Property description
A rare opportunity to acquire this individual canal side cottage in the popular village of Cheddleton. Bridge Cottage dates back to the 18th century and commands magnificent views of the Caldon Canal as it flows by the historic Cheddleton Flint Mill. The cottage benefits from many original features: exposed beams, picture rails and range fireplace to the cellar, together with Mooring facilities which are available locally.
The spacious accommodation comprises Dining Kitchen with matching wall and base units and integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer, Lounge having feature bay window to the front aspect, with the rear Dining Room as the main focal point giving impressive views over the tree-lined canal to watch passing boats and the abundant birdlife-perhaps glimpse the turquoise streak of a Kingfisher flying past. The hallway with hanging for coats leads to a useful Utility/Boot Room, with WC plus plumbing for a washing machine, and staircase down to the Cellar area, incorporating the main Cellar with brick arches, door to the canal side garden and rear Store Room with original fireplace in situ.
To the first floor are three good sized Bedrooms, the Master benefitting from built-in wardrobes, and a family Bathroom. Well established tiered gardens are situated to the side and rear, with off road parking to the front elevation. This unique Cottage holds a wealth of character and history and MUST be viewed to be fully appreciated.
Situation
Bridge Cottage is ideally positioned in the delightful village of Cheddleton, with its shops, Tea Rooms, School and charming Public Houses. It is a short stroll across the canal bridge and along the Caldon Canal towpath to the water wheels of the Flint Mill and the steam trains of the Churnet Valley Railway. The property offers wonderful opportunities to walk, cycle or boat, being in the picturesque Churnet Valley, surrounded by the magnificent Peak District and delights of Staffordshire, with Cheshire to the north.
Cheddleton is a short distance from the bustling market town of Leek with its independent shops and range of supermarkets, and is within the catchment of the sought after Westwood schools. Being towards the North Staffordshire/Cheshire border it offers good commuting access to the A50 and the motorway network, as well as Macclesfield, Ashbourne, Uttoxeter and Stoke on Trent.
Accommodation is spread across 3 floors and comprises:
* Entrance Hall
External door to the side aspect with inset frosted glazed panel, UPVC double glazed leaded light window to the front aspect with panel over depicting "10 Bridge Cottage" part panelled walls, ceiling light point, tiled floor.
* Entrance Hall
With part panelled walls, single radiator, ceiling light point, coving, black and red tiled floor, door down to rear hall, UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the canal side, dado rail, wall light point, panelled ceiling, quarry tiled flooring.
* Utility: 2.16m x 1.45m (7' 1" x 4' 9")
Frosted window to the side aspect, single radiator, ceiling light point, wash hand basin in vanity with cupboards beneath, low level WC with concealed cistern, plumbing for automatic washing machine, shaver point, quarry tiled floor.
* Lounge: 3.77m x 4.49m (12' 4" x 14' 9")
Feature bay window to the front aspect, part panelled walls, fireplace incorporating Living Flame gas fire in cast iron surround, exposed wall beams, ceiling light point, exposed ceiling beams, double radiator, inset shelving incorporating cupboards, two wall light points, picture light, power points.
* Kitchen: 4.42m x 3.55m (14' 6" x 11' 8")
Range of base cupboards and drawers having fielded panels, integrated Neff dishwasher, cooker point, Rayburn Regent range cooker providing hot water and cooking facilities set on brick hearth, integrated fridge and freezer, concealed Glow Worm gas fired central heating boiler. Range of matching wall cupboards with glazed doors to part, double radiator, one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap, picture rail to part, cushion flooring, integrated wine rack, ceiling light point, concealed extractor fan, UPVC double glazed leaded light window to the front aspect, power points.
* Dining Room: 3.22m x 2.6m (10' 7" x 8' 6")
Picture window to the rear aspect overlooking the canal side, single radiator, part panelled wall, power points.
FIRST FLOOR
* Landing
With ceiling light point, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, loft access.
* Bedroom Two: 4.17m x 3.27m (13' 8" x 10' 9")
UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect, single radiator, stained timber flooring, ceiling light point, exposed ceiling beams incorporating two wall light points, power points, alcove incorporating hanging space for wardrobe facilities.
* Bedroom Three/Office: 3.15m x 2.25m (10' 4" x 7' 5")
UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the canal side, single radiator, ceiling light point, loft access, stained timber flooring, power points.
* Inner Landing
With loft access and ceiling mounted smoke alarm.
* Bathroom: 1.58m x 1.29m (5' 2" x 4' 3")
Suite comprising corner panel bath with Triton shower fitment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, single radiator, inset spotlights, panel ceiling, part tiled walls, UPVC double glazed frosted window to the front aspect. Built in airing cupboard housing cylinder with fixed shelving.
* Master Bedroom: 4.41m x 3.52m (14' 6" x 11' 7")
UPVC double glazed leaded light window to the front aspect, single radiator, ceiling light point, coving, power points. Built in bedroom furniture comprising wardrobe with mirrored doors to part incorporating hanging space and shelving.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
* Cellar
With external door to the rear aspect, wall mounted Belfast sink unit, tiled splashbacks, ceiling light point,tiled staircase to ground floor.
* Main Cellar: 4.19m x 3.75m (13' 9" x 12' 4")
(Maximum Measurements) Having two brick archways, two ceiling light points.
* Rear Store: 2.37m x 2.34m (7' 9" x 7' 8")
(Maximum Measurements) Window to the rear aspect, original fireplace (not working), ceiling light point, tiled floor.
OUTSIDE
Off road parking to the front aspect, gravelled gardens to the side aspects with paths leading to the rear, cold water tap.
* Rear Garden
Raised gardens at the rear incorporating well stocked shrubs. Patio area providing views over the canal side. Coal shed.
SERVICES:
All main services are connected
TENURE:
We understand the property is Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND 'C'
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
EPC: BAND F
VIEWING:
Strictly by appointment with Whittaker & Biggs
Property Features :
- Uniquely designed Three Bedroom Detached property
- Boasting many original features dating back to the 18th Century
- Benefitting from picturesque views over the Caldon Canal side
- Off Road Parking to the front aspect, with gardens at the side and rear
- Spacious living and bedroom accommodation
- No Chain
- Viewing ESSENTIAL
- Views