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4 bedroom Detached House for sale, Rochdale Road, Shaw, Greater Manchester, OL2
Features and Description
- Chain free
- Freehold
- Generous wrap-around plot offering excellent outdoor space and future landscaping potential
- Double garage and private driveway providing ample off-road parking
- New boiler installed in 2021
- Situated in a well-established and sought-after residential area
- Convenient access to highly regarded local schools
- Close to a range of local amenities including shops, supermarkets and healthcare facilities
- Excellent transport links with easy access to nearby town centres and commuter routes
- Within easy reach of a nearby park, ideal for recreation, dog walking and family outings
Spacious Detached Home with Outstanding Potential
Situated in a well-established residential area, this spacious four-bedroom detached home presents an exciting opportunity for buyers seeking a property with generous proportions and excellent potential. Offering three versatile reception rooms, a downstairs shower room, a family wet room, double garage and wrap-around gardens, this home provides flexible living space ideal for growing families. While the property would benefit from some modernisation, it represents a fantastic chance to create a superb long-term home tailored to your own taste and style.
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a small entrance hallway that provides access to the principal ground floor rooms. Positioned at the front of the home is the lounge, a bright and well-proportioned reception space ideal for relaxing or entertaining guests. Moving through the property, you will find a separate kitchen overlooking the rear garden, offering ample scope to redesign into a contemporary family kitchen. Adjacent to this is the dining room, perfectly suited for formal meals or family gatherings, while the conservatory to the rear provides an additional reception area with pleasant views over the garden and direct access outside — creating a wonderful space for year-round enjoyment. Completing the ground floor is a convenient shower room fitted with a shower, wash basin and WC, adding valuable practicality for busy households.
To the first floor, the property offers four bedrooms. Three are comfortable double rooms, each providing generous floor space and flexibility for bedroom furniture or additional storage. The fourth bedroom is a well-sized single room, ideal for use as a child’s bedroom, home office or dressing room. The family wet room serves this floor and is fitted with a shower, WC and wash basin, designed for ease of maintenance and accessibility.
Externally, the home continues to impress. A small front garden enhances the property’s kerb appeal, while off-road parking provides space for two vehicles. The double garage offers excellent additional storage or secure parking and presents further potential for conversion (subject to necessary permissions). The wrap-around garden is a standout feature, offering substantial outdoor space with endless possibilities for landscaping, entertaining areas or family enjoyment.
This is a property with space, flexibility and tremendous potential — an ideal opportunity for buyers looking to invest in a detached family home they can truly make their own.
Note:
* This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited. This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyers solicitor. This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey).The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee. This being 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded. This property has a Buyer Information Pack which is a collection of documents in relation to the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £349 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold. The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change.
Referral Arrangements:
The Partner Agent and Auctioneer may recommend the services of third parties to you. Whilst these services are recommended as it is believed they will be of benefit; you are under no obligation to use any of these services and you should always consider your options before services are accepted. Where services are accepted the Auctioneer or Partner Agent may receive payment for the recommendation and you will be informed of any referral arrangement and payment prior to any services being taken by you.
Entrance Hall
A welcoming entrance space providing access to the main ground floor rooms and staircase to the first floor. A practical introduction to the home with scope to enhance and personalise.
Lounge
14'4" x 12'12" (4.37m x 3.96m)
Positioned at the front of the property, the lounge is a well-proportioned and bright reception room offering comfortable living space. Ideal for relaxing or entertaining, with plenty of room for a full suite of furniture.
Kitchen
12'4" x 11'3" (3.76m x 3.43m)
Located at the back of the property overlooking the garden, the kitchen offers good functional space with potential for modernisation. There is ample room for storage and work surfaces, making it a fantastic opportunity to design a contemporary family kitchen.
Dining Room
11'4" x 8'12" (3.45m x 2.74m)
A separate dining room situated to the rear, providing an excellent space for family meals or formal entertaining. Its layout offers flexibility and potential to create an open-plan arrangement if desired (subject to requirements).
Conservatory
10'3" x 8'1" (3.12m x 2.46m)
An additional reception space enjoying views over the wrap-around garden, the conservatory provides versatile accommodation suitable for a sitting area, playroom or garden room, with direct access to the outside.
Shower Room
Conveniently located on the ground floor and fitted with a shower, wash basin and WC — ideal for guests or multi-generational living.
Master Bedroom
12'1" x 11'9" (3.68m x 3.58m)
A spacious double bedroom offering generous floor space and flexibility for wardrobes and additional furniture.
Bedroom 2
13'8" x 10'10" (4.17m x 3.30m)
Another comfortable double room, well-proportioned and suitable as a main or guest bedroom.
Bedroom 3
11'4" x 9'7" (3.45m x 2.92m)
A further double bedroom providing excellent versatility for family living.
Bedroom 4
10'3" x 8'0" (3.12m x 2.44m)
A single bedroom ideal as a child’s room, nursery, home office or dressing room.
Wet room
7'1" x 6'7" (2.16m x 2.00m)
Fitted with a shower, WC and wash basin, the wet room is designed for practicality and ease of maintenance, serving all four bedrooms.
Garage
Double garage providing secure parking or substantial storage space, with further potential for alternative use subject to the necessary permissions.
Gardens and parking
The property benefits from a small front garden, off-road parking for two vehicles and a generous wrap-around garden offering significant outdoor space with excellent potential for landscaping and entertaining.
Area and local amenities
This property enjoys a particularly peaceful setting on the edge of High Crompton, tucked away from through traffic and directly adjoining a large public park, providing open green views and immediate access to outdoor space – ideal for dog walkers, runners and families with children.Despite its quiet position, it remains highly convenient for day-to-day living. A range of local shops, convenience stores, pubs and eateries are within easy walking distance along Rochdale Road and in the High Crompton area, making everyday errands straightforward. Bus stops are close by, offering regular services to Shaw, Royton, Oldham and Rochdale. For more extensive retail needs, larger supermarkets including Tesco, Aldi and Co-op are all just a short drive away, ideal for weekly grocery shopping and household essentials.Families are well catered for with a number of reputable schools nearby. St Mary’s CofE Primary School and Thornham St James CofE Primary School are both within approximately a 10-minute walk, while additional primary and secondary schools can be reached within a short distance. Crompton House Church of England Academy, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, is also nearby and provides a well-regarded option for secondary education.For commuters, Shaw & Crompton offers strong transport links across Greater Manchester and the wider North West. Regular bus routes operate locally, and Rochdale railway station (approximately 3–4 miles away) provides direct train services to Manchester and Leeds. The nearby Shaw & Crompton and Newhey Metrolink stops connect into the Greater Manchester tram network, offering convenient access to Manchester city centre and surrounding towns, making both work and leisure travel straightforward.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
Rochdale Road, Shaw, Greater Manchester, OL2
Additional Information
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Property refSHA240149
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TenureFreehold
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Council TaxD
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Local authorityOldham Council
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