Marslands, Diggle, Saddleworth

A quintessentially characterful detached residence is offered to the market for sale in a prized Diggle location. Longcroft is a Grade II listed home which was originally three properties and merged together to create one substantial family home. The current owners have lovingly enhanced the property to blend original features with a modern finish. Internally, living accommodation is to four floors. The ground floor entrance hallway leads to three double bedrooms, of which the master has a walk-in wardrobe and En-Suite shower room with underfloor heating. The ground floor also has a contemporary shower room, utility room and boiler room. Stairs which rise to the first floor lead naturally into a breathtaking lounge which carefully exposes character with contemporary and has a panoramic outlook towards Diggle and beyond. The first floor level also features a modern kitchen/breakfast room, dining room and wc. The second floor has two double bedrooms and an ultra contemporary bathroom suite. A spiralling staircase then rises to a third floor with a versatile room which makes an ideal sitting room, home cinema or study. Externally, gardens are to three sides of the property and are easy to maintain yet offer a variety of spaces to enjou throughout the seasons. The front elevation in particular captures the essence of the surrounding landscape with a dramatic outlook spanning from Standedge, through Diggle and over towards Pots & Pans with Dovestones lurking in the background. Ample off street parking is by means of a driveway to the front with double garage whilst the rear has a further driveway abutting Standedge Road. The home is believed to date back nearly four centuries to the early 1600's, character features have been retained throughout, enhanced both internally and externally to capture what is a truly splendid example of a period Saddleworth home. The village of Diggle is seen as one of the most sought after villages to reside in currently within Saddleworth, mainly due to now hosting Saddleworth High School. Within a short stroll of the home are all of the amenities in the village including a choice of Pubs, Primary & Secondary School and Post Office. For those who enjoy countryside walks, you have a choice of Castleshaw, the Pennine Way and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal towpath amongst the endless walking routes along the Saddleworth Moors. Viewings are highly warranted to appreciate the standard of finish along with the vastness of accommodation on offer. Call the Uppermill office today to arrange a viewing at Longcroft.

Accessed to the front via a secure composite stable entrance door into the hallway with period stone flooring, exposed stone walls and roof beams. The hallway is fitted with an intruder alarm panel, heated with two radiators and stairs up to the first floor. A rear door opens to the rear garden and driveway.

A great master suite with dual aspect, double glazed Mullion windows looking out towards the Diggle landscape. The bedroom has fitted wardrobes, drawers and a dressing table. With fitted carpeting, radiator and doors leading to the walk-in wardrobe and En-Suite.

With ample clothing storage. The wardrobe has light, power and heating.

Comprising four piece suite which has fully tiled walls and floor with underfloor heating. The suite includes floating low level wc, vanity wash basin, freestanding bathtub with freestanding tap and recess shelf, walk-in wetroom style rainfall shower, separate attachment and recess shelf. The En-Suite has double glazed obscured Mullion windows and a heated towel rail.

With fitted carpeting, radiator and double glazed window with excellent outlook.

With fitted carpeting, front facing double glazed window with outlook towards Diggle & beyond, rear double glazed French doors opening to the rear garden, radiator and raised ceiling height giving a sense of spaciousness.

Comprising low level wc, vanity wash basin, walk-in rainfall shower, tiled walls, tiled floor, double glazed window, heated towel rail.

With fitted base units, stainless steel sink and drainer, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. The utility room has tiled flooring, radiator, double glazed Mullion windows and a door to the side garden.

With fitted base units, stainless steel sink and drainer, exposed stone flooring, radiator, double glazed window and Ideal wall mounted boiler.

A vast living space which immediately grasps your attention with the sheer spaciousness of the room. Spanning the full width of the home, a double heighted ceiling exposes the character roof beams and trusses with a Velux skylight flooding light in from above. The lounge makes an excellent hosting space for family and friends alike, with a dual aspect provided by double glazed Mullion windows which look out towards Standedge, Diggle Brook, Running Hill and Pots & Pans in the distance. Heated with four radiators and a wood burning stove provides a focal point with surrounding exposed stone chimney.

A modern fitted kitchen with wall, base and full height cupboards, central island unit and coordinating work surfaces. The kitchen is fitted with an electric oven, four ring gas hob, stainless steel extractor hood, microwave/grill, coffee machine, dishwasher and 1 1/2 sink with drainer. There is space for an American style fridge/freezer. A dual aspect is from double glazed Mullion windows which look out towards surrounding countryside. The kitchen has stairs to the second floor with a vertical radiator and door to the rear. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining room.

The dining room gives the prospective buyer ample space for a large dining table with chairs. With exposed stone walls, exposed roof beams and double glazed Mullion windows offering character features in addition to a stone inglenook fireplace. The dining room has fitted carpeting, under stairs storage cupboard, radiator and door to the wc.

Comprising low level wc, vanity wash basin, tiled flooring, partly tiled walls, double glazed obscured window and heated towel rail.

Double glazed windows to the front and rear let in natural light from a dual aspect. The landing area features a useful cloaks cupboard, radiator and a glass ceiling panel to the floor above.

With dual aspect double glazed windows, exposed stonework surrounds, fitted carpeting and radiator.

With dual aspect double glazed windows, exposed stonework surrounds, fitted carpeting, cast iron fireplace and radiator.

Comprising low level wc, vanity wash basin with backlit mirror, bath with mains fed rainfall shower and attachment with screen, fully tiled walls and flooring, heated towel rail and double glazed Mullion windows.

Accessed from a spiralling staircase off the first floor landing is this great reception space. A versatile room which could make a perfect home cinema, office or additional living space. With fitted carpeting, vertical radiator, exposed stonework, exposed roof beams, access to a storage void and double glazed Mullion windows which offer a panoramic outlook around Diggle and beyond.

The predominant parking space is to the front of the home. A large driveway for three to four cars leads to a double garage which is accessed via a remote up and over door. An additional driveway is to the rear of the home, accessed off Standedge Road, ideal for visitors.

Well tended gardens are to three sides of the home. The front elevation features the predominant garden area. Paved steps up from the front driveway have a side flowering garden which rises in line up to the ground floor level. A large Indian paved terrace has an excellent backdrop to the dramatic Pennine Hills which surround Diggle village. A lawn naturally wraps from the front to the right side of the home. The right elevation has a lawn with boundary fencing and Indian paved path which leads to the rear driveway. To the left is a further garden area, this time benefitting from an Indian paved patio space, raised borders, lawn with south facing aspect and shrubbery lined perimeters. Drystone boundary walls are to the rear of the home with wrought gate onto Standedge Road.

TENURE: Freehold - Solicitor to confirm. GROUND RENT: n/a SERVICE CHARGE: n/a COUNCIL BAND: E (£2875.13 per annum.) VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: Strictly by appointment via Kirkham Property.