Over Town Lane, Norden, Rochdale
Offers in Excess of £1,500,000

Welcome to Rainshore House, an aptly-named early 20th century residence nestled behind the Greenbooth reservoir, in the prestigious village of Norden. The property was built in 1929 by the Barlow family, the owners of Rainshore Mill. It has since been lovingly restored to its former glory by its current owners, who bought the house in 2010 - only the second owners since it was originally built. With approximately 4,500 sq ft of accommodation and its striking red brick exterior, variety of original Arts and Crafts features, and more than an acre of expansive grounds, this home is sure to fill you with pride every time you drive up to the front door for years to come. Protected in private grounds behind an electronically-controlled gate, Rainshore House sits amongst a detached three-vehicle garage, plus a separate one-bedroom annexe. The annexe space is perfect for extended families, entertaining guests, or even a potential conversion into a holiday let if planning permission is sought and granted. Ground floor Entering the property, the front door opens into a tiled vestibule featuring a stained glass door and triple-paned fanlight, which guides natural light deeper into the home. Through the vestibule is a grand entrance hall with parquet flooring, panelled walls, and a beautiful original oak staircase leading to the first floor. From the entrance hall, the grandeur of the property spans across multiple rooms along the ground floor. You’ll find a fantastic open plan breakfast kitchen/family room, dining room, sitting room, study - and even a designated bar area. You certainly won’t be short on areas to entertain friends and family in this property. The dual aspect sitting room features parquet flooring, period high skirtings, ornate cornicing around the ceiling perimeter, and a large bay window overlooking the grounds to the front. The bay, like every window in each room of the home, is decorated with art deco-style patterned panes - a classic design feature of the roaring 20s. The dining room features parquet flooring and is lit by a chandelier point above space for a large dining table. This space is more than big enough for the whole family to sit down to eat together, or to host friends for dinner. Also showcasing parquet flooring is the dual aspect family room, which provides the perfect space for everyone to spend time together at the end of a long day at work or school. If you’re a keen cook, you’ll love the breakfast kitchen. A central island with breakfast bar sits in front of a log burner, and features an integrated wash basin and hob. The room is illuminated by a combination of downlights and pendant lighting above the island, and French doors open onto an outdoor patio area. There’s an additional pantry for further storage, too. The fourth reception room is currently being used as a study, but could also be put to use as a playroom, another snug area, or even a home gym - whatever your needs may be. Also on the ground floor is a bar area, boot room and separate WC. First Floor Upstairs, four double bedrooms are served by a large family bathroom with separate WC, along with a laundry room and en-suite bathroom. Each of the bedrooms are big enough for double beds plus storage for clothing or toys, but they could also be used as an extra dressing room, playroom or upstairs office space. Second Floor The second floor is home to the jewel in the crown of Rainshore House - its luxurious principal suite. Relax in the roll-top copper bathtub in the en-suite bathroom, or pour yourself a glass of wine and sit on the balcony, listening to the surrounding birds as the sun goes down. This suite, which also has separate his & hers dressing areas and a seating area, really makes the most of the tranquil rural environment. Outdoors The property sits within 1.25 acres of grounds, and its gardens have been deliberately designed to be low-maintenance. So you can enjoy the peace and quiet, without having to get your hands too dirty! But don’t worry if you are green-fingered - the gardens offer vast amounts of allotment space, with raised beds, fruit trees and various plants present already. The home is accessed via an in-and-out tarmac driveway, and the detached triple garage adds an extra level of security for vehicles. Annexe Also situated in the grounds is a one-bedroom annexe, which we think would make the perfect living arrangement for grandparents or grown-up children who need their own space. Inside, you’ll find a huge 20ft by 30ft living space with mezzanine above, double bedroom, and separate WC, plus a private seating area outside. About the area The quiet, suburban village of Norden lies on the Western outskirts of Rochdale. Its main shopping area lies just a few minutes away from Rainshore House, in Edenfield Road. Here, you have access to a Co-op convenience store, local Post Office and newsagents, beauty salons, pubs, local cricket club and an Indian restaurant. In fact, the options for eating out are endless. More than 100 restaurants and takeaways deliver to Rainshore House, so you’ll never be stuck if you don’t feel like cooking! Transport Multiple bus routes serve Norden, allowing you to reach areas outside of the borough including central Rochdale, Rawtenstall, Manchester City Centre, Bury and Oldham. Rochdale railway station is just over 10 minutes away by car, and Manchester Airport can be reached in around 40 minutes by car. Schools: The property falls in the catchment area for lots of nurseries and primary schools, so you’ll never have to travel too far during the school runs. Nearby, Whittaker Moss Primary School and Caldershaw Primary School are rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted. The closest secondary school to the property is Oulder Hill Leadership Academy, which can be reached in just 10 minutes by car. A bus route, located on Edenfield Road also gives access to Bury Grammar School.