Pearson Ferrier
Tel: 0161 7644440
Fax: 0161 7644790
435 - 437 Walmersley Road
Bury
Lancashire
BL9 5EU
Baldingstone, Bury
£1,500,000
6 Bedroom House - Detached
- MAGNIFICENT PERIOD COUNTRY PROPERTY
- GRADE II LISTED AND SET IN GROUNDS OF c 3 ACRES
- BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED THROUGHOUT
- SEPARATE TWO BEDROOM GUEST COTTAGE IN THE GROUNDS
- SIX BEDROOMS IN THE MAIN HOUSE PLUS FOUR RECPTION ROOMS
- TUCKED AWAY POSITION YET WITH EASY ACCESS TO MOTORWAY SYSTEM
- FORMAL GARDENS, GRAVEL DRIVEWAY, EXPANSIVE PATIO AREAS PLUS TENNIS COURT
- HIGHLY ADAPTABLE ACCOMMODATION
- ALL MAINS SERVICES
A quite exceptional Grade II detached period residence, thought to date from around1604 and occupying a tucked away position in Walmersley, Bury just a short drive from the nearest motorway junction and within 2 miles of Bury town centre. Accessed from Walmersley Old Road down a short lane and then through remotely operated entrance gates onto the gravel driveway with turning point and central fountain, the main house, separate two bedroom cottage, outbuildings, tennis court and formal gardens amount to around 3 acres in total. Throughout the property's history there have been several extensions and alterations and the recent custodians have been very careful to retain the original character of this family home in any improvements they have made. The facade is quite spectacular with mullioned windows, stone guttering and stone slab roof, but it is the sheer size and presentation of the accommodation on offer that will most certainly impress. Altogether there is close to 7000 square feet of accommodation on offer! The main house has six bedrooms, four reception rooms, three bathrooms plus guest cloakroom, period dining kitchen, conservatory all with original period features, most with fireplaces and beamed ceilings.
The separate cottage, accessed via a side driveway, has independent heating and offers a modern kitchen and bathroom, two double bedrooms and first floor lounge.
There are workshops and garages together with a tarmac tennis court and formal gardens, grounds and patio areas in total of c3 acres.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC - Exempt
Council Tax Banding - Main House - H
Council Tax Banding - Guest Cottage - B
Reception Hall
Grand reception hall with parquet flooring and stone fireplace with woodburning stove, mullioned windows, beamed ceiling and open spindled staircase to the first floor landing.
Drawing Room
Stone fireplace with contemporary style log effect gas fire, parquet flooring, mullioned windows to front and side.
Dining Room
Impressive dining room with mullion window to the front, recessed stone fireplace and parquet flooring.
Kitchen
Sympathetically improved over recent years with a range of oak fitted units and cabinetry, granite worktops and ceramic sinks. Gas powered Aga, tiled flooring and sash windows overlooking the rear patio. Access to rear lobby housing the gas central heating boiler.
Preparation Room
With direct access to the kitchen and dining room.
Sitting Room
Palatial room with mullion window and beamed ceiling. Access to the conservatory.
Conservatory
Beautiful glazed conservatory with French doors leading onto the rear patio area
Inner Hall
Parquet flooring and access to the guest W.C.
First Floor Galleried Landing
With parquet flooring and mullion window to the front. Steps up to a further landing area with stained glass skylight.
Principal Bedroom
Range of contemporary wardrobes in light oak. gas powered stove fire in stone fireplace. Mullion window overlooking the gardens, access to ensuite shower room.
Bedroom
Mullion window to the front, ornamental stone fireplace.
Bedroom
Window to the side and rear.
Main Bathroom
Three piece suite with twin wash hand basins, w.c. and panelled bath with thermostatic shower over. Window to the rear.
Bedroom
With window to the rear.
Bedroom
With stone fireplace and mullion window to the front.
Bathroom
Three piece suite with corner bath, twin wash hand basins and corner shower cubicle with thermostatic shower. Window to the rear.
Separate W.C.
Outside
The property is approached via 'Baldingstone' a single track lane off Walmersley Old Road serving four of five other homes. The remotely operated entrance gates lead onto a gravel driveway and up to the front of the main house with a turning circle and central fountain. There are formal gardens, lawns, wooded areas, patios and tennis court, in all amounting to c3 acres.
The Guest Cottage
The guest cottage provide two double bedroom accommodation, contemporary kitchen and bathroom fittings and a first floor lounge area with patio doors leading onto a rear stone patio area. The cottage is accessed via a separate driveway from the main house and is self contained.
Outbuildings & Garaging
The property has useable garaging for 3 cars and several workshop areas for garden machinery and storage.
The Tennis Court
Will require resurfacing but in the perfect position away from the property.
Although these particulars are thought to be materially correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract.
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