Inside the gorgeous Greater Manchester house with 'no neighbours' that has the greatest view

Many people aspire to one day own a house out in the countryside, and this property is the dream for many. Set in half an acre of land in the popular Lydgate district of Saddleworth, this beautiful home sits on a hillside position with unrivalled views stretching over the Pennines.

Passing through open countryside down a winding road, the five-bed house appears to be in the middle of nowhere with no neighbours in sight. It is set behind private gates with a long cobbled driveway leading to its entrance.

Once a former vicarage, its current owners have lovingly renovated and restored the property into a family home as well as a two-bed detached 'clock cottage' which is currently being used as a holiday let.

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On the market for offers over £1,600,000, this gorgeous house has been picked as our Property of the Week. Every week our Property Writer chooses a different home that is up for sale across our region, whether that be for its bargain price, eye-catching design or sought-after location.

The main detached residence, named Lydgate House, boasts three floors of beautifully presented accommodation. The ground floor features an imposing entrance hall with access to a large lounge with a feature multi-fuel stove, a home office and a stunning kitchen with original stone flooring.

The kitchen opens out into an idyllic garden room surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows and bi-fold doors which take full advantage of the vistas beyond the garden. Finally, on the ground floor, there is a useful boot room and guest WC.

A switchback staircase leads up to the first floor where there are four double bedrooms, one shower room and a