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Smithy Cottage, Bolton Road, Horwich, Greater Manchester, BL6

PROPERTY TYPE

Cottage

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Two bedroom detached cottage
  • Ensuite to both bedrooms
  • River-side position
  • Located on the outskirts of Horwich
  • Ample driveway parking
  • Stone-built workshop
  • Wrap-around gardens
  • EPC rating E
  • Council tax band A
  • Freehold

Description

Chesters are delighted to offer for sale this much admired, two bedroom stone property. Known as Smithy Cottage, this delightful character building dates back to the 1850's and is a former Blacksmith's cottage. Located on the edge of the River Douglas with the much acclaimed Rivington Country Park virtually on the doorstep.

Entrance
Entrance is via a wood-effect pvc door which leads in to a generous and welcoming vestibule. Door leading in to the living room.

Living Room 15' 0'' x 14' 2'' (4.57m x 4.31m)
Wood-effect double glazed pvc window to the front aspect, attractive feature gas fire, central heating radiator. Doors leading to the garden room, and dining room.

Garden Room 7' 11'' x 5' 6'' (2.41m x 1.68m)
Overlooking the River Douglas this is the perfect place to relax, read, and enjoy a glass of wine. Complete with tiled floor and feature stove.

Dining Room 16' 2'' x 11' 1'' (4.92m x 3.38m)
This fabulous family room/dining room is the perfect place to eat and entertain guest. Wood-effect pvc double glazed windows to the front aspect, laminate flooring, central heating radiator and doors leading to the utility room and kitchen. Open stairs to the first floor.

Dining Kitchen 17' 5'' x 9' 0'' (5.30m x 2.74m)
This well laid out, light and spacious kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units and integrated appliances to include; fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The kitchen also benefits from; a Halogen hob, electric double oven and built in microwave. Tiled floor, central heating radiator and wood effect double glazed pvc window to the front and rear aspect. Wood effect french doors leading to the garden.

Utility Room/WC
Plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, tiled floor, central heating radiator and wood-effect pvc double glazed window to the rear aspect. Door leading to the cloaks wc, with a hand wash basin and wood-effect pvc double glazed window to the rear aspect.

Stairs/Landing
Doors leading to bedroom one and bedroom two.

Bedroom One 12' 2'' x 10' 5'' (3.71m x 3.17m)
Wood effect double glazed pvc windows to the front aspect. This neurally decorated bedroom benefits from a range of fitted furniture to include, wardrobes, over head storage cupboards and chest of drawers. Solid wood flooring, central heating radiator and door leading to the en-suite.

En-suite Bathroom
Fitted with a modern three piece bathroom suite to include; bath with shower over, vanity unit with wash basin atop, and low level wc. Vertical heated towel rail, tiled floor and wood-effect double glazed pvc window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom Two 11' 7'' x 9' 3'' (3.53m x 2.82m)
Wood effect double glazed window to the front aspect. This good sized second bedroom benefits from; a central heating radiator, solid flooring and fitted furniture to include wardrobes and chest of drawers. Loft access and door leading to the en-suite shower room.

En-suite Shower Room
Wood-effect double glazed window to the rear aspect. Three piece bathroom suite to include; generous shower cubicle, vanity unit with wash basin atop, and low level wc. Laminate flooring and central heating radiator.

Exterior
With parking for two cars and fabulous wrap around gardens that over look the River Douglas, this really is a space to enjoy and relax in one of the many seating areas this garden provides. The garden benefits from a wooden gazebo, attractive stone paving, lawn areas with established trees and shrubs, and a shed/workshop that is fitted with power and lighting.
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.
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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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Smithy Cottage, Bolton Road, Horwich, Greater Manchester, BL6

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  • Blackrod Station1.0 miles
  • Adlington (Lancs.) Station1.9 miles
  • Horwich Parkway Station1.9 miles
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About the agent

Chesters, Chorley

Chorley

Chesters, Chorley

Chosen For Our Service, Known For Our Results

With a combined experience of over 45 years within the North West property industry, Chesters have established

themselves as a leading independent agency since 2009.

"Chesters are professionally qualified and licensed Estate Agents based in Adlington. We offer a tailored personal service to all our Clients, selling and letting property roughout Chorley, Wigan, Bolton and all the surrounding areas.

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