£650,000 4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale Healey Dell, Rochdale, OL12

A unique and generously proportioned detached true bungalow set within the verdant valley of the Healey Dell Nature Reserve.

This truly individual property has an interesting history. It started life as part of a research establishment during the second world war. It was subsequently privately acquired, converted and extended to become a fascinating family home.

The ‘public’ side of the property does not give a true impression of the qualities of ‘Labrican’. It is only when you observe the property from the river side do you appreciate the architectural features and unique qualities of the bungalow.

The accommodation provides for spacious hallway areas, a superb lounge, a large dining conservatory [both with garden/riverside aspects], a bespoke and fully fitted kitchen, four bedrooms and a large 5 piece bathroom featuring a power shower cubicle and a spa bath.


ACCOMMODATION

Entrance Porch
An open porchway with quarry tiled flooring and an inner main door

Front Hall
With quality Amtico flooring [which is a feature throughout the reception rooms and in the kitchen] and access through to a side hallway with a radiator and a shoe cupboard,

Cloaks / Laundry Room 3.1m x 2.6m (10’3 x 8’6)
A spacious cloaks with plenty of room for outdoor wear and accessories. It has tiled flooring and is also equipped with connections for an automatic washing machine, a tumble drier and a freezer. An inner door opens to a separate wc.

Separate WC 1.5m x 1.2m (5’0 x 4’0)
With a wall mounted hand basin and a low suite wc.

Inner Hall
With attractive archways and glazed doors.

Lounge 7.2m x 5.0m (23’7 x 16’3)
A superb and generous room which is wired for 'surround sound' and features the decorative Amtico flooring. It has large picture windows looking out over the terraced rear garden and the wooded Dell. The ceiling is designed in a vaulted style and is fitted with a range of halogen down lighters. There are two radiators, numerous 13 amp socket outlets and television/ telephone connections. A wide oblong opening, with connecting glazed doors, leads through to the conservatory.

Dining Conservatory 5.3m x 5.1m (17’4 x 16’10)
The vendors use this spacious conservatory as a dining room and it comfortably accommodates a large dining suite. It too features Amtico flooring and enjoys the outlooks over the rear garden. There are double and single doors to the outside. The room has a fitted ‘air’ exchanging unit which cools the temperature in summer and warms the space in winter. It is a conservatory ‘for all seasons’. There is suspended lighting above the table area and the room is also wired for surround sound.

Kitchen 4.9m x 2.9m (15’11 x 9’5)
A stunning, professionally designed and installed bespoke kitchen in an ‘ivory/cream’ finish with chrome door furniture and granite worktops. There are numerous contemporary features and a selection of integrated appliances including a Baumatic range cooker with 5 gas hobs,[ connected to a calor supply] a tall ‘large capacity’ fridge, a dishwasher and two Combination Microwave/Convection/Grill ovens[Baumatic]. There is a surfeit of unit and worktop space, spotlighting and worktop illumination.

Rear Hall
Offering access to the bedroom wing, where there are four well proportioned rooms and the house bathroom. Two of the bedrooms are presently used by the vendors as offices, as they run their business from home. There are sophisticated connections for both telephones and computer equipment and these may be available by negotiation, if required by someone with similar business needs.

Master Bedroom 3.6m x 3.1m (11’9 x 10’1)
An attractive double room with a range of quality fitted furniture including wardrobes, a bed surround, cabinets and an over-bed bridge of cupboards. A radiator is fitted, the floor surface is laminated and there are television connections.

Bedroom Two 5.3m x 3.3m (17’3 x 10’10)
A spacious double room with doors to a large storage area [3.3m x 1.4m (10’10 x 4’6) which could convert into an ensuite.

Bedroom Three 4.1m x 3.0m (13’5 x 10’0)
A good sized bedroom.

Bedroom Four 3.6m x 2.4m (11’11 x 7’11)
Another double room.

Bathroom 3.9m x 3.6m (12’10 x 11’9)
A large house bathroom with non-slip flooring and a five piece suite including a corner shower cubicle with body-jets, a spa bath, a pedestal washbasin, a bidet and a low flush wc. Halogen down lights are fitted together with an illuminated toiletry cabinet. An upright radiator is installed.

Boiler Room/Storage 3.0m x 1.4m (10’0 x 4’6)
Housing the oil fired central heating boiler. It provides domestic central heating and hot water.

Rear Porch
Offering access to the rear garden.


EXTERNAL

Decked Terraces and Dell side outlooks
On the south side of Labrican is a stunning and private suntrap garden overlooking the river which runs through Healey Dell. We understand that the property enjoys certain fishing rights.

The garden offers different areas of interest and features decked terraces with alfresco dining space and a bridge to a hexagonal tree house with sitting area. The terraces are adjacent to both the lounge and the conservatory and can be illuminated in the evening. An archway and a gate offer access to a very private and graveled mediterranean style garden with a range of verdant plantlife and an ivy- clad arbor with a swing seat.

Towards the lower part of the garden is a purpose built dog exercise/outdoor area and a pathway to a 3 bay carport.


Carports
With covered parking space for 3 vehicles [part of the carport is due to be converted into closed garaging]


General information

The property is leasehold for the balance of a term of 999 years and there is an annual ground rent and service charge of £50. The property is connected to the public supplies of electricity and water. Drainage is to a [distant] septic tank serving the properties in Healey Dell. Mains gas is not available. Calor gas bottles supply the hobs of the range cooker in the kitchen.


Location

The property is found within the Healey Dell Nature Reserve which offers approximately 2 square miles of unspoilt ‘green’ countryside. It is a haven for wildlife and there are local walks and bridle ways.

Please click on the “Map” tab on our website presentation, which will link you to an interactive Google location plan. It will show the layout and features of the Reserve and its convenient position of the outskirts of Rochdale. There are local amenities in the Healey area and the property is conveniently positioned for access to motorways [M62/M66], focal points across the region and both Manchester and Leeds.