Rooley Moor Road Lanehead, Rochdale Offers in Excess of £500,000

CHARACTER STONE BUILT FARMHOUSE FULL OF INDIVIDUALITY DATING CIRCA 1774 WHILST OCCUPYING APPROX AN ACRE OF LAND SITTING IN A SOUGHT AFTER SEMI RURAL LOCATION AFFORDING PANORAMIC COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS within walking distance of Healey Dell nature reserve, Greenbooth reservoir and excellent local amenities whilst having easy access to Rochdale / Rawtenstall centres and the motorway network. Built in 1774, the property was extended into the attached barn and shippon in 1982 and offers immense character which has the date stone - '1774 I C aedif' (built by John Chadwick of Healey Hall). The excellent family living accommodation provides a combination of both modern and traditional aspects including open oak beamed ceilings and stone flagged doors. Internally, the farmhouse comprises a stone flagged entrance porch, TWO LARGE RECEPTION ROOMS, breakfast kitchen, bathroom, utility, FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS, main bedroom with ensuite, (bedroom four currently being used as study), store room, gas central heating and upvc double glazing. The property is surrounded by mature lawned and bordered garden areas. There is a driveway providing exceelnt parking for several cars leading to car port and detached double garage (6.1m x 5.9m) with power, light and electric up and over door. Recessed 'cloisters at the side of the garage provide a sun patio area with additional area of land at the rear of the garage. The gardens include a water feature and pond. Situated at the rear of the property is a stable / workshop which could be incorporated into the property to provide additional accommodation (subject to relevant planning permissions). the land extends to just under one acre and incoporates matured lawned and boardered garden areas. Mains water, gas and electricity are all connected. The drainage to the property is serviced via a private septic tank. The property has an intruder alarm system and security lighting. The property is FREEHOLD. RARE OPPORTUNITY - INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.