Property description
For those searching for a home oozing character, this delightful two bed stone mid-terraced cottage cannot fail to appeal, its pretty chocolatebox exterior charming the heart from the first glance towards its rustic facade. Homes of this type are extremely rare and, once inside,features are in abundance, with traditional fireplaces, leaded windows, exposed beams and stonework, creating a home bursting withpersonality and infusing a real feeling of nostalgia and tradition.Boasting an open aspect to both the front and rear, the property occupies a most attractive position, overlooking the pretty village greento the front and Shevington Recreational Ground to the rear, making it an excellent prospect for those with children or perhaps those whoenjoying a relaxing stroll with the dogs of an evening.
The bustling village centre is within walking distance, providing a host of shops andamenities, and the area has demonstrated itself to be a consistent attraction to families, its strong sense of community, and all that it is ableto offer its inhabitants, being a particularly strong pull for those looking for a location to raise their family, with a number of highly regardedschools at both primary and secondary level, whilst the older members of the family are also well catered for, with close proximity to theM6 motorway ensuring major commercial centres such as Manchester, Liverpool and Preston are within a reasonable commute.
One enters the property via the open entrance porch, and proceeds directly into the 15’ lounge, and immediately senses the warm andinviting ambiance which accompanies properties of this era. The gorgeous feature open fireplace conjures images of cold winter eveningshuddled around a roaring fire, whilst the attractive spindled staircase provides access to the first floor accommodation. The open stonearchway provides access to the open plan kitchen/dining room, which has some lovely features of its own, including a stone fireplace andtraditional plate rack, whilst the layout provides a wonderfully sociable environment for those intimate candlelit dinner parties when onehas the urge to entertain. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with contrasting laminated wooden work surfaces, whilstthere is a useful off-lying 16’ lean-to which stretches the full width of the property, and could be utilised for a number of purposes, whetherit be simply for storage, or perhaps as a sun room, where one can enjoy the pretty aspect over the rear garden.
If one ventures up to the first floor, the landing with its useful storage cupboard provides access to the two bright bedrooms, with themaster bedroom being particularly spacious at 15’, and boasting a delightful cast iron fireplace, as well as an attractive leaded feature windowoverlooking the staircase. The bathroom completes the accommodation, and is fitted with a three piece suite, comprising of WC, pedestalwash hand basin and panelled bath.
The property benefits from gas central heating, and has a recently upgraded combination boiler, whilst externally there are cottage-stylegardens to the front and rear. The property is in need to some cosmetic improvement in certain areas, but provides an excellent opportunityfor an investor looking to add to their portfolio, or indeed a buyer looking for a home with the potential to infuse their own individual tasteand style, and so we would anticipate strong interest and would recommend an early inspection to avoid disappointment. Available with thebenefit of no onward chain
Property Features :
- Pretty Character Cottage
- Over 800 Square Feet
- Two Bedrooms
- Three Reception Rooms
- Overlooking The Village Green
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