This superbly appointed end character cottage offers sizeable accommodation (1711 sq ft) in a quiet yet convenient location surrounded by Saddleworth heritage and interesting architecture. The cottage is just one of three and dates back to the mid 1800's.

Recently and tastefully restored by professionals with high quality fixtures and fittings, the cottage provides a well appointed family house which is being sold with no onward chain.

Off road parking is by means of a private driveway for three vehicles (could be extended to four) to the rear. Low maintenance garden areas can be found to the front and rear of the property. The deceptive rear garden is south facing and includes a timber workshop.

The location lends itself to canal and country walks as well as being within walking distance to Greenfield train station and all village amenities. Friezland Primary School has an enviable reputation and is just five minutes walk away. Saddleworth Tennis Bowling & Cricket Club is also a pleasant five minutes stroll along a country path. The lake two minutes walk away offers stunning views across the Saddleworth countryside.

Internally comprising briefly of: entrance hallway, cloaks/wc, spacious lounge, modern fitted kitchen and dining room to the ground floor. The first floor landing provides access to the main family bathroom, three bedrooms with the master having an en-suite shower room and separate wardrobe/storage area.

ENTRANCE HALL 9' 7" x 9' 1" (2.92m x 2.77m) Accessed via a composite door with ceramic tiled flooring, radiator and uPVC double glazed window.

CLOAKS/WC 3' 9" x 8' 1" (1.14m x 2.46m) Comprising low level WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, extractor fan, uPVC double glazed obscure window with space for coats and shoes.

LOUNGE 21' 3" x 19' 1" max (6.48m x 5.82m) The Rais Rina classic wood burning stove is the centre piece of this spacious lounge with uPVC double glazed dual aspect windows, two radiators and fitted carpeting.

REAR HALL With ceramic tiled flooring and composite security door leading to the garden.

KITCHEN 16' 1" x 9' 4" (4.9m x 2.84m) A custom fit kitchen fitted with a range of soft close wall and base units, ice white quartz worktops and drainer, one and a quarter bowl sink unit with mixer tap, electric oven, combi microwave/grill, induction hob, warming drawer, extractor hood, integral fridge and freezer, integral wine chiller, integral dishwasher, integral washing machine, integral tumble dryer, ceramic tiled flooring, uPVC double glazed window.

DINING ROOM 15' 5" x 11' 4" (4.7m x 3.45m) With fitted carpeting, radiator, understairs storage cupboard, uPVC double glazed dual aspect windows.

LANDING With storage cupboard, uPVC double glazed window, two radiators, airing cupboard.

BEDROOM 12' 7" x 17' 5" max (3.84m x 5.31m) With fitted carpeting, radiator, uPVC double glazed window.

WARDROBE With fitted carpet and ample storage space.

EN-SUITE 6' 5" x 5' 7" (1.96m x 1.7m) Comprising low level WC, wash hand basin with vanity storage cupboard, shower cubicle with mains fed shower, heated towel rail, fully tiled walls, ceramic tiled flooring.

BEDROOM 9' 3" x 12' 4" (2.82m x 3.76m) With fitted carpet, radiator, uPVC double glazed window.

BEDROOM 8' 1" x 11' 5" (2.46m x 3.48m) With fitted carpet, radiator, dual aspect uPVC double glazed windows.

SHOWER ROOM 7' 3" x 9' 4" (2.21m x 2.84m) Comprising low level WC, wash hand basin with vanity storage cupboards, large walk in shower cubicle, heated towel rail, fully tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor, uPVC double glazed window.

EXTERNAL Off road parking is by means of a driveway to the rear for three cars. Please note the driveway could be extended to accommodate another car and secure gates could easily be erected if required.

The front garden provides a mix of stone paving and shrubs with access gate and pathway to the front door. At the rear is a stone paved and pebble stone south facing and low maintenance garden. A timber workshop and wood store area also sit to the rear.

HISTORY The Royal George Mills were built in 1786 by James Harrop, John Smith and James Scholefield, originally under the name of Gibbs Mill. They had become the Royal George Mills by 1800, and were later recorded as being the property of James Harrop and Sons. This company had been declared bankrupt by 1826 and the mills were then operated until 1837 by Taylor, Son and Gibson.

In 1870, R R Whitehead and Brothers became a limited company. They specialised in the production of felts produced from wool, and also in the manufacture of flags. In 1932, they became part of Porritts and Spencer of Bury, who were, in turn, taken over by the Scapa Group in 1969. In 1980, further amalgamation took place with Bury Masco Industries and Cooper and Company, both of Brynmawr, South Wales. These concerns later closed. During the twentieth century, the Royal George Mills specialised in producing two types of felt; Taper Hammer Felt and Technical Felt. Taper Hammer Felt was used on the hammers in pianos, and the Royal George Mills were renowned for it throughout the world, exporting to Japan, Korea, China and Germany. Technical Felt was used throughout industry in a wide range of machinery. Work at the Royal George Mills gradually decreased throughout the 1990s and they finally closed in 1999.

Since 1999 Wiggett Construction acquired the site and have sympathetically restored the original mill buildings and added additional townhouse accommodation which is how the development is found today.

No. 3, named Victoria Lodge by the present owners, was known as the Lodge by the Mill workers. The tiled plaque above the front door is dated 1897 and depicts Queen Victoria and the names of the Commonwealth countries. The Mill made the Royal Standard (flag) which is thought to be the reason for the plaque.

The front of the tunnel walkway was originally the front door and it housed the clocking-in clock used by the workers. The Entrance was where a man sat at a desk overseeing the workers and all comings and goings. Royal George Mill had a happy working environment and jobs were sought after.

ADDITIONAL INFO TENURE: Leasehold 150 per annum - Solicitor to confirm details.

COUNCIL BAND: E

MAINTENANCE CHARGES: A charge of 20.83 per month is payable for the general upkeep of the development to which the residents have full use of.

SECURITY: The property is fitted with an intruder alarm system.

WARRANTIES: Having been converted over recent years the property and fittings have various warranties which continue over the coming years.

STORAGE: The property has ample storage for family needs, including good sized understairs cupboard, linen closet and boiler cupboard on landing.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: Strictly by appointment with the agents.

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