Fairbanks Farm Cottages, Lee Side, Diggle, Oldham

A rare opportunity to acquire a spacious six-bedroom farmhouse with a three-stable block, tack room, store and an adjoining three-acre field, all set in an elevated rural position with far-reaching views across the Saddleworth countryside.
A further 8.1-acre field nearby is also available to purchase separately.
The attached Farmhouse is offered in its original layout of 6 double bedrooms over two floors. Its present layout is a four bed and two bed dwelling. Each is serviced by its own mains connected Combi Boiler. As it benefits from an elevated position in the Lee Cross area of Diggle you get lovely far-reaching views of the surrounding Saddleworth Countryside.
The main house is entered through a porch leading into the utility and boot room. The spacious farmhouse kitchen and dining area and the lounge each feature a multi-fuel stove, while the mullioned windows frame attractive countryside views.

On the first floor are two double bedrooms, including one with an en-suite shower room, together with the family bathroom. A further staircase leads to the second floor, where there are two additional double bedrooms.
The smaller dwelling has a kitchen and lounge-diner on the ground floor. The first floor contains a bathroom and the fifth double bedroom, while the sixth double bedroom occupies the second floor.
Outside, the property has a lawned garden with a coal house and wood store. A kissing gate provides pedestrian access to the field, while a separate wide gate provides vehicular access.
The stable block stands at the lower end of the field and has its own vehicular entrance from the lane, together with a separate gate into the field. Supplied and installed by Scotts of Thrapston in 2016, it includes hardstanding and space to park horse trailers, horseboxes and machinery. The block also has its own water and electricity supplies.
With the Pennine Bridleway at the bottom of the lane and numerous local bridleways within easy reach, the property offers direct access to the rural lifestyle and riding opportunities of the Saddleworth countryside.

The property has mains electricity and gas. Water is supplied by a borehole and treatment system serviced by Springbore. Wastewater is managed by a Marsh Ensign domestic sewage treatment plant. Both dwellings are in Council Tax Band C. The property is Grade II listed and therefore does not require an EPC. Tenure is freehold.



Entrance Porch with Separate Utility Room
The main door opens to the porch that then leads to the utility room which has base units and sink along with plumbing for white goods. The water treatment vessels are also located here

Kitchen / Diner 5.73m (18' 10") x 4.47m (14' 8")
This farmhouse style kitchen area has a selection of base and wall units and complimentary wooden work tops and comes complete a Belfast sink, electric hob and oven. There is space for an American style fridge / freezer. The dining area can accommodate a family sized table and chairs. The room has a multi fuel stove. Wonderful views through the Mullion windows and stone fireplace feature

Lounge 5.73m (18' 10") x 5.07m (16' 8")
The spacious lounge can accommodate modern sized sofas and chairs along with space for occasional furniture. There is a multi fuel stove in the fire place with views through the Mullion windows. An external door (currently unused) gives access to the garden

Stairs to 1st Floor
Stairs from the lounge rise to the first floor landing

Master Bedroom with En Suite 5.73m (18' 10") x 4.75m (15' 7")
The spacious master bedroom has front and side facing windows. The room is large enough to accommodate a king size bed and wardrobes etc and has the benefit of an en suite consisting of a low level WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Natural light is provided by a side facing window

Bedroom 2 4.01m (13' 2") x 3.64m (11' 11")
The second double bedroom is presently used as a home office but can accommodate a double bed and wardrobes with views through the mullion windows

Family Bathroom
The main bathroom has a three piece suite fitted comprising of a low level WC, vanity wash hand basin with storage under and a bath with mixer shower taps and shower screen

Stairs to Second Floor
Stairs from the first floor rise to the second floor with a spacious landing area

Bedroom 3 5.73m (18' 10") x 4.64m (15' 3")
The fourth double bedroom has front and side facing windows with space for a king size bed and wardrobes

Bedroom 4 5.73m (18' 10") x 3.02m (9' 11")
The fourth double bedroom has front facing views of the surrounding countryside. It is presently used as a twin bedroom with space for wardrobes


Entrance to Number 2 Fairbanks Cottages
A door to the side gives access to the kitchen

Kitchen 4.03m (13' 3") x 1.95m (6' 5")
The kitchen has a selection of base and wall units with splash back and complimentary work tops. There is plumbing for a washing machine and space for a fridge. Space under the stairs provides useful storage

Lounge / Diner 4.93m (16' 2") x 3.70m (12' 2")
The front facing lounge has views of the garden and can accommodate modern sofas and other occasional furniture. There is a stone fireplace surround

Stairs and Landing
Stairs from the lounge rise to the first floor landing area

Bedroom 5 4.93m (16' 2") x 3.61m (11' 10")
The fifth double bedroom can easily accommodate a king size bed and wardrobes etc. A built in cupboard provides useful storage

Bathroom
The bathroom has a three piece suite fitted comprising of a low level WC, wash hand pedestal basin and bath with mains fed mixer shower over. A window provides natural light to this room

Stairs to Second Floor
Stairs rise to the second floor landing

Bedroom 6 5.70m (18' 8") x 4.93m (16' 2")
The largest double bedroom of the building can easily accommodate a king size bed, wardrobes and other furniture. There is a built in cupboard over the stair well along with wonderful far reaching views through the Mullion windows

Stables
Stables - L Shaped – approximate measurements:-
Hay/bedding compact tractor – 4.26m x 5.48m Tack Room – 4.26m x 2.43m
Stable 1 – 4.26m x 4.26m Stable 2 – 4.26m x 5.48m
Stable 3 – 4.26m x 4.26m

Built in 2016 by Scotts of Thrapston with 3 separate stables, tack room hay storage. Mains electric and water from the farm. Space for horse boxes and machinery. A level plot. Gated access from the road with a further gate to the 3 acres field


Gardens and Field
The sale of the property includes this 3 Acre of prime grazing land adjacent to the property with gated access at either end.
A lawn to the front of the property is well maintained along with wood store. There is also gated access to the drive

Separate Field
Potential buyers have the opportunity to purchase a further 8.1 Acres of very good grazing available by separate negotiation which lies a short distance away