Semi-Rural Family Home With Lots of Character
NO CHAIN
Summary
The Elms is the former home of artist L.S.Lowry and has been home to the present occupants for 25 years. Situated in the conservation area of the charming Pennine foothill village of Mottram in Longdendale, this stone-built link-detatched character property provides spacious family accommodation including 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms and 2 bathrooms. The freehold property has a large mature garden and double-garage / store and is well situated for the motorway network, commuting to Manchester (10m) or the nearby towns of Glossop, Hyde, and Stalybridge (3m each). While preserving many original features, the renovation benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout the three floors.
Ground Floor
Vestibule
1.8m x 1.4m period glazed doors, radiator, antique doorbell, alarm.
Hallway / Stairs
1.8m x 7.0m (max). 2 radiators, mahogany banisters, period cornice, glazed door to breakfast room, door to cellar steps.
Cellar
4.4m x 3.9m Whitewashed stone with central stone slab table. Window to feature iron grid. Gas and electric meters.
Lounge
4.4m x 4.1m Antique pine tall window surround with shutters, period cornice and rose. Gas hotbox living fire set in stone and cast-iron feature fireplace Originally from Mr Lowry's bedroom). Original door. Large radiator. Wall lights.
Dining room
4.2m x 3.9m 2 side windows and glazed double door to kitchen. Antique cast iron fireplace with oak surround and gas living flame fire. Large radiator and wall lights.
Kitchen / breakfast room
2.9m x 6.4m Kitchen quarry tiled and fully fitted with units containing fridge/freezer, dishwasher, gas hob and oven. Space for washing machine, 2 radiators, mullioned window, half glazed back door. Peninsular unit to breakfast area with original feature iron range and patio doors overlooking patio and garden.
Half-Landing
Main Bathroom
2.8m x 2.8m Half-tiled, feature radiator with towel rail, corner mixer shower, cistern wc, rolltop bath, pedestal sink, half-glazed door and wall-mounted Worcester combi boiler.
First floor
Wide landing
2.4m x 1.9m 2 radiators. Stairs up to 2nd floor with skylight.
Double bedroom 1
4.0m x 4.0m Large antique pine panelled window surround, double, 3-door fitted units with vanity, large radiator.
Double bedroom 2
4.1m. x 4.1m Large window, large radiator. Double 3-door fitted units with vanity.
Single bedroom / office
2.7m x 1.8m Large antique pine panelled window, radiator.
Half Landing
Storage hatch
2.8m x 1.8m roofspace
Second Floor
Top landing / study
4.0m x 1.9m Side window, radiator, recessed lights, hatch to storage area, doors to;
Double bedroom 3
5.3m x 4.0m (max) Pine panelled walls and ceiling, skylight, large radiator. Hatch to storage area.
Bathroom 2
2.6m x 1.4m Pine panelled electric shower, sink in unit, Saniflow (new unit) wc. Expelair and recess lighting, radiator.
External
Front garden
7.4m x 2.5m Iron railings on stone wall, hedge, flag steps, commemorative blue plaque.
Rear Garden
31.5m x 12.4m (max) Stone walls (half) / hedge and panel fence. Back gate from unadopted side road to york stone patio with stone bench, alpine bed and rockery. Stone wall/steps to fishpond and cascade, lawns with mature trees, shrub borders and granite cobble paths and concealed flagged dog pound. Double iron gates to granite cobbled drive / parking
Double stone garage and store room
Garage 5.3m x 5.0m Cavity wall construction with mullioned window and door to;
Store room 5.0m x 2.7m with electricity, water, drains, sink unit and fitted kitchen units, plumbed for washing machine, rear door, external and internal windows.
General
The property is freehold and is offered chain free. Council tax is £1,333 p.a. Facilities of Mottram are railway stations within 2 miles, village primary school, 2 churches, 3 pubs, bus service and basic local shops are available. Mottram is situated on one of the main trans-Pennine trunk roads and access to motorway network within half a mile, it is easy to connect to all parts of the country. Manchester airport is within half an hour yet there are a variety of country and moorland walks in all directions from the house and the boundary of the Peak District national park is within 2 miles. Excellent shopping facilities are within a few miles in Glossop, Hyde and Stalybridge.
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy.
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