Property description

Looking for peace and quiet and an escape from the rat-race but need excellent road links for the commute to work? Here at James Du Pavey we have the perfect combination for you! Located in the lovely rural village of Balterley this fabulous barn conversion offers light and spacious accommodation, finished to an excellent standard and ideally located in close proximity to major road and motorway links. The accommodation comprises, to the downstairs, welcoming reception / dining hall with feature glazed block wall, relaxing sitting room with fireplace and French doors to the garden, versatile additional reception room, ideal as either a snug, home office or downstairs bedroom, useful utility room and a shower room. In addition, there is the most fabulous open plan kitchen dining family room with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and trussess, well appointed kitchen with integrated appliances and plenty of space for entertaining family and friends. To the upstairs is the generous master bedroom with vaulted ceiling and luxurious en-suite, a further two good sized bedrooms - one of which has a mezzanine level and the family bathroom. To the opposite side of the property is a second staircase providing access to bedroom two, this spacious room would be ideal for a teenager, elderly relative or as a guest room with access to the shower room just downstairs. The property is approached via a private gated entrance into the attractive courtyard which has a tarmacadam turning circle with lawn in the centre and sections of Indian stone paved areas. There is also access to the double garage from the courtyard and parking at the rear of the property. The beautiful rear garden is fully enclosed and very private with an Indian stone paved patio area, lawn, borders well stocked a variety of mature trees, plants and shrubs and at the top of the garden is a lovely summer house ideal for relaxing during the spring and summer months.

Location
Balterley is delightful rural Cheshire village, surrounded by countryside yet ideal for the commuter as excellent road networks are close by. Nearby is Betley, a bustling village with thriving community spirit and active social events calendar. The village provides a range of local amenities including a primary school, nursery, church, doctors surgery, village shop, Post Office, and a number of public houses and restaurants including the Brunning and Price Hand & Trumpet.The historic town of Nantwich is just under 10 miles away. Nantwich is renowned for its beautiful architecture and character. Nantwich offers a good selection of independent shops, eateries, restaurants and bars but also provides more extensive facilities including supermarkets and leisure centre. For more extensive facilities, Newcastle under Lyme is approximately 6 miles in distance.The property has convenient access to the A500, M6 motorway network and other major road links. Crewe Station is within easy reach and provides regular services to Chester, Manchester, Birmingham and a direct rail service to London Euston.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Entrance / Dining Hall - 18' 8'' x 9' 6'' (5.68m x 2.90m)
A glazed door with window to either side opens into this lovely light and bright reception hall/ dining room which provides access to the kitchen, sitting room and side hall. Having spotlights to the ceiling, television point, telephone point and sockets. A glazed block wall allows light to and from the kitchen and the flooring is of a walnut laminate.

Sitting Room - 17' 2'' x 12' 10'' (5.23m x 3.92m)
A lovely welcoming and relaxing sitting room having exposed beams, four wall lights and a feature fireplace with a tiled hearth and wooden surround and mantle. Having television point, sockets and walnut laminate flooring. French doors lead out to the garden.

Side Hall
Provides access to the garden and snug. Two wall lights, telephone point, sockets, walnut laminate flooring and stairs rise to the first floor.

Snug - 17' 11'' x 9' 7'' (5.45m x 2.93m)
French doors off the side hall open into the snug which is a lovely additional reception room and is very versatile and could be used as a snug, office, play room, study or downstairs bedroom. French doors open out into the garden. There are four wall lights, television point, sockets and walnut laminate flooring.

Kitchen / Dining Room / Family Room - 29' 4'' x 17' 11'' (8.94m x 5.47m)
A fabulous room perfect for entertaining family and friends. The room has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and trusses and four Velux skylights. This open plan room has clear divisions of kitchen, dining and sitting area.

Kitchen
This is a well appointed kitchen having cherry wood wall, base and drawer units with black granite worktop over incorporating a double stainless steel sink with a granite drainer. The appliances include a Rangemaster oven with a stainless steel splashback and an extractor over, two integrated Electrolux fridges, two integrated Electrolux freezers, Indesit integrated dishwasher and also an integrated Bosch microwave. There are two double glazed windows to the front elevation and one to the rear, three spotlight bars to the ceiling, tiled splashback with mosaic detail and tiled flooring.

