Rawtenstall, BB4 7RJ

Presenting this stunning, refurbished period home that effortlessly blends character and charm with high quality contemporary finish. Ideal for the discerning buyer, looking for a penthouse apartment finish and space, within a house, on the edge of this bustling market town, making this perfect for the independent high street cafes, restaurants & boutiques, the vibrant market and transport links into Manchester city centre, including regular direct bus links as often as every 20 mins and as late as 2:20 am. An attractive stone, end cottage, with heritage sash windows befitting this quaint cobbled street within a conservation area, you enter the property into the first of two large reception rooms. The living room is a spacious 175sqft room with quality Haro German engineered light oak flooring, running seamlessly across the whole of the ground floor & incorporating underfloor heating. There is a large open doorway into the kitchen giving views through a double glazed, glass door looking into the patio/garden area and past the edge of the period stone steps up to the first floor. Alongside the glass door are two further windows looking into the patio/garden area. The kitchen itself features gorgeous white gloss units with a beautiful granite worktop & integrated stainless steel sink, an integrated slimline dishwasher, a quality Bertazzoni Italian designed gas hob and an extractor hood. There is also space & plumbing for a washing machine and beneath the stone staircase there are two storage spaces, with the larger of the two capable of housing a tall fridge freezer. The rear patio/garden area has original period stone paving & stone boundary walls with easily maintained, raised bed planting creating a delightful oasis which gets the best of the afternoon sunshine, with both privacy & open aspects for such a central location The first floor landing is a bright space functioning as a generous dressing area with a large rear window with views & opening into a bespoke fitted bathroom featuring a deep bathtub with shower above and a folding glass screen, a stylish large sink unit with ample vanity storage, a Catalano wall hung W.C. with concealed cistern, large towel radiator and a large modern LED mirror above the sink. Off the landing there is a stunning vaulted 175sqft lounge with a large front window and three Velux skylights creating a stunning gallery space. The skylights are complete with integrated Velux Duo blackout blinds. Steps with a gentle rake lead up to a fabulous 165sqft mezzanine bedroom, with open views over the lounge. This unique property is sold with no vendor chain and is within walking distance of the best features of this desirable town including Whittaker Park, the East Lancs heritage steam railway, St Mary’s Chambers events space, and the popular Hill, dry ski-slope, not to mention the many and varied countryside walks such as Cribden Hill to the Halo, or the Irwell Valley Trail which can take you into Ramsbottom. The M66 is within easy reach for those commuting into Manchester and there is ample public and on-street car parking immediately around this property. ______________ Buyers Note: As part of making an offer, we’re required by law to complete Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks to confirm the identity of all purchasers. To cover the cost of this process, a fee of £48 ink VAT per buyer is payable when your offer is accepted. This is a standard requirement for all buyers and helps us ensure your offer can be progressed as quickly and smoothly as possible.