156 Church Road, Smithills, BL1 6HJ

An Individually Designed Period Detached Dormer Bungalow Occupying a Prominent Corner Position

Potential to Extend STPP

Occupying a commanding corner position at the junction of Church Road and Captain's Clough, this individually designed period detached dormer bungalow offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a substantial home in one of Bolton's most desirable residential locations.

Boasting generous proportions throughout and a versatile layout extending to approximately four bedrooms and three reception rooms, the property presents outstanding potential to create a truly luxurious family home, redesigned and modernised to suit individual lifestyles and tastes.

The setting is equally impressive, enjoying attractive open playing fields to the rear with delightful views towards the surrounding moorlands beyond, whilst remaining perfectly positioned for excellent local amenities, highly regarded state and independent schools, golf courses, health and leisure facilities, together with Barrow Bridge and the beautiful Smithills Country Park, both almost on the doorstep.

Accommodation

Entrance Vestibule

Accessed via a uPVC double glazed entrance door with painted pebble dash walls, tiled floor, ceiling light and built-in cupboard concealing the gas meter. Original hardwood glazed door opening into the reception hallway.

Reception Hallway

An impressive welcoming hallway featuring high ceilings, deep skirting boards, picture rail, neutral décor, contrasting carpeting, two radiators and decorative wall lighting. Dog-leg staircase leading to the first floor.

Living Room

A beautifully proportioned principal reception room enjoying a large uPVC double glazed bay window to the front elevation. High ceilings enhance the feeling of space, whilst an ornate carved fireplace with marble inset and hearth houses a living flame coal-effect gas fire, creating an attractive focal point.

Dining Room

A second elegant reception room benefiting from dual front and side aspects via two uPVC double glazed bay windows. The room features a carved timber fireplace with marble inset and hearth incorporating a cast-iron style electric coal-effect fire, together with laminate flooring and neutral décor.

Sitting Room

An additional reception room providing flexible family living space, opening directly into the dining kitchen. Featuring an exposed brick fireplace with recessed cast-iron style electric fire, deep skirting boards, laminate flooring and a large character hardwood window overlooking the attractive side gardens.

Dining Kitchen

A spacious L-shaped fitted dining kitchen appointed with a comprehensive range of contemporary gloss wall and base units complemented by contrasting work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Features include: Single stainless steel sink with mixer tap Space for a range cooker with glazed splashback and extractor canopy Integrated fridge and freezer Space for dishwasher

Under-cabinet lighting Ceramic tiled flooring Two ceiling light points High ceilings Hardwood rear window overlooking the garden

Original hardwood latch door leading to the conservatory.

Conservatory

Enjoying pleasant views over the gardens, with uPVC double glazed windows incorporating leaded detailing beneath a pitched roof, ceramic tiled flooring, wall lighting and door providing direct access to the patio and gardens.

Ground Floor Bedrooms

Principal Bedroom

A generous double bedroom overlooking the rear gardens and open playing fields beyond. Fitted bedroom furniture incorporates wardrobes, dressing table and bedside cabinets. High ceilings, laminate flooring and access to:

En-Suite Shower Room

Comprising a walk-in shower enclosure with thermostatic shower, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, fully tiled walls, tiled flooring, extractor fan and opaque uPVC double glazed window.

Bedroom Two

A well-proportioned rear-facing double bedroom enjoying pleasant garden views, featuring high ceilings, laminate flooring and original hardwood window.

Family Bathroom

Three-piece suite comprising a panelled bath with rainfall shower and handheld attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Fully tiled walls, patterned ceramic tiled floor, fitted storage, chrome heated towel radiator, inset spotlights and opaque side window.

First Floor

Landing

With Velux roof window and access to eaves storage.

Bedroom Three

A spacious dormer bedroom currently accommodating both a double and single bed. Featuring Velux roof window, additional side window, fitted eaves storage, radiator, laminate flooring, wall lighting and spotlights.

Bedroom Four

A versatile single bedroom or ideal home office with fitted wardrobes, drawer units, exposed feature beam, additional eaves storage and side-facing window.

Gardens, Driveway & Double Garage

The property occupies an impressive mature corner plot with beautifully established gardens surrounding the home.

The rear garden incorporates paved patio seating areas, decorative gravelled sections, mature trees and established planting, creating an attractive and private outdoor environment.

To the side, a lawned garden is bordered by mature conifers, flowering shrubs, hedging and fencing, together with a mature apple tree.

Double timber gates off Captains Clough Road provide access onto an extensive private driveway offering ample off-road parking, leading to the attached double garage with bi-fold doors, power, lighting and housing the central heating boiler.

Additional Information Outstanding potential to create a home to one's own taste. Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: E EPC Rating: D 66 Utilities: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage Part Double Glazed Gas Central Heated

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All descriptions, dimensions, areas, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.

All measurements are approximate.

All appliances, fixtures and fittings listed within details provided by PLM are 'as seen' and have not been tested by PLM nor have we sought certification of warranty or service, unless otherwise stated. It is in the buyer's interest to check the working condition of all appliances.