EVER fancied owning a home that is charming yet keeps to the heritage of its roots, then perhaps this lovely property is the one for you.

Hob Lane in Turton, is in a wonderful position being just a short walk away from beautiful open countryside, the Entwistle and Wayoh Reservoirs are nearby as is the glorious West Pennine Moors.

This is a perfect place for exploring the rural surroundings and it really must be seen to believed.

It is on the market with Cardwells in Bolton and has an asking price of £240,000.

The cottage is over three levels and is very well presented throughout with modern facilities juxtaposed with traditional features such as exposed stone work and beamed ceilings.

As you enter the home you will enjoy its class in the porch with exposed stonework and stone flagged flooring.

The lounge or diner oozes character with the wood burning stove with glass frontage set on a Stone hearth with in keeping timber mantle above which ties in with the exposed beamed ceilings and quality flooring.

As you may expect there is a professionally fitted kitchen with an excellent range of matching: drawers, base and wall cabinets, double oven/grill, gas hob with extractor over and fridge freezer.

Upstairs the master bedroom has a great double glazed window to the front which enjoys the lovely far-reaching views of the area.

There is a stylish and modern white three-piece bathroom suite comprising: dual flush toilet, wash hand basin, and bath with both handheld and overhead shower options.

On the second floor there is a loft room which has previously been used as a double bedroom with a Velux window, spot lighting and eaves storage space.

The estate agents have pointed out that the stairs from the first floor landing open into the loft room, and the client has received a quotation of around £1,300 for the installation of a door, timber work and decorations.

Outside, the primary garden areas are to the front of the property and enjoy the lovely views to the front, this may be an ideal space for entertaining and barbecuing.

There is a timber detached garage which is owned by the property and included in the sale, though the land that the garage is on is leased at a price of around £104 per annum which is paid to the Parish of St Anne as the garage is situated on the grounds of the church.

There really is a great deal to admire about this home and it lets you taste a bit of relaxing countryside life.