Gothic Cottages, School Lane Wigan WN2 1PD

This adorably picturesque Grade II Listed mid-terrace cottage is filledwith Gothic charm and is nestled in the heart of the idyllic Haigh CountryPark Conservation Area. Impeccably presented, the accommodationcomprises two delightful reception rooms, a well-appointed modernkitchen, separate laundry room, cloakroom, two charming doublebedrooms and a contemporary bathroom. With picket-fence enclosedlawn gardens to the front, a courtyard to the rear, private parking for twocars, and a secluded lawn garden with summerhouse enjoying sublimerural aspects – what’s not to like!

Any one of these four landmark cottages in the row is constantly asought-after prospect for discerning purchasers and No. 2 will notdisappoint. The front is approached via a wrought iron gate set into apicket fence which opens to a lengthy pebbled pathway running alongsidea lawn having beech hedge and picket fence borders. There is even aspace alongside the front door for a bench from which to enjoy themorning sun.The timber front door with opaque glass inset and fanlight over opens to aporch with space for a coat rack and has a latch door opening into thesitting room. This good-size room has a lancet-style timber window to thefront, a central pendant light and corner cupboard housing the energymeters. The focal point of the room is the painted cast-iron fire surroundwith a stone flagged hearth and creating a very cosy aura. The woodluxury vinyl flooring also gives an attractive finish and continues beneathtwo latch doors into the dining room.

Between the lounge and the dining room is a small vestibule with astaircase rising and to the first floor.The dining room has a window to the rear, pendant light over the tablespace and a traditional style radiator. The eye is drawn to the beautifullimestone ingle fireplace with York stone hearth which stands to one sideof the room and is currently used as a log store.A further latch door opens to the well-appointed kitchen which has twowindows overlooking the courtyard, a stable-style timber door with glassinset, two ceiling lights and a stone flagged floor.

The kitchen is fittedwith an excellent range of maple effect wall and base cabinets havingmosaic tiling between levels and incorporating glazed display cabinetsand drawer banks. The coordinating granite worktops have an inset oneand a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with etched side drainer and aswan-neck mixer spray tap. Also inset is a Neff four ring ceramic hobwith a chimney-style stainless-steel extractor fan above and an eye-levelNeff oven and microwave close by. Integrated appliances include a fridgefreezer and a Bosch dishwasher, and the area is warmed by a vertical tuberadiator.The adjacent laundry room has a side window, a ceiling light and slateeffect tiled flooring which continues beneath the door of the adjacentcloakroom. The tiled counter-top has plumbing beneath for an automaticwashing machine and space for a tumble dryer.The cloakroom with an opaque side window, ceiling light and a built-incupboard housing the wall-mounted Baxi gas fired combination boiler.Warmed by a chrome vertical tube radiator, there is also a a low flushWC and a built-in timber vanity cabinet with inset wash hand basin.

The butterfly-style staircase with a rope handrail rises to the first-floorlanding having a spindle balustrade, pendant light and loft hatch.The left wing leads to bedroom one with a window to the front, a pendantlight, and a traditional style radiator. There are fitted wardrobes to onewall having sliding doors, one being mirror fronted, and to the side is abuilt-in dressing table. This good-size double room also has a featuredecorative cast-iron fire surround with Victorian tiled hearth.The right wing gives way to bedroom two which has a high-level windowto the rear, a ceiling light and a traditional style radiator. There are builtin wardrobes, a cabinet with shelves over and a timber fire surround witha cast iron dog grate.The bathroom is fully mosaic tiled in natural autumn shades, has insetspotlights, a high-level Velux window plus a lancet window borrowinglight from the landing. The contemporary three-piece white suitecomprises a close-coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mono-bloctap, and a shaped bath with protective glass screen and Sirrus showerover. There is also a wall-mounted mirror-fronted toiletries cabinet plus avertical tube radiator to warm the towels.

By car, the property is approached over a shared, pebbled drivewaywhich meanders to the private parking area for two cars. There is a gatedaccess to the rear paved courtyard garden which is ideal for containerplanting, having a wall boundary, an outside tap and space for a bistrotable and chairs.By the parking spaces, a gate opens to the fence and hedge enclosed rearlawn garden which has borders of shrub and specimen tree planting andcentrally features a large ash tree. A delightful cream paintedsummerhouse with part-glazed double doors, laminate flooring andhaving power and light, provides the perfect retreat whilst a section to therear of the summerhouse is used as a store for garden tools. At the end ofthe garden is a circular patio for al fresco dining and benefitting frommagnificent rural aspects over the protected adjacent parkland. Alongsideis a raised vegetable bed, log store and this tranquil setting has anabundance of wildlife and birds settling in the surrounding woodlandsand fields which also provide remarkable walks.

Viewing is strictly by appointment through Maria B Evans Estate Agents
We are reliably informed that the Tenure of the property is Freehold
The Local Authority is Wigan Borough Council
The EPC rating is to be advised
The Council Tax Band is D
The property is served by septic tank
The property is warmed by gas central heating

Please note:Room measurements given in these property details are approximate and are supplied as a guide only.All land measurements are supplied by the Vendor and should be verified by the buyer's solicitor. Wewould advise that all services, appliances and heating facilities be confirmed in working order by anappropriately registered service company or surveyor on behalf of the buyer as Maria B. Evans EstateAgency cannot be held responsible for any faults found. No responsibility can be accepted for anyexpenses incurred by prospective purchasers.