Firwood Fold, Bolton

Property Details: • Type: Detached • Tenure: Freehold • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • detached period cottage • two bedrooms plus studyursery • large gardens • historic listed property • secluded setting • no onward chain

Location: • Nearest Station: N/A • Distance to Station: N/A

Agent Information: • Address: 74 Bridge Street, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AG

Full Description: Firwood Fold, Bolton is thought to host some of Bolton's oldest properties, with this hamlet having history dating back over 500 years, Fold meaning large farmstead and Firwood coming from the word "fieral" meaning covered in tree's, number 15 is thought to be the oldest inhabited property in Bolton. Built in the mediaeval cruck style using 'A' shaped oak trusses with the original roof coverings being thatched. More associated history begins on the 3rd December 1753 when Samuel Crompton was born at no. 10 , living in the area for 5 years until he moved to nearby Hall i'th Wood. Some years later Samuel was the inventor of the Spinning Mule which revolutionised spinning in the cotton industry. The property has been modernised over time and has a well presented and stylish interior, whilst still retaining much of the original character, the house is within walking distance of delightful local countryside and a short drive into the town centre and easy access to the motorway network. The house is set in enclosed gardens and the interior briefly comprises; vestibule entrance, living room, dining room, kitchen, first floor two bedrooms and a studyursery and a shower room. Outside there are raised patio gardens with stone flagged patio area, flower beds and further side gardens with stone outhouse.Freehold Property/Council Tax Band E/The property has a Grade II* star listing and is set within a conservation area.Vestibule Entrance - Living Room - Recessed stone fireplace, exposed beams, windows to the front and rear.Dining Room - Tiled flooring, recessed stone fireplace, stairs to the first floor, windows to the front and rear.Kitchen - With wall and base units in white with oak worktops, built in gas hob and oven, integrated dishwasher, tiled flooring and elevations, windows to the rear and side.First Floor - Generous landing area with stripped pine flooring, closet, glass balustrade.Bedroom One - Exposed beams, built in cupboards, stripped pine flooring, windows to the front and side.Bedroom - Exposed beam, window to the front.Study/Nursery - Window to the front.Shower Room - Briefly comprising, wc, wash hand basin set in vanity, shower cubicle, wooden flooring, tiled elevations, boiler cupboard, tiled elevations, window to the side.Outside - Outside there are raised patio gardens with stone flagged patio area, flower beds and further side gardens with stone outhouse.BrochuresFirwood Fold, BoltonBrochure