Detached house for sale in Rock House, Barton Road, Manchester M28

A Magnificent Opportunity To Acquire A Substantial And Picturesque Freehold ‘Grade II Listed’ Early 1800's Period Property Steeped In Character And History With An Abundance Of Original Features. Standing in a unique position on the Bridgewater canal in a highly prestigious location with idyllic views.

The House is set in a secluded location off Barton Road entered via an electric gate operated by a telephone controlled entrance leading to a large driveway. The property is not only beautiful throughout, outside are beautiful mature landscaped extensive south west facing wrap around gardens that surround the home to the front side and rear offering peace, privacy and sought-after views.

On entering the property, you are immediately welcomed by a grand reception hall with access to two beautiful dual aspect drawing rooms with real fire fireplace’s, hearth, cornices, architraves, ceiling roses, original shutters plus painted, stripped & varnished floorboards. An impressive separate dining room. A large dining kitchen with centre island, granite worktops, cast iron aga, Belfast sink, integrated fridge freezer, under-counter fridge, dishwasher and microwave. Completing the ground floor is a WC, a large utility room, large store room accessed from the utility room & cloak area. Upstairs to the first floor are five double bedrooms, a fabulous period style main bathroom with freestanding roll top bath, a separate shower room and WC. Large windows throughout the property with secondary glazing provide picturesque views to the gardens and canal beyond.

Located in the heart of Worsley village in the central hub of the village’s commercial activities. The Worsley/Monton cycle route 55 is just a short cycle/walk away. Worsley woods are perfect for those wanting a picturesque walk/dog walk. Close to St Marks Primary School and Bridgewater Private School. Excellent commuter links into Manchester City Centre, Salford Quays and Media City.

Internal inspection is highly recommended to appreciate the size, character and charm of this fabulous family home.

Additional Information

• Tenure type - Freehold
• Local Authority - Salford
• Council tax band – G
• Annual Price – £3,508
• Boiler Type - Worcester Boiler & cylinder + shower pump
• Age - fitted in 2010
• Floor Area - 290 Square Meters / 3,121.53 Square Feet
• Serviced each year by British Gas

The History Of Rock House

Rock House, which is listed Grade II, began life in the 18th century, probably built as a farmhouse on the Bridgewater Estate. Whilst it appears on a number of estate maps in the 1700’s, the first visual record of Rock House occurs in one of John Claude Nattes’ drawings of Worsley in 1807. Although only a small part of the building is visible, it appears to have been a two storey, single depth structure. In the early 19th century, the house was largely rebuilt and doubled in depth to become a Regency style residence. This greatly enlarged building is shown on the back of a ticket issued in 1851 for the visit of Queen Victoria.

In 1861, the tenancy was taken over by the family of Thomas Tyrer Smith who worked for Bridgewater Estates as variously a cash auditor, an estates’ clerk auditor and a commercial clerk. It was here that he wrote, and from where he sold copies of, “The Bridgewater Waltz”, perhaps composed to mark the end of the Bridgewater Trust in 1903. Throughout this period the property was part of the Bridgewater Estate, and was only sold to a private buyer in 1946.

The current owner has lived in the house since 1984 and has carried out a programme of repair, restoration and improvement whilst retaining the original features, including the 18th century cellar. Improvements have included reclaiming the kitchen which had been converted to a garage sometime in the 20th century, installation of secondary glazing, construction of the terrace alongside the Bridgewater canal and creation of the driveway entrance to Barton Road.