4 bedroom detached house for sale

Sitting proudly above the Saddleworth village of Uppermill in a rural setting is ‘The Rowans’ built in 1999 in traditional style - a four bedroom detached family home which includes well balanced living accommodation throughout. Meticulously manicured gardens wrap around the home which is set above the lane and offers tree lined privacy to the boundaries. The home has been constructed to a high standard by the current owners, a true credit to them.

Internally living accommodation is to two floors. An entrance hall serves as a great space for shoes and coats with natural light from the side double glazed windows. Opening into a dining hall which has a stunning oak staircase to the first floor with feature floor to ceiling arch window. To the right of the dining hall is a lounge which spans the depth of the home, with a triple aspect outlook and integrated Bose speaker system. On the other side of the home is a great size fitted kitchen with pantry cupboard whilst behind the kitchen is a large utility space with downstairs study.

Off the first floor galleried landing are four double bedrooms. The main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe, whilst the secondary bedroom has an En-Suite shower. A family four piece bathroom is spacious and bright. In the fourth bedroom, a staircase leads up to the loft room which has been carpeted and serves as a multi-purpose space. Adjacent to the loft room is a large loft storage area with shelving.

A stunning home set within its own private grounds with landscaped spaces to three sides of the home. An electric gated entrance to the property leads to a driveway for a number of cars and a double detached garage with space for two cars. A further detached garage is positioned at road level for a choice of secure parking.

This is an ideal home for those looking for a quiet lifestyle yet within a five minute drive from amenities on Uppermill's High Street including greengrocers, bakery, butchers, cafes, pubs and post office. Well regarded St. Chad's C of E infant & junior school is a 20 minute walk along the scenic lane with Saddleworth Secondary School located in neighbouring Diggle village.

The Rowans benefits from underfloor heating throughout the ground floor with radiator heating to the first floor, heated by oil central heating and with spring water supply. Drainage is to a private sewerage system which is regularly serviced and emptied. Viewings are highly recommended for those seeking a quiet idyllic lifestyle. Contact the Uppermill office 7 days a week.

Entrance Hall

Upon entry via a secure timber entrance door into a useful entrance hall which makes an ideal cloaks storage space. The hall has underfloor heated, tiled flooring along with two double glazed side windows and intruder alarm panel. Door into…

Dining Hall - 5.05m x 3.95m (16'6" x 12'11")

A grand entrance into the home with a great sized dining hall with ample hosting space. The dining hall has tiled flooring which is underfloor heated, a front facing double glazed window, exposed oak beams, living flame electric fire and oak staircase rising to the first floor level.

WC - 2.22m x 1.05m (7'3" x 3'5")

Comprising wc with hand wash basin, obscured double glazed window, under stairs storage and underfloor heated tiled flooring.

Lounge - 6.21m x 3.95m (20'4" x 12'11")

This sizeable living space has a central stone fireplace with stone hearth and mantle with the engraved Latin phrase ‘Lux Umbra Dei’, finished with a complimenting Optimyst electric fire. The lounge benefits from a Bose surround speaker system and has triple aspect, double glazed windows which capture a scenic snapshot of Saddleworth and beyond. With exposed oak beams and tiled underfloor heated flooring.

Kitchen - 5.02m x 4.95m (16'5" x 16'2")

A spacious kitchen which is fitted with oak wall and base units, coordinating terracotta granite work surfaces and oak central island with black granite worktop. The kitchen is bright thanks to dual aspect, double glazed windows to the front and side. There is a useful pantry cupboard for storage and the kitchen features an electric Hunter Green Aga. With double sink, separate cooker point, plumbing for a dishwasher, space for fridge and freezer, tiled flooring with underfloor heating and exposed oak beams.

Utility Room - 3.65m x 2.39m (11'11" x 7'10")

A useful addition which has access to the rear garden via a timber door. The utility room has a stainless steel sink with drainer, complimenting work surfaces, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, recently installed stainless steel EOGB Sapphire oil boiler which can be readily converted to HVO for future reduction in carbon emissions, underfloor heated tiled flooring, storage cupboard and obscured double glazed window.

