Dewhirst House, off Woodhey Grove, Syke, Rochdale OL12 9TX

A FABULOUS AND EXTREMELY SPACIOUS 6 BEDROOMED DETACHED RESIDENCE SET IN EXTENSIVE GROUNDS WITH PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS OFF DEWHIRST ROAD AND WOODHEY GROVE - There is a large attached barn which would be suitable for conversion and there are additional stables and a first floor apartment, providing further accommodation. The property is not a listed building, despite dating back to 1684, but the property oozes sheer charm and character throughout with high ceilings, original fireplaces and many other original features.  Despite its size, the property is tucked away on its own private development, accessed via  ‘in & out’ driveways, yet is located on the doorstep of Syke Common and wonderful open countryside, with all the usual local amenities available nearby Ground Floor

Entrance VESTIBULE 

HALLWAY
Staircase to the first floor, open to:

DINING ROOM - 4.6 x 3.6 metres plus 2.2 x 0.7 metres
(15’1” x 11’9” plus 7’2” x 3’1”)
A spacious reception room with bay window and feature fireplace 

LOUNGE - 5.4 x 4.1 metres (17’8” x 13’5”)
A second spacious reception room with bay window and feature fireplace 

Breakfast KITCHEN - 5.2 x 4.8 metres (17’ x 15’9”)
Double drainer, stainless steel sink unit, range of wall and base units 
incorporating a central breakfast table, Aga cooker range, built in oven and 
Microwave 

UTILITY ROOM - 5.3 x 2.9 metres (17’4” x 9’6”)
Access to basement, Belfast sink 

Rear PORCH

INNER HALL (off dining room) 
Storage cupboard 

STOREROOM - 2.5 x 1.8 metres (8’2” x 5’10”)

BEDROOM 6 / STUDY - 5.0 x 3.2 metres (16’4” x 10’6”)
A double bedroom with access to the front of the property 

SHOWER ROOM - 2.3 x 2.4 metres (7’6” x 7’10”)
Shower cubicle, low level wc, wash hand basin

Basement 

CELLAR ROOM - 2.7 x 5.5 metres (8’10” x 18’)
Accessed via staircase from utility room 
 First Floor

LANDING 

GAMES ROOM - 5.0 x 8.8 metres (16’4” x 28’10”)
A wonderful, spacious entertainment room with full sized Snooker table

BEDROOM ONE - 4.9 x 5.1 metres (16’ x 16’8”)
A spacious double bedroom, situated to the rear

BEDROOM TWO - 5.6 x 3.5 metres (18’4” x 11’5”)
A spacious double bedroom, situated to the front 

BEDROOM THREE - 3.8 x 3.5 metres (12’5” x 11’5”)

BEDROOM FOUR - 2.9 x 3.8 metres (9’6” x 12’5”)

BEDROOM FIVE - 2.8 x 2.9 metres (9’2” x 9’6”)

Family BATHROOM - 2.9 x 2.3 metres (9’6” x 7’6”)
Panelled bath with shower above, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc - matching suite in pink

Attached BARN
8.0 x 8.5 metres (26’3” x 27’11”)

STORE - 2.5 x 2.5 metres (8’2” x 8’2”)

Separate WC (accessed via the barn)
Low level wc 
 Potential Apartment 

Side ENTRANCE - 6.8 x 3.3 metres (22’3” x 10’9”)
Staircase to the first floor 

Open Plan LIVING SPACE - 11 x 6.9 metres (36’ x 22’7”
Access to mezzanine (above the barn area)

MEZZANINE AREA 8.6 x 4.3 metres (28’3” x 14’1”)

Stables

STABLE ONE - 4.0 x 3.3 metres (13’1” x 10’9”)

STABLE TWO - 3.8 x 3.3 metres (12’5” x 10’9”)

STABLE THREE - 2.5 x 3.0 metres (8’2” x 9’10”)

Externally

The property is set in extensive grounds with 2 garages with remote control operated up-and-over doors and a garden storeroom, accessed off the rear courtyard and there extensive mature gardens to the side and rear of the property with 2 driveways providing in-and-out access from Woodhey Grove and Dewhirst Road with ample off street parking,

Development Potential

The property is not a listed building and hence, the property could be 
demolished and a new residential development provided on the site, subject to appropriate planning permission being obtained.

The property could also be split into 3 / 4 properties but prospective 
purchasers would need to take advice from a local Architect to establish the potential of the conversion.