St. Helens Road, Bolton, Lancashire,
OIRO £550,000 Freehold

Harrisons are delighted to present Weighbridge Cottage, a remarkable detached residence dating back to **1764**, occupying a picturesque position on St Helens Road, BL5.

Rich in history and character, this beautiful home offers an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a property that effortlessly combines period charm, versatile family living and impressive open countryside views to both the front and rear. Having remained within the same ownership for over 21 years, Weighbridge Cottage has been lovingly maintained whilst retaining many of the qualities that make homes of this era so special.

The accommodation extends across two floors and provides a flexible layout ideally suited to modern family life. The ground floor is centred around three generous reception rooms, each offering its own individual purpose. Two substantial front-facing lounges feature attractive bay windows and fireplaces, creating warm and inviting living spaces, whilst the third reception room offers excellent flexibility as a family room, home office, playroom or guest accommodation.

At the heart of the home is the spacious kitchen and dining room, providing the perfect setting for everyday family life and entertaining. Fitted with a range of integrated appliances and ample dining space, it serves as a natural gathering point within the property. A separate utility room and ground floor shower room further enhance the practicality of the accommodation.

To the first floor, the property offers four well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite shower room, whilst the remaining bedrooms are served by the family bathroom. The layout provides excellent flexibility for growing families, visiting guests or those working from home.

Externally, Weighbridge Cottage continues to impress. The rear garden has been thoughtfully designed for low-maintenance enjoyment, incorporating a flagged patio area and an impressive elevated decking terrace. Positioned to take full advantage of the surrounding landscape, this superb outdoor space enjoys open countryside views and provides the perfect setting for relaxing, dining and entertaining throughout the year.

A particular highlight of the property is the detached double garage building. Offering secure parking and extensive storage, it provides a level of practicality rarely associated with character homes of this nature. Above the garage sits a substantial office and studio space, ideal for home working, a gym, hobby room or games room. A WC is also conveniently incorporated within the garage building.

Combining over 260 years of history with generous living accommodation, stunning open aspects and exceptional ancillary space, Weighbridge Cottage represents a unique opportunity to acquire one of the area's most distinctive family homes.

Historic detached cottage dating back to 1764

Four bedrooms and three bathrooms

Three versatile reception rooms

Principal bedroom with en-suite shower room

Spacious kitchen / dining room with integrated appliances

Impressive open aspect countryside views to the front and rear

Low-maintenance rear garden with elevated decking terrace

Detached double garage with office/studio above

Additional storage space within the garage building

Ideal family home with extensive home-working potential

Heathfield Primary School (0.4 MILES)

St Andrews Over Hulton C Of E Primary School (0.5 MILES)

Milk Maids (0.6 MILES)

Cutacre Country Park (0.9 MILES)

Entrance Hall – 0.947m x 1.737m

Accessed via the front entrance door, the entrance hall features tiled flooring, pendant lighting, and loft hatch access.

Inner Hallway – 0.978m x 4.208m

A welcoming central hallway with tiled flooring, pendant lighting, and a single-panel radiator providing access to the principal ground floor accommodation.

Reception Room One – 6.431m x 3.711m

A spacious and characterful principal reception room centred around a feature fireplace. The room benefits from carpet flooring, television connection point, two pendant light fittings, and a double-glazed bay window to the front elevation with two opening casements allowing excellent natural light.

Reception Room Two – 5.139m x 3.310m

A second generously proportioned reception room featuring a fireplace, carpet flooring, television connection point, two pendant light fittings, a contemporary matt black wall-mounted radiator, and a double-glazed bay window to the front elevation with two opening casements.

Kitchen / Dining Room – 5.892m x 4.622m

The heart of the home, this spacious kitchen and dining area is fitted with a range of units complemented by tiled flooring. Integrated appliances include an AEG oven, integrated microwave, Neff hob and extractor hood, and dishwasher. There is additional space for a freestanding fridge freezer, a chrome mixer tap, television connection point, CCTV connection, and a double-glazed window with opening casement overlooking the rear.

Utility Room – 1.532m x 2.582m

Practical utility space fitted with tiled flooring, sink with chrome mixer tap, plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, space for a fridge freezer, and pendant lighting.

Ground Floor Shower Room – 2.174m x 0.738m

Fitted with a white three-piece suite comprising WC, wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, and electric shower. Finished with tiled walls and flooring and a chrome heated towel radiator.

Reception Room 3 / Ground Floor Bedroom – 3.223m x 4.300m

A versatile double bedroom located on the ground floor, ideal for multi-generational living, guest accommodation or home working. Featuring carpet flooring, recessed ceiling spotlights, television connection point, and a double-panel radiator.

First Floor

Landing – 2.224m x 1.186m

With pendant lighting and access to the loft space.

Master Bedroom - 4.9m X 3.9m

A characterful principal bedroom featuring attractive exposed painted beams and wooden flooring. The room benefits from a double-glazed window to the front elevation with an opening casement, pendant lighting, and direct access to the en-suite shower room.

En-Suite Shower Room – 1.183m x 1.588m

Comprising a shower enclosure, white WC, and wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap.

Bedroom Two - 3.7m X 3.9m

A spacious bedroom benefitting from fitted wardrobes, carpet flooring, pendant lighting, double-panel radiator, and a double-glazed window with opening casement.

Bedroom Three – 3.092m x 2.872m

A bright and spacious bedroom featuring fitted wardrobes, carpet flooring, pendant lighting, television connection point, double-panel radiator, and three double-glazed windows providing excellent natural light.

Bedroom Four – 3.8m X 2.2m

A further bedroom offering carpet flooring, pendant lighting, double-panel radiator, and a double-glazed window with opening casement.

Family Bathroom - 2.1m X 1.9m

Fitted with a white suite comprising bath, WC, and wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. The room further benefits from mirrored wall surrounds, a chrome heated towel radiator, pendant lighting, and a frosted double-glazed window with opening casement.

Loft Space

Limited loft storage space. The loft is not boarded and does not currently benefit from a loft ladder.

Rear Garden

The rear garden has been designed to take full advantage of the property's enviable open aspect views. A flagged patio area provides the ideal space for outdoor dining or entertaining, whilst raised decking creates an additional seating area overlooking attractive open field views to the rear. A rare and peaceful outdoor environment that complements the character of this historic home.

Detached Garage Building

Office / Studio Above Garage – 4.492m x 5.385m

A substantial and versatile space positioned above the garage, ideal as a home office, studio, gym or hobby room. Featuring carpet flooring, pendant lighting, and a uPVC double-glazed window with two opening casements.

Double Garage – 4.841m x 6.937m

A generous double garage providing space for two vehicles. Benefitting from ceiling spotlights and housing the property's electric, gas and water services together with boiler equipment.

External WC – 0.896m x 1.507m

Fitted with a white WC and wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap.

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