Summary - Chapel Hill Cottage, Hurst Lane BB4 8TB
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Spacious character home on a sunny, elevated plot near Rawtenstall town centre.
South-facing elevated plot with extensive valley views
Around 2,000 sqft; five bedrooms and flexible reception rooms
Recently renovated with preserved period features and vaulted ceilings
Large private gardens (approx half an acre) plus cobbled driveway parking
Heating: LPG boiler (not mains gas); septic tank drainage on site
Very slow broadband speeds; limited for high-demand internet use
Stone walls likely without modern insulation; opportunity to improve efficiency
Council Tax Band G and local crime levels above average
Set on a sizable, elevated south-facing plot above Rawtenstall, Chapel Hill Cottage is a substantial period stone home dating from 1795. The house has been newly renovated with sympathetic, tasteful styling that preserves traditional features — exposed beams, stone fireplaces and mullioned windows — while providing bright, vaulted spaces and modern bathrooms. The property offers versatile accommodation across roughly 2,000 sqft, including a very large main reception, open-plan kitchen/dining and five bedrooms, some with vaulted ceilings and valley views.
The gardens extend to around half an acre with a cobbled driveway, parking and a stone patio that capture long daylight hours from the southerly aspect. The location balances countryside tranquillity — surrounded by fields and scenic walks — with convenience: a ten-minute walk to Rawtenstall town centre, regular direct buses to Manchester and easy access to the M66. Nearby schools include several well-regarded primaries and secondary options within walking distance.
Practical points to note: heating is LPG-fired boiler with radiators (LPG supply, not mains gas) and drainage is via a septic tank. Broadband speeds are very slow in this location. The house is constructed from traditional stone walls likely without modern cavity insulation. Council Tax sits in Band G, and local recorded crime levels are above average. These factors are important for running costs and some buyers’ priorities.
This cottage will suit buyers seeking a substantial, character-filled family home or couples who want space for home working, flexible ground-floor living and private outdoor space. It also offers immediate move-in condition after renovation while retaining scope for further energy improvements and garden landscaping to personalise. Part-exchange is considered.
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