Blackstone Edge, showcased on TV as the scene of one of the most gruelling stages in the recent Tour de France. Director of Hunters Estate Agents and Letting Agents Littleborough, Peter Shimwell, who was born and bred in the village and has a wealth of experience and local knowledge in the property market, launched as a Hunters home based Personal Agent in early 2011, and sees the opening of the new branch premises as a natural progression. Peter, Director of Hunters Estate Agents and Letting Agents Littleborough, comments:“My overwhelming driving force is to deliver a first class personal service to all buyers and sellers within the area, based on the principles of honesty, integrity, and trust, and I am proud that we can boast a 100% customer satisfaction rating over a lengthy trading period”. HUNTERS Littleborough are “HERE TO GET YOU THERE” For a free, no obligation, sales or lettings valuation, or to register to let us help you find your dream home, contact Hunters Estate Agent and Letting Agents in Littleborough.

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