This charming stone built semi-detached cottage occupies a lovely semi-rural position high upon the hillside backing onto Bolster Moor. It enjoys some absolutely fantastic views across miles of countryside towards Marsden Moor and Deer Hill on the horizon. The cottage itself briefly comprises breakfast kitchen, lounge, vaulted utility cellar, spacious landing, 2 double bedrooms, and bathroom. It has gas fired central heating, and double-glazed windows. Externally, there is an enclosed paved garden to the front, and a sizeable paved rear garden with timber shed. The cottage is within fair walking distance of the well-regarded Bolster Moor Farm Shop & Café, and there are a good range of shops, bars, and cafes in the nearby villages of Golcar and Slaithwaite, along with a train station in Slaithwaite where you can pick up the trans Pennine service. There is easy access up to the M62 at junctions 23 & 24.
Overview
Property Details
Accommodation
GROUND FLOOR
The front entrance door opens into:-
Kitchen 4.75m x 2.4m
Fitted with a range of wall, drawer and base units having work surfaces over which incorporates a stainless steel sink with mixer tap, and extends to create a breakfast bar. There is a 4-ring gas hob with extractor hood over with an electric oven below, tiled splashbacks, tiled floor, window to the front, exposed beam, and a return staircase to the first floor with useful under stairs cupboard.
Vaulted Utlity Cellar 3.12m x 1.78m
Located just off the kitchen is this really useful space which has plumbing for a washing machine, space for additional appliances, tiled floor, original stone keeping slab with tiled top, and wall mounted coat hooks.
Lounge 4.62m x 3.6m
A good sized room the main focal point being a gas fired stove with brick surround resting on a stone hearth with a timber mental above. There are great far reaching views to be enjoyed to the front.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Quite a spacious landing which is galleried over the staircase with timber newel posts, handrail and balustrading. There is an external door to the rear which opens to give access out to the rear garden. The landing also has a fitted storage cupboard, wall mounted Baxi central heating boiler, and access up to the loft which is partly boarded for storage.
Bedroom 1 3.28m x 2.77m
A double bedroom with stone mullioned windows to the front offering those breathtaking views.
Bedroom 2 2.74m x 2.44m
Another double bedroom with exposed beams, and fitted with a bank of floor to ceiling wardrobes, drawers and cupboards. Again, stone mullioned windows provide stunning views.
Bathroom 2.8m x 1.4m
Fitted with a white suite comprising a panelled bath with dual head shower and screen over, low flush w.c., and a wall mounted wash basin. There are tiled walls, tiled floor, extractor fan, inset ceiling spotlights, frosted window to the side, and a ladder style radiator/towel warmer.
Additional information
- Council Tax – Band B (£1,710.95 2024/25)
- Energy rating 59 (Band D)
- Tenure – Freehold
- EPC Rating
- Utilities; Mains - Water, Drainage, Gas and Electric
- Heating – gas fired central heating and a gas fired stove in the lounge.
- Broadband & Mobile Phone – The ‘Ofcom’ on-line checker shows there is broadband service in the area (including ‘ultrafast’), and mobile coverage at the property is offered by several providers.
OUTSIDE
At the front of the cottage is a stone flagged garden where you can sit out and enjoy long distance views. It is enclosed by stone walling and a gate takes you out onto Westwood Edge Road. The rear garden is accessed directly from a door on the first floor landing. This area is also enclosed and laid with stone flags, and has access to a timber garden shed.
Viewing
By appointment with Wm. Sykes & Son.
Location
The ‘what3words’ address is woven.author.money
Alternatively follow these directions:- From Bolster Moor Farm Shop, proceed down the road and turn right at the junction onto Slades Road which then changes to Simon Green Road as the road sweeps round to the right. Follow this down the hill where it changes to Wellgate, and follow the road round and up to the right. The property will then be found on the right just before you reach the old Chapel on the left.