58A Barrow Bridge Road, Bolton, BL1 7ND

A Substantial & Individually Designed Stone Barn Conversion | Four Bedrooms | Extensive & Versatile Accommodation | Double Garage | Detached Stone Barn with Further Potential | Exceptional Gardens | Prime Barrow Bridge Village Setting

A truly distinctive and characterful four-bedroom converted stone barn, occupying a particularly desirable and tucked-away position within the historic and sought-after Barrow Bridge Village.

Having been cherished by the present Vendor's family for over 40 years, this exceptional home offers an intriguing combination of period character, individuality, generous accommodation and outstanding potential for further enhancement.

Approached via a shingled driveway from Barrow Bridge Road, the property occupies an elevated and remarkably peaceful position, with the rear gardens enjoying an attractive outlook and an enviable sense of privacy.

The accommodation is unusually extensive and flexible, incorporating three principal reception areas, formal dining room, breakfast kitchen, four bedrooms, family bathroom, cloakroom and utility facilities, together with a substantial double garage.

Further enhancing the property's appeal is a separate stone barn/outbuilding with pitched roof, currently providing useful additional space and offering considerable potential for conversion or alternative use, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents.

For the discerning purchaser, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a home with genuine character and history, whilst having the scope to create a residence entirely suited to their own taste and lifestyle.

 

A Home Rich in Character & Possibility

From the moment of arrival, the property makes an immediate impression.

A shingled driveway leads discreetly from Barrow Bridge Road to the property, where an attractive storm porch, supported by substantial stone columns, provides a charming introduction.

The accommodation retains numerous original and character features, including leaded windows, exposed stone, original paved flooring, deep window sills, exposed floorboards, feature fireplaces, spindle staircase, coved ceilings and traditional architectural details.

Whilst immediately habitable, the property also provides an exceptional canvas for a purchaser wishing to introduce their own decorative style and undertake a programme of sympathetic modernisation.

 

Ground Floor

Large Feature Storm Porch

An impressive entrance with paved seating area, substantial stone column supports, ceiling light, hardwood entrance door and single-glazed leaded windows. Additional access to the Utility and additional access to the garage.

 

Reception Hall/ room:

A welcoming and characterful entrance hall/ room featuring original paved flooring, neutral décor, coved ceiling, ceiling rose and ceiling light. Radiators, useful open understairs storage and attractive spindle staircase rising to the first floor.

Hardwood leaded window to the rear provides an appealing elevated outlook towards the gardens.

 

Drawing / Living Room

Open access from the Reception Hallway/room into a particularly attractive principal reception room with dual-aspect windows and an impressive feature fireplace incorporating an Adams-style fire surround, marble back and electric fire.

 

Character features include deep window sills, coved ceiling, four picture lights and hardwood leaded windows to both front and rear elevations.

This is a wonderfully atmospheric room, perfectly suited to formal entertaining or relaxed family living.

 

Further Reception Room/ Study:

A flexible additional reception space approached via three stone steps and an open archway.

Featuring tiled flooring, radiator, neutral décor and four picture lights, this versatile room provides an excellent secondary sitting room, family room, study or informal entertaining space.

 

Cloakroom and Two piece suite:

Access to a useful storage/ coats room with access to a Two-piece suite comprising wall-mounted wash hand basin and WC, together with ceiling light, extractor fan, wall-mounted coat hooks, shelf and fixed mirror.

 

Inner Hallway/ Utility area:

An unusual and characterful passageway with exposed concrete flooring, coved ceiling, contrasting décor, two wall lights and picture lighting.

Provides access to the main utility room.  Additional door to the front of the property.

 

Main Utility Room

Fitted with stainless steel sink and chrome fittings, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer.

The Worcester Bosch combi boiler is wall mounted, with power points and opaque window to the front.

 

Stairs from Reception Hallway/ Room to the first Floor landing

Spindle staircase rises to the first floor landing, where a hardwood double-glazed leaded window provides natural light. Neutral décor, contrasting carpet and ceiling light.

 

Formal Dining Room:

A charming formal dining space enjoying a front aspect and featuring exposed floorboards, large radiator, ceiling and wall lighting, corner-mounted display unit and single-glazed leaded window.

Painted double doors open through to the serving hatch, creating a natural connection with the kitchen.

 

Breakfast Kitchen

A light and bright Breakfast Kitchen offering a generous and practical family kitchen room enjoying front and side aspects.

Fitted with an attractive range of wall and base units with contrasting work surfaces, incorporating a 1½-bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap, integrated Bosch electric oven, gas hob, stainless steel splashback and extractor hood.

Additional integrated appliances include dishwasher and fridge freezer.

A useful breakfast bar with seating for three provides an informal dining area.

Leaded double-glazed windows to the front and side, roller blinds, coved ceiling, radiator and attractive Amtico tiled-effect flooring complete the space.

 

Family Bathroom

A generous five-piece family bathroom comprising panelled bath with gold-effect fittings, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, bidet and walk-in shower enclosure with electric shower and shower curtain.

Part-tiled walls, tiled splash areas, dado rail, inset ceiling spotlights, deep window sill, radiator and opaque leaded double-glazed window.

