Cottage for sale in Bentley Lane, Bury BL9

Open aspects to both front & rear with A delightful, landscaped garden, complete with A detached home office / gym / work room. Nestled towards the end of a short terrace of only five homes is this stunning, 19th century stone cottage of style & character.

Thoughtfully modernised and neutrally decorated throughout. Entrance is into the superb' living' breakfast kitchen, extensively fitted with contemporary grey units and a central island breakfast bar, and integral appliances.

The bright & spacious living room has high ceilings, recessed chimney breast for an open fire, spindle staircase and views over the garden.

Arriving on the first floor, a landing guides you into two double bedrooms and shower room. The master bedroom features an exposed stone wall, stripped floor boards, cast iron decorative fireplace and substantial, full height double wardrobes. The second bedroom also enjoys stripped flooring and open aspects. Completing the internal accommodation is a contemporary, fully tiled 'Wet Room' shower with W.C.

The private and enclosed garden has been creatively landscaped by the present owners. A York Stone laid seating patio, complimented by a pergola, leads you via a gravel shaped pathway bordered by wooden 'sleeper' enclosed raised beds.

At the base of the garden is a purpose built garden room / office. Entered by double doors, this very versatile, additional space would be ideal for home working, use as a gym or hobbies room, and is partitioned to a racked storage area. The building is fully insulated, complete with both ceiling lights and plug sockets inside and out.

Situated on a quiet, level road heading towards Walmersley Golf Club, the cottage is on the doorstep of open countryside. Rural walks can be made over Nangreaves and across to Ramsbottom. Conveniently placed off Walmersley Old Road, there is also easy access from the A56 to the M66 (and M60 - Manchester) motorway junctions both North & South.

Access

Entrance from a hardwood rear door with an inset, leaded glazed panel. Tiled floor opening into the Kitchen.

Breakfast Kitchen

4.67m x 4.55m - 15'4” x 14'11”
Range of modern fitted wall, base, drawer and larder units in a grained grey finish. White corrian worksurfaces to two elevations. Integral combination microwave oven, Electric oven/grill beneath, inset four ring electric induction hob with a stainless steel filter canopy hood above. Integral fridge and separate freezer. 'Neff' integral dishwasher and 'Beko' integrated auto washer both with matching door fronts. Inset bowl & a half sink with drainer to work surface. Mixer tap over. Central breakfast bar 'Island' with seating for four on one side, base units on opposing. Pendant light fitting over, LED inset ceiling spot lighting. Ceiling Smoke Alarm. Cupboard housing the 'Main Combi 30' central heating boiler. Laminate wood floor. Large window.

Living Room

4.59m x 4.55m - 15'1” x 14'11”
A spacious room with recessed chimney breast and provision for a real fire basket. Spindled staircase off to the first floor with open under stairs recess. Beams to ceiling plus LED lights. 'Amtico' floor. Front facing window. New 'Rockwood' exterior door.

First Floor Landing

2.41m x 0.91m - 7'11” x 2'12”
Latched wooden doors to each room. Loft access hatch.

Master Bedroom

3.71m x 4.55m - 12'2” x 14'11”
Garden facing double room with superb exposed stonework extending across the external wall, framing a large window. Cast iron grate with a stone surround and hearth. Rustic pine mantle above. Stripped wood floor. Fitted full length double wardrobes. LED ceiling lights.

Bedroom 2

3.68m x 3.53m - 12'1” x 11'7”
Plus door reveal of 0.78 m x 0.84 m. Double bedroom with stripped wood floor, window with views of nearby fields.

Wet Room

2.59m x 1.61m - 8'6” x 5'3”
Luxury, wet room shower with toughened glass side screen and plumbed-in, thermostatic controlled shower with 'rainwater' head. Wall mounted wash hand basin in white with hidden storage, featuring LED mirror above & bluetooth connection. Low level, dual flush W.C with soft closure seat. Fully tiled walls and floor. Wall mounted upright grey heated towel rail/radiator. PVC clad ceiling with LEDs. Recessed rear facing window.

Exterior

Garden

Communal pathway with gated access to the garden. A true delight - York Stone laid secluded seating patio with a shaped pergola over. Gravel laid central path with raised beds enclosed by 'Sleeper' wood boundaries. Shrub planting.

Garden Room

2.53m x 2.48m - 8'4” x 8'2”
Double door entry. Power & Light supply, insulated timber panel walls. A versatile room ideal for home working, gym or hobby room. Access to an additional store room measuring 2.53 m x 1.41 m. Fitted racked storage shelving. Two double glazed windows to the front.

Parking

Located throughout Bentley Lane, not owned by the cottage but with regular usage by the present owners. Timber clad store for bins adjacent.