Set back from the road within its generous plot, Rose Cottage is a fresh, bright, and airy eco-home with excellent energy efficiency and open countryside surrounds which offer an attractive semi-rural lifestyle without being too far removed from the convenience of plentiful amenities.

A brief overview of the property includes the main house which is a contemporary three-bedroom detached bungalow, a versatile one-bedroom annex and garage, a detached double garage, private driveway and substantial garden, plus just under 9 acres of adjacent land.

This property was custom built by the current owners to excellent standards using quality materials, including Welsh slate to the roof and Rochdale stone to the elevations.

The Main House - Living Space - Before we take a look at the finer details, the main house briefly comprises a spacious hallway, large living room and kitchen-diner, three bedrooms and two en-suites, a guest WC and a great amount of integral storage space.

The home welcomes you into the hallway where a vaulted ceiling with Velux window immediately gives you that bright and airy feel, and a beautiful oak-effect Karndean flooring is seen underfoot, which continues throughout the home. And at either side of the front door, two substantial cupboards provide plenty of storage space.

The kitchen-diner continues the fresh and spacious atmosphere where more vaulted ceilings with Velux windows allow plenty of natural light to stream in, and the generous size of the room gives plenty of space to play with. The kitchen is a contemporary design where the Karndean floor continues and complements the gloss units and neutral tiled splashbacks. Integrated appliances within the kitchen include a Neff five-plate gas-on-glass hob and extractor, a Neff double oven and microwave, and the central island features a sink with drainer and contemporary mixer tap. In the dining aspect of this room, bifold doors onto the patio add to the lifestyle appeal, affording that lovely indoor-outdoor lifestyle on warm summer days, not to mention the lovely scenic views - features which continue in the living room too!

Like each of the other rooms in this home, the living room is a generous size where two sets of bifold doors frame more scenic views while pouring plenty of natural light in and giving access to the adjacent patio and garden. Despite its bright and airy feel, this room would no doubt be super cosy during the colder winter months, with the multi fuel burner providing a homely orange glow while pelting out warmth. The living room is large enough to accommodate a spacious lounge area in addition to a formal dining area too.

Back into the hallway and before we look at the bedrooms, the main house also has a guest WC with part tiled walls and wash basin.

The Main House - Bedrooms & Bathrooms - Each of the three bedrooms at Rose Cottage are all good-sized doubles. The master bedroom is largest with a comprehensive range of fitted furniture including three double wardrobes and a dressing table with drawers, a walk-in wardrobe/storage closet, and three-piece shower en-suite with half tiled walls. The fitted wardrobes continue in the two other bedrooms allowing you to simply move in and unpack your bags, and the second bedroom also benefits from a three piece shower en-suite with half-tiled walls.

The Annex - In addition to the main house, the annex provides further accommodation and versatility in its use. In its current layout the annex offers itself as a substantial double bedroom with three-piece shower en-suite and walk-in storage closet. This part of the annex would alternatively be suitable as a home office space or studio. Within half of the annex building is a garage which has full cavity wall insulation and electric supply, hence lends itself to a relatively simple conversion for those who have the appetite.

The Outside Space & Land - The private driveway leading from the road provides a great amount of space for cars and other vehicles, with plenty of room for parking down the side and in front of the house all the way to in front of the detached double garage, there's so much space! Its highly ideal if you have several cars, or perhaps a campervan or motorhome.

To the rear of the house is a large patio where you can sit back in a secluded spot and enjoy the lovely views in the sunshine with family and friends. The patio leads onto a substantial lawn with fencing which provides a safe space for the children or grandchildren to play. Or if gardening is your thing there's heaps of potential to explore here.

The open fields surrounding the house are actually part of this property - its not often your lovely scenic views are actually your own land! The land and plot totals 8.75 acres and its approximate outline is highlighted by the annotated image within the gallery. The land is greenbelt and features a stream which runs along the south-easterly boundary line.

Due to the acreage included with the property, Rose Cottage has excellent potential to integrate equestrian facilities within the land, subject to regulations.

A Convenient Semi-Rural Location - Situated on the fringe of Harwood on the border of Bolton and Bury, this semi-rural location is ideal if you're looking for a quieter, greener lifestyle without being isolated from the convenience of nearby amenities and a handful of neighbours.

Harwood provides a great variety of amenities including a large Morrisons, as well as independent shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, and a selection of good schools to choose from. Other nearby areas such as Tottington and Greenmount offer similar amenities, and the location is well connected for commuters, with Hallith Wood and Bolton providing direct rail links into Manchester, while the M60, M61, and M66 can easily be accessed by car.

The property is particularly well located for golf enthusiasts, with Harwood and Breightmet Golf Clubs being literally on your doorstep!

Services & Specifics - The property is freehold.
The tax band is E.
The energy efficiency of this property is exceptionally good, with an A+ rating of 114.
The property is connected to mains electricity but is also supplemented by solar panels (fitted to the roof of the annex) which benefit from the government feed-in tariff and generate an income. We are advised the feed-in tariff is valid for approximately 10 more years.
There are outside plug sockets connected to the solar panels.
There is a private Calor gas tank which works in conjunction with an air source heat pump to heat the property.
There is a private water treatment plant for drainage.
The main house has underfloor heating and there are traditional radiators in the annex.
The property's water supply is connected to mains.
The property is alarmed and has CCTV with remote viewing capability.
The property was built in December 2011.
There are built in aerial sockets behind each TV hence eliminating wires showing.