Apartment 13 Holden Vale House, Holcombe Road, Helmshore, Rossendale

FIRST FLOOR (TOP) PENTHOUSE APARTMENT IN A DESIRABLE STONE-BUILT, PRIVATE GATED DEVELOPMENT. Approached directly from Holcombe Road on the fringe of Helmshore Village, the apartment is nestled adjacent to open woodland and enjoys elevated, panoramic views front views over Ogden Brook. Located close to the B6232 Grane Road and within easy reach of the A56(M) for motorway links both M65 North & M66/M60 South, this stunning rural location is only a short walk from Holden Wood Reservoir and is also well placed for commuting into the nearby centres of Rawtenstall and Bury.

Offering a totally individual layout extending over 71 sq meters (764 sq ft) the interesting and versatile accommodation is entered by an intercom system and a shared reception with only two other residents. A staircase leads you to the first-floor landing and the apartment's main entrance. A private hall opens into the comfortable sitting/dining room with quality laminate flooring and a purpose fitted walk-in larder/ store room. The spacious, second double bedroom is accessed from the rear of this room complete with a dressing wardrobe and full luxury, three-piece bathroom. 

The principal living area is to the front with a stunning open plan design, exposed truss rafters and no less than three windows all enjoying views. With a fitted kitchen area located to the side, including granite work surfaces and integral appliances, this is the central heart of the home. A focal point multi-fuel stove with exposed cast iron flue provides a cosy real fire glow to complement the electric radiator heating system.

Rising via a three-step entrance at the rear of the living area is the master double bedroom. Having dual aspect side and rear windows, the bedroom is 'L' shaped with a superb en-suite shower room with W.C. An additional exterior door is also located to the side.

Set in mature communal grounds, there is a real sense of community within the residents and a dedicated seating area with picnic benches is provided for social meetings/activities. Two parking spaces are allocated to the apartment.

Entrance Hall

1.53m x 1.13m - 5'0" x 3'8"
Composite entrance door. Intercom handset, uplighter to wall. Laminate wood floor. Interior door to Sitting/Dining Room

Sitting/Dining Room

3.11m x 4.5m - 10'2" x 14'9"
Maximum measurement. A versatile rear facing reception room with laminate wood grained floor matching the hall. Feature exposed beams and truss rafter detail. Full height fitted bookshelves ( note - Library Ladder available by separate negotiation). Rear facing window. Access to Bedroom Two, Utility Cupboard and Larder store room.

Larder

2.02m x 1.94m - 6'8" x 6'4"
Custom fitted with a full-length cupboard, base cupboard and space for a freestanding fridge. Fitted shelves. LED ceiling spot lights. Fully tiled floor.

Store

1.09m x 0.79m - 3'7" x 2'7"
Utility /store with hot water cylinder and plumbing for an auto washer beneath

Open Plan Living Room / Kitchen

6.21m x 4.82m - 20'4" x 15'10"
A spacious, bright living area with space for a breakfast table and fitted kitchen area extending to the side elevation. Wall, base & drawer units in a contemporary gloss cream finish with complementing solid granite work surfaces. Integral stainless steel bowl with carved drainer adjacent. Inset 'Whirlpool' four-ring ceramic hob with an 'Elica' stainless steel filter hood above. Separate built-under 'Lamona' oven/grill. Integral dishwasher and fridge both with matching door fronts. Concealed under unit lighting. Living area with exposed timber truss rafter and spot lighting. Feature freestanding, multi-fuel black stove with cast iron exposed flue. Laminate wood grain floor. Three front facing windows with open views over the Brook .

Master Bedroom with Ensuite

4.06m x 5.76m - 13'4" x 18'11"
Maximum measurement, 'L' shaped. Entered via three steps from the Living Area. Exposed beams to ceiling. Two rear facing windows plus a side facing window. Additional external access door.

Ensuite Shower Room

2.18m x 1.92m - 7'2" x 6'4"
Comprising of a quality three-piece white suite. Large rectangular shower enclosure with glazed door panel entry. Plumbed-in, thermostatic controlled shower with dual heads. Fully tiled wall surround. Wall mounted low level, dual flush W.C. with tiled concealed cistern. Matching wall-mounted wash hand basin with a tiled surround. Shaver point, wall-mounted heated towel rail/heater. Ceiling extraction vent and LED spot lights. Fully tiled floor.

Bedroom (Double) with Ensuite

3.48m x 3.85m - 11'5" x 12'8"
Maximum measurement - 'L' shaped. Accessed from the Sitting/Dining Room. Side facing window plus doors to Dressing Wardrobe and full En-Suite Bathroom.

Walk In Wardrobe

1.28m x 1.37m - 4'2" x 4'6"
Fitted open plan hanging/wardrobe rails. Light.

Ensuite Bathroom

2.1m x 2.25m - 6'11" x 7'5"
Comprising of a quality three-piece white suite. Panel bath, wall-mounted wash hand basin with tiled surround and wall-mounted low level, dual flush W.C. Concealed tiled cistern. Windows to the rear and side elevations. Wall-mounted heated towel rail/heater. Tiled wall surrounding the bath. Ceiling extractor vent and LED lighting

Exterior

Electric-operated gated front access with remote & intercom entry. Bin storage area. Two allocated parking spaces within sight of the apartment. Bridge over Ogden Brook to a large open plan communal grassed garden area. Dedicated residents meeting area with a picnic table at the head of the car parking area with views to the Reservoir.