House For Sale £425,000
Initial description This fantastic stone-built cottage has just come to the end of a full programme of renovation and modernisation including a 2-storey extension at the rear. It is now ready to move into with quality fixtures and fittings and is stylishly presented throughout. It has a small garden area to the front, a paved area at the side, sizeable balcony off Bedroom 1, and ample parking and detached garage within the courtyard at the rear. There is also the option to take over the rental of 0.25 acres of adjoining gardens/land. It occupies a convenient location halfway between Slaithwaite and Marsden and enjoys very pleasant countryside views to both the front and rear.
About 3 blue bell The current owners have done an amazing job of renovating and extending this stone-built cottage transforming it into a fantastic home full of character and charm. There are many quirky features all original to the building to be found throughout the house. The 2-storey extension has given an entrance hallway and more dining space at lower ground floor level, a further sitting area off the main lounge with an abundance of natural light and lovely views through the double height window arrangement on the corner of the property, and has then allowed for a balcony above accessed off the main bedroom. The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hallway, substantial dining kitchen, utility room and w.c. On the lower floor. The ground floor has the main hall, a spacious lounge leading on to the light and airy sitting area which has a glass panel overlooking the dining area below, and a double bedroom with en suite shower room. On the first floor you will find two further double bedrooms, one with en suite bathroom and the main bedroom with en suite shower room and access out onto the balcony. The internal doors and majority of the woodwork are made of oak including the substantial window frames of the extension and the square bay window and canopy over the entrance at the front. It has double glazed windows and a gas fired central heating system with under floor heating to the lower ground floor. There are wonderful views to be enjoyed from every window over the adjoining woodland and countryside at the rear, and across to farmland opposite the front of the property. As aforementioned, there is a low maintenance garden to the front which extends around to the side and is enclosed by dry stone walling. Further down the side is a stone flagged area with a stone sink and water supply (a great place to wash the dog!). The electrically operated entrance gate to the side of the property opens to give access for all the properties to reach their parking areas, garages and outbuildings. No. 3 has a stone built detached garage, ample parking space, and access into the rented garden/land. The property is located halfway between Slaithwaite and Marsden along Manchester Road therefore convenient for access to all the village amenities and train stations. There are bus stops almost on the doorstep, many nearby public footpaths for those who enjoy walking, and it is only a short drive up to the M62 motorway at junctions 23 and 24.
Accommodation
ground floor The front entrance door has a new oak framed canopy above providing some protection from the weather. The door then opens into:-
hall Having a staircase rising to the first floor with cast iron spindles below the oak handrail, and matching oak panelling beneath the staircase.
Lounge 19' 0" x 12' 1" (5.79m x 3.68m) A good-sized lounge with a stone hearth within the chimney breast recess and an oak mantel over. There is an ornate cast iron upright support below the exposed beam, inset ceiling spotlights, some exposed brickwork features, and staircase leading down to the dining kitchen below. The lounge is open to a sitting area from where you can enjoy views through the impressive double height window formation and glass panel overlooking the dining area below. This space also lends itself to be utilised as a work from home space if needed.
Bedroom 3 12' 9" x 9' 1" (3.89m x 2.77m) This double bedroom has a walk-in square bay window to the front with exposed brickwork below the stone sills and provides lovely views across the road towards the farmland opposite.
En suite shower room 8' 1" x 3' 1" (2.46m x 0.94m) Fitted with a modern white suite comprising a low flush w.c., wall mounted wash basin with tiled splashback, and a shower cubicle with dual head shower system over. There are inset ceiling spotlights, extractor fan, ladder style radiator/towel warmer, and tiled floor.
Lower ground floor
living/dining kitchen 29' 4" x 13' 1" (8.94m x 3.99m) A fantastic space ideal for family gatherings and entertaining friends. The kitchen area is fitted with an extensive range of modern units with marble worktops and large island also having the marble worktop incorporating a Belfast sink with mixer tap over the brick built base and the worktop extends out over one side to create a breakfast bar. There are a range of integrated Hotpoint appliances including a fridge/freezer, main oven & grill, combination microwave and oven, induction hob with matching splashback and extractor hood over, and a dishwasher. The Viessmann central heating boiler is also located in one of the cupboards. The kitchen area also has inset ceiling spotlights, parquet style flooring, exposed beams, and two sturdy metal upright support posts. Then step down to the remainder of the room which is laid with oak effect flooring and where there is ample space for a dining suite and perhaps a couple of easy chairs in front of those large corner windows which provide an abundance of natural light and it is open at this corner to the lounge and sitting area above. There are also some brickwork features within the dining kitchen and around the staircase as you go up to the lounge. From the dining area, a 'Z' braced oak panelled door slides back on cast iron runners to give access to the utility room.
Utility room 9' 8" x 5' 2" (2.95m x 1.57m) Fitted with base units to match those in the kitchen having worktops over that incorporate a 1½ bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. There is space and plumbing below for a washing machine, and space for a tumble dryer. It has oak effect flooring, inset ceiling spotlights, and an oak panelled 'Z' braced door slides back on cast iron runners to give way to the w.c.
