The old Nursery, Mossley, OL5 0BA

....Mossley Hall, built in 1862 for George Mayall, one of the forefront pioneers of the Lancashire Cotton Industry.

This rare and outstanding property is situated on the first floor, at the rear of the building and enjoys views of the rear gardens and of Tame Valley through to Dovestones Country Park and Lake.

Rarely does an apartment with such provenance come to market, and, if you work in Manchester, two dozen trains per day! A Perfect space for relaxing and entertaining.

APPROACH Via a private road off Stamford Rd and having gated private parking. ENTRANCE Security phone entrance with security keys.

ENTRANCE HALL Automatic lighting on entry, wooden flooring, central heating radiator and spotlights to ceiling.

LOUNGE 16' 5" x 18' 6" (5m x 5.64m) Original range cast iron feature fire place with marble surround, two central heating radiators and hardwood sash window with views over gardens.

MODERN FITTED KITCHEN 18' 9" x 4' 9" (5.72m x 1.45m) Modern range of wall and base units, integrated fan oven with four ring gas hob and extractor hood, integrated dishwasher and washer/dryer,fridge freezer, stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, wooden flooring, spotlights to ceiling, central heating radiator.

BEDROOM ONE 12' 5" x 13' 5" (3.78m x 4.09m) Double bedroom with two central heating radiators and two hardwood sash windows with secondary double glazing.

With views of the Tame Valley, through to Dovestones Country Park and Lake in the distance.

BEDROOM TWO 9' 2" x 13' 5" (2.79m x 4.09m) Double bedroom with built in storage cupboard and dressing table, enclosed Worcester Bosch central heating boiler, central heating radiator and hardwood sash window with views over gardens.

BATHROOM Modern three-piece suite comprising of short bath with Mira power shower above plus a hair shower off the mixer taps, vanity sink unit, cupboard and WC, towel radiator, radiator, spotlights to ceiling, hardwood sash window with secondary glazing and views of the Tame valley, through to Dovestones Country Park and lake in the distance.

A little of the History. Following much research, it was found that this area of the Hall was redesigned as an afterthought.

The Hall was built, but not ready to move into, when the wife of George Mayall, Esther, passed away.

It was decided that Georges 2nd son, Edmund Lees Mayall and his wife Martha along with two of their children, Mary and Alexander would also move into the Hall.

To that end this suite of rooms was converted into a Nursery along with a bedroom for the Nurse (Nanny) Lizzie Price.

The current lounge and main bedroom were joined as one to create a large play space and a range fireplace was installed instead of the usual type.

When creating the apartment some of the original wallpaper depicting "The Pilgrims Progress" was uncovered. It was in black and white. Mossley Area.

The property is situated in an elevated position overlooking the area of bottom Mossley, within the beautiful grounds of the Park. Just a short stroll to the rail station.

Ideal for the Manchester commute, just twenty-five minutes.

Socially, Mossley benefits from being a part of the Saddleworth Brass Band festival, The George Lawton Hall and Theatre is situated on the high street hosting the usual theatre events plus well supported quarterly Town Markets for local producers/crafts etc.

There are many annual community events locally. The Festival of lights and the lantern parade at Christmas, The "Event" in Mossley Park, Yanks weekend in Uppermill to name but a few.

Good local restaurants provide Italian, Thai, Asian and Chinese cuisine and there are a number of fine dining as well as country pub restaurants locally.

There is amazing countryside and walks on the doorstep with Dove Stones Country Park and Lake just a short distance away and moorland tracks across the valley. In short, a great place to live!

Early Viewing is highly recommended.