Sunnyside House, Edenfield Road, OL12 | 5-Bed home with approx. 1.7 acres and sweeping countryside views

Sunnyside House, 929 Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL12 7TW

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A Substantial Family Home

Perched on an elevated plot with sweeping countryside views, this beautifully renovated five-bedroom home offers over 1.7 acres of land and an impressive layout spread across four floors. With five balconies and expansive bay windows framing the surrounding landscape, the property combines grand proportions with thoughtful design and luxurious modern touches.

Originally renovated in 2006, including a fully tanked and converted basement, the current owners have continued to enhance the home, most recently completing a top-to-bottom refurbishment of the lower two floors in 2023. This included a full rewire and the installation of a high-end kitchen that opens onto the garden. The lower ground floor now functions as an entertainment level but could easily be adapted into a self-contained annexe.

Inside, the accommodation is arranged across multiple reception rooms and five generous bedrooms, including a master suite with its own balcony. There are two bathrooms, a separate shower room, and two washrooms, all finished to a high specification. The home is also equipped with a Hik-Connect CCTV system, featuring seven cameras, and an alarm system for enhanced security.

Life on the Sunnyside

Positioned along the sought-after Edenfield Road in the desirable suburb of Norden, Sunnyside House offers a wonderful blend of semi-rural tranquillity and everyday convenience. With open countryside moments away, excellent local amenities, and strong transport links, the location is ideal for those seeking a quieter pace of life without compromising on connectivity.

Upon arrival, wrought-iron gates set within a stone-pillared entrance open to a spacious parking area and a sweeping block-paved driveway leading up to a double garage. The handsome stone exterior sits harmoniously within the wider heritage of the area, while the expansive window and doors drink in the dramatic scenery just a stone’s throw away.

Step Inside

Beyond the traditional front door, a bright porch opens into a spacious L-shaped hallway that sets the tone for the refined interiors to come. Light pours in through French doors leading to the rear balcony, while elegant chrome chandeliers and wall lights add a soft, sophisticated glow.

A white panelled staircase and covered radiators blend neatly with the light-toned walls, new skirtings, and high ceilings, enhanced with delicate coving and rose-crowned chandeliers – features that continue into three cream-carpeted reception rooms warmed by panelled radiators, creating understated elegance throughout the ground floor.

Follow the gorgeous French Weave flooring into the boot room to find ample storage for coats and shoes in a built-in cupboard with sliding doors. The metro-tiled splashback surrounds a stylish mounted basin unit before flowing into a convenient lavatory.

Space for Everyone

At the front of the house, you’ll discover a casual reception room lit by dramatic dual-aspect windows and a low-hanging chandelier. With built-in cupboards for storing games and toys, it would make a lovely playroom for the kids.

Two further reception rooms offer fabulous country views from beautiful bay windows at the back of the house. The dual-aspect main lounge centres around an electric fireplace with a classic stone surround, while the formal dining room boasts an ornately decorated ceiling to set the scene for family festivities and dinner parties.

Continue now in the hub of the house – a high-end dining kitchen finished with a huge range of grey shaker-style cabinets topped with white marble tops and a matching central island and breakfast bar. The beautiful French Weave seen in the hallway seamlessly ties into the subtle yet sophisticated aesthetic and is also very practical for busy family life.

At the same time, large windows, French doors, and strategically placed LEDs create a light-filled space for entertaining and relaxing with the kids. There’s also a suite of integrated appliances, including double ovens and an induction hob with an extractor hood, as well as a hidden dishwasher and fridge-freezer .

A Dedicated Entertainment Level

Head downstairs to the lower floor, where LED lighting, neutral décor, and wood-effect flooring run throughout and surround sound speakers create instant atmosphere. Just off a hallway with integrated cupboards, there’s a modern two-piece lavatory with metro tiling to match the washroom upstairs.

The laundry room is impressively spacious – large enough to function as a second kitchen if you plan to convert the lower floor into a self-contained annexe. Generous built-in storage and extensive work surfaces make it exceptionally practical, with space for two laundry appliances beneath the sink.

Natural light floods the room through a set of French doors, which open onto a balcony overlooking the garden, creating a bright and pleasant environment for everyday tasks. Explore further to discover a useful store room, a large games space, office or gym, and a TV or cinema room with double doors onto the garden balcony and easy access to the garage.

Extensive Accommodation

Lit by a tall decorative window, a half-landing staircase with a gorgeous wooden bannister connects the impressive main hallway to the first floor. The soft cream carpet flows from the landing into all four double bedrooms, each beautifully decorated with warm, neutral tones.

