Property description

Dating back to 1863, this idyllic terrace country cottage, close to the Duke Of Westminster's Estate, has been beautifully improved and extended to create a fabulous high specification interior. Our current clients have also had Planning Approval for further extension (plans can be seen separately). The location is in a beautiful position to take in the outstanding rural setting, yet is only a short drive into Chester and nearby road networks provide excellent connections to further major cities. The internal layout comprises: entrance hall, living room, separate dining room opening into snug area with French doors overlooking the rear and bespoke fitted furniture, breakfast kitchen by Cheshire Furniture Company of Aldford, utlity, rear lobby, downstairs wc, landing, 3 bedrooms & bathroom with quality suite. Many original features & fireplaces. Externally the property is approached via a gated pathway with lawn frontage and well stocked planted borders. To the rear the large lawned garden area has been tastefully landscaped and provides a private aspect with ample off road parking via a gravelled driveway.  Viewing comes highly recommended to appreciate the spacious interior accommodation and location this property offers.

Reception Hall
Original main front door. Tiled floor. Attractive stripped pine architrave. Staircase to first floor accommodation. Internal stripped pine door to living room.

Living Room - 15' 5'' x 12' 7'' (4.70m x 3.83m)
Attractive stripped pine sill and window surround overlooking the front garden and fantastic open views beyond. Solid oak floor. Ceiling light point. Attractive brick fireplace housing open fire and tiled hearth with wooden beam over mantle. Attractive fitted cabinet furniture to both sides of the chimney breast including fitted shelving with attractive fretwork and fitted cupboards. Single radiator. Television aerial point. Ample power points. Internal stripped pine door leading through to the dining room.

Dining Room - 18' 0'' x 8' 1'' (5.48m x 2.46m)
With bespoke hand built cabinet furniture spanning the full width of the room including fitted shelving, cupboards, recess for computer, providing excellent storage space with attractive fretwork and cornicing. Under stairs storage cupboard. Carpeted throughout the room. Attractive frosted window set in internally providing more natural light to the dining room area and kitchen area. One of the features of the room is the original brick fireplace and wooden over mantle and original Rayburn cooker (decommissioned), which is presently not working. Fitted book shelf in keeping with the cabinet furniture which provides excellent storage and shelving space. Double radiator. Opening through to snug.

Snug - 9' 11'' x 9' 4'' (3.02m x 2.84m)
With continuation of the carpet. Low voltage spotlights to ceiling Double opening French doors leading out to the rear courtyard/patio. An opening off the snug leads into the breakfast kitchen.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 17' 0'' x 9' 6'' (5.18m x 2.89m)
Bespoke hand built kitchen by Cheshire Furniture Company of Aldford with maple units and granite work surfaces. Double range cooker with four burner hob, hot plate, griddle and built-in extractor hood. Neff integrated fridge. Neff integrated dishwasher. Belfast style sink by Armitage Shanks with chrome taps. Full tiled surrounds. Peninsular style breakfast bar area with cupboards and space for breakfast stools or chairs. Display cabinets. Attractive fretwork under lighting. Low voltage spotlights. Spotlights to ceiling, which is slightly vaulted. Stripped pine double glazed window to the side elevation, further double glazed window to the rear elevation and more natural light created by the double width Velux roof light. Terracotta tiled floor. Within the kitchen is a breakfast area providing space for table and chairs. Double radiator. Internal original latch lever stripped pine door through to utility room.

Utility Room - 11' 0'' x 5' 2'' (3.35m x 1.57m)
Tiled floor. Fitted wall cupboards. Space and plumbing for appliances including fridge freezer, washing machine and dryer. Floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler. Single radiator. Double glazed pine window to the side elevation. Opening through to rear lobby.

Rear Lobby - 0' 0'' x 0' 0'' (0.00m x 0.00m)
Fitted shelving and cupboard space. Continuation of the tiled floor. Stable door to outside.

Downstairs WC
With wash basin and WC. Tiled floor. Window to the rear elevation.

Landing Area
Access to loft space. Stripped pine doors to all rooms.

Bedroom 1 - 12' 5'' x 14' 5'' (3.78m x 4.39m)
Coire carpet. Original fireplace surround with open grate. Single radiator. Stripped pine window to the front elevation. Fitted walk-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 2 - 15' 6'' x 5' 9'' (4.72m x 1.75m)
extending to a maximum width of 9'1 (2.77m) Single radiator. Stripped pine double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom 3 - 10' 6'' x 5' 7'' (3.20m x 1.70m)
Double radiator. Stripped pine double glazed window to the rear elevation. Fitted wardrobe, desk/drawers and shelving.

Bathroom - 10' 8'' x 8' 0'' (3.25m x 2.44m)
Four piece suite comprising centralised claw foot bath, separate fully tiled shower cubicle with mains fed shower, wash basin and WC. Tiled floor. Vaulted ceiling with spotlights. Velux roof light. Original fireplace surround with open grate.

Outside
Situated on a generous size plot with fantastic views over both the front and rear elevations. Do not be deceived by the front appearance of the property as the 'tardis' will reveal an even better spectacle in terms of garden space. The property is approached via a shared driveway access opening onto an extensive gravelled parking area, which is enclosed via hedgerow screening. The front garden has a privet hedgerow and pathway leading to the front door. A gravelled pathway leads from the driveway area into the rear garden, which has been landscaped by our clients, offering a natural garden, laid predominantly to lawn with mature herbaceous borders with box row hedging providing attractive detailing for the planted border area. The garden is secluded to all elevations with hedgerow screening and a backdrop of mature trees and enjoys the sun throughout the day. There is an additional block paved patio seating area, offering both power, lighting and cold water supply.

Property Features :

• Idillyic country cottage
• Three bedrooms
• Attractive period features
• Delightful mature rear garden with off road parking
• Semi rural location