Rock House, Barton Road, Manchester
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Picturesque Freehold 'Grade II Listed' Early 1800's Period Property
- Steeped In Character And History - Abundance Of Original Features
- Set In A Secluded Location In A Unique Position On The Bridgewater Canal
- Extensive Landscaped Wrap Around Gardens
- Two Beautiful Drawing Rooms, Dining Room & Large Dining Kitchen + Large Utility
- Five Double Bedrooms
- Main Bathroom, Two Separate WC's & Separate Shower Room
- Huge 18th Century Cellars
- Located In The Heart Of Worsley Village
Description
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....
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Full DetailsAdditional Information- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Rock House, Barton Road, Manchester
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Patricroft Station1.4 miles
- Walkden Station1.5 miles
- Moorside Station1.6 miles
About Sell Well, Worsley
Office 6, Ellenbrook Village Centre, Worsley M28 1PBSell Well are your local Estate Agency for Worsley & Walkden, Swinton & Salford, Eccles Astley & Tyldesley and Little Hulton
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Now with a large team of extremely experienced, hand picked estate agents we have two offices covering a large part of North Manchester. Market leaders in our areas, listing and selling more houses each month than many of our competitors. Don't take our word for it, with well over 250 5 star reviews from both sellers and purchasers we are proud to say we are doing what we set out to do, estate agency that exceeds your expectations for a price that doesn't.
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