House For Sale £178,000
Church Road, Smithills - FOR SALE BY AUCTION

Two properties for sale in one auction lot. Thought to date in part from around 1745, this is a unique opportunity to buy both a well presented four bedroom family home with accommodation over three levels, and, an adjoining commercial property. We understand that both properties are on one title document, so the properties can not be sold separately. A legal pack will be available in advance of the auction, which is going to be 21st February 2023.

The two properties are set in an highly regarded area of Smithills within Bolton, being within easy reach of excellent everyday amenities, popular schools, shops, transport links and sporting and leisure facilities.

1 Church Road is in excellent decorative order and enjoys accommodation that extends to around 1,322 square feet over three levels and offers spacious living accommodation that briefly comprises; entrance vestibule, lounge, kitchen diner, first floor landing, bathroom, two bedrooms on the first floor, on the upper level there are two further bedrooms and a versatile storage room. Externally there is a garden area to the front and the rear area is shared with 1a in an open plan format with vehicle access gates accessed from the side. “Bennetts Houses Halliwell AD 1745” is detailed on the stone to the rear.

1a is a single store commercial property adjoining number 1, which extends to around 418 square feet, comprising shop / workshop area, kitchen and WC room. We understand that previous occupiers have parked in front of the premises.

This is a unique and superb investment opportunity, with wonderful potential for a variety of uses or income generating options.

There is a great deal to admire, and a viewing can be arranged by calling Cardwells Estate Agents Bolton on[use Contact Agent Button], emailing; [use Contact Agent Button] or visiting:

Timber framed door leading to

Vestibule:
Door leading to

Lounge: - 15' 3'' x 12' 4'' (4.64m x 3.76m)
uPVC, leading light double glazed window, front aspect, radiator, wooden beams to the ceiling, door leading to

Inner hallway:
Staircase leading to the first floor, landing, door leading to an under stairs, storage room with fitted shelving.

Kitchen: - 15' 1'' x 12' 2'' (4.59m x 3.71m)
uPVC, leading light double glazed window, rear aspect, modern, fitted wall and base units with complimentary working surfaces and tiled splashback's, inset 1 1/2 single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, space for a washing machine, space and venting for tumble dryer, integrated fridge and freezer, radiator, wooden beams to the ceiling, uPVC door, rear garden aspect.

Landing:
uPVC window, side, aspect, radiator, doors, leading to

Bedroom 1: - 15' 4'' x 12' 3'' (4.67m x 3.73m)
uPVC window, rear aspects, fitted wardrobes, radiator, wooden beams to the ceiling.

Bedroom 2: - 12' 2'' x 10' 1'' (3.71m x 3.07m)
uPVC led light double glazed window, front aspect radiator, wooden beam to the ceiling.

Bathroom: - 9' 9'' x 7' 1'' (2.97m x 2.16m)
Timber framed, frosted double glazed window, side, aspect, matching white suite, comprising, enclosed bath, shower, cubicle, close, coupled WC, wash basin, part tiling to the walls, chrome plated towel rail, inset spotlights to the ceiling.From the first floor landing staircase continues to the second floor

Landing:
Access to the loft, doors leading to

Bedroom 3: - 15' 3'' x 12' 0'' (4.64m x 3.65m)
uPVC, leaded, light double glazed window, front aspect, radiator, wooden beams to the ceiling.

Bedroom 4: - 14' 9'' x 12' 1'' (4.49m x 3.68m)
Double glazed window, rear aspect, radiator, wooden beams to the ceiling.

Storage room:
Useful storage room.

Attached annexe/workshop:
uPVC double glazed front door leading

Workshop: - 29' 7'' x 9' 5'' (9.01m x 2.87m)
3 uPVC double glazed windows, front and side aspect, access to loft storage space, door leading to

Kitchen: - 14' 0'' x 9' 8'' (4.26m x 2.94m)
2 uPVC double glazed windows, side, aspect, uPVC door, rear garden, aspect, fitted base units, with working surfaces, inset, single bowl, single drainer, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap.

W.C:
uPVC frosted double glazed window, rear aspect, close, coupled WC, tiled floor, tiling to the walls.

Outside:
To the front there is an enclosed garden directly in front of the house and an area at the front of the annexe, which could be used for off road parking.To the side/rear there is an enclosed yard/driveway with gated access via valets Lane.

Tenure:
Leasehold enjoying a term of 999 years from around April 1800.

Chain details:
Sold with no further upward chain delay.

EPC:
D rating.

Council tax:
The property is set in the borough of Bolton and the council tax band rating is A, which at the time of writing is thought to be around £1,307 per annum.

Conservation area:
The property is not thought to be in a conversation area.

Flood risk:
The flood risk information indicates that the property is regarding as having a very low risk of flooding.

Viewings:
Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all that is on offer, a personal viewing appointment can be arranged by calling Cardwells Estate Agents Bolton on[use Contact Agent Button], emailing; [use Contact Agent Button] or visiting: .

Bolton council rateable value:
The commercial property borough of Bolton and we understand the rateable value to be around £2900 per annum. Depending upon circumstances, small business rate relief could be applicable.

Thinking of selling:
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Arranging a mortgage:
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Tenure: Leasehold