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Freehold
Offers over
£399,995
2 bed detached house for sale
Bacup Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale BB42 beds
2 receptions
EPC rating: E
Key Information
Tenure:
Freehold
Council tax band:
D
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall 0.4 miles
- St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall 0.5 miles
- Accrington 5.1 miles
- Huncoat 5.6 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Freehold
- One of the area’s most iconic detached residences.
- Generous gated garden plot.
- Characterful, charming and delightful throughout.
- Truly one of one..
- Garage.
- Located at the heart of Rawtenstall vibrant centre.
- Appealing to the discerning buyer, looking for something a little different.
- Freehold.
- EPC E.
- Council Tax Band D.
The Gate Lodge, offers an exceedingly rare opportunity to acquire one of the area’s most iconic buildings, standing on a large, gated garden plot located in the heart of Rawtenstall’s vibrant centre. Oozing character from every angle this amazing property will appeal to the discerning buyer, looking for something a little different, a property that will get noticed for all the right reasons. EPC E.
Dating back to 1856, the property's, individual, Victorian, bespoke architecture and façade is one that is instantly recognisable locally, now called The Gate Lodge, this property was originally the lower Gatehouse to ‘Greenbank’.
Despite being so special, the property is not listed, which gives greater flexibility for the incoming buyer to make it their own. Warmed by gas central heating and a gorgeous wood burner within the main lounge, ensures the property is toasty throughout.
Comprising: Entrance porch, lounge with an impressive, curved bay, period fireplace and wood burner, second sitting room/ study, bespoke kitchen diner, with utility area and rear hall. Located within the roof space itself, the split-level study landing, also offers potential for an additional sleeping area. Bedrooms one and two both come with beamed, vaulted ceilings and offer a unique experience not to be missed. Bathing is enjoyed within the nicely appointed bathroom, complete with Roll top bath, wash hand basin with vanity unit, W.C., bidet and exposed stone, feature wall.
Externally the property boasts two impressive, gated entrances, one with parking to the side of the property, off Bacup Road, the other, off the lane, has additional parking on its block paved driveway, which also serves the garage.
The rear garden is essentially split in to three parts, consisting of a generous paved patio area and laid lawn, located immediately to the rear of the property. The second part consisting of an orchard with various fruit trees, lawn and established trees and shrubs. The upper part has been utilised as a Wildlife garden, but has plenty of space for a garden structure, subject to the usual restrictions.
A stunning property not to be missed, enjoying countryside walks aplenty, over the hills to Waugh's Well, or Owd' Betts, or down the valley where you can join the Irwell Valley trail. The Whitchaff is a popular gastropub, just along the main road, with Rawtenstall's bustling market town, full of independent coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants, and bars, A pleasant stroll takes you along Bury Road, a short distance after the elr heritage steam railway. There are direct, regular buses to Manchester until late from the striking new transport interchange, with Whitaker Park and Art Gallery and Rossendale Ski Slope amongst other attractions. All just 15 miles from Manchester city centre, with a collection of popular and highly regarded primary and secondary schools, including brgs grammar school.
Dating back to 1856, the property's, individual, Victorian, bespoke architecture and façade is one that is instantly recognisable locally, now called The Gate Lodge, this property was originally the lower Gatehouse to ‘Greenbank’.
Despite being so special, the property is not listed, which gives greater flexibility for the incoming buyer to make it their own. Warmed by gas central heating and a gorgeous wood burner within the main lounge, ensures the property is toasty throughout.
Comprising: Entrance porch, lounge with an impressive, curved bay, period fireplace and wood burner, second sitting room/ study, bespoke kitchen diner, with utility area and rear hall. Located within the roof space itself, the split-level study landing, also offers potential for an additional sleeping area. Bedrooms one and two both come with beamed, vaulted ceilings and offer a unique experience not to be missed. Bathing is enjoyed within the nicely appointed bathroom, complete with Roll top bath, wash hand basin with vanity unit, W.C., bidet and exposed stone, feature wall.
Externally the property boasts two impressive, gated entrances, one with parking to the side of the property, off Bacup Road, the other, off the lane, has additional parking on its block paved driveway, which also serves the garage.
The rear garden is essentially split in to three parts, consisting of a generous paved patio area and laid lawn, located immediately to the rear of the property. The second part consisting of an orchard with various fruit trees, lawn and established trees and shrubs. The upper part has been utilised as a Wildlife garden, but has plenty of space for a garden structure, subject to the usual restrictions.
A stunning property not to be missed, enjoying countryside walks aplenty, over the hills to Waugh's Well, or Owd' Betts, or down the valley where you can join the Irwell Valley trail. The Whitchaff is a popular gastropub, just along the main road, with Rawtenstall's bustling market town, full of independent coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants, and bars, A pleasant stroll takes you along Bury Road, a short distance after the elr heritage steam railway. There are direct, regular buses to Manchester until late from the striking new transport interchange, with Whitaker Park and Art Gallery and Rossendale Ski Slope amongst other attractions. All just 15 miles from Manchester city centre, with a collection of popular and highly regarded primary and secondary schools, including brgs grammar school.
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Ryder & Dutton - Rawtenstall
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