5 bedroom house

An opportunity to acquire a home like ‘Green Nook’ is a rarity. Originally built in 1887 and reconstructed in 1979, Green Nook is perched high on the hills in the rural heart of Smithills Country Estate, boasting some of the best views in the region... On a clear day you are graced with vast views of the North West: to the South East are the rolling hills of the Peak District which lie above and beyond the Manchester skyline, and to the South West are the majestic Welsh Mountains.

A Blissful Rural Retreat That Is Practical Too! - Despite the property benefitting from spectacular natural scenery and farmland high on the green West Pennine Moors, it is only a 10-minute drive to Middlebrook retail park, a 10-to-15-minute drive to Bolton town centre, and it has easy access to main transport links and motorway networks, meaning your blissful countryside retreat is convenient and practical too! Excellent schooling for all ages is also nearby. The private schools of Bolton School and Clevelands Preparatory School are within an approximate 10-minute drive, providing outstanding education and facilities for pre-school years all the way through to pre-university years.

Oozing With Character - The property comprises of well-proportioned living arrangements set within its own private grounds and is perfect for rural yet modern family living. You will be charmed by the home’s period aesthetic and splendour. Though the property requires modernisation throughout, its essence of grandeur shines through… From the double heighted sitting room with its crackling log burner and grand chimney breast, the regal wooden staircase to mezzanine landing and magnificent vaulted ceiling with bold wooden beams, to the large master suite with its king-sized four-poster. And let us not forget the breath-taking panoramic views of the North West from the orangery. This spacious family home steeped in 1800s heritage is something quite special. With love and an eye for high quality interior design, Green Nook provides you with an opportunity to create one of the finest countryside homes in Bolton.

Your Rural Approach & Outside Space - Having driven up the country lane leading to this character-filled stone property, as the private electric gates open on your approach, the long sweeping driveway leads you down to your cosy rural retreat set within its own private grounds. The grounds (approx one acre in total) include two south-facing lawned gardens, one of which benefits from an adjacent flagged patio area, a double garage with electric door and internal power supply which has conversion potential, and a separate yard on the eastern elevation of the home adjoining the orangery.

An Abundance Of Choice & Versatility In Living Arr - Green Nook’s ground floor comprises of three versatile reception rooms, which are currently laid out as a formal dining room, which via a stone arched doorway leads to the principal sitting room, and an additional sitting area in the orangery. This ground floor also provides the entrance hallway, a spacious kitchen-diner, downstairs WC, cloak room, plumbed utility room, pantry storage, and what is currently the fifth bedroom, which would be fitting as a home office tucked away from the business of family life. Ascending the regal wooden staircase from the principal sitting area, passing by the mezzanine landing, you will be greeted by a corridor leading to three double bedrooms and the main family bathroom of a generous size. At the end of the corridor a grand master suite will welcome you – a double bedroom and open plan step-down bathroom suite, both with plentiful space – boasting the stunning countryside views, much like the other bedrooms.

A High Calibre Countryside Development - Due to the substantial amount of secluded outside space far from other residents, if you are looking for a country living home with the opportunity to integrate your own design, there is scope to further develop the existing building subject to planning... Since there are no nearby residents that overlook your home and land (only horses!)



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