3 bedroom cottage for sale

Whitewall Farm Cottage originally constructed during the 17th century and is believed to be part of the original Whitehall Estate. The cottage is now within the curtilage of Whitewall Farm and has been given Grade II listed status by English Heritage as a building of historical importance (Farmhouse late C17 of coursed sandstone with quoins, slate roof, altered in C18 & now a dwelling house).Located off Walmersley Old Road in the hills above Bury the property has unrivalled views to the south across adjacent greenbelt farmland and on towards Manchester, Cheshire plain and the distant Welsh hills and yet is within easy reach of the town centre at Bury and the motorway network; the nearest junction being about 2 miles away. The property is constructed using locally sourced stone with a slate roof and was the original farmhouse on the site. A new farmhouse was subsequently built across the service lane, which still serves as the farmers' residence today.The property has been systematically restored to exacting standards retaining the period features, most notable being the original mullioned windows and substantial beamed ceilings. Wood burning stoves have been installed together with hardwood sealed unit double glazing and more recently the cottage has been connected to mains water and mains electricity. There is combination central heating fired by LPG and septic tank drainage located well into the adjacent field.The accommodation briefly comprises of entrance hall with guest cloakroom off, lounge with wood burner, beautiful farmhouse style kitchen again with wood burning stove, rear lobby with storage, first floor landing, three double sized bedrooms and a newly installed three piece shower room. To the outside there is a rear courtyard with parking for 2/3 cars, and south facing front gardens with stunning views.Tenure - FreeholdCouncil Tax Band - DEPC Rating - ExemptLPG fuelled central heatingMains Electricity & WaterSeptic Tank DrainageMobile 4GEntrance HallStone tiled flooring, access to first floor and latch doors leading to ground floor rooms.Guest CloakroomComprising a modern two piece suite with low flush w.c. and wash hand basin.Lounge5m x 4.7m (16'4 x 15'5 )Stone mullioned windows to the front with exposed feature stone wall. Wood burning stove in stone fireplace, solid wood flooring, beamed ceiling and wall light points.Kitchen/Dining Room6.2m x 4m (20'4 x 13'1 )Fabulous family room/kitchen with a range of Shaker style units in cream with contrasting solid wood worktops and 'Belfast' sink unit. Freestanding 'Rangemaster' dual fuel range cooker, integrated fridge and dishwasher and space for American style fridge freezer. Wood burning stove again in recessed fireplace with slate hearth. Beamed ceiling, stone effect tiled flooring and stone mullioned windows to the front and rear. Access to the rear lobby with storage cupboard and further cupboard with plumbing for the washer and dryer. Access to rear courtyard.First Floor LandingWith spindled balustrade and window to the rear.Main Bedroom5m x 4.6m (16'4 x 15'1 )Beautifully presented room with stone mullioned window to the front with exposed window head. Beamed ceiling and engineered wooden flooring.Bedroom Two3.9m x 3.7m (12'9 x 12'1 )Stone mullioned windows with exposed stone window head. Fitted wardrobes and laminate flooring.Bedroom Three3.9m x 2.3m (12'9 x 7'6 )Stone mullioned window to the rear overlooking the rear courtyard. Laminate flooring.Shower RoomRecently installed three piece suite in white comprising: a low flush w.c. vanity unit wash hand basin and walk in shower with thermostatic shower. Window to the front.OutsideThe property is approached via the lane to Whitewall Farm approximately 300 yards off Walmersley Old Road. Externally the property has well stocked garden areas to the front and rear where there is a courtyard providing off road parking for two cars and storage for the LPG gas. There is a pathway leading down the side of the property to the official front door and the lawned gardens with outstanding views to the south across adjacent farmland.