W.C. 5' 2" x 3' 1" (1.57m x 0.94m) Fitted with a modern suite comprising a low flush w.c., and a square wash basin resting on a piece of natural wood above a metal framed stand. There are inset ceiling spotlights, oak effect flooring, and a high-level window through to the rear entrance hall.
Rear entrance hall With oak entrance door, wood effect flooring, stone and brick feature walls, and a glazed door and window through to the dining kitchen.
First floor
landing Open to the roof timbers and having a continuation of the oak handrail, newel posts and metal spindles along the top of the staircase.
Bedroom 1 12' 3" x 11' 3" (3.73m x 3.43m) A double bedroom feeling light and airy being open to the roof timbers. It has inset spotlighting, and a glazed door leads out to the balcony which is laid with artificial grass and where you can comfortably fit a couple of chairs. It has safety glass panels around the edges which allows full enjoyment of countryside views.
En suite shower room 6' 3" x 4' 7" (1.91m x 1.4m) Nicely fitted with a white suite comprising a low flush w.c., wall mounted wash basin, and a large shower cubicle with dual head shower system over. It has a tiled floor, part tiled walls, exposed brickwork, inset ceiling spotlighting, window to the rear, ladder style radiator/towel warmer, extractor fan and is also open to the roof timbers.
Bedroom 2 12' 2" x 9' 2" (3.71m x 2.79m) Another double bedroom which is also open to the roof timbers, has inset spotlighting, and enjoys views of the farmland opposite.
En suite bathroom 6' 4" x 5' 10" (1.93m x 1.78m) Fitted with a white suite comprising a low flush w.c., wash basin with cupboard beneath, and a panelled bath with shower and screen over. It is also open to the roof pitch and beams and has inset spotlighting, extractor fan, tiled floor, part tiled walls, window providing views to the front, and a ladder style radiator/towel warmer.
Outside There is a low maintenance garden to the front laid with artificial grass which extends around to the side and is enclosed by dry stone walling. Further down the side is a stone flagged area with a stone sink and water supply (a great place to wash the dog!). There is an electrically operated entrance gate to the side of the property giving access for all the properties to reach their parking areas, garages and outbuildings. No. 3 has a stone built detached garage (16'10 x 9'10) which has an electric door, side entrance door, lighting and power. There is ample parking space, and access into the rented garden/land which amounts to 0.25 of an acre and the Dartmouth Estate will offer you the opportunity to take over this tenancy for £750 per annum.
Tenure Freehold.
Viewing By appointment with Wm. Sykes & Son.
Location What3Words – kindest.roadways.bind
Leave Slaithwaite on the M62 Manchester Road heading towards Marsden. As you pass the cemetery on the right, proceed a little further and Blue Bell will eventually be found on the right.
About 3 blue bell The current owners have done an amazing job of renovating and extending this stone-built cottage transforming it into a fantastic home full of character and charm. There are many quirky features all original to the building to be found throughout the house. The 2-storey extension has given an entrance hallway and more dining space at lower ground floor level, a further sitting area off the main lounge with an abundance of natural light and lovely views through the double height window arrangement on the corner of the property, and has then allowed for a balcony above accessed off the main bedroom. The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hallway, substantial dining kitchen, utility room and w.c. On the lower floor. The ground floor has the main hall, a spacious lounge leading on to the light and airy sitting area which has a glass panel overlooking the dining area below, and a double bedroom with en suite shower room. On the first floor you will find two further double bedrooms, one with en suite bathroom and the main bedroom with en suite shower room and access out onto the balcony. The internal doors and majority of the woodwork are made of oak including the substantial window frames of the extension and the square bay window and canopy over the entrance at the front. It has double glazed windows and a gas fired central heating system with under floor heating to the lower ground floor. There are wonderful views to be enjoyed from every window over the adjoining woodland and countryside at the rear, and across to farmland opposite the front of the property. As aforementioned, there is a low maintenance garden to the front which extends around to the side and is enclosed by dry stone walling. Further down the side is a stone flagged area with a stone sink and water supply (a great place to wash the dog!). The electrically operated entrance gate to the side of the property opens to give access for all the properties to reach their parking areas, garages and outbuildings. No. 3 has a stone built detached garage, ample parking space, and access into the rented garden/land. The property is located halfway between Slaithwaite and Marsden along Manchester Road therefore convenient for access to all the village amenities and train stations. There are bus stops almost on the doorstep, many nearby public footpaths for those who enjoy walking, and it is only a short drive up to the M62 motorway at junctions 23 and 24.
Accommodation
ground floor The front entrance door has a new oak framed canopy above providing some protection from the weather. The door then opens into:-
hall Having a staircase rising to the first floor with cast iron spindles below the oak handrail, and matching oak panelling beneath the staircase.
