A farm roughly the size of four football pitches is up for sale in Oldham.

A three-bed farmhouse with eight acres of land in Delph has been listed for £695,000 by property experts Alistair Stevens, a well-known local estate agency with branches in Royton and Chadderton.

The cottage, that was built in the 1980s, boasts stunning views over the countryside from an enviably large rear garden.

The Oldham Times: Rough Meadow Head Farm, DelphRough Meadow Head Farm, Delph (Image: Alistair Stevens)

A spokesperson for the estate agency said: “This traditional farm is nestled in the heart of Delph village offering exceptional views of the rolling countryside.

"The farm house was built 40 years ago and now offers spacious living, three generous bedrooms plus a bathroom with a walk-in shower. 

"Additional to the farmhouse, there is a large barn with sheep pens and a detached workshop/garage."

The Oldham Times: Rough Meadow Head Farm, DelphRough Meadow Head Farm, Delph (Image: Alistair Stevens)

They added: "Rough Meadow Head Farm offers eight acres of farmland and uniquely offers fishing rights to the stream running through.”

The estate would make the perfect space for entertaining in the summer months - and there's plenty of room inside too.

The property has plenty of scope for updating with modern design features, but buyers are bound to be attracted to its period features including wooden beams adorning an expansive living room ceiling and cool exposed brickwork.

The Oldham Times: Rough Meadow Head Farm, DelphRough Meadow Head Farm, Delph (Image: Alistair Stevens)

Downstairs, elegant French doors look out over the impressive garden from the homes dining room, which flows into the traditional kitchen that is kitted out with wall and base units, an electric oven, a gas hob with an extractor fan, and an integrated fridge/freezer.

To the right of the kitchen, a door opens into a utility room that has access to the garden and another door leads through to the generously sized family lounge - which is split over two levels.

The lower level has views of the abundant greenery outside, while the upper level features a gas fireplace and stairs up to the first floor - its there that three spacious bedrooms can be found, with the master overlooking countryside views.

The Oldham Times: Rough Meadow Head Farm, DelphRough Meadow Head Farm, Delph (Image: Alistair Stevens)

On the landing at the top of the stairs, a storage cupboard can be found, and beside that the family bathroom equipped with a toilet, wash-basin, walk-in shower and bath.

The freehold property, which sits in council tax band G, is up for sale by public online auction on 29th February 2023.

They added: "Within the acres of rolling land lies a beautiful traditional farmhouse.

The Oldham Times: Rough Meadow Head Farm, DelphRough Meadow Head Farm, Delph (Image: Alistair Stevens)

"The farm has an outstanding large barn which is currently used as storage but there is scope to apply for planning permission to convert.

"There is unlimited potential for the property and land in such a desirable area and a rare gem to find."

Residents interested in viewing the property should contact Alistair Steven's Royton branch via sales@alistairstevens.com or alternatively call 0161 652 0222.