The master bedroom is a luxurious and serene retreat, designed to make the most of its elevated setting. Broad dual-aspect bay windows frame breathtaking rolling countryside views, dressed with elegant grey Roman blinds that soften the light and enhance the room’s classy feel. A high, coved ceiling, crowned by a decorative rose and chandelier, adds a sense of grandeur, while a covered radiator ensures comfort without interrupting the design scheme.

The en suite is sleek and contemporary, with spotlights, smart two-tone tiling, and a fitted vanity unit that incorporates both the basin and concealed cistern toilet. A generous rainfall shower enclosure, featuring twin heads and fittings, allows for dual showering to speed up the morning routine. From here, a door opens to an east-facing balcony – an idyllic spot to enjoy a quiet coffee while watching the sunrise or an evening tipple.

Bedrooms two and three both feature bay windows to maximise the spectacular scenery and plenty of fitted storage, while the fifth bedroom is currently serving as a fully fitted dressing room. These generous doubles share a family bathroom, where black-and-white marble-effect tiling offsets a double-ended roll-top bath, with traditional tapware and shower attachment , and coordinating sanitaryware. This opulent space is warmed by a heated towel rail, like the adjoining stone-tiled walk-in shower room.

Back on the landing, a matching staircase invites you to the top floor, which is home to a fabulously proportioned double bedroom with a secret hideaway feel, enjoying fairy-tale vistas from a private balcony. It also benefits from built-in mirrored wardrobes and an office area.

Retreat Outside

The south-facing garden at this property is a stunning, expansive outdoor space that stretches across 1.7 acres, offering a perfect balance of practicality and privacy. A raised stone terrace directly behind the house provides an ideal setting for al fresco dining and entertaining, basking in the sun throughout the day. Backdropped by lavender and climbing plants, the terrace is equally lovely in the evening, when the traditional-style lantern lights switch on.

Below, a sizeable lawn invites children to play freely, while a large side lawn offers additional space for relaxation or recreation. Beyond the main garden, gated access leads to a vast, open field – perfect for everything from summer gatherings to wildflower planting or simply enjoying the peace of the surrounding countryside. The entire plot is beautifully enclosed by well-kept hedging, established shrubs, and mature trees, creating a sense of seclusion and serenity while still allowing for panoramic views.

Out & About

Norden is a Rochdale village with a character all of its own, offering a relaxed, community feel and a good selection of independent shops, cafés, and cosy pubs. Conveniently near the Bridge Inn pub and local chippy, Jubilee Park is a popular play space for young children.

There are several scenic walking routes nearby, including Naden Valley Country Park and Greenbooth Reservoir (both walkable from home), where you can explore woodland paths, bridges and waterfalls along easy routes. Healey Dell Nature Reserve is also nearby, featuring a charming stone viaduct and a tea room, while Ashworth Valley is under two kilometres away.

Just a short drive or bus ride from Sunnyside, Rochdale town centre has undergone significant regeneration in recent years, blending historic charm with modern convenience. The newly restored Rochdale Town Hall – one of the most significant heritage buildings in England – sits at the heart of the town and hosts community events, exhibitions, and guided tours.

Surrounding it, you’ll find a mix of high street retailers, cafés, and restaurants, alongside the modern Riverside development, which houses the public library, council services, and a café. For daily essentials and larger shopping trips, the Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre offers a range of national brands. The town also benefits from a thriving market culture, with food stalls, artisan produce, and local crafts all adding to Rochdale’s character and community feel.

Getting Around

Regular bus services run along Edenfield Road, connecting Norden with Rochdale town centre and beyond. Rochdale’s new state-of-the-art interchange provides seamless connections across Greater Manchester, with frequent Metrolink trams and a modern, well-connected bus station at its core.

From Rochdale railway station, direct trains run to Manchester Victoria (15 minutes) and Blackburn, Leeds, and Wigan Wallgate in around an hour. For drivers, the M62 and M66 motorways are easily accessible, offering quick routes into Manchester, Bury, and Huddersfield.

Schools

Local primary schools include Whittaker Moss and Norden Primary Schools (both Ofsted ‘Good’) and the ‘Outstanding’ Caldershaw Primary, just a four-minute drive. For secondary education, Oulder Hill Leadership Academy and Redwood Secondary School are nearby and rated ‘Good’, while Rochdale Sixth Form is also ‘Outstanding’. Alternatively, Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School lies within a 20-minute drive.