Summary - 57 SMITHY BRIDGE ROAD LITTLEBOROUGH OL15 0DY
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Characterful three-bed cottage near Hollingworth Lake — renovation opportunity, long lease.
- Three-storey Victorian weavers cottage with period features
- Close to Hollingworth Lake and Smithy Bridge train station
- 915 sq ft; three bedrooms across multiple floors
- Requires modernisation; kitchen and bathroom need updating
- Electric room heaters; no mains central heating installed
- Possible damp evidence at front — survey recommended
- Long lease (~782 years) and nominal ground rent (£2pa)
- Small front patio; limited outdoor space
This three-storey back-to-back weaver’s cottage sits in Littleborough, moments from Hollingworth Lake and Smithy Bridge station. The stone Victorian facade and exposed beams retain period character while the layout across three floors gives flexible living space for a first-time buyer or landlord.
The property requires some modernisation and presents clear renovation potential: the living area and kitchen are functional but would benefit from updating, and heating is by electric room heaters rather than central heating. An EPC C is recorded; buyers should confirm the current certificate. There are signs of potential damp risk at the front (visual evidence in photos), so a survey is recommended.
Practical positives include a very long lease (about 782 years remaining) and a nominal ground rent (£2pa, to be confirmed). The home is modestly sized at about 915 sq ft with a small front patio; outdoor space is limited. Local amenities, good primary and secondary schools rated 'Good', frequent transport links and nearby green space make this a convenient location.
This cottage suits someone prepared to invest time and budget into improvements to increase comfort and value. It’s offered at a modest price for the area, making it appealing as a starter home or buy-to-let, but factor in refurbishment costs and potential damp remedial work before committing.
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