Study - 3.64m x 2.49m (11'11" x 8'2")

With tiled underfloor heated floor, double glazed side window and double glazed rear window and fitted work surfaces on two sides

Galleried Landing

A feature floor to ceiling arch window offers a tranquil open aspect view to the rear. The landing has fitted carpeting and doors into all bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom - 5.05m x 3.92m (16'6" x 12'10")

A great master suite which captures a panoramic view of Saddleworth - views stretching from Mossley through Uppermill and over to Dobcross & Delph. There are double glazed front windows and double glazed side windows. This bedroom has fitted carpeting, radiator and door into a walk-in-wardrobe.

Walk-In-Wardrobe - 3.80m x 1.56m (12'5" x 5'1")

The wardrobe is carpeted with heating and light. Whilst currently providing a good amount of storage space for clothing, the walk-in-wardrobe could be reconfigured by the prospective buyer into an En-Suite if desired.

Bedroom - 3.94m x 2.93m (12'11" x 9'7")

Another bedroom which effortlessly provides an awe inspiring  outlook from the front facing double glazed windows. With fitted carpeting, radiator, vanity wash basin and door into En-Suite.

En-Suite - 2.48m x 0.86m (8'1" x 2'9")

Comprising low level wc, enclosed shower cubicle, tiled walls and floor, extractor fan and radiator.

Bedroom - 3.94m x 2.19m (12'11" x 7'2")

Currently utilised as a secondary office, this bedroom has a rear facing double glazed window with open aspect views, fitted carpeting and a radiator.

Bathroom - 3.77m x 3.34m (12'4" x 10'11")

A spacious bathroom comprising of low level wc, hand wash basin, bidet, jacuzzi bath, separate mains fed shower cubicle, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, Velux skylight, extractor fan and cupboard housing the stainless steel Megaflow hot water cylinder.

Bedroom - 3.95m x 2.90m (12'11" x 9'6")

With fitted carpeting, fitted shelving, radiator and double glazed windows with open aspect views of Wharmton Hill and surrounding countryside to the front. A staircase leads up to the loft area.

Loft Room - 7.52m x 2.49m (24'8" x 8'2")

Carpeted with two skylights, electric sockets, light and eaves storage.

Loft Storage - 4.59m x 2.49m (15'0" x 8'2")

With light, power, carpeting and storage shelving.

Gardens

A private position occupying a plot elevated above Knowl Top Lane. A wooden gate leads from the lane onto an Indian stone flag pathway that continues on and up through a shrubbery that encircles the home which features a great size front patio seating space. The front of the home also has a formal lawn garden which wraps to the left side of the house. Here you will find a feature pond with electric fountain along with a well stocked array of flowering plants, carefully chosen by the current owners which put the garden in full bloom.

The rear of the home has a cedar timber built summerhouse with power and light, further paved patio area and raised lawn. Complete privacy is provided with mature boundary hedging, shrubbery and trees.

Parking

The Rowans is greeted with electric entrance gates with remote access. There is a good amount of private parking thanks to a driveway to the side of the home. Additionally, there are two separate detached garages…

Double Garage - 6.06m x 5.17m (19'10" x 16'11")

There are two up and over doors, one is manually operated whilst the other has remote control. Inside the double garage, there is space to park two cars securely. The garage has power, light, water supply and plenty of storage within the eaves. Two double glazed side windows provide natural light.

Single Garage - 5.23m x 2.95m (17'1" x 9'8")

Located at street level, this single detached garage is accessed via a newly installed electric garage door and comfortably fits a car inside. This garage also has power and light with eaves storage available.

Location

The Rowans is positioned in a rural setting, on the cusp of village amenities within Uppermill & Greenfield. From your doorstep, prepare to enjoy scenic countryside walks to nearby landmarks such as Pots & Pans, Dovestones and Running Hill.

Despite the rural position, you are a mere five minute drive from Uppermill’s bustling High Street and from your doorstep a short walk along the lane takes you to a choice of well regarded Pubs.

Additional Information

TENURE: Freehold - Solicitor to confirm.

GROUND RENT: n/a

SERVICE CHARGE: n/a

CONNECTIONS: Spring water supply. Oil central heating. Mains electricity. Drainage to a private sewerage system.

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VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: Strictly by appointment via Kirkham Property.