The Home:
A large dwelling of just over 4200 square feet and located in a superb area which strikes a wonderful balance between a location offering rural surroundings with convenient access to motorway, train, shops and schools and this strong feature attracts many people to settle within this immediate vicinity. The current owners have found the property to suit their growing family perfectly with the benefit of large bedroom proportions and a variety of reception rooms. Now the children are flying the nest Montcliffe House is ready for its next growing family to enjoy the size and environment on offer. For people not intimately knowledgeable about the area, the landmarks of Rivington Pike and the mast at Winter Hill are well known and this dwelling is nestled within the hills along the road providing access to The Pike and The Mast itself. A particularly prominent feature is the impressive entrance hall with grand staircase which leads to a significant landing with large window overlooking the rear garden and towards the surrounding moors.
The sellers inform us that the property is Freehold
Council Tax Band G - £3628.51
The Area:
Montcliffe House is an excellent semi-rural retreat and is positioned at the foot of the West Pennine Moors yet is remarkably well placed for excellent transport links including junction 6 of the M61 and Horwich Parkway train station which both link to Manchester and are approximately 3.5 miles away. The location provides a great sense of open space and allows the owners to be immersed in the impressive countryside environment. Many people who live within the area comment on the enviable ability to work in and around Manchester city centre and yet retreat in the evening to enjoy the open hills and moors.
In terms of retail opportunities, Horwich town centre which is just under 1.5 miles away and plays host to a vast array of largely independently owned shops and services. These commercial outlets go hand in hand with those at the Middlebrook retail development closed to the afore-mentioned train station which includes a cinema, gym and large supermarkets etc.... That said, many locals consider Manchester and the Trafford Centre as an appropriate distance to shop and socialise.
The area, it is served by a number of sports and racquet clubs.
Education/Childcare facilities are available from nursery through to six form and it is also important to note that the bus route to Bolton School runs at the end of Georges Lane and the school itself is just under four miles away.