A fabulous, semi-detached house situated on the perimeter of a popular new development on the doorstep of the open countryside including Brown Wardle and Healey Dell Nature Reserve, the property is conveniently located for other excellent local amenities including Whitworth Village, in addition to being within walking distance of Lobden Golf Course and good local schools such as Whitworth Community High School and Tonacliffe Primary School yet still with easy access into Rochdale & Rawtenstall town centres and the motorway network.
Internally, the three storey property offers ideal family living accommodation briefly comprising of an entrance porch, large lounge, downstairs wc, fitted dining kitchen, three double bedrooms, en-suite and family bathroom. The property benefits from having gas central heating and upvc double glazing throughout.
At the rear, an enclosed low maintenance garden with patio area, raised decking and lawn. In addition to this, beyond the rear garden is allocated parking / driveway for two cars.
The property is freehold!
This property is offered for sale under the affordable housing scheme, the buyer will own A 100% share of the property but purchase at 70% of the market value.
**Please note the property is subject to a Section 106 Affordable Housing restriction and as such the asking price is based upon a 30% discount of market value. Any successful purchaser must fulfil the requirements of Section 106 details of which are to be confirmed by Rossendale County Council.**
**eligibility checklist***
The general principles for a buyer to be eligible are:
1. Local connection – in the first 12 weeks of marketing this is needed for the following wards:
Priority 1: Facit and Shawforth and/or Healey and Whitworth (The areas are self-explanatory)
Priority 2: Greensclough and/or Irwell and/or Stacksteads – (Bacup, Britannia, Stacksteads, Weir)
The priorities above would only apply if there were more than one applicant at the same time.
After 12 weeks Priority 3: The Rest of Rossendale e.g. Rawtenstall, Haslingden, Waterfoot, Helmshore, Water, Crawshawbooth, Edenfield, Rising Bridge, Newchurch.
There are many smaller places not listed above – all ward details can be found on:
The s.106 agreement gives a local connection by living in the area for 12 months, although we would also consider 3 out of the last 5 years as the Housing Act 1996 does for similar purposes. Close family connection gives a local connection, if a parent, child, sibling or grandparent lives in the relevant are currently and has does for at least 5 years. If your main place of employment is in the relevant area then this gives a local connection. We would look at other long standing connection on a case by case basis.
2. Be in need of the discounted property in order to meet your housing needs – for example the
property would not be affordable at 100% of the open market value.
3. The property must be for the buyers sole or principal home and not to be rented out
4. Current owners may be eligible but must be selling their current home
The new buyer must enter into a Deed of Covenant with the Council which is a cost to the buyer of £300 and their conveyancer would normally deal with this.
More information can be found by ringing rossendale council's planning dept on .
Ground Floor
Entrance
Porch (4' 6'' x 2' 11'' (1.38m x 0.9m))
Lounge (14' 9'' x 11' 11'' (4.49m x 3.62m))
Large room with storage underneath the staircase
Inner Hall (4' 9'' x 7' 2'' (1.45m x 2.19m))
Stairs to first floor
Downstairs WC (3' 8'' x 4' 4'' (1.12m x 1.33m))
Two-piece suite comprising of a low level wc and wash hand basin
Dining Kitchen (7' 9'' x 11' 11'' (2.37m x 3.62m))
Incorporating dining area and fitted with base and wall units, four ring gas hob with extractor hood, electric oven and inset sink unit
First Floor
Landing (10' 9'' x 6' 0'' (3.28m x 1.82m))
Stairs to second floor
Bedroom Two (8' 10'' x 11' 11'' (2.69m x 3.62m))
Double room
Bedroom Three (7' 8'' x 11' 11'' (2.34m x 3.62m))
Bathroom (7' 6'' x 5' 7'' (2.28m x 1.7m))
Three-piece suite comprising of a low level wc, wash hand basin and bath
Second Floor
Landing (3' 7'' x 2' 11'' (1.1m x 0.9m))
Storage cupboard
Bedroom One (16' 8'' x 8' 7'' (5.09m x 2.62m))
Double room affording delightful views
En-Suite (4' 7'' x 11' 11'' (1.4m x 3.62m))
Three-piece suite comprising of a low level wc, wash hand basin and shower in cubicle
Heating
The property benefits from having gas central heating and upvc double glazing throughout
External
At the rear, an enclosed low maintenance garden with patio area, raised decking and lawn. In addition to this, beyond the rear garden is allocated parking / driveway for two cars
Additional Information
Tenure - Freehold
Energy Performance Certificate rating - D