Watling Street, Affetside, BL8 3QS
Listed 25 Sept 2026 · price reduced 15 Oct 2026 · Bolton
How the price compares
Key features
- Beautifully positioned in a desirable location surrounded by open countryside
- Charming mid-terraced cottage offering generous and comfortable accommodation throughout
- Convenient access to Bury, Bolton, Rochdale and Manchester City Centre
- Offered with no onwards chain
About this home
A charming mid-terraced cottage offered for sale with no onwards chain, providing generous and comfortable accommodation throughout and boasting a wealth of character and original features. Ideally positioned in a desirable location surrounded by beautiful open countryside, the property also offers excellent scope for further refurbishment and modernisation. With plenty of potential to create a home to suit individual tastes, this property would make an appealing choice for first-time buyers looking to take their first step onto the property ladder, those looking to downsize, or investors seeking a property with renovation potential. The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance porch leading into a spacious lounge, which features an exposed stone fireplace with wood-burning stove, exposed beams, recessed alcoves and ceiling spotlights. A separate, generously sized dining room provides further character with exposed stone walls and beams, ceiling spotlights and a staircase rising to the first floor, with useful storage space beneath. To the rear is a well-appointed, recently fitted kitchen, along with a convenient ground floor cloakroom/WC. Upstairs, there are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, both benefiting from a range of fitted wardrobes, together with a modern shower room. To the rear is a good size yard which enjoys an open outlook over the adjoining countryside. Situated within a highly sought-after area, the property is surrounded by attractive countryside and is conveniently positioned within walking distance of a local bus stop. There are a variety of nearby shops, amenities and well-regarded schools, while excellent road and public transport connections provide easy access to surrounding towns and cities including Bury, Bolton, Rochdale and Manchester City Centre.
EPC Rating: D
Property details
- Property type
- Terraced
- Size
- 1,066 sq ft / 99 sq m
- Council tax band
- B
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Garden
- Private garden
- Heating
- Oil, Wood burner
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
Arrow keys move the map, Shift with an arrow moves it further, plus and minus zoom, Home returns to the first view.
1 on this map
- Bromley Cross Station1.9 mi
- Hall i' th' Wood Station2.2 mi
- Bury Interchange Tram Stop3.1 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in BL8 over the last 12 months: terraced £185k · semi-detached £270k · detached £380k · flat £128k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Watling Street Bury BL8 3QW | Terraced Freehold | 19 Dec 2025 | £295,000 |
| 98 Watling Street Bury BL8 3QL | Terraced Freehold | 24 Oct 2025 | £675,000 |
| 74 Watling Street Bury BL8 3QW | Terraced Leasehold | 26 Sept 2025 | £300,000 |
| 80 Watling Street Bury BL8 2TG | Semi-detached Leasehold | 21 Aug 2025 | £242,500 |
| 23 Watling Street Bury BL8 2JD | Detached Leasehold | 1 Aug 2025 | £350,000 |
| 100 Watling Street Bury BL8 3QL | Terraced Freehold | 1 Jul 2025 | £442,500 |
| 66 Watling Street Bury BL8 2JJ | Other Freehold | 9 May 2025 | £950 |
| 97 Watling Street Bury BL8 2TG | Other Freehold | 7 May 2025 | £950 |
| Hayloft, Watling Street Bury BL8 3QR | Detached Freehold | 28 Mar 2025 | £1,000,000 |
| 82 Watling Street Bury BL8 2TG | Semi-detached Leasehold | 7 Mar 2025 | £345,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in BL8
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Miller Metcalfe, Bury on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 25 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 15/10/2026.
Agent disclaimer
Disclaimer - Property reference 51351e42-82cd-4ae3-99ae-95afb3072e4a. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Miller Metcalfe, Bury. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.
Similar homes nearby
Grosvenor Way, Horwich, Bolton, BL6















