House For Sale £400,000
A detached, stone built, former lock keepers cottage situated on the canal tow path at Gauxholme Fold in Todmorden. This beautiful home has been improved by the current owners, both inside and out and offers spacious and versatile accommodation which spans three floors. Boasting three en-suite double bedrooms with two living rooms, a study and a large dining kitchen. The cottage gardens have been carefully landscaped and allow wonderful views of the hills and canal bank. Double glazing and gas central heating system installed. Viewing highly recommended. EPC EER (50) E.
Location & History
Lock House at Gauxholme Fold was built circa 1850, when the local area was a thriving community and this was an important intersection of Bacup Road and Rochdale Road. The canal was built in the early 1800s and the railways followed in the 1830s with the construction of the historic Gauxholme viaduct and Grade II Listed cast iron bridge. The industrial heritage of the area is still evident, and some light industrial works remain in the area and close to the property. However, today this is a much quieter and picturesque setting. The canal tow path provides scenic walks towards Walsden or into Todmorden centre. There are also several hillside walks within the vicinity for the more adventurous. Todmorden town centre and railway station are within approximately 1 mile and the local Shade Primary school is just around the corner.
Canal Side Setting
From the canal bridge on Bacup Road, take the footpath to the Lock House. If visiting by car, please park on Bacup Road and walk the few yards down to the cottage. There is gated access into the front garden.
Entrance Hallway
Double glazed front entrance door. Stained wooden floor boards. Stairs to the first floor landing.
Sitting Room (16' 3'' x 10' 11'' (4.95m x 3.34m))
A delightful room with exposed stone walls and wooden floorboards. Feature fireplace housing a wood burning stove. Radiator. Recess spot lights. Double glazed window to the front elevation.
Dining Kitchen (15' 11'' x 13' 1'' (4.85m x 4.0m))
A spacious dining kitchen with double glazed windows to both the front and side elevations. Wooden base units with wood block worktops and inset ceramic sink. Exposed ceiling beams and recess spot lights. Range type dual fuel cooker with splashback and stainless steel cooker hood. Vertical radiator. Door to the study.
Study (7' 8'' x 7' 10'' (2.33m x 2.39m))
With twin double glazed windows, a useful home office space. Radiator.
Rear Lobby
With staircase to the lower ground floor accommodation.
Lower Ground Floor
This property offers excellent versatility and the lower ground floor could almost be self contained, ideal as a granny flat, teenage den or Air B&B space.
Hallway
Open access to the living/dining room and wooden latch door to a ground floor bedroom. Stone flagged floor.
Living/Dining Room (15' 5'' x 17' 1'' (4.70m x 5.20m) + recess)
An additional living room, which has previously been used as a kitchen and retains some kitchen wall and base units - ideal for storage. The room currently serves as a cosy sitting room and artist studio. The under stairs recess has plumbing for a washing machine. Exposed ceiling beams and recess spot lighting. Stone fagged floor. Double glazed rear windows. Double glazed side entrance door.
Bedroom 3 (15' 1'' x 10' 6'' (4.61m x 3.20m))
This bedroom has wonderful character features such as the wooden ceiling beams and stone work. Radiator. Recess spot lighting. Double glazed rear window. Wooden latch door to the en-suite.
En Suite (0' 0'' x 0' 0'' (0m x 0m))
Modern en-suite shower room with wet room style shower recess, WC and wash hand basin. Chrome heated towel rail/radiator. Recess spot lighting. Double glazed rear window.
First Floor Landing
Bedroom 1 (11' 4'' x 13' 0'' (3.46m x 3.96m) + door recess)
Double glazed window to the front elevation with wonderful views. Ceiling beams and recess spot lighting. Radiator. Folding door to the en-suite.
En Suite (4' 2'' x 8' 1'' (1.28m x 2.46m))
Fitted with a modern suite comprising WC, wash hand basin and step in shower enclosure with glass screen. Radiator. Attractive tiled surrounds. Double glazed window to the side elevation.
Bedroom 2 (16' 1'' x 10' 10'' (4.90m x 3.31m))
Double glazed window to the front elevation with wonderful views. Radiator. Recess spot lighting. Door to an adjoining en-suite/Jack and Jill style bathroom.
Bathroom
Jack and Jill style bathroom with access from the first floor landing and bedroom 2. Modern three piece white suite comprising; panelled bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin. Recess spot lighting. Attractive tiling. Double glazed window to the front elevation. Access to a loft space providing useful storage.
Front Garden
Enclosed patio garden to the front with metal railings and gated access directly onto the canal tow path.
Side Gardens
The gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped, based on Cottage Garden planting. There is a large perennial flower border designed to support native pollinators and the soil has been improved thanks to the use of mixed plants and woodchip. There is a small greenhouse perfect for plant propagation. In addition there is a flagged patio area with a wooden summer house - perfect for the views.
Garage
Timber and asbestos garage to the side of the house, used for storage only.
Parking
We are advised that there is a right of access for the garage and parking is available in front of the garage, with permission granted to the owners by the Canals & River Trust.
