Whittle Croft, Fleet Street, Horwich, BL6 6BB

Tucked away ~ On the edge of countryside~

A most desirable and appealing stone residence

 

Whittle Croft is converted stone dwelling believed to date back to 1753. Approached via Fleet Street ~ a quaint tree lined residential road off Chorley Old Road, Horwich meandering up to two stone detached properties at the top of Fleet Street. In recent years Whittle Croft has been extended and tastefully modernised by the present vendors whilst retaining many original characteristics~ low ceilings~ beamed features~ rustic timber doors with thumb latch handles to name but a few. Whittle Croft is a superb three double bedroom detached residence with two generous receptions, attractive fitted living/dining kitchen, utility and two piece ground floor cloakroom.

Spacious landing offering an “open office space”.

The Principal bedroom creates a “Boutique” style ambience with seductive wall lights and feature contemporary bath and the family three piece shower room is equally luxurious and well designed.

Enclosed garden to rear and generous private garden to front

Attached double garage

Off Road Parking for 2-3 vehicles

 

Available by appointment only

Viewing strongly advised

Location:

Horwich is a quaint little town with a village style atmosphere offering extensive local amenities- local shops, butchers, bakers and a good range of restaurants and local pubs.  In addition there is open countryside which is “almost on the doorstep”~ a walkers/ dog walkers paradise. Rivington Pike, The Japanese Gardens and the Grade II listed Rivington Barn hosts regular events, music nights and weddings.

Conveniently located for good schools at all levels- both State and private, The Middlebrook Retail Park, Horwich Parkway and motorway intersection are all within a short drive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Full Details

Composite uPVC oak style door with contrasting black handles, letter shutter and glazed detail into entrance vestibule.

Entrance Vestibule: Attractive décor, ceramic wood effect tiled flooring, low ceiling and single glazed leaded window into second reception room with sill. Ceiling light, aged oak effect architrave and solid rustic timber wood door with thumb latch handles into Reception one.

Reception One: Dual aspects to front and rear: Spacious living room with beamed features, attractive decor and carpet. Low ceiling, two radiators, five wall lights, uPVC double glazed windows to front and rear with roller blinds.

Access to second reception room plus access to utility and downstairs cloakroom.

Utility

Compact useful space with plumbing for washing machine, Amtico herringbone wood effect flooring, down lighting, extractor fan & beamed feature. From utility:- door to modern two-piece contemporary suite.

Modern two piece cloakroom with enclosed WC, Wall mounted Vitra vanity wash basin with chrome fittings.

Deep window sill with uPVC double glazed window with roller blind. Amtico herringbone style wood effect flooring. Boiler concealed behind cupboard & downlighting.

Reception Two: Front aspects:

Attractive living room with feature fire surround with solid fuel log burner, exposed stonework and paved hearth. Exposed beamed features, five wall lights and spotlight. Radiator and uPVC double glazed window to rear with Roman blind. Recessed shelf with single glazed leaded window into vestibule.  Rustic timber door with access to stairs leading to first floor. Rustic timber door with extensive under stairs storage.

From second reception room open access to modern fitted dining living kitchen.

Fitted dining / living kitchen: Dual aspects:

A range of contemporary fitted matt wall and base units with contrasting granite worksurfaces. Inset Blanco stainless steel 1.5 sink with inset Swan neck mixer tap with shower control.

Central island breakfast bar with integrated fridge and freezer and soft closing drawers. In addition there is space for a five ring induction Stoves oven, pull-out waste bin drawer and integrated Neff dishwasher. Feature beamed details, feature beams & three pendant ceiling lights above central island and additional light fitting and down lighting in living area. Exposed stone walls, downlighting & low ceilings. Radiator and Amtico wood effect herringbone style flooring, feature log burner with exposed stonework and stone hearth. Under lighting within recess below units and uPVC double glazed window to front and rear with roller blinds.

Wired for wall mounted TV. uPVC barn style door with glazed detail to rear garden.

From second reception dog leg staircase to first floor.

Built in storage under stairs. Exposed timber detail, neutral carpet and decor to landing. uPVC double glazed window to front with roller blind. Spacious landing with power points and facility to create an open office/ study area. Radiator and additional second uPVC window with roller blind. Exposed beam detail, ceiling light, spotlights and two wall lights.

Access to Loft.

Principal Bedroom and Bath: Spacious double bedroom with neutral decor, two wall lights, wall mounted for TV with two wall lights either side. Carpeted area in bedroom and laminate flooring with contemporary freestanding bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Two attractive wall lights and feature ceiling light. Radiator and uPVC double glazed window to front with a roller blind & second uPVC double glazed window to rear with roller blind and two radiators.

Bedroom Two: Front aspects: Spacious double bedroom with neutral decor and carpet, two wall lights and ceiling light. Radiator and uPVC double glazed window to front with roller blind. Feature recess detail in chimney breast and a wall mounted for TV.

Bedroom Three: Front aspects: Double bedroom with neutral carpet and décor, low ceilings, feature beamed detail and ceiling light. Radiator and uPVC double glazed window to front. Feature chimney breast and quirky recess.

Family Shower Room: Luxury contemporary three-piece suite comprising walk-in double shower with glazed shower screen, fixed waterfall shower head and second directable shower head. Recessed open storage shelves providing ample storage for towels & toiletries. Feature vertical pebbled detail, fully tiled walls and flooring. Vitra half pedestal vanity wash basin with chrome mixer tap and pushbutton WC. Wall mounted mirror with back lighting and touch control. Chrome heated towel radiator, extractor fan, downlighting and feature beamed detail. uPVC double glazed opaque window with deep windowsill.

Front Garden, Driveway and Garage:

Attractive private lawn garden with shingled garden beds, mature well-stocked garden beds, dry stonewalled boundaries with trees and hedges. Victorian standard style lamp and pond.

Cobbled driveway and York paved pathway leading to front door. Two wall lights either side of the front door. Attached double garage with up and over door.

Rear Garden:

Neat garden with paved pathway, raised stone wall edged lawn, crazy paved pathway and patio area. Detached timber shed, dry stone walling and paved area with gated access providing off-road parking for one vehicle. Hedged boundaries, mature shrubs and trees. Meter box. Timber pedestrian gate and gated access to off road parking area. Wall light above rear barn style door.

 

Additional Information:

The Property is FREEHOLD.

The property is on the Mains Sewers.

No Water Meter.

Council Tax Band: F

Flood Risk:

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk of flooding
How likely a flood is Very low risk means that this area has a chance of flooding of less than 0.1% each year.

Surface water Very low risk of flooding
How likely a flood is Very low risk means that this area has a chance of flooding of less than 0.1% each year.

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