164 Ivy Road, Heaton. Bolton. BL1 6EE

Versatile Mixed-Use Property | Live-Work Opportunity | Investment Potential | £185,000

An excellent opportunity to acquire this substantial mixed-use property in a well-established and popular area of Bolton. Currently configured as a ground floor hair salon with spacious residential accommodation above and to the rear, this property offers outstanding flexibility for investors, business owners, or those seeking a live-work arrangement.

The layout lends itself to continued commercial use, a home-based business, or potential conversion to a fully residential dwelling (subject to the necessary planning consents). Offering generous proportions throughout, this is a rare opportunity in today's market.

Viewings are highly recommended to fully appreciate the size, versatility, and potential on offer.

Key Features

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  Ground floor commercial unit (currently operating as a hair salon)

  
  
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  Spacious residential accommodation

  
  
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  Three well-proportioned bedrooms

  
  
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  Two reception rooms

  
  
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  Private rear yard with patio and raised beds

  
  
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  uPVC double glazing throughout

  
  
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  Gas central heating

  
  
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  Security alarm system

  
  
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  Long leasehold - 5,000-year lease from 1929 at approximately £6 per annum

  
  

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Front Commercial Space
A bright and prominent commercial unit with large display windows and a uPVC glazed entrance door. Currently fitted as a functioning salon with two backwash sinks, large wall-mounted mirrors, shelving, strip lighting and radiator. This space offers flexibility for a variety of business uses or potential reconfiguration, subject to consents.

Rear Reception Room
A spacious and comfortable living area featuring an ornate fire surround with marble-effect hearth and coal-effect living flame gas fire. French doors with glazed side panels open onto the rear garden, creating an excellent indoor-outdoor flow.

Breakfast Kitchen
Fitted with a range of wall and base units with contrasting work surfaces, 1.5 stainless steel sink with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, and space for appliances. Rear access door to the garden. Radiator and TV point.

First Floor

Bedroom One
Generous front-facing double bedroom with neutral décor, radiator and uPVC window.

Bedroom Two
Large rear-facing bedroom (super king size) with chimney breast and alcoves, radiator and uPVC window.

Bedroom Three
Front-facing small double bedroom, ideal as a guest room, nursery or home office.

Bathroom
L-shaped three-piece suite comprising bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash basin and WC. Chrome heated towel rail, mirrored vanity unit and opaque rear uPVC window.

Landing Cupboard
Housing the gas boiler and providing additional shelving storage.

External

Rear Garden
Low-maintenance paved patio with raised garden beds, external water point and outdoor lighting. Enclosed by brick walls with timber gate access. Metal storage shed included.

Additional Information

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  Council Tax Band: B

  
  
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  Services: Mains gas, electricity and water

  
  
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  Water meter installed

  
  
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  Tenure: Long leasehold - £6 per annum (5,000-year lease from 1929)

  
  
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  Security: Alarmed property

  
  
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  Flood Risk: Very low

  
  

Why This Property Works at £185,000

At this price point, you are effectively acquiring both a commercial unit and a three-bedroom home. This opens multiple strategies:

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  Owner-occupier running their own business

  
  
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  Investor generating dual income streams

  
  
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  Residential conversion (STPP)

  
  
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  Rental of both commercial and residential elements

  
  

That flexibility is what gives this property its strength

Disclaimer

These particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute an offer or part of a contract. Prospective purchasers and/or lessees ought to seek their own professional advice.

All descriptions, dimensions, areas, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.