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£300,000
(£250/sq. ft)
3 bed cottage for saleSt. Helens Road, Rainford WA11
3 beds
1 bath
3 receptions
1,202 sq. ft
EPC Rating: D
- Freehold
Ashtons Estate Agency - St. Helens
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About this property
Charming period cottage dating back to 1867, confirmed by the original plaque to the front, offering a rare chance to own a genuine slice of local St Helens history.
Set within beautiful rear gardens overlooking woodland, with open fields and surrounding farmland, creating a peaceful, semi-rural outlook that’s hard to find.
Impressive 1,200+ sq ft of accommodation, providing generous living space compared to many cottages of a similar age.
A layout that lends itself perfectly to a creative mind, offering scope to enhance, modernise or reconfigure while retaining the property’s original character.
Well-proportioned reception rooms including a separate sitting room and dining room, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.
Kitchen and dining areas positioned to connect with the garden, making the most of the stunning rear outlook and natural light.
Three good-sized bedrooms to the first floor, along with a family bathroom, offering flexible accommodation for couples, families or downsizers.
Semi-rural lifestyle with scenic countryside walks on your doorstep, yet still close to local amenities and neighbouring villages.
Excellent commuter links via the Rainford Bypass, providing easy access to surrounding towns and motorway networks.
A rare opportunity to purchase a characterful home in a sought-after location, combining history, space, views and lifestyle potential.
Step inside this charming three bedroom terraced cottage and you’ll immediately sense its unique character and warmth, with its history dating all the way back to 1867 (as confirmed by the original plaque on the front). This is a rare chance to own a genuine piece of St Helens heritage, blending period features and timeless appeal with over 1,200 square feet of surprisingly generous living space. The cottage’s layout is perfect for anyone with a creative eye, offering plenty of scope to enhance, modernise or even reconfigure while still retaining that all-important original character. The ground floor boasts well-proportioned reception rooms, including a cosy sitting room and a separate dining room, making it ideal for both relaxed evenings in and lively get-togethers with friends or family. The kitchen and dining areas are thoughtfully positioned to maximise natural light and take in the beautiful outlook beyond, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery while you cook or entertain. Upstairs, there are three good-sized bedrooms and a family bathroom, offering flexible accommodation that works equally well for couples, families or those looking to downsize without compromising on space. The location is a real highlight here, providing a semi-rural lifestyle with scenic countryside walks right on your doorstep, yet you’re still just a short drive from local amenities and neighbouring villages. Commuters will appreciate the excellent links via the Rainford Bypass, making it easy to access surrounding towns and motorway networks. If you’ve been searching for a characterful home in a sought-after spot, with a blend of history, space, views and lifestyle potential, this cottage really does tick all the boxes. Opportunities like this don’t come along often, so don’t miss your chance to make this special property your own.
EPC Rating: D
Parking - On Street
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