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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · BB4 4JJ
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About
Magnificent, double fronted detached house considerably extended to offer outstanding, five bedroom, two bathroom family accommodation.
Situated in the centre of Mercer Crescent and fronted by an impressive, four car wide block paved drive, the property is perfectly placed within walking distance of Helmshore Primary School along nearby Gregory Fold.
Local shopping facilities can be discovered within a quarter mile on Broadway together with Haslingden High School/Six Form College.
For sports enthusiasts, Rossendale Golf Club and Haslingden Cricket Ground are within one mile adjacent to the A56(M) motorway access roundabout at Bent Gate.
Entering by the central hall you will appreciate the size and quality of finish in the house.
Double oak wood doors provide access to the main lounge with a matching solid wood door to the separate family/sitting room.
Featuring an attractive carved fire surround, the main lounge has a cast iron arched 'Victorian Style' fire is set on a raised black marble hearth.
Flowing open plan with laminate wood grained flooring to the rear, is the separate dining room.
Enjoying bright, natural light from twin French Doors opening to the garden, the dining room is perfect for entertaining. Extended across the rear is the stunning, gloss white fitted kitchen.
Complemented by solid wood work surfaces and a range of integral appliances, there is ample space for adding a breakfast table fronting the French Doors also opening to the garden.
Open plan from the kitchen at the front is a further, versatile reception room. With a bay window and wiring for a wall mounted television this is the ideal space for relaxed every day family living.
A generous first floor landing guides you to the five bedrooms, four doubles & one single together with the main bathroom.
The rear master bedroom has a spacious ensuite shower facility and shares views towards Musbury Tor with bedroom three.
Finished with a contemporary white suite, the centrally placed bathroom benefits from a plumbed-in shower over the 'P' shaped bath and is fully tiled to the walls & floor.
Equally important is the outside space. With ample driveway parking there is a secluded side pathway with access to the fully enclosed rear garden.
An Indian Stone laid sun terrace extends the width of the property with fencing onto the lawned garden.
A slightly raised, decked outside seating/dining patio has been added with gravel laid beds to the rear boundary. Enjoying full afternoon sun, the garden also features a mature fruiting pear tree.
Material Information : Constructed in brick with a tiled hipped elevation roof. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax : C - note with an improvement indicator listed. All mains services are connected.
Broadband; We recommend checking fibre availability via Ofcom - › broadband-coverage. Gas central heating, double glazing in PVCu frames. The property is located adjacent to a electric sub-station.
Entrance Hall 1.68m x 1.47m - 5'6” x 4'10” Composite entrance door with twin inset leaded glazed panels, grey exterior & white interior finish. Double glazed side screen. Coved ceiling.
Staircase off to the first floor. Impressive solid wood double doors to the main lounge and matching single door to the sitting/family room. Laminate wood grained floor.
Lounge 4.29m x 3.83m - 14'1” x 12'7” Bay window to the front with heat reflective glass and a PVCu window sill. Coved ceiling.
Focal point carved oak wood fire surround housing an inset 'Victorian Style' cast iron, arched canopy fire & living flame gas fire. Raised black marble hearth. Twin wall up lights to alcove.
Wood grain laminate floor opening into the dining room. Dining Room 3.18m x 4.77m - 10'5” x 15'8” A deceptive, wide rear facing dining/reception room flooded with natural light.
Twin, double French Doors opening out to the patio and garden. Under stairs store cupboard off. Two ceiling light points. Laminate wood grain floor. Oak interior door leading to the kitchen.
Fitted Kitchen 3.22m x 5.16m - 10'7” x 16'11” Extended with a rear facing window plus additional double French Doors into the garden.
Well fitted with a custom range of complementing gloss white and anthracite grey finished wall, base and drawer units.
Solid wood work surfaces to three elevations with an inset stainless steel bowl located beneath the window.
Featuring a combination of concealed lighting with under unit, pelmet inset lights and LED ceiling lighting.
Integral five ring gas hob in a stainless steel finish, glazed wall splash back and a stainless steel canopy filter hood with lights above.
Separate 'Belling' electric inbuilt oven & grill with combination microwave oven above. Fridge with separate freezer concealed by grey finished doors.
Integral slimline dishwasher, auto washer and tumble dryer all with matching white gloss doors. Grey finished contemporary radiator.
Sitting/Family Room 4.72m x 2.52m - 15'6” x 8'3” Open plan from the kitchen this versatile room features a front facing bay window with a PVCu sill.
Excellent space for sitting or additional dining or play room. Provision for a wall mounted television. Upright modern grey wall radiator. LED ceiling lighting.
First Floor Landing 2.33m x 3.14m - 7'8” x 10'4” Plus additional landing area leading to the main and third bedrooms. Coved ceiling.
Master Bedroom With Ensuite 2.51m x 4.04m - 8'3” x 13'3” 'L' shaped with recess for a dresser or drawers. Feature wall papered wall. Rear facing window with views. LED ceiling lights.
Access to ensuite shower room. Ensuite Shower Room 1.54m x 2.2m - 5'1” x 7'3” Spacious shower room with W.C.
In white comprising of a double length rectangular shower enclosure with glazed panel screens. Wall mounted electric, 'Mira' shower unit. Wall mounted wash hand basin. Low level, dual flush W.C.
Fully tiled walls, wall extractor fan. Decorative tiled floor. Wall mounted heated towel rail/radiator finished in grey. LED ceiling lights. Rear facing window.
Double Bedroom 2 4.15m x 2.65m - 13'7” x 8'8” Front facing generous double bedroom with a wide window.
Double Bedroom 3 3.37m x 2.84m - 11'1” x 9'4” Double third bedroom with a rear facing window and views of Musbury Tor. Double Bedroom 4 3.28m x 2.48m - 10'9” x 8'2” Front facing double bedroom.
Bedroom 5 3.21m x 1.99m - 10'6” x 6'6” A front facing single bedroom with a bulkhead store cupboard off.
Family Bathroom 1.87m x 1.83m - 6'2” x 6'0” Comprising of a contemporary white, three piece suite. 'P' shaped panel bath with a glazed side screen.
Plumbed-in, thermostatic controlled shower with a 'rainwater' head. Separately controlled, adjustable hair rinsing shower head. Low level, dual flush W.C. And wall mounted wash hand basin.
Attractive fully tiled walls in a 'fossilised wood' finish with matching tiled floor. Wall mounted, heated chrome towel rail .LED ceiling lights. Rear facing window.
Exterior Driveway Superb, wide block paved front drive with space for four vehicles. Side Access Gated from the front with a paved pathway leading around the side extension to the rear garden.
Rear Gardens Wide, fully enclosed rear garden. Indian Stone laid patio and seating area running the width of the house with a wood panel fence dividing the lawned area.
Slightly raised decked sun terrace ideal for outside entertaining. Mature lawn with a well established Pear Tree adjacent. Raised inset gravel beds at rear boundary.
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