4 bedroom semi-detached house

Privately enclosed within 1/3 of an acre, tree lined grounds, a magnificent Edwardian property, sympathetically restored and modernised resulting a stunning family home, offering spacious accommodation, enjoying south facing gardens, stunning cross valley views, a double garage and an annexed one-bedroom cottage.

Approached by a sweeping driveway which opens to reveal an exceptional home presenting a statement of both character and grandeur from all viewpoints. Immediately impressive a grand hallway extends to tasteful ground floor accommodation incorporating a living kitchen and garden room, in addition to three reception rooms which are complimented by four first floor double bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The house enjoys landscaped south facing gardens, a detached double garage and delightful conversion of a former coach house offering versatile one-bedroom annexed accommodation.

The immediate location offers an idyllic secluded setting; services and amenities are easily accessible and include highly regarded schools; open countryside is within a short walk resulting in the most idyllic of outdoors lifestyles whilst both the M60 / M62 provide access to surrounding commercial centres and train services gain access into Manchester and the capital.

Ground Floor

A Composite entrance door opens into a grand reception hallway, which provides an amazing introduction to the home, retained period features immediately on display including deep skirting boards, Lincrusta detailing to dado level, a picture rail and an original cast iron spindled staircase to the first-floor landing, which has an original stained-glass window backdrop.

The hallway enjoys a high ceiling height, a theme which continues throughout, gains access to the cellar and a cloakroom which is presented with a two-piece suite.

Overlooking the gardens are two reception rooms; a lounge which enjoys a double aspect position, with a walk-in Bay and sliding sash windows set to stone mullioned surrounds, commanding stunning cross-valley views. The room whilst modernised displays period features, including ornate coving to the ceiling, deep skirting boards, shutters to the windows and a beautiful Marble fireplace, with an ornate tiled inset which is home to a living flame gas fire, set on a tiled hearth.

A walk-in Bay window to the dining room commands views over the gardens with a rural backdrop behind. Period features once again are on display, whilst a stunning fireplace has a Cast Iron inset to a living flame gas fire and a tiled hearth.

A sitting room has windows to two aspects, alcove cupboards and shelving, and a period fireplace with an inset Cast Iron range.

The breakfast kitchen presents spacious, sociable accommodation, a bank of folding doors opening into the garden room inviting natural light indoors. Presented with bespoke furniture, with Granite work surfaces and a centrally positioned island with a Granite surface incorporating a drainer, with an inset stainless steel sink unit with a mixer tap over. An extending peninsular breakfast bar comfortably seats four.  A complement of appliances includes a stove, comprising a double oven and grill with a seven-ring burner, which is set back into the chimney breast, with a Granite splash back and a concealed extractor over. Additional appliances include a larder style fridge freezer, a wine chiller and a dishwasher.

Lower Ground Floor

Spacious cellars, with power, lighting plumbing for a washing machine and space for a dryer.

First Floor

A generous landing displays period features, including Lincrusta detailing to the walls.

The principal bedroom suite is flooded with natural light via two windows, the south facing commanding stunning views over the gardens and beyond. The room has deep skirting boards and ornate coving to the ceiling, a Marble fireplace with a Cast Iron inset and ornate detailed tiled hearth.

The En-suite bathroom offers generous proportions, is presented with a walk-in shower with a fixed glass screen, a bath, a low flush W.C. and Corian wash hand basin which extends to a display area, with a mirrored back drop and vanity cupboards beneath. The room has complimentary tiling to the walls and floor, a window commanding stunning views, coving to the ceiling and a picture rail.

A further rear south facing double room commands impressive rural views, has original fitted wardrobes and drawer units, coving to the ceiling, a picture rail and deep skirting boards. A marble fireplace to the chimney breast has a Cast Iron inset, with an ornamental tiled hearth.

To the front aspect of the property are two additional double rooms, each with windows commanding a pleasant outlook, both having retained period features and ornamental Cast Iron fireplaces to the chimney breast.

A shower room presents a three-piece suite, has complimentary tiling to the walls and floor and an opaque window.

Externally

The property occupies a private tucked away position, the driveway extending to a turning circle and providing off road parking for several vehicles before arriving at the garage. A Yorkshire stone paved terrace fronts the garden room. A stone flagged terrace to the south aspect overlooks the gardens, enjoys stunning views and steps down to the garden, which is in the main laid to lawn, with established flower, tree and shrubbed borders.

A stone built double garage has power, lighting and an electronically operated up and over entrance door.

Mini Bentcliffe

A delightful stone-built cottage, formerly the coach house to the property, providing versatile ancillary accommodation. Having a reception area, leading up to a first-floor landing which gains access to a shower room. The landing in turn gives access to a lounge and a staircase off the lounge gives access to a bedroom.

Additional Information

A Freehold property with mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. Fixtures and fittings by separate negotiation. Council Tax Band – G.

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Directions

Follow Oldham Road and at the Farrars Arms public house turn onto Mossley Road and then immediately left following the lane down to Bentcliffe.

Local Area – Grasscroft, OL4

A charming village located in the civil parish of Saddleworth, positioned only a short drive from the centre of Oldham yet enjoying the most idyllic of settings surrounded by glorious open countryside resulting in an enviable outdoors lifestyle. Popular surrounding villages include Stalybridge, Delph, Lees and Uppermill, to name only a few; local services are in abundance and include highly regarded schools, numerous bars and restaurants all with four* plus ratings. Pass times include museums, country parks and the glorious scenery associated with the area which includes walks around reservoirs and along canal paths. There are several local golf courses whilst transport links are excellent and include the M62 and both bus and rail services. In short, the property and location offer the best of both worlds; all the amenities of the town right at hand, but with the delightful surrounding countryside on your doorstep……. a commuter's paradise; rural, bustling with local services and within a short drive of the M60 / M62.