Summary - 458, Newchurch Road OL13 0NB
2 bed 1 bath End of Terrace
Spacious period house with loft potential near buses, schools and countryside walks.
End terrace Victorian stone house with private enclosed yard and external storage
Two loft rooms with good head height — potential for conversion (permissions required)
Ground-floor kitchen/utility extension and useful under-stairs storage
EPC E; double glazing fitted before 2002 and no assumed wall insulation
Small plot size; garden is a patio yard rather than large lawn
Located on 464 bus route; quick access to M66 and Rawtenstall amenities
Local schools mixed; several Good-rated primaries nearby, secondary provision varied
Area shows high deprivation — factor for long-term capital growth
This stone-built end terrace sits on a corner plot between Waterfoot and Stacksteads, offering practical family accommodation and clear scope for improvement. The ground floor includes a lounge, a kitchen-diner with a small extension/utility, and a private enclosed yard with external storage — useful for bikes and bins. Two loft rooms on the top floor provide generous space and strong conversion potential, subject to planning and building regulations.
The house is gas‑heated via boiler and radiators and has double glazing installed before 2002. The property dates from c.1900–1929 and is of traditional sandstone/limestone construction with no assumed cavity wall insulation — works to improve energy efficiency are likely. The EPC is grade E, so buyers should budget for energy upgrades if efficiency is a priority.
Location is a practical selling point: the 464 bus route serves Bury/Rochdale, Rawtenstall is about two miles away, and the M66 is within easy reach for Manchester commuting. There are several local primary schools rated Good and countryside walks on the doorstep. The wider neighbourhood is described as an ageing industrious workers area and the immediate locality as endeavouring social renters; area deprivation is high, which may affect long‑term value growth compared with more affluent locations.
This freehold property is suited to first-time buyers seeking a larger-than-average home with scope to add value, or to investors wanting a renovation project with clear rental demand nearby. Important negatives to note: EPC E, older glazing, no assumed wall insulation, very small plot, and conversion of the loft rooms will require proper permissions and building work.
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