Moss Side Lane, Rixton, WA3

Where heritage meets horizon. Where potential meets peace.

Imagine waking each morning to the hush of countryside stillness, light streaming through ancient windows, and the quiet echo of history in the walls around you. Welcome to Moss Side Lane, a truly one of a kind Grade II listed residence nestled in the heart of Rixton-with-Glazebrook a village known not just for its beauty, but for its soul.

Set within approx 0.8 acres of lush green land, this is not just a property. It’s a canvas for something far greater: a legacy home, or a boutique development, the choice is yours.

At one end, the home. Rustic, warm, and filled with charm it unfolds over three floors, offering four bedrooms, original beams, and pockets of character in every direction. There’s a log burner ready for cold winter nights, On the first floor, three elegant double bedrooms await, two offering dreamy, open views across the rolling green landscape, the kind of view that slows your mornings and stills your soul. One bedroom comes with its own hidden gem: a charming adjoining room, just waiting to become a walk-in wardrobe or indulgent ensuite retreat. A four-piece bathroom and spacious landing complete the picture, perfect for lazy Sundays, books in hand, and the world at arm’s length and a top-floor suite with skylights where morning light pours in as if scripted by nature itself. Fire damage in parts of the kitchen and conservatory doesn’t detract, it opens the door for transformation. You’re not just restoring a room; you’re reinventing a heart.

At the other end something entirely unexpected: the former St Michael’s Church, decommissioned in the 1970s, still standing proud with a kind of reverence only time can provide. The Church Hall is breathtaking with three grand windows welcoming in the day. The space is flooded with light, echoing with potential. Let your imagination run wild with the possibilities of this dwelling.

Wander further and find the old confessional room, a storybook relic and the altar still intact, ready to be the centrepiece of whatever dream you wish to bring to life. And with a separate entrance for the church area, the possibility for multi-generational living, holiday lets, or business ventures grows even stronger.

All of this sits beneath open skies and surrounded by greenery, with unspoilt views across fields from both side and rear. Step outside and you’ll find a large greenhouse, a tranquil pond, and the kind of outdoor space that invites long afternoons, wildflowers, and al fresco living.

Because the building is listed, the exterior tells its story, you are free to design your future, shaped only by your imagination (and a chat with planning). There may even be scope to develop the land further, subject to permissions.

This is more than a home. It’s an experience.
A statement.
A chance to own something that cannot be replicated.

Please note, the property is not connected to mains gas and is serviced by a septic tank for drainage.

*This much-loved home is being sold on behalf of the family, as the owner is now in care. As such, some specific information about the property will be unavailable. We kindly advise interested parties to rely on legal searches and surveys to clarify any details that would typically be confirmed by the owner.

*As this is a listed building and also built on clay, a specialist lender would be needed or a cash buyer. We ask that you look into your lending options prior to any viewings.

Porch

1.8m x 1.3m

Side facing window, front facing composite door and tiled flooring.

Hallway

6.1m x 1.1m

Wooden door with flass panels, laminate flooring and archways into rooms

Lounge

4.2m x 3.2m

Side facing window, laminate flooring, wooden beams to ceiling and log burner (not tested).

Kitchen

4.4m x 3.5m

Side facing window, base and wall units. Fire damaged.

Conservatory

5.3m x 3.9m

Side facing upvc french doors, fire damaged.

Reception Room / Bedroom

3.2m x 3.4m

Front facing window, laminate flooring and wooden beams to ceiling. Doorway through to Church strorage room.

Kitchen Diner

3.4m x 5.3m

Rear facing window with base and wall units.

Skullery

2.7m x 2.7m

Kitchen Utility

5.5m x 2.9m

Rear and side facing windows, base units and rear door.

Shower Room

1.9m x 1.5m

Walk in shower, WC and sink unit.

Garage and Work Room

8.7m x 3.7m

Church Hall

8.4m x 7.5m

Three front facing windows, wooden flooring.
Altar 3.2m x 4.4m.

Storage Room

2.7m x 2.5m

Door to Bedroom/Reception Room

Room

3.1m x 3.2m

Previously confessional area

Room

5.1m x 3.2m

Door through to entrance hall and stairs up to the Chancel.

Hallway

2.3m x 2.7m

Side facing windows and large feature entrance door.

Landing

Stairs up to the top floor.

Bedroom

4.7m x 4.2m

Side facing window with open aspect views.

Bedroom

3.1m x 4.5m

Side facing window with open aspect views.

Bedroom

3.5m x 3.4m

Front facing window and wooden beams to ceiling.

Walk in wardrobe

2.7m x 2.4m

Front facing room

Bathroom

3m x 2.3m

Rear facing window, corner bath, cubicle shower, WC and vanity sink unit.

Hallway

5.3m x 3.7m

Wooden beams to ceiling and laminate flooring.

Bedroom

5.3m x 4.5m

Two Skylights, laminate flooring, storage into eaves and wooden beams to ceiling.

Bathroom

2.7m x 2.5m

Walk in shower, WC, vanity sink unit, Bidet, heated towel rail, tiled walls and flooring.

The Chancel

8.1m x 3.5m

Side facing archway window with views over the church hall

Garden

Step outside and you’re immediately immersed in nature. The grounds stretch across 0.8 acres, offering not just space but serenity.

To the rear, a large natural pond sits peacefully beneath the trees, fringed with wild foliage and mature greenery. It’s a haven for birdsong, butterflies, and quiet afternoon reflections the kind of spot you can imagine losing time beside with a book or a cup of tea.

The gardens are layered with character. Sweeping lawns, gentle slopes, and mature trees give structure and shade, while tucked away amongst it all stands a large greenhouse ready for homegrown vegetables, cut flowers, or even a touch of tropical gardening.

There’s a wild, untamed beauty to the land here. It feels alive, personal, and utterly private. Whether you dream of orchard rows, summer gatherings under fairy lights, or simply the pleasure of open skies and green views this outdoor space is more than just a garden it’s a lifestyle waiting to be lived.

Parking - Driveway

Tucked behind a gated entrance, the parking area offers generous space for multiple vehicles, whether you’re welcoming guests, accommodating a growing family, or simply enjoy the freedom of countryside living with room to spare.

The driveway is laid to hardstanding, with turning space and direct access to both the main residence and the church side of the property ideal for anyone considering dual living or a creative conversion project. Framed by trees and set well back from the lane, it offers both privacy and practicality in equal measure.