Lower Clowes, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4

A opportunity to own this stunning, unique period cottage with large gardens, in this most desirable location in the hamlet of Lower Clowes, Townsend Fold, on the edge of the countryside, yet easily walkable into Rawtenstall and with excellent links to M66 for Manchester. Call Ryder & Dutton to arrange a viewing. EPC:E

A unique cottage, tucked away in an idyllic countryside setting in the hamlet of Lower Clowes, yet just a pleasant stroll from Rawtenstall's vibrant town centre and with excellent access to the M66 & Manchester city centre, which is just 15 miles away.

Just off Bury Road, near the popular Whitchaff gastropub, turn up Lower Clowes Road and pass the brook. This property comes with the third garage on the left-hand side. This end cottage is a little further along, with entrances on each side and an amazing, large garden, with a small stream running through, opposite the gable end.

Boasting four well-apportioned bedrooms including two very large doubles, a third double and a generous single bedroom and with accommodation over three-levels the property boasts modern gas central heating system that is serviced annually.

Enter the property into an external porch extension, into a large 275sqft lounge which extends the full width of this period cottage, with two windows, including a large picture window, creating a bright, inviting room and an attractive central stone fireplace on the far wall. An arched opening leads into a spacious dining room with a feature fireplace and a modern multi-fuel stove, which flows beautifully creating ideal space for families and dinner parties. There is also in integral porch, which offers access to the stairs to the first floor.

The utility storeroom is just off the lounge and houses the boiler and washing machine, with a side window and there is open access off the dining room and past under stair storage into the kitchen extension. This 80sqft room has a collection of cream coloured fitted cupboards, with a breakfast bar and appliances along the length of the far wall including free-standing gas cooker and dishwasher. There are windows on three sides, with a part-glazed door at the far end, giving views and access onto the extensive side gardens, where you can observe birds and wildlife. The stable door at the end of the kitchen leads to the steps to the lower garden and the bridge over the stream.

Up to the first-floor landing and there is a further flight of stairs to the top floor and doors into two bedrooms. Bedroom two features fitted wardrobes and has been upgraded with a modern, tiled en-suite shower room with a large, glazed shower cubicle, an extractor fan, a wash hand basin with vanity storage and W.C. Bedroom one is a huge, 300sqft double bedroom, with two front windows and a second staircase to the top floor, giving increased flexibility of living arrangements.

Bedroom three is another 300sqft bedroom with two front windows, which like bedroom one, could easily be split creating the middle into two good double bedrooms from each, or retained as luxurious, large bedroom suites. Take the door to the landing and a further bedroom, family bathroom and the other staircase are found.

Bedroom four is a generous single bedroom with a window and an alcove offering a natural wardrobe space behind the stairs. The family bathroom is a 110sqft modern, tiled space, with fitted storage including an airing cupboard and wash hand basin, with vanity storage on each side and below. There is a bath, W.C. and a large, frosted window.

A beautiful property in a marvellous semi-rural location that the next owner will completely fall in love with. Please call Ryder & Dutton to arrange your viewing.