Directions
From Todmorden town centre roundabout, turn left heading towards Walsden and Rochdale via the A6033. After approximately 0.75 miles, take a right turning signed for Bacup, the A681. Pass under the railway arches and
the canal bridge is directly ahead. Lock 24 is signed on the right hand side and a footpath leads to the cottage.
Location & History
Lock House at Gauxholme Fold was built circa 1850, when the local area was a thriving community and this was an important intersection of Bacup Road and Rochdale Road. The canal was built in the early 1800s and the railways followed in the 1830s with the construction of the historic Gauxholme viaduct and Grade II Listed cast iron bridge. The industrial heritage of the area is still evident, and some light industrial works remain in the area and close to the property. However, today this is a much quieter and picturesque setting. The canal tow path provides scenic walks towards Walsden or into Todmorden centre. There are also several hillside walks within the vicinity for the more adventurous. Todmorden town centre and railway station are within approximately 1 mile and the local Shade Primary school is just around the corner.
Canal Side Setting
From the canal bridge on Bacup Road, take the footpath to the Lock House. If visiting by car, please park on Bacup Road and walk the few yards down to the cottage. There is gated access into the front garden.
Entrance Hallway
Double glazed front entrance door. Stained wooden floor boards. Stairs to the first floor landing.
Sitting Room (16' 3'' x 10' 11'' (4.95m x 3.34m))
A delightful room with exposed stone walls and wooden floorboards. Feature fireplace housing a wood burning stove. Radiator. Recess spot lights. Double glazed window to the front elevation.
Dining Kitchen (15' 11'' x 13' 1'' (4.85m x 4.0m))
A spacious dining kitchen with double glazed windows to both the front and side elevations. Wooden base units with wood block worktops and inset ceramic sink. Exposed ceiling beams and recess spot lights. Range type dual fuel cooker with splashback and stainless steel cooker hood. Vertical radiator. Door to the study.
Study (7' 8'' x 7' 10'' (2.33m x 2.39m))
With twin double glazed windows, a useful home office space. Radiator.
Rear Lobby
With staircase to the lower ground floor accommodation.
Lower Ground Floor
This property offers excellent versatility and the lower ground floor could almost be self contained, ideal as a granny flat, teenage den or Air B&B space.
Hallway
Open access to the living/dining room and wooden latch door to a ground floor bedroom. Stone flagged floor.
Living/Dining Room (15' 5'' x 17' 1'' (4.70m x 5.20m) + recess)
An additional living room, which has previously been used as a kitchen and retains some kitchen wall and base units - ideal for storage. The room currently serves as a cosy sitting room and artist studio. The under stairs recess has plumbing for a washing machine. Exposed ceiling beams and recess spot lighting. Stone fagged floor. Double glazed rear windows. Double glazed side entrance door.
Bedroom 3 (15' 1'' x 10' 6'' (4.61m x 3.20m))
This bedroom has wonderful character features such as the wooden ceiling beams and stone work. Radiator. Recess spot lighting. Double glazed rear window. Wooden latch door to the en-suite.
En Suite (0' 0'' x 0' 0'' (0m x 0m))
Modern en-suite shower room with wet room style shower recess, WC and wash hand basin. Chrome heated towel rail/radiator. Recess spot lighting. Double glazed rear window.
First Floor Landing
Bedroom 1 (11' 4'' x 13' 0'' (3.46m x 3.96m) + door recess)
Double glazed window to the front elevation with wonderful views. Ceiling beams and recess spot lighting. Radiator. Folding door to the en-suite.
En Suite (4' 2'' x 8' 1'' (1.28m x 2.46m))
Fitted with a modern suite comprising WC, wash hand basin and step in shower enclosure with glass screen. Radiator. Attractive tiled surrounds. Double glazed window to the side elevation.
Bedroom 2 (16' 1'' x 10' 10'' (4.90m x 3.31m))
Double glazed window to the front elevation with wonderful views. Radiator. Recess spot lighting. Door to an adjoining en-suite/Jack and Jill style bathroom.
Bathroom
Jack and Jill style bathroom with access from the first floor landing and bedroom 2. Modern three piece white suite comprising; panelled bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin. Recess spot lighting. Attractive tiling. Double glazed window to the front elevation. Access to a loft space providing useful storage.
Front Garden
Enclosed patio garden to the front with metal railings and gated access directly onto the canal tow path.
Side Gardens
The gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped, based on Cottage Garden planting. There is a large perennial flower border designed to support native pollinators and the soil has been improved thanks to the use of mixed plants and woodchip. There is a small greenhouse perfect for plant propagation. In addition there is a flagged patio area with a wooden summer house - perfect for the views.
Garage
Timber and asbestos garage to the side of the house, used for storage only.
Parking
We are advised that there is a right of access for the garage and parking is available in front of the garage, with permission granted to the owners by the Canals & River Trust.
Directions
From Todmorden town centre roundabout, turn left heading towards Walsden and Rochdale via the A6033. After approximately 0.75 miles, take a right turning signed for Bacup, the A681. Pass under the railway arches and
the canal bridge is directly ahead. Lock 24 is signed on the right hand side and a footpath leads to the cottage.
