Summary - 5 ESSEX STREET HORWICH BOLTON BL6 6ET
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Recently modernised three-bed, ideal first home with excellent commuter links..
- Three bedrooms with extended lounge/dining layout
- New roof three years ago
- Boiler and pipework replaced four years ago
- Kitchen and bathroom updated in 2017
- Rewired in 2008 (over a decade old)
- Small overall size and small rear garden
- Solid brick walls; likely limited wall insulation
- Freehold, chain free; Council Tax Band A (low)
This compact three-bedroom mid-terrace has been well modernised and is ready to occupy. Recent big-ticket works include a new roof (three years), a modern boiler and pipework (four years), and updated kitchen and bathroom (2017), which reduces immediate maintenance costs. The house benefits from an extension providing a through lounge/dining space and an open-plan layout that maximises the 686 sq ft footprint.
Positioned just off Chorley New Road, the home is convenient for Middlebrook retail, Horwich Parkway train station and motorway links — a strong choice for first-time buyers who commute. Local primary and secondary schools rated Good are within easy reach, and the town offers independent shops, cafes and access to the West Pennine Moors for outdoor leisure.
Practical points to note: the property is solid-brick construction (likely uninsulated cavity/walls as built), so buyers may want to budget for retrofit insulation if desired. The electrical rewire was completed in 2008, now over a decade old. The garden and overall plot are small, and there is a single bathroom serving three bedrooms. The property is freehold, chain-free and has very low crime and affordable council tax (Band A).
Overall, this is a tidy, low-hassle starter home with good commuter links and recent major upgrades. It suits someone seeking an affordable, move-in-ready three-bedroom near transport and retail, while accepting limited outdoor space and potential future insulation or electrical updates.
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