Summary - 22, Broom Way, Westhoughton BL5 3TZ
4 bed 3 bath Detached
Well-positioned family house with garage, garden and commuter links.
4 spacious bedrooms, including master with en-suite
Three bathrooms plus convenient ground-floor WC
Corner plot with private rear garden and driveway for two
Integral garage offering additional parking or storage
Long lease (953 years); ground rent £55 per year
Built 1976–82; may need gradual modernisation over time
Very low crime, fast broadband, excellent mobile signal
Nearby primaries rated Outstanding/Good; secondaries require improvement
This four-bedroom detached house on a corner plot delivers practical family living in a comfortable Westhoughton suburb. The ground floor offers a spacious lounge and a modern kitchen/diner with direct garden access, while upstairs provides four generous bedrooms including a master with en-suite and a family bathroom. The property is average-sized at about 1,242 sq ft, arranged over multiple storeys for flexible family use.
Practical benefits include off-street parking for two cars plus an integral garage, double glazing fitted after 2002, mains gas central heating and a long lease (953 years remaining) with a small £55 ground rent. The area scores highly for safety and connectivity: very low crime, fast broadband, excellent mobile signal and easy access to the M61 for commuter routes.
Local amenities and schools suit family life. Nearby primary schools include an Outstanding and Good-rated option; however, local secondary schools are currently rated as requiring improvement, so parents should check catchment options if secondary school performance is a priority. There is no flood risk and the neighbourhood is described as very affluent and comfortable suburbia.
Fair drawbacks to note: the property is leasehold (not freehold) and is typical of homes built between 1976–1982, so buyers may wish to budget for future maintenance or modernisation over time. Council tax is moderate. Overall, this is a well-located, practical family home with strong transport links and useful outdoor space, suitable for buyers seeking commuter convenience and good primary schooling nearby.
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