A quirky bungalow in Wigan with its own garden centre and whimsical decor is on the market for £495,000 - offering unique living space and exciting development potential. A quirky bungalow in Wigan with its own garden centre and whimsical decor is on the market for £495,000 - offering unique living space and exciting development potential.

Bizarre house with own GARDEN CENTRE on market for £495,000

A quirky bungalow in Wigan with its own garden centre and whimsical decor is on the market for £495,000 – offering unique living space and exciting development potential.

A rather unique house boasting its own garden centre has gone on the market for £495,000.

Previously the home and garden centre of artist Kevin Duffy, the quirky detached bungalow and surrounding land is in the heart of Ashton-in-Makerfield in Wigan.

The home itself is separated into two dwellings, each with its own lounge, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

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One is particularly unique, with vintage, gothic-style décor, while the other is decked out in more modern furnishings.

A quirky bungalow in Wigan with its own garden centre and whimsical decor is on the market for £495,000 - offering unique living space and exciting development potential.
The detached bungalow. (Jam Press/Regan & Hallworth)

But heading outside is where the fun begins.

Previously known as Rectory Nurseries Garden Centre, the attached car park and land shows the former shop still in place, with a gate welcoming the public in.

A quirky bungalow in Wigan with its own garden centre and whimsical decor is on the market for £495,000 - offering unique living space and exciting development potential.
The detached bungalow. (Jam Press/Regan & Hallworth)

The centre itself is decorated whimsically, with a miniature castle complete with turrets for the antiques section.

Statues of angels and various sculptures are dotted around the mismatched grass.

A quirky bungalow in Wigan with its own garden centre and whimsical decor is on the market for £495,000 - offering unique living space and exciting development potential.
The detached bungalow. (Jam Press/Regan & Hallworth)

Inside one space, a group of four mannequins are propped up.

The property sits on 0.5 acres of land, including the car park.

A quirky bungalow in Wigan with its own garden centre and whimsical decor is on the market for £495,000 - offering unique living space and exciting development potential.
The detached bungalow. (Jam Press/Regan & Hallworth)

The listing, held by Regan & Hallworth, describes it as an “extraordinary” opportunity to snatch it up.

Featuring on Luxury Property News, the listing reads: “Previously the home and garden centre of outsider art artist Kevin Duffy, this property embodies 40 years of his passionate vision, showcased on television and celebrated by Raw Vision, the world’s leading outsider art magazine.

A quirky bungalow in Wigan with its own garden centre and whimsical decor is on the market for £495,000 - offering unique living space and exciting development potential.
The detached bungalow. (Jam Press/Regan & Hallworth)

“Spanning close to 0.5 acres, the site features a detached bungalow (currently divided into two separate dwellings) alongside adjacent land, various outbuildings, and a large car park that was once the garden centre.

A quirky bungalow in Wigan with its own garden centre and whimsical decor is on the market for £495,000 - offering unique living space and exciting development potential.
The detached bungalow. (Jam Press/Regan & Hallworth)

“Each dwelling includes its own lounge, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, but the bungalow can be renovated back into a single, detached residence totalling just over 1,200 square feet.

A quirky bungalow in Wigan with its own garden centre and whimsical decor is on the market for £495,000 - offering unique living space and exciting development potential.
The detached bungalow. (Jam Press/Regan & Hallworth)

“It has its own private driveway and roadside access.

A quirky bungalow in Wigan with its own garden centre and whimsical decor is on the market for £495,000 - offering unique living space and exciting development potential.
The detached bungalow. (Jam Press/Regan & Hallworth)

“With ample land and a large tarmac car park with roadside frontage, there is significant potential for development.

A quirky bungalow in Wigan with its own garden centre and whimsical decor is on the market for £495,000 - offering unique living space and exciting development potential.
The detached bungalow with its own former garden centre that’s up for sale. (Jam Press/Regan & Hallworth)

“Options include developing some of the land while retaining the bungalow, or removing the bungalow to utilize the entire plot for new construction.

A quirky bungalow in Wigan with its own garden centre and whimsical decor is on the market for £495,000 - offering unique living space and exciting development potential.
The detached bungalow. (Jam Press/Regan & Hallworth)

“Additionally, reopening the garden centre while living in or renting out the bungalow is another viable possibility.”

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