4 bed cottage for sale

Hall Lane, Bold, St. Helens WA9

Marketed by Tommy White Personal Estate Agent - Please quote ref: TW0645 when making an enquiry.

Location: Hall Lane, Bold, WA9 4SN

The Peace And Privacy You've Been Looking For Has A Postcode. A traditional 17th century cottage half a mile down a quiet leafy lane - with an acre of grounds, woodland access and a stable block with full planning permission to become a separate two-bedroom home.

Most people spend years looking for a place like this and never quite find it. A private lane, mature trees, stone pillars flanking the gravel drive and the world left somewhere behind you at the top of Hall Lane.

The thatch went a long time ago. The beams, the character and the sense of tradition stayed.

The entrance hall sets the tone immediately, with classic tiled flooring, a wooden staircase and beams overhead that remind you this property has been here since 1699.

It was extended around 70 years ago, creating the spacious and versatile home you find today. There are two reception rooms, both with their own character. The first, off the entrance hall, has windows overlooking the back and side garden and connects through into the kitchen, a natural flow that works well for everyday life.

The main lounge offers something more atmospheric. A bow window frames views of the front lawn and willow tree, while a substantial brick fireplace with a stone hearth forms the focal point of the room. The wood-burning stove adds both warmth and presence, and being double-sided, it carries through into the conservatory beyond. Despite the age of the property, the rooms feel notably light, with windows on multiple elevations allowing sunlight to move through the house as the day shifts.

The conservatory has French doors onto the garden and connects directly through into the kitchen. In summer it becomes the social hub of the house. The kitchen runs alongside, with traditional cream fitted units, Indian stone flooring, a Rangemaster range and two practical pantry cupboards.

Beyond the conservatory is what the current owners call the entertainment room, and it earns the name. Exposed brick pillars, a vaulted beamed ceiling, slate tile floor and views on three sides. It's currently part home gym, part music room but plenty of buyers will have their own ideas the moment they walk in. It’s a versatile space that could easily become a serious home office, a games room or a studio.

There are four bedrooms upstairs, every one of them looking out onto greenery. The main bedroom has fitted wardrobes and its own ensuite. The second bedroom sits under a vaulted beamed ceiling. The family bathroom has a walk-in shower and a Jacuzzi bath under a skylight, the perfect place for a relaxing soak with a glass of wine.

Outside, the acre of south-facing gardens have been landscaped with real care. Being half a mile from Gorsey Lane makes such a difference to the peaceful and idyllic setting - when you step out of the back door it really does feel like you’re in the middle of the countryside - the only sound you’ll hear is birdsong.

There’s something for everyone with different spots to enjoy, depending on the time of day, including multiple terraced levels, an ornamental pond crossed by a stone bridge, mature hawthorns and laurel and a sweeping lawn that opens out to the open countryside.

Green-fingered buyers also will find plenty to work with here. Entertainers will love the space - enough for a festival marquee, bands and a bar - and at night the garden really comes alive, with feature lighting illuminating the terraces and borders.

A gate at the back gives you direct and private access into Griffin Wood, adding another layer of outdoor access right on your doorstep.

The stable block sits on its own self-contained plot within the grounds, with independent access off Hall Lane and full planning permission already in place to convert it into a two-bedroom detached bungalow.

Whether that means a holiday let, an annexe for family, or simply a second asset on the same title, the planning paperwork is already done.

Despite the tranquil and off-the-beaten track location, Junction 8 of the M62 is only eight minutes away when you need to head to Warrington, Liverpool or Manchester.

Once you've spent a little time here, most other properties are going to feel like they're missing something

Properties like this don't come up often. When they do, they don't hang around, so get in touch to arrange a viewing.

Please quote ref: TW0645 when making an enquiry.

Disclaimer:

The details provided are intended for general informational purposes and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. We have not tested any equipment or services and therefore cannot confirm their functionality or suitability. We strongly advise buyers to seek verification from their solicitor or surveyor.

Please note, photographs are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the items included in the property sale. Lifestyle descriptions are provided as a general guideline.