Lounge 19' 0" x 12' 1" (5.79m x 3.68m) A good-sized lounge with a stone hearth within the chimney breast recess and an oak mantel over. There is an ornate cast iron upright support below the exposed beam, inset ceiling spotlights, some exposed brickwork features, and staircase leading down to the dining kitchen below. The lounge is open to a sitting area from where you can enjoy views through the impressive double height window formation and glass panel overlooking the dining area below. This space also lends itself to be utilised as a work from home space if needed.
Bedroom 3 12' 9" x 9' 1" (3.89m x 2.77m) This double bedroom has a walk-in square bay window to the front with exposed brickwork below the stone sills and provides lovely views across the road towards the farmland opposite.
En suite shower room 8' 1" x 3' 1" (2.46m x 0.94m) Fitted with a modern white suite comprising a low flush w.c., wall mounted wash basin with tiled splashback, and a shower cubicle with dual head shower system over. There are inset ceiling spotlights, extractor fan, ladder style radiator/towel warmer, and tiled floor.
Lower ground floor
living/dining kitchen 29' 4" x 13' 1" (8.94m x 3.99m) A fantastic space ideal for family gatherings and entertaining friends. The kitchen area is fitted with an extensive range of modern units with marble worktops and large island also having the marble worktop incorporating a Belfast sink with mixer tap over the brick built base and the worktop extends out over one side to create a breakfast bar. There are a range of integrated Hotpoint appliances including a fridge/freezer, main oven & grill, combination microwave and oven, induction hob with matching splashback and extractor hood over, and a dishwasher. The Viessmann central heating boiler is also located in one of the cupboards. The kitchen area also has inset ceiling spotlights, parquet style flooring, exposed beams, and two sturdy metal upright support posts. Then step down to the remainder of the room which is laid with oak effect flooring and where there is ample space for a dining suite and perhaps a couple of easy chairs in front of those large corner windows which provide an abundance of natural light and it is open at this corner to the lounge and sitting area above. There are also some brickwork features within the dining kitchen and around the staircase as you go up to the lounge. From the dining area, a 'Z' braced oak panelled door slides back on cast iron runners to give access to the utility room.
Utility room 9' 8" x 5' 2" (2.95m x 1.57m) Fitted with base units to match those in the kitchen having worktops over that incorporate a 1½ bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. There is space and plumbing below for a washing machine, and space for a tumble dryer. It has oak effect flooring, inset ceiling spotlights, and an oak panelled 'Z' braced door slides back on cast iron runners to give way to the w.c.
W.C. 5' 2" x 3' 1" (1.57m x 0.94m) Fitted with a modern suite comprising a low flush w.c., and a square wash basin resting on a piece of natural wood above a metal framed stand. There are inset ceiling spotlights, oak effect flooring, and a high-level window through to the rear entrance hall.
Rear entrance hall With oak entrance door, wood effect flooring, stone and brick feature walls, and a glazed door and window through to the dining kitchen.
First floor
landing Open to the roof timbers and having a continuation of the oak handrail, newel posts and metal spindles along the top of the staircase.
Bedroom 1 12' 3" x 11' 3" (3.73m x 3.43m) A double bedroom feeling light and airy being open to the roof timbers. It has inset spotlighting, and a glazed door leads out to the balcony which is laid with artificial grass and where you can comfortably fit a couple of chairs. It has safety glass panels around the edges which allows full enjoyment of countryside views.
En suite shower room 6' 3" x 4' 7" (1.91m x 1.4m) Nicely fitted with a white suite comprising a low flush w.c., wall mounted wash basin, and a large shower cubicle with dual head shower system over. It has a tiled floor, part tiled walls, exposed brickwork, inset ceiling spotlighting, window to the rear, ladder style radiator/towel warmer, extractor fan and is also open to the roof timbers.
Bedroom 2 12' 2" x 9' 2" (3.71m x 2.79m) Another double bedroom which is also open to the roof timbers, has inset spotlighting, and enjoys views of the farmland opposite.
En suite bathroom 6' 4" x 5' 10" (1.93m x 1.78m) Fitted with a white suite comprising a low flush w.c., wash basin with cupboard beneath, and a panelled bath with shower and screen over. It is also open to the roof pitch and beams and has inset spotlighting, extractor fan, tiled floor, part tiled walls, window providing views to the front, and a ladder style radiator/towel warmer.
Outside There is a low maintenance garden to the front laid with artificial grass which extends around to the side and is enclosed by dry stone walling. Further down the side is a stone flagged area with a stone sink and water supply (a great place to wash the dog!). There is an electrically operated entrance gate to the side of the property giving access for all the properties to reach their parking areas, garages and outbuildings. No. 3 has a stone built detached garage (16'10 x 9'10) which has an electric door, side entrance door, lighting and power. There is ample parking space, and access into the rented garden/land which amounts to 0.25 of an acre and the Dartmouth Estate will offer you the opportunity to take over this tenancy for £750 per annum.
Tenure Freehold.
Viewing By appointment with Wm. Sykes & Son.
Location What3Words – kindest.roadways.bind
Leave Slaithwaite on the M62 Manchester Road heading towards Marsden. As you pass the cemetery on the right, proceed a little further and Blue Bell will eventually be found on the right.
