Ashdale, Astley Bank, Darwen, BB3

W&J Properties welcomes to the market 'Ashdale,' a truly stunning detached residence dating back to the 1870s. Originally owned by a local cotton mill owner, William Ashton, who was reputed to help gain freedom of the moors for the people of Darwen. 

Sitting on an enviable plot (approx. 0.75 acres) of mature gardens benefiting from a fabulous woodland backdrop bordering the west Pennine moors, it is set amongst a small hamlet of similar-style properties.
This 19th-century property still retains lots of character while encapsulating its period features and would suit any discerning purchaser looking for a spacious family-sized home. Accommodation is laid out over three floors with the addition of three cellar rooms.

Located in a convenient position with the M65 motorway approximately 2.5 miles away, amenities in Darwen nearby, and neighbouring towns Blackburn and Bolton within easy reach. Darwen train station (approx. 1 mile away) provides great commuting links to Manchester city centre and the airport.

A brief overview of rooms is as follows: 

Reception Room One—Currently used as the formal dining room. Double-glazed windows offering excellent garden views with picturesque woodland beyond. Large open grate living flame gas fire with impressive features: including character wood surround with a mirror inset. Ornate ceiling and alcoves, wood parquet floor.

Reception Room Two—Currently used as the main lounge. Numerous double-glazed windows enjoy pleasant garden views with scenic woodland beyond. This room is heated by an impressive multi-fuel burning stove with original fireplace, Parquet wood floor.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room—Full range of fitted units including a central island, complimentary worktops, built-in "Neff" appliances including a double oven, microwave, 4-plate hob, integrated dishwasher, 'Neff' fridge, and freezer. open to an open seating area with double doors leading out to the patio area.

Utility/Boot Room—Fitted units including a sink unit, plumbed for a washing machine and dryer, a door leading to the courtyard, and an internal door accessing the cellars.

Downstairs WC - Boasting the original tiles dating back to the 1800's and heated with a cast iron radiator. 

Cellars—Three cellar rooms, all with flagged floors, currently used for storage, however, offer excellent potential for conversion to habitable rooms, i.e., gym, office, playroom, etc. (subject to the necessary building works).

First Floor—Landing—Spacious landing with further sweeping staircase leading to the second floor, useful storage cupboard, sep. w.c.

Master Bedroom—Two glazed windows enjoying pleasant garden aspects with scenic woodland beyond. Fitted wall-to-wall wardrobes, a separate dressing area accessing the en suite.

Three-Piece En-Suite: Jacuzzi-style bath with shower above, W.C., and vanity wash basin with storage unit below.

Bedroom Two—Two double-glazed windows with pleasant outlooks, fitted wardrobes, and a vanity wash basin.

Bedroom Three—Double glazed window, fitted wardrobes, separate door leads to bedroom four offering potential to create an ensuite/dressing room.

Bedroom Four—Fitted wardrobes

Three Piece Family Bathroom - 'Victoria & Albert' free standing bath, vanity wash basin, walk in shower cubicle with tiled splashbacks.

Two Piece Shower Room - Walk in shower in corner cubicle, vanity wash basin, tiled splashbacks.

Second Floor—Landing—Velux Windows

Bedroom Five—Vaulted ceilings with large window.

Bedroom Six—Double glazed window, Velux window. recess for wardrobe space.

Bedroom Seven—Access via a feature arched door, vaulted ceiling with a Velux window.

Outside, Ashdale sits on a fantastic plot surrounded by expansive mature gardens (approx. 0.75 acres) with picturesque woodland as a backdrop. On arrival, there is a sweeping driveway leading to the property (ample parking for multiple vehicles) with an additional lower parking bay for additional parking if required. Well-tended lawns in the front with a lower lawned area (used as a tennis court in previous years) and a large side garden with a flagged terrace. There is a feature rear courtyard-style garden, which is well stocked with access to a greenhouse and a feature wall with an arched wrought iron gate leading back to the driveway.