The Wheelhouse (Est.1877)

The Wheelhouse is a beautifully presented new conversion. Originally a stable block, later a light industry, it has character. Lovely views. It is quiet and peaceful. There are good short walks and history on the doorstep and access to Peaks and Pennine Way. Shops, cafes, restaurants all walking distance. 9 miles to Manchester centre. Direct train 15 mins, 20 min easy walk to station. Bedroom is kingsize and spacious. On a mezzanine, so low roof. Option for ground floor sleeping if needed. This is a self contained property in the grounds of our own home. It is detached and completely private. Open plan living/dining/ kitchen. Steep steps up to mezzanine bedroom, which is big, however you may need to duck - low roof. Full of light with window and Velux. Lovely big shower in bathroom. Parking is easy - outside the house. Access is through white double gates through the back of the main house. You can park on the driveway if you prefer. On a steep hill. There are great views over Manchester and beyond. Access to beautiful Cheetham's Park and its lovely nature trail, only 5 mins walk. Several restaurants and major supermarkets all within walking distance. Good short walks from the door around historic Gorse Hall, which has connections to Beatrix Potter and a mysterious murder! Easy walk to direct train link to Manchester and all its wonders: galleries, museums, shopping, eating . Close to Ashton-Under-Lyne, great indoor market in historic building, and good outdoor market too. Short drive to the Pennine Way and stunning Peak District. Kinder Scout, the lovely towns of Hayfield and Glossop all close by. Also Holmfirth is under 40 mins away (Last of the Summer Wine). Good cycling along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal towards the historic town of Marsden, and the Standedge Tunnel, which is so narrow it inspired the phrase 'legging it' as the workers pulled the barges through by pushing against the tunnel walls - with their legs! Also close to the lovely town of Uppermill, full of Artisan craft shops, restaurants and great pubs. You can also take a barge tour down the canal from the museum there. Lots of parking. Local buses, train station with services to Manchester and beyond, 15 min walk. Access to the tram from Ashton Under Lyne. We are up a steep hill. You can walk down to all local amenities and it is a short up hill steep climb back. Good short walks from the door. Sometimes our postcode does not show up on Satnav. But just call if you end up on a dead end.