The 'secret' house in Greater Manchester that comes with its own lake

A beautiful home has come on the market in a modest Greater Manchester town - and it has been dubbed the area's 'best-kept secret'. This four-bed detached house is the dream home for many as it is not only stunning inside, but it comes complete with its very own lake. The house sits in Lostock , Bolton , where the average house price is £389,170.

This property is up for sale at a whopping £1.3 million, so it's no surprise that it stands out amongst its neighbours. Set in a gorgeous garden, The Lake House is accessed via steps up to its elevated terrace which wraps around three sides.

READ MORE: The two Greater Manchester areas where homes have shot up in value this year Estate agents Newton & Co Ltd say: "Bridges, balconies and blissful tranquility await at The Lake House - Lostock’s best-kept secret. Overlooking a Victorian formal pond of lake-size proportions, The Lake House sits nestled amidst swathes of velvety lawn and borders bursting with spring colour. "Built in 2010 in the garden of a traditional 1870s home, The Lake House stands on grounds with strong links to the local community.

Formerly owned by a local inventor who built a model railway in the gardens for local children to ride on, so unique and striking is its setting, that the current owners have been approached by film-makers eager to capture the location on the big-screen." The kitchen (Image: Zoopla / Newton & Co Ltd) Inside, the house is made up of three reception rooms, four bedrooms and three bathroo.