FOR SALE R1290 - Doles Cottage, Doles Lane, Bretherton, Chorley, PR26 9BA

 

Description

The cottage enjoys an impressive appearance which together with two

other properties enjoys a tranquil setting with extensive views stretching

across surrounding fields as far as the West Pennine Moors to the

southeast. It is situated amongst the rolling fields outside the village of

Bretherton where there are village amenities and it is convenient for

facilities in the surrounding villages of Croston, Tarleton and Much Hoole.

 

It is offered with the benefit of an extensive side garden for which Planning

Permission has been obtained as a plot for a detached residence with a

3m (10’) wide area to the side retained with the cottage to provide parking

space if the plot is sold separately.

Accommodation

All sizes are approx

Lounge 6.2m x 3.4m (20’4 x 11’)

Brick feature fireplace.

Bay window, two central heating radiators.

Exposed beams and spars to ceiling.

Dining Room 3.4m x 3.2m (11’ x 10’6)

Store understairs, central heating radiator.

Exposed spars to ceiling.

Adjoining Kitchen 3.3m x 2.8m (10’9 x 9’4)

Sink unit, base and wall cupboards, worktops, plumbing for washing

machine and exposed beam and spars to ceiling.

 

First Floor

Landing, central heating radiator, cylinder cupboard.

Bedroom 1 4.0m x 3.4m (13’ x 11’)

Two central heating radiators, exposed beams.

Bedroom 3 3.2m x 2.0m (10’4 x 6’7)

Central heating radiator and exposed beams

Bedroom 2 3.4m x 2.8m (11’0 x 9’1)

Bathroom

Three-piece suite.

Outside

Long narrow front garden, laid to lawn with store cabin and oil storage

tank.

 

Integral side store containing oil-fired boiler supplying central heating

system and domestic hot water.

 

Small, enclosed side garden area surfaced in stone sets.

 

Stone covered parking area with two timber cabins.

 

Large garden area laid to lawn sheltered by surrounding hedges, store

cabin.

Energy Rating

To be provided.

Tenure

It is understood the site is Freehold and free from Chief Rent.

A full Right of Way is reserved over the access from Doles Lane.

Planning

Planning Permission in Principle was obtained for the erection of a

detached dwelling from Chorley Council on the 17th July 2025 (App No.

25/00527/PIP) in the large side garden.

Full details can be obtained from the Council’s website www.chorley.gov.uk

Assessment 

According to the Valuation Office Agency’s website, the cottage has been

placed in Band D and currently equates to a Council Tax of approximately

£2,353.

Services

Mains electricity and water supplies are laid on, and drainage is to a septic

tank where treated effluent percolates into the ground.

Note

All services throughout the property are untested. Interested parties must

satisfy themselves as to the condition of the central heating system and

any other appliances and fittings where applicable.

To View

Strictly by appointment with Peter E Gilkes & Company and with whom all

negotiations should be conducted.