Melrose Avenue, Heaton, Bolton, BL1

The Home:

A very well-maintained home where our client has been settled for around 35 years during which time there has been thoughtful extension work and excellent, ongoing maintenance.

The ground floor accommodation was a very pleasant surprise during our first visit as there are two individual reception rooms, plus a conservatory and in addition to this a dining kitchen.

The current design includes the pleasant traditional feature of an individual hallway, but it is worthy of note that the wall between the lounge and the hall is a partition and could be removed should a bigger front reception room be desired. It has also been possible to create space for a ground floor WC.

To the first floor, there are three bedrooms served by a most impressive shower room. Please note that bedrooms one and three include fitted furniture.

There is off-road parking to the front which we have found to be an increasingly important characteristic given the increasing trend for electric vehicles and the rear garden has been very well cared for.

Such homes tend to appeal to a broad group of purchasers from those seeking their first home, downsizing from a larger home or those chasing popular school catchment areas.

Our vendor advises that the property is Leasehold for a term of 990 years from 1923 subject to the payment of yearly Ground Rent of £3.20 

Council Tax Band C - £1,903.18

The Area:

Many people look to buy within this popular vicinity of Heaton, due to the local schools that have served the area for many years. Bolton School is particularly convenient and includes a nursery through to education at A-level stage. There is a vibrant social aspect to living in the area with popular local cafes, pubs/restaurants, and racquets/sports clubs. The proximity of Lostock train station and junctions 5 & 6 of the M61 attract many people who wish to work or socialise towards Manchester. For those who enjoy spending time outdoors there is a local nature reserve surrounding Doffcocker Lodge, and High Rid reservoir, which are ideal for dog walking etc, whilst much broader countryside can be found from the top of Old Kiln Lane onwards and becomes something of a gateway towards the West Pennine moors. For shopping, Middlebrook Retail Park is approximately 4.5 miles away, providing a range of shops, sport & leisure facilities – bowling, cinema, and football stadium.

Driveway

Block paved. Well tended front garden.

Porch Area

With sliding door. Wall light. Further access into the main hallway.

Entrance Hallway

12' 0" x 6' 7" (3.66m x 2.01m) Stairs to the first floor. Under stairs store. Access into rear reception and front reception. Wall between hallway and front reception room is a partition wall so can be removed.

Reception Room 1

10' 3" (max to alcove) x 14' 0" (3.12m x 4.27m) Over looking the front driveway and garden. Feature fireplace with gas fire. Access into reception room 2.

Reception Room 2

10' 9" (max) x 7' 6" (max) (3.28m x 2.29m) Side window. Open access into kitchen. Wall between reception room 2 and reception room 3 is a partition wall so can be removed.

Ground Floor WC

4' 11" x 2' 9" (1.50m x 0.84m) Gable window. Combined WC and hand basin. Gas central heating boiler.

Kitchen

10' 3" x 11' 3" (3.12m x 3.43m) with a recess of 3' 3" x 4' 5" (0.99m x 1.35m) which is a door giving access to the side area. Wall and base units in oak. Space for gas oven, washing machine, fridge and freezer. Rear window to the garden.

Reception Room 3

9' 5" x 13' 3" (2.87m x 4.04m) 9' 5" (max to the alcove) x 13' 3" (2.87m x 4.04m) Feature arch to one alcove. Gas fire. French doors into the conservatory.

Conservatory

8' 0" (max) x 10' 10" (2.44m x 3.30m) Wall light. Tiled floor. Further french doors to garden.

Rear Garden

Thoughtfully landscaped. Includes low maintenance finish with artificial turf. Feature patio. Raised bed for plants and shrubs. Outside water. Outside light and power.

Landing

Gable window.

Bedroom 1

12' 0" x 11' 5" (max into the depth of the wardrobes to the alcove) (3.66m x 3.48m) Front double. Fully fitted. Space for a double bed. Furniture, drawer unit.

Bedroom 2

8' 5" x 10' 11" (2.57m x 3.33m) Rear double with window to the rear garden.

Bedroom 3

7' 9" x 8' 0" (2.36m x 2.44m) Window to the rear. Benefitting from no bulk head. Really thoughtfully fitted with its furniture. Wardrobes, over head storage. Shelving. Dressing table/work station. Loft access.

Bathroom

5' 4" x 7' 1" (1.63m x 2.16m) Window to front. Refitted as a shower room. Fully tiled walls and floor. Hand basin set over bulk head. WC. Shaped shower enclosure with drencher and hand held unit from mains.