Stunning valley views !. Enjoying an elevated rural position yet only a short drive from Rawtenstall is this grade II listed, stone character cottage with off road parking and A long, private rear garden. Commanding the end position in a row of only three cottages dating to around 1800...
This distinctive home retains many period features including exposed beamed ceilings and mullioned front windows combined with the modern facility of gas combination central heating.
The individual two double bedroom accommodation offers considerable potential and flexibility with a large vaulted larder/store accessed from the dining kitchen and an adaptable, additional first floor room (access via the second bedroom) perfect for a home office, hobby room or nursery.
The deceptive end plot benefits from a useful external store, recessed off road parking for one car and a feature stone pathway climbing to the side, The long, private rear garden is a hidden delight with two secluded patio/ seating areas, central lawn and a detached summer house at the head.
Located in the middle of Haslingden Old Road, adjacent to open countryside, the cottage is in an ideal position -, Rawtenstall Town Centre and amenities are within half a mile together with motorway access at Haslingden to both the M66 and M65.
This home includes:
- Entrance Hall
Wood entrance door. Beams to ceiling, wall cupboard housing electric consumer unit. Laminate flooring in an oak wood effect. Staircase to first floor. Feature glazed, stripped double doors into the Lounge.
- Lounge
4.88m x 4.57m (22.3 sqm) - 16' x 14' 11" (240 sqft)
Multi-fuel stove inset into a rustic recessed fire place with inset exposed beam mantle. Mullioned three section front window with panoramic views. Beamed ceiling, laminate wood floor.
- Kitchen / Dining Room
2.81m x 5.46m (15.3 sqm) - 9' 2" x 17' 10" (165 sqft)
Fitted wall and base units in a cream'shaker'style finish. Complementing black work surfaces. Inset single drainer bowl & a half stainless steel sink unit. Plumbed for an automatic washing machine. Fitted four ring 'Zanussi' gas hob in a stainless steel finish with a separate 'Zanussi' inbuilt electric oven/grill. Wall cupboard housing the recently installed 'Vaillant' gas combination central heating boiler.Rear facing window and half glazed exterior door. Quarry tiled floor. 'Montrose' stove to fireplace (Note: Not in use and for a decorative feature only). Latched door to the Larder/Store
- Larder
3.11m x 2.16m (6.7 sqm) - 10' 2" x 7' 1" (72 sqft)
A very useful, vaulted store or larder - ideal as a utility room. Power & light, central heating radiator.
- First Floor Landing
4.51m x 1.95m (8.7 sqm) - 14' 9" x 6' 4" (94 sqft)
A bright walk round landing with skylight window and loft access hatch.
- Bedroom (Double)
4.05m x 3.46m (14 sqm) - 13' 3" x 11' 4" (151 sqft)
Cast Iron painted fireplace. Beam to ceiling. Three section mullioned front facing window with elevated far reaching views.
- Bedroom (Double)
3.62m x 3.44m (12.4 sqm) - 11' 10" x 11' 3" (134 sqft)
Beam to ceiling. Rear facing window with view over the rear garden. Latched door and exposed beam lintel to the additional boxroom.
- Storage Room
3.05m x 2.77m (8.4 sqm) - 10' x 9' 1" (90 sqft)
Painted stone walls, rear facing window, external door.
- Bathroom
3.13m x 1.91m (5.9 sqm) - 10' 3" x 6' 3" (64 sqft)
Comprising of a three piece white suite: Panel bath with plumbed -in thermostatic shower over and folding screen.Part tiled walls to surround. Shaped pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.C.. Inset spot light, skylight window. Inbuilt double toiletry cupboard.Extractor fan. Laminate wood floor.
- Exterior
Pleasant enclosed paved frontage with access to an attached stone store. Steps leading to the side.
- Side Access
With gate leading onto the rear patio and garden.
- Parking
Tarmac laid, recessed parking space for one car to the side.
- Rear Gardens
Stone stepped access from the kitchen or from the first floor Storage Room . Secluded patio /seating area with step and arch onto a slightly elevated long grassed central garden. Mature planting and further seating area. Stone crazy paved pathway winding through the grassed area to a detached timber summer house with decked veranda. Additional private patio to the side.
Please note, all dimensions are approximate / maximums and should not be relied upon for the purposes of floor coverings.
Additional Information:
- Waterhot Coursed Sandstone Cottage
Stone Slate Roof & Mullioned Front Windows
- Grade II Listing 1072769 Registered 1984
Of Special Architectural or Historic Interest
- Council Tax:
Band B
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