Dining / Family Room
A great space for dining and relaxing having a double glazed window to the front and rear elevations and door to the courtyard. With ceiling light, sockets, television point and a tiled floor.

Utility Room - 9' 5'' x 5' 5'' (2.86m x 1.65m)
A useful utility room with matching wall, base and drawer units and a worktop over incorporating stainless steel sink and drainer. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, tiled splashback, tiled flooring, sockets and the Worcester boiler is housed in this room. Access through to the double garage.

Rear Hall
Provides access to the shower room, back through to the utility room and a door opens to the courtyard. Stairs rise to the first floor. Having spotlights to the ceiling, sockets, tiled floor and a useful under stairs cupboard.

Shower Room - 6' 2'' x 4' 0'' (1.87m x 1.23m)
With a white suite comprising corner shower with glazed screen, WC and wash hand basin with vanity unit having storage below. Ceiling light, extractor fan, tiled walls and tiled floor.

First Floor

Main Landing
Provides access to three of the bedrooms and the family bathroom. The vaulted ceiling has exposed beams, trusses and spotlights to the ceiling. With attractive glazed balustrade, sockets and carpet. There is also a lovely Juliet balcony with views of the garden.

Master Bedroom - 18' 1'' x 11' 7'' (5.52m x 3.54m)
A generous, light and airy master bedroom having a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and trusses. A double glazed window to both side elevations, ceiling light, sockets, television point and carpet. A door leads through to the en-suite.

En-suite - 10' 0'' x 7' 5'' (3.05m x 2.26m)
A luxurious en-suite which has a Jacuzzi bath with handheld shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and a WC. Having two Velux windows, spotlights, extractor fan, tiled walls, tiled floor and eaves storage.

Bedroom Four - 9' 8'' x 8' 9'' (2.95m x 2.67m)
A good sized bedroom having a double glazed window to the side elevation, ceiling light, sockets and carpet.

Bedroom Three - 9' 7'' x 8' 11'' (2.92m x 2.72m)
This is a further good sized bedroom having a mezzanine level with stairs leading up to provide additional space. Having two Velux, spotlights to the ceiling, sockets, television point and carpet.

Family Bathroom - 7' 11'' x 5' 10'' (2.41m x 1.77m)
Having a white suite comprising a bath with handheld shower attachment, wash hand basin, WC and vanity unit. With a double glazed window to the side elevation, spotlights, extractor fan, tiled floor and tiled walls.

Secondary Landing
Providing access to bedroom two and having a large eaves storage area. Two Velux to the ceiling, exposed beams, glazed balustrades, spotlights and a carpet.

Bedroom Two - 19' 9'' x 17' 0'' (6.01m x 5.18m)
This excellent sized bedroom is ideal for a teenager, elderly relative or a guest suite and has a double glazed window to the side elevation, two Velux, television point, sockets, radiator and carpet.

Exterior
The property is approached via a private gated entrance and leads into an attractive courtyard. There is a tarmacadam turning circle with lawn in the centre and sections of Indian stone paved areas. Access to the double garage is from the courtyard. The beautiful rear garden is fully enclosed and very private. A gate provides access to the parking area and there is an Indian stone paved patio area. With a lawn, borders well stocked a variety of mature trees, plants and shrubs and at the top of the garden is a lovely summer house ideal for relaxing during the spring and summer months.

Double Garage - 20' 0'' x 19' 0'' (6.10m x 5.79m)
Having two up and over doors, lighting, power and a double glazed window to the side elevation.

Directions
From our Nantwich office head north-west on Pillory Street towards Love Lane and continue as it becomes Hospital Street. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Hospital Street/A534. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto London Road/B5074 and continue to follow B5074. Continue onto Newcastle Road/A51. At the roundabout, take the fourth exit onto Newcastle Road and continue for 4.1 miles. At the roundabout, take the third exit onto Newcastle Road/A531 and at the roundabout, take the second exit and at the roundabout, take the second exit and stay on Newcastle Road/A531. Turn left onto Four Lanes End/B5500 and continue to follow B5500. Turn left onto Deans Lane where the property will be identified by our for sale board.