Baldingstone, Bury

A quite exceptional Grade II detached period residence, thought to date from around1604 and occupying a tucked away position in Walmersley, Bury just a short drive from the nearest motorway junction and within 2 miles of Bury town centre. Accessed from Walmersley Old Road down a short lane and then through remotely operated entrance gates onto the gravel driveway with turning point and central fountain, the main house, separate two bedroom cottage, outbuildings, tennis court and formal gardens amount to around 3 acres in total. Throughout the property's history there have been several extensions and alterations and the recent custodians have been very careful to retain the original character of this family home in any improvements they have made. The facade is quite spectacular with mullioned windows, stone guttering and stone slab roof, but it is the sheer size and presentation of the accommodation on offer that will most certainly impress. Altogether there is close to 7000 square feet of accommodation on offer! The main house has six bedrooms, four reception rooms, three bathrooms plus guest cloakroom, period dining kitchen, conservatory all with original period features, most with fireplaces and beamed ceilings.
The separate cottage, accessed via a side driveway, has independent heating and offers a modern kitchen and bathroom, two double bedrooms and first floor lounge.
There are workshops and garages together with a tarmac tennis court and formal gardens, grounds and patio areas in total of c3 acres.

Tenure - Freehold
EPC - Exempt
Council Tax Banding - Main House - H
Council Tax Banding - Guest Cottage - B

Reception Hall - Grand reception hall with parquet flooring and stone fireplace with woodburning stove, mullioned windows, beamed ceiling and open spindled staircase to the first floor landing.

Drawing Room - Stone fireplace with contemporary style log effect gas fire, parquet flooring, mullioned windows to front and side.

Dining Room - Impressive dining room with mullion window to the front, recessed stone fireplace and parquet flooring.

Kitchen - Sympathetically improved over recent years with a range of oak fitted units and cabinetry, granite worktops and ceramic sinks. Gas powered Aga, tiled flooring and sash windows overlooking the rear patio. Access to rear lobby housing the gas central heating boiler.

Preparation Room - With direct access to the kitchen and dining room.

Sitting Room - Palatial room with mullion window and beamed ceiling. Access to the conservatory.

Conservatory - Beautiful glazed conservatory with French doors leading onto the rear patio area

Inner Hall - Parquet flooring and access to the guest W.C.

First Floor Galleried Landing - With parquet flooring and mullion window to the front. Steps up to a further landing area with stained glass skylight.

Principal Bedroom - Range of contemporary wardrobes in light oak. gas powered stove fire in stone fireplace. Mullion window overlooking the gardens, access to ensuite shower room.

Bedroom - Mullion window to the front, ornamental stone fireplace.

Bedroom - Window to the side and rear.

Main Bathroom - Three piece suite with twin wash hand basins, w.c. and panelled bath with thermostatic shower over. Window to the rear.

Bedroom - With window to the rear.

Bedroom - With stone fireplace and mullion window to the front.

Bathroom - Three piece suite with corner bath, twin wash hand basins and corner shower cubicle with thermostatic shower. Window to the rear.

Separate W.C. -

Outside - The property is approached via 'Baldingstone' a single track lane off Walmersley Old Road serving four of five other homes. The remotely operated entrance gates lead onto a gravel driveway and up to the front of the main house with a turning circle and central fountain. There are formal gardens, lawns, wooded areas, patios and tennis court, in all amounting to c3 acres.

The Guest Cottage - The guest cottage provide two double bedroom accommodation, contemporary kitchen and bathroom fittings and a first floor lounge area with patio doors leading onto a rear stone patio area. The cottage is accessed via a separate driveway from the main house and is self contained.

Outbuildings & Garaging - The property has useable garaging for 3 cars and several workshop areas for garden machinery and storage.

The Tennis Court - Will require resurfacing but in the perfect position away from the property.