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Whitworth Square, Whitworth, Rochdale, OL12 8PY

4bedrooms
2bathrooms
Detachedtype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 29 Aug 2025 · Rossendale

How the price compares

This home£400,000
Median 4 bed in OL12£375k30 homes listed · £268 per sq ft
Difference+7%above the area median

Key features

  • NO CHAIN
  • GRADE II LISTED BUILDING
  • DETACHED STONE BUILT HOUSE
  • TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
  • KITCHEN/UTILITY/STORAGE AREAS / SNUG
  • FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS
  • MASTER WITH EN-SUITE
  • FAMILY BATHROOM
  • PARKING TO SIDE & REAR
  • ADDITIONAL LAND ACROSS FROM THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY USED AS GARDENS

About this home

OFFERED WITH NO CHAIN, RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE THIS GRADE II LISTED DETACHED, STONE BUILT HOUSE SITUATED IN A COBBLED SQUARE, STEEPED IN LOCAL HISTORY. TWO RECEPTION ROOMS, FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS AND TWO BATHROOMS Andrew Kelly and Associates are delighted to offer for sale this rare and truly exceptional opportunity to purchase a Grade II listed property nestled within the heart of the semi-rural village of Whitworth. Whitworth village offers a variety of local amenities including shops, bars, restaurants, golf course and excellent schools and as it sits on the edge of the hills, boasts some spectacular scenic walks within the surrounding countryside and Healey Dell Nature Reserve whilst still being close enough to Rochdale Town Centre which offers transport links to Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool. The property sits within a cobbled square and oozes character as well as being steeped in history, even coming with it's very own Historic England blue plaque, and was said to have been built as lodging for visitors seeking treatment from John Taylor, the "Whitworth doctor" of Whitworth House. This DETACHED HOUSE has a garden to the front, with additional land across the road that can be used for further gardens etc, or could be converted to off street parking (subject to planning). The home offers a welcome reception area, Kitchen / breakfast area / snug / storage space and a guest W/C. To the ground floor are TWO RECEPTION ROOMS, hallway and a lobby with access to the side. To the first floor are TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS (master with en-suite bathroom) and a family bathroom. To the second floor are TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS and further storage space.Externally, the property has a feature garden area to the front, which include paved areas with mature, well stocked and well maintained planting. There is a parking space within the cobbled square and there is ample on street parking in the surrounding area. To the side across from the home is additional land that was used for further gardens and storage sheds (this could be converted to a drive / garage for further of street parking (subject to planning). VIEWINGS ARE ESSENTIAL TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE LOCATION, HISTORY AND SIZE OF THE PROPERTY ON OFFER.

Ground Floor

Lobby 5' 3'' x 8' 1'' (1.60m x 2.46m) Side facing single glazed wood door and triple aspect single glazed wood windows, seating area and carpeted flooring.

Hallway 16' 8'' x 7' 10'' (5.08m x 2.39m) Single glazed wooden access door from the lobby, carpeted flooring and storage cupboards and a single radiator.

Guest WC Side facing wood framed single glazed window, WC, wash hand basin, tiled splashback and laminate flooring.

Lounge 14' 8'' x 18' 5'' (4.47m x 5.61m) Rear facing Upvc double glazed window, side facing wood framed single glazed window, carpeted flooring, wood and marble feature fire surround and two single radiators.

Dining Room 10' 0'' x 18' 3'' (3.05m x 5.56m) Rear and side facing wood framed single glazed windows, single radiator and carpeted flooring.

Lower Ground Floor

Porch 6' 9'' x 3' 8'' (2.06m x 1.12m) Front facing single glazed wooden door entrance into the porch, side facing single glazed wood framed window, tiled flooring and seating area.

Hall 11' 1'' x 7' 10'' (3.38m x 2.39m) Enter through single glazed wood door, windows to front and side, vinyl flooring, wood panelled walls, stairs to ground floor and a single radiator.

Utility 4' 7'' x 7' 9'' (1.40m x 2.36m) Fitted base unit and fully tiled.

Kitchen 14' 2'' x 18' 2'' (4.31m x 5.53m) Two side facing single glazed wood framed window, traditional brick fire place, fitted wall and base units with complementary worktops, inset sink, tiled splashback, part carpeted/part vinyl flooring and a double radiator.

Store 8' 7'' x 5' 4'' (2.61m x 1.62m) Tiled floor to ceiling and tiled flooring.

Store 8' 6'' x 11' 9'' (2.59m x 3.58m) Carpeted flooring, feature wood wall panelling, traditional brick fire place,

First Floor

First Floor Landing Side facing single glazed window and carpeted flooring.

Bedroom One 14' 6'' x 16' 8'' (4.42m x 5.08m) Double aspect single glazed wood framed windows to side and rear, ccarpeted flooring, fitted wardrobes, under-stair storage and a single radiator.

En-suite 9' 6'' x 5' 7'' (2.89m x 1.70m) Side facing single glazed window, wood flooring, shower cubicle with tiled splashback, wash hand basin set in vanity unit, bath and tiled splashback.

Bedroom Two 9' 2'' x 11' 9'' (2.79m x 3.58m) Side facing wood framed single glazed window, window seat, carpeted flooring and single radiator.

Family Bathroom 9' 0'' x 7' 10'' (2.74m x 2.39m) Front facing double glazed wood framed window, WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit, panelled bath, carpeted flooring and a double radiator.

Second Floor

Second Floor Landing Carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Three 14' 6'' x 12' 8'' (4.42m x 3.86m) Two Veluxs window, front facing window facing window, carpeted flooring, fitted wardrobes and a wall mounted electric heater.

Bedroom Four 10' 2'' x 18' 3'' (3.10m x 5.56m) Two Velux windows and a front rear facing window, fitted cupboards, carpeted flooring and a wall mounted electric heater.

Externally To the front there is a paved courtyard with well stocked and well maintained mature borders. On street parking to the side with an additional parking space on Whitworth Square.

Information

Tenure - Freehold Council Tax Band - E EPC Rating - E Grade II listed building

Property details

Property type
Detached
Council tax band
E
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Rochdale Town Centre Tram Stop2.7 mi
  • Smithy Bridge Station2.9 mi
  • Rochdale Station3.2 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in OL12 over the last 12 months: terraced £160k · semi-detached £215k · detached £315k · flat £128k.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in OL12

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£2,001£40,000 deposit · £360,000 loan
Stamp Duty£10,000England rates

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 Andrew Kelly, Rochdale and Surrounding on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 29 Aug 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 29/08/2025.

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