Shillingstone Close, Harwood

Pull onto the paved driveway of No. 3, Shillingstone Close, a warm and welcoming home peacefully nestled in a quiet residential neighbourhood in the village of Harwood.

Parking is also available in the integral two-car garage, with electric up and over door.

Welcome home
An attractive fringe of greenery precedes the main entrance, where a front door with stained-glass panel opens to the entrance hallway. Carpeted and dressed in soothing neutral shades, there is also direct access from the integral garage.

Beneath the stairs, handy storage can be found for coats and shoes and cleaning essentials. You can also freshen up in the useful downstairs WC, with sandy toned tiles underfoot and to the feature wall, with chrome heated towel radiator, and vanity unit wash basin also available.

Relax and unwind
Make your way around to the right, where a large lounge offers rest and relaxation for all the family. Overlooking the leafy views to the front through a broad, shuttered bay window, light also enters through a separate window to the side. A gas fire sits within its surround, issuing warmth and welcome.

Continuing around from the front door, take the L-shaped hallway to the kitchen on the right, where wood-effect laminate flooring flows out in the same muted grey that is a recurrent motif throughout many of the rooms.

Behind the door on the right, a utility area features built-in washing machine and storage, with a door leading to the side of the home.

Savour the moment
Shaker-style cabinetry provides plenty of storage, with appliances including a built-in fridge, freezer, Tecnik Range-style cooker with five-burner hob and overhead extractor. Overlooking the garden, there is a 1.5 sink, with plenty of preparation space along the worktops.

Opposite the kitchen discover the dining room, where a characterful chair rail runs around the walls. Carpeted underfoot and opening up to the light-filled conservatory at the rear, which opens out to the garden, there is ample scope to open up the kitchen and dining room to create an open flowing living-dining kitchen with direct access outdoors.

Returning to the entrance hall, take the stairs, with their elegant wrought iron spindles, up to the first-floor landing, illuminated by a window high up in the wall.

Bedtime beckons
At the top of the stairs, turning right, reach the first of the four bedrooms, with storage in the water tank cupboard and views out over the leafy front. Dressed in white and with light toned grey carpet underfoot, this room currently houses a single bed.

Sanctuary awaits in the principal bedroom to the right, where a wall of fitted wardrobes provides plenty of storage. A bountiful bedroom, overlooking the leafy trees to the front of the home, fitted drawers and dressing table provide useful storage, with ample space for a king-size bed.

Freshen up in the ensuite, furnished with sandy toned tiling, a large rainfall shower, heated chrome towel radiator, wash basin and WC.

Ascend the stairs
Turning left from the top of the stairs, arrive at a third bedroom on the left, dressed in shimmering wallpaper, carpeted underfoot and furnished with a wall of fitted wardrobes.

Currently utilised as a dressing room fitted drawers accompany the fitted wardrobes. Verdant views extend out to the rear, over the private garden and to the treetops beyond. In no way overlooked, No. 3, Shillingstone Close is a peaceful oasis.

Next door, a hint of pink features once more in the shimmering wallpaper. Housing a double bed, this peaceful room offers views over therear of the home through blind-fitted windows - a feature throughout the home.

Herringbone flooring flows underfoot in the family bathroom, with white tiling to the walls and furnished with a bath containing overhead shower, pedestal wash basin and WC.

Step outside
Safe and secure for families with children and pets, the enclosed garden is perfectly private, edged in fencing and mature hedging and gated to the side.

Soak up the sunshine on the south-facing patio, securely gated for those with dogs, and stepping up to the Astro turfed lawn beyond, flat and low maintenance, perfect for ball games.

Planning permission is currently in place for the erection of a single storey extension to the rear, together with a first-floor extension to the front over the existing double garage to create a spacious master bedroom with en-suite.

Out & About

Nestled within the heart of the charming Harwood village, Shillingstone Close offers a remarkable residential experience, seamlessly blending rural allure with modern conveniences. Within a short stroll, residents can immerse themselves in the vibrant local community, boasting an array of shopping facilities, a well-equipped library, and essential services such as the post office. Additionally, chic hair and beauty salons ensure daily routines are met with sophistication.

Culinary enthusiasts will delight in the abundance of dining options, including the renowned Baci Italian restaurant, inviting residents to savour gourmet delights. Socializing and relaxation are effortlessly achieved at popular local establishments like Bill & Coo, Nook & Cranny, or Crofters, each offering a distinct ambiance for evening leisure and weekend gatherings.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to scenic walking routes, whether along the serene paths off Tottington Road, the tranquil trails of Brookfold Lane, or the natural beauty leading to Longsight Park. For those seeking adventure, Jumbles Country Reservoir is less than 10-minute drive away, providing a picturesque setting for invigorating hikes or serene nature observation.

Families benefit from the area's commitment to educational excellence, with reputable schools such as Hardy Mill and St Brendan's Primary School nearby. Convenient shopping options include The Village Store, Atkinsons Butchers, and Morrisons, catering to all culinary and household needs.

Commuters enjoy easy access, with Bromley Cross station a mere 5-minute drive away, offering efficient connections to Manchester and beyond. Local bus routes further ensure seamless access to Bolton and Bury town centres.

Spacious, serene and stylishly finished, Shillingstone Close offers flexible living for a growing family.

£65.00 Chief Rent per year.


Council Tax Band: E (Bolton Council )
Tenure: Freehold
£65.00 Chief Rent p.a.