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If you are looking for a fine period property, then look no further.
Circa 1905 Arthur Brocklehurst, a Waterfoot architect, was commissioned by R.D Ashworth (Felt Manufacturer) to design homes for his Nephews Oliver and George. Each was given five thousand pounds to spend on the design.
In 1907 Oliver built Durran. It was rumoured that the finishing touches were based on a Scottish castle in the Isle of Rhum, ie the decorative tiles, the Isle of Skye mosaic marble floor in the entrance hallway and cloakroom.
The property typifies the craftsmanship of the era, from the fine, hand carved, sweeping staircase and hand crafted kitchen down to the individual door plates and handles.
Hints of the original owners inspiration can be found throughout.
The window lintels are Bunter Sandstone which is the same sandstone used on Liverpool Cathedral. Liverpool Cathedral was started in 1904 so is the same period as Durran.
Similarly the stained glass windows have echoes of the style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Mackintosh was working in this period and the Willow Tearooms in Glasgow were built in 1904.
The house itself enjoys a large elevated southerly position, a sweeping cobbled driveway leads you majestically through the trees.
There is ample parking to both the front and side of the property plus two garages.
When the house was built, the gardens were not divided and a grass Tennis court was set in the rear lawns.
This has now been divided but still boasts ample lawns, patio and hidden garden ideal for children.
The property also boasts an indoor, heated swimming pool set within the grounds.
Internally, you cannot fail to be impressed by it's proportion.
You are first greeted by the great hall, with the Oak staircase taking centre stage. There are two large sitting rooms located off the hallway as well as dining room, kitchen, W/C cloaks and servants pantry. On the same floor, the stable area has been converted to an study, ideally situated away from the main house.
To the first floor there are five bedrooms, the master being en-suite, plus a family bathroom. One feature worthy of mention, in the second bedroom, is the semi circular window seat, which provides exceptional, panoramic views of Rossendale, Holcombe and Scout Moor.
Originally the rear of the property contained the servants quarters, with back stairs leading down to the scullery.
This has now been converted to a fitness area / bedroom five and the back stairs now lead to the rear entrance hall and study.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hallway

Drawing Room

16' 3" x 18' 8" (into bay)  (4.95m x 5.7m

(into bay)) Grand reception room with original coving, fire place and benefits from a southerly outlook.

Dining Room

16' 3" x 21' 10" (max into bay)  (4.95m x 6.65m

(max into bay)) Views and access to the rear garden and patio area. Butlers pantry off.

Sitting Room

16' 3" x 14' 9" (approx 23' corner into bay)  (4.95m x 4.5m

(approx 23' corner into bay)) 

W/C Cloaks

5' 9" x 9' 9"  (1.74m x 2.97m) 

Kitchen

16' 5" x 14' 9"  (5m x 4.5m) Original bespoke handcrafted units, Aga, integrated dishwasher, fridge and separate integrated oven and hob.

Study

7' 3" x 11' 10"  (2.21m x 3.61m) 

Utility

7' 4" x 12' 0"  (2.22m x 3.67m) 

Cellar

19' 8" x 12' 1"  (5.99m x 3.68m) Externally accessed. Plant for the pool heating system is located here, as is the boiler.

First Floor

First Floor Landing

Master Bedroom

16' 3" x 18' 10"  (4.95m x 5.75m) 

En-suite

3' 6" x 9' 7"  (1.05m x 2.92m) 

Bedroom Two

16' 3" x 15' 10"  (4.95m x 4.82m) 

Bedroom Three

16' 3" x 14' 9" (approx 23' corner into bay)  (4.95m x 4.5m

(approx 23' corner into bay)) 

Bedroom Four

12' 7" x 13' 2"  (3.83m x 4m) 

Bedroom Five

15' 0" x 12' 0"  (4.57m x 3.66m) 

Family Bathroom

8' 1" x 9' 9"  (2.47m x 2.98m) 

Shower Room

10' 7" x 8' 1" (max)  (3.23m x 2.46m

(max)) 

External

Sweeping driveway leading to enclosed lawned areas. Ample parking, formal gardens to front and rear.

Garage One

13' 3" x 9' 1"  (4.04m x 2.77m) This garage is attached to the main house.

Garage Two

13' 2" x 16' 5"  (4.01m x 5m) Second garage located to the rear of the pool house with separate driveway access.

Pool

33' 6" x 17' 4"  (10.21m x 5.28m) Heated indoor pool situated close to the property in the rear garden.

Travel

Approx Distances from Durran to nearby Towns and Cities.
Bury 10 miles
Rochdale 14 miles
Bolton 16 miles
Manchester Centre 18 miles
Preston 22 miles
Salford Quays 24 miles

The Property Is Believed To Be Freehold