No chain! Blacksnape House is a deceptively large, four-bedroom detached property with unique character, enormous potential, and spectacular views of Darwen Tower and the surrounding hills. Situated in the scenic area of Blacksnape near Hoddlesden village in Darwen, this location benefits from a semi-rural lifestyle while having a wide variety of amenities within a short drive.

A brief overview of the accommodation includes an entrance hall, downstairs WC/cloakroom, a large lounge, dining room, second lounge, kitchen, and utility, plus four double bedrooms, two en-suites, and a ‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom. There is also a huge attic room which has excellent conversion potential, subject to regulations. Externally the property benefits from gardens to side and rear, a private drive, plus a large garage and workshop.

Living Space - In addition to the scenic views, another great thing about this property is the fantastic amount of living space it has, which makes it super spacious and highly suited to modern family life. The three reception rooms include the huge main lounge which is situated in the middle of the home with a double+ height vaulted ceiling and heaps of character with the imposing stone fireplace and large multifuel burner taking centre stage. The second lounge is equally as characterful with an exposed stone feature wall and another log burner; and the third reception room is currently used as a dining room owing to its position next to the kitchen. All these rooms together give a true abundance of space, as well as affording open countryside views across to the hills.

Situated next to the dining room the kitchen provides an opportunity for modernisation and currently includes a dishwasher, four plate hob, oven, grill, and sink with drainer and mixer tap. Its position next to the dining room lends itself well to potentially taking out the plasterboard wall to create one large open plan kitchen-diner. Adjacent to the kitchen is also the utility which is a good size and provides plumbing for more appliances, in addition to the boiler.

Further practical aspects of the ground floor accommodation include the large double height hall which welcomes you in from the courtyard style driveway at the front, and a downstairs WC/cloak.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms - Not dissimilar to the living areas on offer at Blacksnape House, there’s a great abundance of space when it comes to the bedrooms and bathrooms too. The current floor plan is configured such that the master bedroom with en-suite, plus two further bedrooms with a ‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom are on the first floor, and the fourth bedroom (also with en-suite) is located on the ground floor. All four bedrooms are good sized doubles, as are the accompanying bathrooms.

The first floor is divided into two parts with two separate staircases, with the master on one side, and the two bedrooms with shared bathroom on the other. This layout is particularly suitable for those with older children who want their own space, and the ground floor bedroom with an en-suite adds practicality for those who may have an elderly relative living with them.

Outside Space - At the front of the property there’s a drive that’s spacious enough to accommodate four large cars, in addition to the large garage and attached workshop which provides further vehicular storage space, or plenty of space for a hobby or business workshop..

To the right side and rear of the property are gardens which take full advantage of the impressive, uninterrupted views. The south-west facing orientation means it gets a great amount of sun, and the current owners have advised there’s incredible sunsets over the hills. The gardens currently comprise several patios and mature beds, which sit in an elevated position at the back and are not overlooked at all!

Location - Blacksnape Road is a fantastic location if you are looking for a semi-rural, village lifestyle with the added benefit of plentiful amenities just a short drive away… Perched on the edge of Hoddlesden village, with Blackburn and Darwen to the north and the village of Edgworth and Bolton town to the south, you are only a quick trip in the car from all the conveniences you’d ever need. Hoddlesden offers the Ranken Arms, a village store and deli, and the highly regarded Hoddlesden St Pauls CE primary school.

There’s a great variety of scenic walks and trails to enjoy on your doorstep, and the award-winning Moorview Equestrian Centre is also just a hop skip and a jump down the road which is perfect if you require equestrian facilities.

Specifics - The tax band is G.
The tenure is freehold.
There is gas central heating with a Worcester boiler located in the utility.
The house is alarmed.
The property dates back to 1825 and was previously a school.