69 Winter Hey Lane
Horwich
Bolton
BL6 7NT
This charming and unique property is situated in a quiet and picturesque location just outside Darwen Town Centre. The Grade ll listed cottage dates back to 1675 and is believed to have been the cattle shed and servants' quarters of Darwen Manor. The property retains many of its original features including exposed beams and stone fireplace with stone hearth. It comprises of entrance porch, hallway, sizeable lounge with log burner, small landing with steps leading down to garden room, then on to the boot room / utility with downstairs w.c and shower room. The lounge also offers access up to dining room which enjoys stunning views over Darwen. The kitchen can be accessed via the hallway and dining room. It features a beautifully crafted oak kitchen with solid wood worktops; it offers a good range of wall and base units including larder unit, appliances including two Neff ovens and built in seating area. Upstairs boasts landing that can be utilised as office space or reading area, two double bedrooms the master with views to the rear and a third small single bedroom that is currently being used as a dressing room. There is a four-piece family bathroom with separate shower and bath. Externally there is a low maintenance split level garden to the rear, it enjoys open aspect views. Bike shed usable for storage. To the front there is a patioed area that offers parking for multiple vehicles. Must be viewed to appreciate all that is on offer. Situated adjacent to the West Pennine Moors with ample scope for walking.
Please note: there is a further bedroom on the fourth floor that the landlord will be using for storage. Access can be obtained via a neighbour with written consent from the landlord but this room will be exempt from use
This four bedroom Grade ll listed cottage dating back to 1675 is believed to have been the cattle shed and servants quarters of Darwen Manor. The current vendors have re-furbished and extended the cottage with much flair and imagination creating a stunning family home filled with all the character one would hope to find in a property of this era. Incorporating many appealing features which are complimented by the introduction of modern day additions, the accommodation has an interesting layout arranged over four floors. The entrance porch provides access to the hallway and the ground floor accommodation. The lounge is creatively divided into two rooms with oak beams, stone fireplaces and underfloor heating for that touch of comfort. A few steps down lead you to the recently built garden room, a stunning room with panoramic views and access to the garden. There is also access to the garden from the utility room, a superb room with excellent storage. The dining room with Juliet balcony which also benefits from open views beyond is a superb entertaining room located off the kitchen and lounge. The well appointed kitchen has some interesting features and access via a stable door to the side garden. To the first floor, there is a spacious landing, perfect for a study area and access to the three bedrooms and bathroom on this floor. A further staircase leads to the fourth bedroom, a superb room with exposed beams and stone walls.
Externally, the property has off road parking to the front and attractive, well established gardens to the side and rear. The gardens border open farmland to the rear giving a feeling of space and providing extensive views which can be best appreciated from the garden room and dining room.
Gas central heating. Underfloor heating in the hallway, lounge and kitchen. Double glazing. Septic tank.
Bury Fold is a quaint hamlet surrounded by beautiful open countryside, quietly tucked away on the outskirts of Darwen. This was the main route from Lancashire to Yorkshire in Anglo-Saxon times and was used by packhorse's carrying lime for building and agriculture. The Fold is steeped in history and can be found on the Heritage Trail just a mile from Darwen Town Centre or just 8 Miles from Bolton Town Centre.
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