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See how verdicts work2-bedroom terraced house · OL13 0QD
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This 2-bedroomed back-to-back terraced home set over 4 floors is located in the quiet rural area of stacksteads in bacup.
The property has recently been re-wired and has a refreshed kitchen and has been redecorated throughout.
The property comprises an entrance vestibule with stained-glass windows, a good-sized lounge with woodland views, a kitchen, and a cellar room.
To the first floor you have 2 double bedrooms, a bathroom, and access to the attic room. The attic room needs work to make it a usable room but has the potential to create a third bedroom.
Ideal for a first-time investment property in a rural area but close to local amenities, schools, restaurants, and bars.
Countryside walks literally on your doorstep, with great access to local biking and hiking trails at Cragg and Lee Mill quarry. Lots of potential with this home.
Cellar - 4.9m x 1.74m (16.1ft x 5.7ft) Ground floor Lounge - 5.03m x 4.24m (16.5ft x 13.9ft) Light and airy room with views out to the front of the property and neighbouring woodland.
Kitchen - 2.65m x 2.25m (8.7ft x 7.4ft) First floor Master bedroom - 3.58m x 2.84m (11.7ft x 9.3ft) Bedroom 2 - 3.10m x 2.90m (10.2ft x 9.5ft) Family bathroom - 2.84m x 1.96m (9.3ft x 6.4ft) Modern 3 piece matching bathroom suite with shower over bath.
Second floor Attic room - 6.6m x 4.19m (21.7ft x 13.7ft) Attic room with twin skylights. Works needed to complete this room, but there is a staircase up to it from the landing.
Externally Front garden, with views overlooking nearby woodland. Council tax Band A - Rossendale Borough Council.
Tenure Leasehold The area Stacksteads is a small, historic village located in the town of Bacup, within the Rossendale Valley in Lancashire, England.
Nestled among rolling hills and scenic moorland, it has a strong industrial heritage, particularly in textile manufacturing and coal mining, which shaped much of its development during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The area is characterised by traditional stone terraced housing, a close-knit community feel, and a backdrop of natural beauty that attracts walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers.
The River Irwell runs through Stacksteads, adding to its rural charm while also serving as a reminder of the area's industrial past.
Today, Stacksteads is a quiet residential area that retains its village character while benefiting from proximity to larger towns like Rawtenstall and Burnley.
Local amenities include primary schools, parks such as Moorlands Park, and various community organisations that help maintain a strong sense of local identity.
The nearby Lee Quarry and Cragg Quarry mountain bike trails draw outdoor sports enthusiasts to the region, while ongoing efforts by community groups like the Stacksteads Countryside Park Group (scpg) continue to enhance the environment and community spaces.
Despite economic challenges typical of post-industrial areas, Stacksteads remains a resilient and welcoming place.
Please note All measurements are approximate to the nearest 0.1m and for guidance only and they should not be relied upon for the fitting of carpets or the placement of furniture.
No checks have been made on any fixtures and fittings or services where connected (water, electricity, gas, drainage, heating appliances or any other electrical or mechanical equipment in this property
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