Rochdale Road, Todmorden

A delightful period property, set within grounds approaching 1/2 an acre, presenting versatile accommodation boasting an impressive Georgian frontage with origins dating back to the early 1700's. 

The property offers substantial accommodation which is presented to the highest of standards; sympathetically modernised and restored retaining original period features resulting in a wealth of charm and character throughout. The property sits overlooking stunning grounds of approximately 0.4 acres which are privately enclosed within a protective tree lined border.

Located within this popular village, offering immediate access to glorious open countryside whilst at the same time being highly commutable positioned central to major commercial centres whilst only a 5-minute walk from a railway station. Local services and amenities are in abundance and include highly regarded schools.

Ground Floor

An entrance door opens to the reception hall which immediately provides an impressive introduction to the property; original period features being on display including a high ceiling height and deep skirting boards, a theme which continues throughout. The hallway has exposed floor boards, an original staircase rising to the first floor level whilst access is given to a generous cloaks cupboard and a W.C which is presented with a two piece suite. From the hall access is provided to the lounge, dining room and kitchen.

The breakfast kitchen has two large windows to the rear overlooking the courtyard; the banking beyond full with rhododendron resulting in a picturesque backdrop. Presented with a traditionally styled range of furniture with work surfaces that incorporate a single drainer one and a half bowl pot sink. A compliment of appliances include a stove that consists of a double oven and grill with an eight-ring burner; the stove is set back into a chimney breast with a tiled back cloth and concealed extractor. Further appliances include a Whirlpool microwave oven, a fridge freezer, wine fridge and a dishwasher.

The lounge is a stunning room with three full height windows, each with original leaded top sections, all overlooking differing aspects of the garden whilst inviting an abundance of natural light indoors. Period features include ornamental coving to the ceiling with Lincrusta detailing dropping to picture rail level and deep skirting boards. A marble carved fireplace is home to a living flame effect electric fire. From the lounge internal French doors open to a stone stairway that leads to the orangery / garden room. A beautiful room offering generous living space situated to the south aspect of the property commanding a stunning outlook over the gardens with full tiling to the floor, a feature marble fireplace and French doors opening directly onto the external terrace inviting the outdoors inside.

An internal door gives access to the utility. The dining room also displays original features including a high ceiling height, wood panelling to the dado rail and deep skirting boards. Two windows to this double aspect room command a pleasant outlook whist central to two archway an ornamental fireplace to the chimney breast has a cast iron fire boasting ornamental tiled plinths with an inset solid fuel real flame fire. The utility is accessed internally from the orangery; offers a versatile spacious layout and is presented with furniture with a work surface that incorporates a sink. The room presents a complement of appliances including an integral oven with a hob and extractor hood whilst having plumbing for both a washing machine and dishwasher; space for a fridge freezer and dryer whilst also housing the central heating boiler. An external door opens to the rear courtyard.

The snug / fourth bedroom offers private versatile accommodation.

First Floor

The staircase rises passing an ornamental leaded window whilst a further skylight ensures natural light is invited indoors. The master suite is positioned to the south aspect of the property with three large windows overlooking the grounds resulting in a stunning outlook. Original features include ornate coving to the ceiling with Lincrusta detailing down to picture rail level and deep skirting boards.

The guest suite is situated to the west aspect, has windows to two elevations, exposed floorboards and original period detailing. The room has an ornamental cast iron fireplace to the chimney breast whilst an open plan en-suite presents a wash hand basin with vanity cupboards beneath and a step-in shower with body jets.

The third bedroom has windows set to stone mullion surrounds overlooking the rear elevation.

The family bathroom is presented with a three piece suite consisting of a step-in shower, a wash hand basin with vanity cupboards beneath and a P-shaped bath with shower over. This room has full tiling to the walls and an original leaded sash window with feature wood panelled surrounds. A separate W.C is presented with a low flush W.C and a wash hand basin.

Externally

A private access road off Rochdale Road gives vehicular access to the property. The access road gives ample parking and turning rights whilst also giving pedestrian and vehicular access to the grounds of the house. A separate private driveway leads to an enclosed and generously proportioned parking area which provides off road parking for several vehicles and is home to a garden shed and a single garage. To the south aspect of the property is a generously proportioned garden mainly laid to lawn with a variation of well-established flower, tree and shrub borders ensuring an excellent level of privacy. Over-looking the garden is a stone flagged seating terrace with surrounding flower borders and paved walkways. A stone stairway leads down to the immediate front aspect of the property and a garden mainly laid to lawn, set within a variation of established trees and a two-tiered flower bed. To the rear a privately enclosed terrace enjoys a delightful backdrop whilst there is access to an external W.C.

Additional Information

A Grade II Listed, Freehold property with mains, gas, water, electric and drainage. EPC exempt. Council Tax Band - E. Fixtures and fittings by separate negotiation.

Directions

From the centre of Todmorden on the A6033 Rochdale Road proceed in the direction of Rochdale. The property is on the left hand side of the road opposite Daleside.

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