 

Bedroom One: Front aspects:

A well-proportioned double bedroom with a range of fitted furniture incorporating wardrobes with glazed detailing, base drawers, bedside units, display shelving and overhead storage.

Further features include muted décor, contrasting carpet, radiator, coved ceiling and hardwood double-glazed leaded window.

 

Bedroom Two: Rear aspects:

Currently utilised as a generous dressing room, fitted with an extensive range of floor-to-ceiling wardrobes and storage.

The room has neutral décor, carpet, radiator, ceiling light and hardwood double-glazed leaded window overlooking the rear. Double doors into :-

Bedroom Three: Rear aspects: Access from the main hallway plus double doors into Bedroom Two / Dressing room.

A substantial king-sized bedroom enjoying a pleasant rear aspect over the gardens.

The room features a coved ceiling, contrasting carpet, radiator, two wall lights and hardwood leaded window with pleasant elevated views. Loft access is also provided.

Importantly, the principal bedroom has an interconnecting door to an adjoining dressing room, ( Bedroom Two) providing considerable flexibility.

 

Bedroom Four: Rear aspects:

A versatile single bedroom with neutral décor, coved ceiling, radiator and rear-facing leaded window. Stripped and painted floorboards add further character.

A door opens directly onto a decked patio area with steps leading down towards the paved terrace and rear gardens.

 

Gardens & Grounds

The grounds are a particularly significant feature of this property.

The rear gardens rise through a series of elevated and tiered areas, incorporating established planting, mature trees, rocky garden beds and terraced borders.

The elevated position creates a wonderful sense of space and seclusion, with the gardens extending towards the far extremity of the plot.

There are numerous areas from which to enjoy the peaceful surroundings, including paved and decked seating areas, making the property particularly well suited to outdoor entertaining and relaxed summer living.

Shingled pathways provide access around the property.

An external water point is located beneath the front storm porch, together with a period-style external light.

 

Double Garage

A substantial double garage is accessed from the front storm porch area.

The garage is considerably larger than many modern equivalents and provides excellent secure parking and storage.  Remote shutter door, two strip lights, multiple power points, workbench and generous floor area.* Potential to convert STPP.

The garage represents a particularly valuable additional asset and could offer further scope for the purchaser seeking enhanced living, working or leisure accommodation.

 

Detached Stone Barn / Outbuilding

A major attraction is the separate stone barn/outbuilding, positioned within the grounds.

This attractive structure retains considerable character, with an open archway, lighting and pitched roof, together with additional storage areas.

Its scale, construction and independent position make it an intriguing prospect for future enhancement.

Subject to planning permission and all necessary consents, there is considerable potential to explore conversion of this building into additional accommodation, a home office, studio, gym, leisure space, annex or other ancillary use.

The purchaser is advised to make their own enquiries with the relevant planning authority regarding any proposed alterations or change of use.

 

A Rare Opportunity in Barrow Bridge

The appeal of 58A Barrow Bridge Road lies not only in the accommodation itself, but in the combination of history, setting, character and potential.

Having remained within the same family for more than four decades, the property has clearly been a much-loved home.

Today, it presents an exciting opportunity for a new owner to take the property forward — retaining its original charm whilst creating a home that reflects their own personality and requirements.

The extensive accommodation, flexible bedroom arrangement, substantial garage, separate stone barn and generous tiered gardens combine to create a property of considerable individuality.

 

The Key Features

• Individually designed converted stone barn
• Highly sought-after Barrow Bridge Village location
• Peaceful and discreetly tucked-away position
• Long-standing family ownership of over 40 years
• Four-bedroom accommodation with potential for further flexibility
• Multiple reception rooms
• Formal dining room
• Generous breakfast kitchen
• Family bathroom plus cloakroom
• Utility room plus 2^nd utility/ storage room.
• Numerous original and character features
• Extensive tiered rear gardens
• Substantial double garage
• Detached stone barn/outbuilding
• Potential for garage conversion, subject to consent
• Potential conversion of detached stone outbuilding, subject to planning
• Elevated rear position with attractive outlook
• Excellent opportunity to create a bespoke family home

 

Property Information

Gate leading to driveway, attached double garage and detached stone barn.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: G
EPC Rating: D

Total Floor Area: 236. Sq.m / 2562.45 aq.ft

Heating: Gas central heating
Utilities: Mains gas, water and electricity
Drainage: Mains sewerage

 

An Invitation to View

A property of genuine character, remarkable flexibility and exceptional future potential.

Set within the heart of one of Barrow Bridge's most desirable and tranquil settings, this is an opportunity that will undoubtedly appeal to purchasers looking for something considerably more individual than the conventional modern home.

Properties of this character and potential are rarely available. An early inspection is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the setting, scale, accommodation and possibilities this remarkable stone barn conversion has to offer.

 

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.

All measurements are approximate.

All appliances, fixtures and fittings listed within details provided by PLM are 'as seen' and have not been tested by PLM nor have we sought certification of warranty or service, unless otherwise stated. It is in the buyer's interest to check the working condition of all appliances.