Property description

A rare opportunity to purchase an important piece of Dobcross heritage is this seven bedroom, three storey, stone built property that was part of the original sub branch of Uppermill Co-op built in the 1860s. The property is part commercial-operating as a Post office/minimarket and part as a family home which has occasionally operated on a bed and breakfast basis with further potential in this area. The living accommodation comprises: front and rear entrance, first floor hallway, spacious lounge, open plan kitchen-diner with balcony, bathroom suite, three fitted bedrooms and study. To the second floor there are four bedrooms, shower room and storage room. The utility and garage are to the ground floor with a Mezzanine workshop and file storage room above. The property is located within the conservation area around the centre of sought after Dobcross village, and many rooms enjoy extensive views of the surrounding Pennine Hills.  

HISTORICAL INFORMATION Formerly part of the Saddleworth Cooperative Group, the block was built in the late 19th century to the standard of detailing and craftsmanship typical of Cooperative Movement buildings.

The property was part of a substantial commercial enterprise when it was first established, with the adjoining property being the manager's residence, the shop now known as 'Irony' was the butcher/fishmonger and the three separate cottages at the rear being for Co-op employees.

There were two shop windows and an open access area in between and this was always a loading/unloading bay for goods. The huge stone lintels can be seen from the road side elevation and the rear elevation of this space. It is our understanding that horse drawn carts used to enter from the rear, were unloaded (with the goods going into the cellar first of all) and then exited through the front. The mezzanine rooms were a much later addition. On the top floor of the building the remains of a hoist system can be seen, and so after unloading, a large proportion of the goods would have been hoisted up to the storage area which is now the first floor residential rooms.

In particular may be noted the fine stonework of the roman style kneelers over the original open access area and the presence of the original shop window and architrave over - rare and worthy relics in timber from this period. The building now forms part of the Dobcross Conservation Area. 

POST OFFICE/MINI MARKET The post office/mini market produces a rental income (business for sale separately) and is included in the sale. Retail area approximately 629 sq ft with mail sorting office, storage and staff facilities. 

FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCES The front entrance leads into the garage area and sorting office. The accommodation entrance leads into a vestibule with stairs rising to the landing. A further entrance/exit from the utility room connects directly with the paved garden area. 

FIRST FLOOR HALLWAY A spacious hallway forming the central area to the first floor rooms. 

LOUNGE 16' 6" x 15' 2" (5.03m x 4.62m) Spacious lounge with stone fireplace, electric fire, pendant ceiling fan/light fitting, three radiators, Oak effect laminate flooring, two double glazed windows to the front, large double glazed picture window with far reaching views. 

OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINER 17' 3" x 13' 9" (5.265m x 4.196m) An open plan kitchen diner with access to a wrought iron balcony providing a lovely spot to watch the year round Saddleworth festivities. The kitchen is fitted with a range of high gloss wall and base units, granite worktops and dining table, Neff oven, Neff hob, Neff integrated microwave, integrated fridge and freezer, integrated dishwasher, one and a half bowl sink and drainer, two uPVC double glazed windows, double glazed sliding patio doors to the balcony. 

BATHROOM With modern three piece suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap shower fitting, wash hand basin, low level w.c., shower screen, ceramic tiled walls, halogen inset lighting, radiator, vinyl floor covering, obscure double glazed window. 

BEDROOM ONE 14' 1" x 11' 7" (4.29m x 3.53m) With built in wardrobes, vanity unit with wash hand basin, pendant light fitting/fan, radiator, laminate floor covering, double glazed window. 

BEDROOM TWO 14' 8" x 9' 11" (4.47m x 3.02m) With built in wardrobes, vanity unit with wash hand basin, pendant light fitting, radiator, laminate floor covering, double glazed window. 

BEDROOM THREE 11' 5" x 9' 5" (3.48m x 2.87m) With built in wardrobes, pendant light fitting, radiator, laminate floor covering, double glazed window. 

STUDY 11' 5" x 9' 11" (3.48m x 3.02m) With pendant light fitting, radiator, laminate floor covering, open plan staircase leading to the second floor, double glazed window. 

SECOND FLOOR  

BEDROOM FOUR 12' 0" x 8' 5" (3.66m x 2.57m) With pendant light fitting, laminate floor covering, radiator, double glazed Velux window. 

BEDROOM FIVE 12' 5" x 10' 3" (3.78m x 3.12m) With pendant light fitting, laminate floor covering, radiator, double glazed Velux window.

 

BEDROOM SIX 12' 5" x 8' 5" (3.78m x 2.57m) With pendant light fitting, laminate floor covering, radiator, double glazed Velux window.

 

BEDROOM SEVEN 8' 4" x 9' 2" (2.54m x 2.79m) With pendant light fitting, laminate floor covering, radiator, double glazed Velux window.

 

STORAGE ROOM/WALK IN CLOSET 13' 11" x 7' 8" (4.25m x 2.35m) A good size storage room/walk in closet. 

SHOWER ROOM With three piece suite comprising wash hand basin, low level w.c., shower cubicle, flush lighting, vinyl floor covering, radiator, double glazed Velux window. 

GROUND FLOOR  

UTILITY ROOM Steps leading down from the fist floor hallway to the utility room. Access to the garage is via the utility room. 

WORK SHOP At Mezzanine level above the garage and to the front elevation, ideal at present as a workshop or office space. A small file storage room is also located at Mezzanine level. The workshop and filing room are accessed from the same stairs that lead to the utility room and garage. 

EXTERNALLY At the rear is a low maintenance stone paved garden and to the side is a wrought iron balcony access from the kitchen-diner. The external space between the property and Dobcross church yard is traversed by a public right of way and the occupants of No 18 Woods Lane together with the occupants of the three adjacent cottages are jointly responsible for the upkeep of the grounds, and have the rights to use the grounds for all domestic uses (clothes drying etc) and for full rights of access (on foot only). 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TENURE: Freehold, Solicitor to confirm details.



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