The beautiful castle-style cottage in a Greater Manchester village that is steeped in history

A gorgeous cottage that was once part of a historic estate in Greater Manchester is currently on the market and looking for an owner. Set in the village of Holcombe in Bury, the characterful two-bed property is part of the Grade II-listed building Hey House, which was originally built as a hunting lodge.

The unique castle-style home has recently featured in Rightmove's list of the most unusual homes and creative conversions in Britain. In recent years the cottage has been extended to add an open plan living space and kitchen, and is now on the market for £450,000.

Steeped in history, the house retains many of its period features. In the original wing of the cottage there is a sitting room with a stone fireplace and traditional arched doors. Elsewhere the

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With its rural location, the cottage sits on a raised position and overlooks open farmland to the front and rear with Peel Tower and Holcombe Hill in plain sight.

Inside the property is arranged across one floor. An entrance hall leads into the extended open-plan living space which is made up of a seating area, dining area and kitchen with a large central island. There are French doors that open out onto the rear garden.

In the original wing of the cottage is an inner hall that leads into the rear living room. On one side of the living room is the master bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, and on the other side is a double bedroom and a bathroom. Bespoke oak doors and flooring are fitted throughout this side of the home.

One of the most impressive parts of the home is the large multi-level garden which features an outdoor bar and grill, as well as