Greater Manchester home that was once a Post Office is up for sale - and it still has its original post box

A four-bed home has gone on the market in Greater Manchester, and it is steeped in history.

The detached property near Heywood has been completely transformed from its original state as a Post Office and is now a stunning family home.

The Post Office and postmaster's home located on Heywood Old Road was converted to a large house in the 1980s.

Although it has been fully renovated and modernised inside, the owners kept its original, functioning King George V post box in the wall outside.

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The period property is now on the market with Purplebricks for £400,000, and it would make for a great family home.

The house has been thoroughly renovated in recent years with traditional sliding sash windows to the front.

On the ground floor the home has a spacious living, dining room, lounge and kitchen providing alternative spaces to relax and entertain.

Upstairs are four bedrooms, three that are double and one single bedroom which is currently being used as a home office.

There are two bathrooms in the home, one downstairs and one upstairs.

There is also a boarded loft and a large walk-in store cupboard accessed from the landing, providing additional storage space.

The property has an extensive garden to the back which is tiered and landscaped.

Across four levels, the back garden has a variety of seating areas, plants and a two metre waterfall.

There is also a greenhouse, shed and plenty of space for outdoor stage.

To the front of the home there is a small front garden.

The house is set in the small village of Birch, in between Heywood and Middleton, which is a conservation area.

This area has lots of local developments set