Helmshore Road, Helmshore, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4

COMMANDING A MOST DESIRABLE, ELEVATED POSITION WITH A SUPERB, SOUTH FACING REAR GARDEN, PARKING FOR 2/3 AND A DETACHED GARAGE. A rare opportunity to acquire this LATE VICTORIAN ( Circa 1897) STONE, GABLE END TERRACED HOME OF STYLE & DISTINCTION.

Well situated at the head of 'Elm Terrace' adjacent to a pleasant grassed area, the property is within strolling distance of 'Snig Hole' Park and directly on the doorstep of open countryside. Popular local schools both Primary and Secondary are close by and the A56(M) link to the motorway network is within a convenient one mile drive.

Thoughtfully fusing many period features with spacious, contemporary living arranged over three floors, the individual accommodation is extended across the rear to provide a bright, family living breakfast kitchen/dining area with direct access to the private rear garden. Graced by high coved ceilings, the house is entered by a traditional vestibule complete with the original, ceramic glazed tiled wall. The hall leads to a front facing dining room with an interesting 'Art Nouveau' fireplace. The large, main living room is central and is complemented by a multi-fuel stove set into a carved wood surround & mantle mirror. Flowing across the width of the rear is the fitted breakfast kitchen featuring solid wood work surfaces and integral appliances.

Arriving on the first floor, there is a double front bedroom with recently installed PVCu window, fitted long second bedroom with views of Musbury Tor and a modern white three piece bathroom. Installed within the last five years there is a 'P' shaped, tile panel bath with a plumbed-in, thermostatic controlled shower & wall taps, wash bowl on a wall mounted two drawer unit and low level, dual flush W.C.

Accessed from a staircase and latched door off the landing is the second floor. A third double bedroom is situated to the rear with 'Velux' window, views and a walk-in storage wardrobe. A white ensuite shower room with W.C. has been created to the front making this floor ideal for a growing family/teenage room.

Vestibule

1.28m x 1.18m - 4'2" x 3'10"
Wide solid wood entrance door with original leaded glazed over light. Victorian coloured tiled wall to dado height. Red tiled floor. Leaded glazed interior door to hall.

Entrance Hall

Deep coved ceiling & plaster moulding detail. Staircase to first floor, doors to dining room & living room. Engineered wood floor

Dining Room

3.66m x 3.55m - 12'0" x 11'8"
Front facing reception room with deep coved ceiling, picture rail and new decor. Feature 1920's style 'Art -Nouveau' fireplace with cast iron mantle and leaf detail to sides. Coal basket inset with electric heater beneath. Slate tiled hearth.

Living Room

4.06m x 4.55m - 13'4" x 14'11"
High cornice coved ceiling, picture rail. A spacious central reception room with feature carved wood fire surround complete with an integral over mantle mirror. Recessed multi-fuel stove on a red tile hearth. Double original alcove cupboard. Two wall light point plus centre light. Door to under stairs store. Engineered wood floor to match the hall. Open plan to the family breakfast kitchen.

Open Plan Dining/Kitchen/Family Room

3.39m x 4.69m - 11'1" x 15'5"
Dining area with dual aspects from a side window and double doors opening out to the rear patio. Central island unit with base cupboards and solid wood top through to the Kitchen area. Fitted range of wall, base and drawer units in a gloss cream finish with solid wood work surfaces. Integral appliances of washer, dryer, dishwasher. Inset 5 ring 'Bosch'gas hob with a steel filter hood above. Separate 'Viceroy'Double electric oven/grill. 'Franke' single drainer sink unit beneath a rear facing window with decorative tiled cill. Twin 'Velux' roof windows. LED lighting. Engineered wood floor.

First Floor Landing

3.18m x 1.75m - 10'5" x 5'9"
Side facing window. Access to Bedrooms one and two together with the Family Bathroom. Latched stripped wood panel door to second floor staircase and Bedroom three.

Bedroom 1 (Double)

3.65m x 4.85m - 11'12" x 15'11"
Front facing bedroom with a recently installed PVCu double glazed window. Contrast decor to chimney breast with a display recess.

Bedroom 2 (Long Double)

4.25m x 3.27m - 13'11" x 10'9"
Rear facing with delightful views over the garden towards Musbury Tor. Fitted, mirror fronted double door sliding wardrobes.

Family Bathroom

3.2m x 2.06m - 10'6" x 6'9"
Re- designed with a fresh white, quality suite. 'P' shaped bath with a tiled side panel. Glazed screen with a plumbed-in, thermostatic controlled shower. Dual heads, rainwater and adjustable. Separate taps to the tiled wall at side. Attractive wash bowl set on a two drawer, wall mounted vanity unit. Low level, dual flush W.C. Inbuilt double cupboards housing the gas combination central heating boiler. Feature tiled floor. Chrome upright 'ladder' towel rail/radiator.

Second Floor Landing

Staircase with balustrade opening into Bedroom three.

Bedroom 3 (Double plus Ensuite)

2.38m x 4.42m - 7'10" x 14'6"
An excellent second floor bedroom presently utilised for Home Working. Wide, rear facing 'Velux ' window with views. Exposed beam to ceiling. Access to the walk-in wardrobe/store and ensuite Shower Room.

Walk In Wardrobe

1.2m x 2.63m - 3'11" x 8'8"
Extending to the eaves with light.

Ensuite Shower Room

2.03m x 1.64m - 6'8" x 5'5"
Comprising of a modern white suite: Quadrant shower enclosure with a wall mounted 'Triton T80' electric shower unit finished in silver. Shaped pedestal wash hand basin and low level, dual flush W.C. Fully tiled walls and floor. Front facing 'Velux' window . Extractor fan. Inbuilt eaves store cupboards.

Exterior

Front Garden

Elevated from the pavement with steps and handrail to the entrance. Stone chipped low maintenance garden with a pathway along the gable.

Side Access

Block paved pathway with a timber gate securing the rear. Stone side wall.

Rear Gardens

Vehicle access is via the communal road running to the rear of Elm Terrace. Double wood gates secure an extensive stone chip laid driveway/parking area for 2/3 cars. Block paved sun patio adjoining the double doors from the house with a further stone flagged upper terrace to the side. Interesting planting areas to the adjoining stone wall with a path leading to a sheltered lower garden area with flag inset paving stones. Detached single garage with double door entry, power, light and glazed side windows. Adjacent established lawn with stone wall boundary .