The historic Greater Manchester farm transformed into a stunning £3.3m six-bed home

A stunning Greater Manchester house steeped in history - deemed one of the 'oldest properties in the area' - has come on the market. What was once a late Jacobean farm, built in the early 17th Century, has been transformed into a beautiful six-bed family home.

The unique property in Hale, Trafford has been listed for sale on Zoopla - with estate agents Jordan Fishwick - with an asking price of £3.3m. It boasts six bedrooms; six bathrooms; four reception rooms, each with original period features; as well as a gorgeous garden; and an outdoor pool.

The Grade II-listed home has been chosen as the Manchester Evening News' Property of the Week. Every week, property writer Phoebe Jobling picks a different home that has come on the market in our region - whether that be for its bargain price, or due to its eye-catching design or sought-after location.

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Estate agents Jordan Fishwick says: "Reputedly the oldest property in the area and once the primary landowner, Old Farm is now a resplendent example of how to incorporate modern stylish décor within a fine example of old-world charm and character.

"The date stone in the front gable displays the initials of the very first family and the date of 1689 hints to the reason for its current Grade II listing. Under a stone tiled roof, the original part of the farm has a variety of rooms including a large drawing room with a wonderful Mullioned Stone bay window and original beams.

"Other traditional features include, wood panelling, stone fireplaces, and latch key doors, all of which have been enhanced or expertly replicated."

Spanning 5,898 square foot, you enter through a heavy oak door into a spacious reception area with a step leading to the hallway. There is access to the drawing room - a beautiful entertaining space with a large bay window with a built-in window seat.

There are an extensive range of bookcases with glass display cabinets, beams to the ceiling along, panelled windows overlook the side garden and a stone 'Minster style' fireplace.

Next is the dining room, with large multi-panelled windows providing unbeatable views over the formal rear gardens. This room has a feature fireplace, original beams, a custom designed and built bookcase with fitted smoked glass mirror, shelves and and a seating area, all complimented by inset downlighting.

From here you can step down to lobby area which leads back into the reception hall. Off of here is the kitchen which is a great family space, with large patio doors opening out onto the terrace. The custom built-kitchen has a central island unit which has a large "Butchers Block" and an impressive built-in larder cupboard with larder fridge to the side.

Two windows in the kitchen overlook the gardens and swimming pool, which is an outdoor, open-air heated pool that has its own changing rooms and showers. A door from the kitchen leads to the family room, which is suitable as a playroom for those with young children, and the rear hall with storage and a utility room.

The main house has five bedrooms and bathrooms, with two five up on the second floor. The master suite offers the utmost luxury. It has a large bedroom area as well as a lounge where you can enjoy wonderful views over the rear gardens. It also has a sleek en-suite bathroom and custom-built wardrobes which run the full width of two walls.

There is also the benefit of a self contained cottage. Its open plan design incorporates both living and sleeping areas and features exposed ceiling beams and a walk-in store cupboard.

The private landscape grounds and gardens extend to an acre and provide an ideal backdrop to this stunning historic home, as well as offering a great place to do some alfresco entertaining. The gardens are split into three distinctive areas, with a large lawn and play area, formal landscaped gardens adjacent to the house and the enclosed pool area.