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About
Presented to the market is this quaint two bedroom cottage within walking distance of Delph High Street.
Birch Cottage was originally constructed as a Coach House but has been repurposed as a small collection of cottages in a hamlet setting.
Situated just a five minute walk from all village amenities in Delph and with the Delph Donkey Walking Trail on your doorstep.
The property features open plan living/dining room and kitchen to the ground floor. Off the first floor landing are two double bedrooms and bathroom.
Included within the sale of Birch Cottage is a parking space located at the end of the row of cottages. A rear garden area is accessed via a shared access side gate.
Whilst the property does require a degree of modernisation, there is scope to alter to the purchasers individual tastes.
Character exposed beams are found throughout the first floor and there is an essence of charm within the hamlet.
Delph Village offers an array of amenities and is just a short walk away, frequent bus links take you to neighbouring villages including Dobcross, Uppermill and Greenfield.
Viewings are highly advised. To arrange your viewing at Birch Cottage, contact West Riding 7 days a week.
Lounge/Dining Area - 5.37m x 4.92m (17'7" x 16'1" Ave.) Accessed via a secure timber entrance door and with fitted carpeting, two double glazed windows to front aspect, one double glazed window to the rear, two radiators, ample space for sofas and dining furniture, stairs to first floor, door to kitchen.
Kitchen - 3.56m x 1.81m (11'8" x 5'11") Fitted with wall and base units, coordinating work surfaces, electric cooker, induction hob, extractor hood, stainless steel sink and drainer unit, space for fridge/freezer, plumbing for washing machine, wall mounted Worcester combi boiler, double glazed window, radiator, tiled flooring.
First Floor Landing With double glazed window, fitted carpeting, loft hatch.
Bedroom - 4.17m x 2.85m (13'8" x 9'4") Fitted carpeting, radiator, exposed roof beams, two double glazed windows, loft hatch.
Bedroom - 4.17m x 2.54m (13'8" x 8'4") With double glazed window to rear, storage cupboard, exposed beams, fitted carpeting, radiator.
Bathroom - 1.88m x 1.63m (6'2" x 5'4") Comprising low level wc, hand wash basin, panelled bath with shower and screen, tiled walls, radiator, extractor fan, Velux skylight.
Externally There are outside spaces to the front and rear. At the front is a courtyard with space for table and chairs. A side gate with path and steps leads to your shared access rear garden.
A parking space is allocated for one vehicle at the end of the row of cottages with further street parking available on Mark Wood itself.
Additional Information TENURE: Freehold - Solicitor to confirm.
GROUND RENT: n/a SERVICE CHARGE: n/a COUNCIL BAND: C (£1991.01 per annum.) VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: Strictly by appointment via West Riding.
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