Littleborough · OL15
Ealees, Littleborough
Ealees, Littleborough, OL15
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Steeped in history and beautifully restored, The Old Duke is a remarkable Grade II listed detached home dating back to 1820. Originally built for engine maker Edmund Kershaw, the property has evolved through the years and was once the Duke of Norfolk Beerhouse. Today, it offers a truly unique home combining period character, modern comfort and exceptional versatility, all within a peaceful setting close to Hollingworth Lake.
Inside, the property provides approximately 3,427 sq ft of accommodation, with three bedrooms in the main house. The self-contained two-bedroom Kandahar Cottage is incorporated into the property. The cottage offers excellent flexibility for multi-generational living, guests or working from home. Beautifully restored throughout, the home retains a wealth of original character and includes a loft room, generous living spaces and ample parking.
GARDENS & GROUNDS
Outside, the property is set within approximately a quarter of an acre of mature, private grounds.…
Listed 12 August 2026 · agent details updated 18 September 2026. An asking price is not a completed sale.
The home, in the agent’s words
- Approx 3427 sq ft
- 5 Bedrooms
- Detached
- Beautifully restored
- Incorporates 2 bed cottage
- Suitable for multi-generational living
- Loft Room
- New roof (August 26)
- Close to Hollingworth Lake
- Excellent transport links
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Steeped in history and beautifully restored, The Old Duke is a remarkable Grade II listed detached home dating back to 1820. Originally built for engine maker Edmund Kershaw, the property has evolved through the years and was once the Duke of Norfolk Beerhouse. Today, it offers a truly unique home combining period character, modern comfort and exceptional versatility, all within a peaceful setting close to Hollingworth Lake.
Inside, the property provides approximately 3,427 sq ft of accommodation, with three bedrooms in the main house. The self-contained two-bedroom Kandahar Cottage is incorporated into the property. The cottage offers excellent flexibility for multi-generational living, guests or working from home. Beautifully restored throughout, the home retains a wealth of original character and includes a loft room, generous living spaces and ample parking.
GARDENS & GROUNDS
Outside, the property is set within approximately a quarter of an acre of mature, private grounds. The established gardens are rich in trees, wildlife and natural beauty, with deer frequenting the grounds. There is ample parking in the front courtyard and the drive to the side.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Tenure: Leasehold (balance of 999 years starting in 1820) Peppercorn rent.
EPC Rating: The Old Duke - D. Kandahar Cottage - C
Services: Gas central heating. Mains electricity, water and drainage.
Local Authority: Rochdale Council
Telephone: 01706 647474
Council Tax: The Old Duke Band E. £ 3,178.79 payable for 2026/27.
Kandahar Cottage Band C. £2,311.85 payable for 2026/27.
Key facts
- Council tax band: F.
- EPC rating: D (score 63; potential rating C).
- Parking: off street.
- Outside: garden.
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ParkingOff street
Agent's description
Outdoor spaceGarden · front courtyard
Agent's descriptionGas central heating
Cottage - C Services: Gas central heating.
Agent's descriptionUp to 1,000 Mbps
Available to 100% of premises in the postcode (Ofcom, Jan 2026). Postcode coverage, not a speed guarantee: check this exact address with a provider.
Ofcom postcode coverageMains water, electricity and drainage
Mains electricity, water and drainage.
Agent's descriptionLeasehold
Supplied listing field and any agent features≈ £265 a month
Council tax, Band F: £3,178.79 a year for 2026/2027, averaged over 12 months
Agent's descriptionRated D. Check the assessment date on the certificate.
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0.3 milesto Littleborough Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 6.3 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 8.5 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
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