4 bed semi-detached house for sale in Park Avenue, Bury, BL0 (ref: 541662)

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO TOUR

A Sign of Things to Come

On the edge of a delightful rural market town rich with history lies 1 Park Avenue – a 1930s home thoughtfully extended and completely refurbished by Home Design and Build, a local building firm with a reputation for meticulous design and high-end finishes.

Now a bang-up-to-date, energy-efficient contemporary family hub oozing with style and comfort, the property also offers almost 1600 square feet of living space spread over three floors and a completely re-landscaped, easy-to-maintain southeast-facing garden accessed by aluminium bi-folding doors.
Upon arrival, a gravelled driveway enclosed by high, sturdy fencing and a shrub border provides plenty of parking. Meanwhile, white-rendered walls combine with black cladding, flush A-rated windows, and a sleek front door for a fabulous first impression.

The neighbouring property is undergoing a transformation by the same building firm, which will enhance the pair’s kerb appeal. Home Design and Build also have full control of a new detached home approved for the plot of land to the left of Number 1, further raising the profile of the street.

Step Inside

Stylish outdoor lighting, including a back-lit personalised house sign, illuminates your way as you step into a gabled entrance porch with herringbone flooring and a feature central pendant. Beyond, fresh neutral paintwork and a plush cream carpet that runs up a monochromatic staircase with integrated storage beneath welcome you into the hallway.

To your right, a black panelled door opens into a spacious lounge featuring the same soft carpet, this time paired with rich-toned walls. Like in the hallway, recessed downlights brighten this cosy family room, but the wide box bay window with a white designer radiator beneath acts as the natural focal point here.

Entertain in Style

At the end of the hallway, you’ll discover a dramatic, beautifully designed dining kitchen and living area where everyone will gather, whether it’s for drinks beneath the industrial-style pendant lights glowing over the breakfast bar or family meals by the black aluminium bi-doors framing the sun-trap garden beyond.
Velux windows, recessed downlights, and sleek white vertical radiators bring further light and warmth to the living and dining areas, linked together by parquet-style flooring. Of course, there’s also loads of sleek handleless wrap-around cabinetry, painted in a classy deep grey and finished by a mottled worktop and splashback.

The kitchen comes fully fitted with integrated appliances, including an induction hob with an inbuilt extractor, oven and microwave, a concealed fridge-freezer, and a hidden dishwasher beneath a chic black sink with a feature tap.

To one side, handcrafted acoustic slat panelling acts as a decorative design element while hiding a full-height inbuilt utility area, providing Class A sound absorption while the washing machine and tumble dryer are in operation. It also houses the boiler, which is connected to smart HIVE heating controls.

On the First Floor

The inviting neutral décor and plush carpet in the hallway continue on the first-floor landing, which is lit by an obscured side window and recessed downlights. At the front, you’ll find a gorgeous master bedroom featuring that same carpet and grey skirtings to complement the lighter paintwork and a character-enhancing spot-lit grey panelled wall. The wide casement window in the bay captures stunning rural scenery, while a white horizontal radiator infuses this oversized double with warmth.

A black panelled door then reveals a luxurious en suite, exquisitely tiled and boasting a wet-room-style walk-in rainfall shower with black fittings to match the grouting and the frame to the glass screen. There’s also a wall-mounted basin vanity with matt black fittings and back-lit mirror, a heated towel rail, and a closed-coupled toilet.To the rear is another great-sized carpeted double, this time with blue panelling and a view of the garden. Like in the master, you’ll find plenty of plug sockets, including for a wall-mounted TV, and a stylish radiator.

Meanwhile, in the main bathroom, marble wall and floor tiles backdrop stunning gold fixtures, fittings, and trim, creating a luxury hotel-quality finish to a bath with rainfall shower above, a wall-mounted basin vanity unit with back-lit mirror, a back-to-wall toilet and a sleek heated towel rail.

Ending on a High

A second full two-tone staircase rises to the top floor, where the cream carpet underfoot flows onto a landing with a fabulous view from a Velux window and into the remaining two doubles.
Once again, the choice of paintwork is faultless and creates a lovely calm atmosphere for relaxing. The back bedroom also enjoys a leafy garden view through a huge feature window – a pleasant surprise in a loft conversion.

Both doubles share a bathroom with herringbone flooring and format wall tiles with black grouting, which matches the glossy heated towel rail, the fittings to the rainfall shower enclosure, and a basin and toilet that echo the main bathroom.

Al Fresco Goals

Open the kitchen bi-folds and step onto a black-composite deck with outdoor lighting that extends along the rear before connecting to a gravelled side path leading to the driveway. Attractive fencing encloses the deck and the timber-edged artificial lawn above it, while a black-painted brick wall to the rear ties the colour scheme together and ensures maximum privacy. Planted borders also add a pop of interest and colour. Facing southeast, this contemporary low-maintenance space offers the perfect set-up for barbeques and summer parties that flow freely between the kitchen and garden and will work well for busy families.

On Your Doorstep

Nestled on the River Irwell in the West Pennine Moors, the delightful market town of Ramsbottom lies 3.9 miles northwest of Bury and 12 miles from Manchester. It boasts popular shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars, including an award-winning brewery, while Victorian architecture and the East Lancashire Railway offer a glimpse into its industrial past.

In the town centre, stop by the Theatre Royal for some culture and make sure you’re around for the highly tempting Ramsbottom chocolate festival and the annual black-pudding throwing world championships allegedly dating back to the War of the Roses. There are also plenty of amenities, such as supermarkets, a library, a dentist and a leisure centre, to cater to your day-to-day needs.

The surrounding rural landscape provides endless walks and days out, including Holcombe Hill – home to the historic Peel Monument and a great viewing point for stargazing or watching firework displays – and several parks and nature reserves on your doorstep.

The local section of the Irwell Sculpture Trail in nearby Nuttall Park is another popular route, but across the river, you’ll also find a waterside sports stadium, football and cricket club. Within an hour’s drive, you can explore the Peak District and Yorkshire Dale National Parks, the Forest of Bowland AONB, and the West Coast.

Schooling-wise, you have various options just minutes away, including the Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ Peel Brow Primary (six minutes on foot), Woodhey Secondary in Holcombe Brook, and Rossendale Special School, also rated ‘Good’. You’ll also find grammar schools in nearby Rossendale and Bury.

The riverside setting and heritage railway continue in Bury, named the Greater Manchester Town of Culture in 2021. Make sure you pick up fresh produce from the market or take advantage of the town’s Purple Flag status whenever you fancy a night out. The Met is also renowned for its English folk festivals, comedy and theatre. On a more practical note, you’ll find a local hospital and healthcare amenities here, too.

Travelling around the area is simple. Hop onto the M66 running alongside the town to join the M62 and M60 for quick links to Manchester (12 miles), Liverpool (40m), and Leeds (45m). You can also reach Chorlton Street in Manchester by bus, an hourly service that runs from the stop by St Paul’s Church, or hop on a train at Entwist station for a 45-minute commute. Additionally, Bromley Cross station runs Northern line services and trains to London Euston (c. 3 hours).