This charming and picturesque, Grade II Listed, end-terrace cottage is nestled in the heart of the idyllic Haigh Country Park conservation area. Deceptively spacious, the accommodation has three spacious reception rooms, a conservatory, two double bedrooms, a well-appointed dining kitchen, a shower room and a bathroom – one to each floor. Set in approximately an acre of tree-lined lawn gardens and woodland area, the property also has two private parking spaces in front of an extra-large, link-detached double garage with power, light and utility area.
The timber door with an opaque glazed inlay opens into the vestibule with the side window, ceiling light, radiator and Victorian tiled floor. A pine door with glazed panel opens to the inner hall having a pendant light, a butterfly staircase which rises and turns to the first-floor landing, and pine doors opening to both the lounge and the dining room,
The comfortably spacious lounge has a splayed single glazed window to the front with an arch detail in line with the other cottages, a central pendant light, a picture rail and a radiator. The Adams style fire surround with tiled inset and hearth houses a Gazco coal-effect fire whilst to one side is a built-in cupboard housing the electric meter.
The exposed oak flooring from the hallway continues into the dining room which has double-glazed French windows to the conservatory, a pendant light and two wall lights. The timber fire surround has a slate-tiled ingle, an oak hearth and houses a further gas stove-style fire. The under-stairs storage cupboard is accessed from here and has a light, a coat rack and excellent storage for household essentials. There is also a door from the dining room through to the dining kitchen.
The hardwood conservatory with brick built base overlooks the extensive rear garden, has a pendant light and a radiator for warmth.
The dining kitchen has a tiled floor which runs through to the rear hallway, a Georgian-style window to the rear and two pendant lights. The good range of medium oak wall and base units include drawers, glazed display cabinets and shelves, they have brushed steel handles and splash tiling between levels. The Formica worktops complement and have a one and a half bowl single-drainer, stainless-steel sink unit with swan neck mixer tap over. Cooking facilities are provided by the Creda Hotpoint four-ring electric double oven, there is space for a fridge freezer, under-counter plumbing for a washing machine and a further built-in larder cupboard.
A door gives way to the rear hall with a ceiling light, built-in shoe rack, a radiator and a timber door to the rear with an oval stained-glass inlay. The area is timber panelled to dado height and there is an opening through to the study.
The study has a window to the rear, two pendant lights and oak flooring. There is a walk-in storage cupboard for coats and a door to the shower room. This room could just as easily be used as a ground floor bedroom if required.
The tiled shower room has an opaque window to the rear hall, a ceiling light and is fitted with three-piece suite comprising shower cubicle with Triton T80 unit, a vanity cabinet-set wash-hand basin, and a WC. There is also a wall mounted ladder-style heated towel rail and an extractor fan.
The butterfly-style staircase rises to the first-floor landing with a spindle balustrade, timber flooring and lit by a pendant light.
Bedroom one has a window to the front with arch detail, a pendant light, to wall lights and a radiator. The exposed pine floorboards give an attractive finish and there is a built-in cupboard.
Bedroom two has a window to the rear, a pendant light and a radiator. The wall mounted Glow-worm gas central heating combination boiler is housed here and there are also fitted shelves in this double room.
The fully tiled bathroom has a window to the rear, inset spotlights set into the pine-clad ceiling, an extractor fan and a loft access hatch. The three-piece coloured suite comprises a vanity cabinet-set wash hand basin, a low flush WC and a pine panelled bath.
The property is approached via a wrought iron gate set into a picket fence and opening to a pebble pathway leading to the timber front door. To the side of the path is a lengthy lawn lined by a shrub and flower borders and having hedgerows to either side. Further along the road is a pebbled driveway which wraps around to the rear of the property, reaching two parking spaces in front of an attached double garage with two timber doors, power and light, a Belfast sink unit and large storage area, and a side personal door. Alongside the extra-large garage is a five-barred gate opening into the garden for access to the metal storage unit, and also a timber side gate which opens to a block-paved path leading to the rear door and passing a timber arbour over a decked area with adjacent magnolia tree. The extensive, rear, tree-lined lawn gardens incorporate a woodland coppice to the side and overlook the grazing fields of Haigh Country Park in this idyllic setting.
Viewing is strictly by appointment through Maria B Evans Estate Agents
We are reliably informed that the Tenure of the property is Freehold
The Local Authority is Wigan Borough Council
The EPC rating is not applicable – exempt as Grade II Listed
The Council Tax Band is E
The property is served by septic tank
Please note:
Room measurements given in these property details are approximate and are supplied as a guide only.
All land measurements are supplied by the Vendor and should be verified by the buyer's solicitor. We
would advise that all services, appliances and heating facilities be confirmed in working order by an
appropriately registered service company or surveyor on behalf of the buyer as Maria B. Evans Estate
Agency cannot be held responsible for any faults found. No responsibility can be accepted for any
expenses incurred by prospective purchasers.
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