Farnley, 7 Ravensdale Road, Bolton, BL1 5DN

A delightful and appealing four bedroom detached dormer bungalow circa 1926

Occupying an enviable and pleasant elevated position on Ravensdale Road.

 

A Sought after and Prestigious address.

 

This period family home has a wealth of character and original features and was a Bespoke construction commissioned by Stanley Porter.

An imposing presence with pleasant aspects towards open grazing fields to the front.

 

Something rather special.

 

Accommodation at a Glance

Double doors open to a spacious reception hallway with feature fire surround, hearth and mantle, beamed and vaulted ceiling.

Lounge, Formal dining room, fitted breakfast kitchen and walk- in pantry room. Inner hallway leading to two double bedrooms - one fitted and one with ensuite. Large five piece family bathroom.

2nd inner hallway with storage under stairs, Bedroom three with vanity wash basin and stairs leading to Bedroom four - a double bedroom with storage in eaves.

The property is partially double glazed and has gas central heating.

Occupying a central position with mature gardens, pond and seating area to the front and driveway to the rear leading to a detached double garage and additional “tucked away areas to accommodate a greenhouse “.

Potential to extend/ develop further STPP

Detached double garage.

FREEHOLD

 

Viewing strongly advised to appreciate what it has to offer.

 

 

 

Location: Farnley gives the impression that you are “in the countryside “, however is not isolated and within easy reach of excellent amenities including shopping facilities - with the Middlebrook Retail Park and its array of retail shops, cinema and Bowling Alley. Similarly good schooling at all levels - both State and Private , health, leisure, Tennis and Golf clubs  are “ almost on the doorstep”.

Lostock Train station is within a short drive as is access to the M61 motorway.

 

 

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Full Details :

Glazed bevelled double doors opening to spacious reception hallway with an abundance of character with feature beams, vaulted ceiling  and ceiling light. Imposing feature stone fire surround and mantle with contrasting quarry tiled hearth and ornamental fire. Feature candelabra style wall lights and four wall up lighters. Built-in storage cupboard and radiator.

 

Access to Lounge, inner hallway to Bedrooms one, two and family bathroom.

Access to Dining room, inner hallway leading to Bedroom three, stairs to upper floor - to

Bedroom Four. Access to breakfast kitchen with access to Dining room and inner hallway to rear leading to Utility and ground floor w.c.

 

Formal Dining Room: Front aspects plus access to Breakfast kitchen:

Spacious dining room with bespoke solid wood flooring, neutral décor, feature William Morris decor to one wall, picture rail and coving. Single glazed leaded windows with bevelled detail, roller blind, pole, curtains & radiator.

 

Access to breakfast kitchen with additional access to main reception hallway.

Breakfast Kitchen: Rear and side aspects:

A range of wall and base solid pine units with contrasting tiled work surfaces and inset 1.5 stainless steel sink mixer tap. Under lighting to units and one wall unit with glazed leaded detail.  Space for five ring range oven with downlighting and timber mantle. Single glazed leaded windows to side with pleasant views over open fields. Neutral décor, radiator, plumbed for dishwasher & quarry tiled flooring. Two radiators and single glazed window to rear. Built- in storage in cupboard with shelving, single glazed opaque window, consumer box and built-in cupboard housing electric meter. Half glazed door with latch fitting opening to inner hallway to rear.

Inner hallway with access to rear garden.

Original tiled flooring, pebbledash to walls and high ceiling. Tongue & groove ceiling and light fitting. Half glazed door to storage. Half glazed door opening to utility.

Utility: Plumbed for washing machine, space for dryer, ceramic Belfast sink with chrome fittings. Tiled splash areas, fixed shelving, high ceiling, ceiling airing maiden and strip light. Tall built -in storage cupboard from floor to ceiling plus wall mounted boiler. Power and light, radiator, quarry tiled flooring and double glazed leaded window to rear.

Half glazed door to WC.

High flush WC, neutral décor, quarry tiled flooring, radiator and wall mounted coat hooks. Hardwood double glazed leaded window with Venetian blind.

From the kitchen:

Opening to inner hallway with access to main reception hallway, Bedroom Three and built- in storage cupboard plus stairs leading to upper floor-Bedroom four.

 

Bedroom Three: Rear aspects: Presently used as an office:

Single bedroom with vanity wash basin with units and drawers with mixer tap and marble effect worksurface. Wall mounted light and matching ceiling light. Décor, dado rail, coved ceiling, high ceiling and radiator. Hardwood double glazed leaded windows to rear with pelmet and curtains. in hallway double doors open to main reception hallway.

 

Reception hallway door opening to lounge with front and side aspects. Pleasant living room with original mahogany fire surround tiled back and hearth with solid fuel fire. High ceiling, coved ceiling, three radiators and hardwood single glazed windows with bevelled and leaded detail to front and side. Pelmet, curtains and ceiling light.

 

From reception hallway double doors opening to inner hallway with access to bedrooms one two and bathroom.

 

Bedroom One: Front and side aspects:

Double bedroom with high ceiling, neutral decor and contrasting carpets. Radiator, ceiling light and two radiators. Single glazed leaded windows to side and front with track and curtains.

 

Bedroom Two: Rear aspects with ensuite:

Double bedroom with a range of fitted wardrobes, matching bedside cabinets and base drawers with glazed work surfaces. Feature pelmet above bed with drapes and pelmet. Hardwood double glazed leaded window to side with pelmet and curtains. Wall light, spotlights & coved ceiling.

 

Three piece Ensuite:

Enclosed shower cubicle with gold effect trim and set shower, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap and WC. Fully tiled walls with picture detail contrasting carpet, coved ceiling, ceiling light and extractor fan. Two inset spotlights.

 

 

 

Family Bathroom:

Five piece suite comprising tiled panelled bath with low lighting, half pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap, enclosed WC and Bidet. Shower cubicle with gold effect trim with inset controls. Fully tiled walls with border detail and large three mirror. Additional three bevelled mirror above wash basin. Coved ceiling, inset spotlights and contrasting carpet. Extractor fan & hardwood double glazed leaded window to rear with roller blind.

 

From inner hallway, to bedrooms- one and two . Access to loft plus ornate ceiling light. Access to loft via ladder.

 

From inner hallway which leads to Bedroom three and kitchen. Built in storage cupboard under stairs. Doglike staircase leading to bedroom Four with additional access to roof eaves.

Bedroom four in the roof space. Rear aspects: Creating double bedroom with high ceiling. Neutral decor and contrasting carpet. Built -in storage areas in roof eaves.  Fitted bookshelves. Inset spotlights and hardwood double glazed leaded window to rear with track and curtains & radiator.

 

Gardens and Garage:  From the rear :

Barn style door with double glazed leaded feature opening to the rear mature lawn garden with mature flowering shrubs and apple trees. Low brick walled area with hardstanding for waste bins. Detached garden store - once was a garage presently used for storage with shelving single glazed windows and lighting. Generous driveway to rear providing ample off-road parking for several vehicles. Side gardens, low stone walled boundaries with steps leading to small paved patio with access to tiered garden levels with lawn and array of flowering shrubs and trees. Additional area to far extremity with mature low brick wall enclosure. Pathway to rear leading to crazy paved upper tiered patio areas with lower mature garden beds.

 

Steps down to lower level plus access to the front of the house with central pond feature with two fixed seats.

Two wall lights to glazed to front French doors. Additional side lawn area with mature conifers and trees with access to rear driveway.

 

 

Additional Information

The property is FREEHOLD.

Gas, electric and mains water supply

Council Tax Band : G

Low flood risk.

 

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