Property description

As the well known saying goes, \"beauty is in the eye of the beholder\", but here at James Du Pavey we certainly all agree that Bank Cottage is a most beautiful character cottage! Situated in the picturesque village of Barthomley, this delightful 16th century cottage is filled with an array of character features including, exposed feature oak beams, timber framed wattle and daub partitions and king post roof trusses. The property comprises, to the downstairs, breakfast kitchen with separate utility and shower room, sitting room and dining room. To the upstairs are three double bedrooms (one en-suite) and family bathroom. To the outside there is a lovely large garden, mostly laid to lawn with a range of mature trees, shrubs and plants. There is also a detached double garage with adjoining garden studio. Call us today and book your viewing to appreciate the bountiful beauty of Bank Cottage!

Location
Barthomley village is situated on the Cheshire and Staffordshire border. The village remains unspoiled and offers a picturesque rural hamlet with historic St Bertolines Church, in the heart of the village, dating back to the 15th Century. Across the road is the distinctive thatched White Lion public house, a popular local for eating and drinking.Located only a short distance from the towns of Crewe and Nantwich and the village of Alsager approximately 3 miles away, local amenities including shops and facilities, educational and healthcare needs are within easy reach. Ideally placed for the commuter, Barthomley enjoys easy communication links with access to all major cities by car, via the M6 motorway (1 mile), the Crewe West Coast mainline station (3 miles) and Manchester airport (30 miles). Leisure facilities are well covered in the area including many local golf courses including the PGA championship course at Wychwood Park and local village Bowling Green.

Accommodation
Bank Cottage is a fine country cottage set within extensive grounds, occupying a commanding position in the heart of the village. The property is believed to date from the 16th century, its origins being medieval, with the original cottage most likely a yeomans dwelling compromising of a two-bay parlour wing which may have been an extension to an earlier building. The cottage is now an amalgamation of two separate cottages thought to have been made into a single dwelling in the 1950s. It is of traditional timber frame and brick built construction with a considerable amount of the original structural work and detail surviving including exposed feature oak beams, purlins, joist and rafters, timber framed wattle and daub partitions, part of the original medieval cruck frame and central cross frame, and splendid examples of king post roof trusses. In addition, there is an Inglenook fire surround.The property is spacious and bright comprising Breakfast Kitchen with separate utility and shower room, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Three double bedrooms (one en-suite) and family bathroom.Externally a detached double garage with adjoining Garden Studio provides an ideal footprint for detached annexe accommodation, subject to the necessary permission.

Ground Floor

Sitting Room - 16' 8'' x 15' 7'' (5.08m x 4.75m)
A welcoming reception room of excellent proportions lit by double aspect secondary glazed windows to the front and rear. There is a wealth of traditional oak beams, posts and stretchers which combine to make the historic timber frame of the house. A traditional Inglenook fire place with an imposing oak towered main lintel framing the fireplace constructed in handmade Cheshire brick with lime mortar housing multi-fuel burner with a Yorkshire Stone hearth and brick recesses either side of the chimney breast, provides a wonderful feature. The sitting room surprisingly benefits from a bright and airy feel and opens into the adjoining dining room. Having, carpet, wall lighting, radiator, TV point, Stairs to first floor.

Dining Room - 16' 9'' x 12' 1'' (5.11m x 3.69m)
A timber framed divide partitions the dining room from the sitting room. The dining area benefits from secondary glazed windows to the front and rear, with a centrally placed open fireplace and a radiator. The room features oak beams and a section of exposed oak timber frame. The dining room boasts an oak floor which assimilates perfectly with the traditional main oak timbers of the house.

Breakfast Kitchen - 16' 0'' x 12' 0'' (4.88m x 3.66m)
The breakfast kitchen is well appointed comprising a range of bespoke base and wall ash cabinets, with rolled work top. There are a selection of fitted appliances comprising of a 'Stoves' double range cooker and extraction canopy, gas hob, dishwasher, fridge and large sink and radiator.The kitchen benefits from secondary glazed windows to the front and rear of the property and is open via the exposed timber frame onto the utility room.

Utility Room - 10' 4'' x 5' 6'' (3.16m x 1.68m)
The utility area provides for a plentiful service area for the property. There is ample work surface with fitted base units also in solid ash and a built in larder unit with oak doors. This built in cupboard is of sufficient size to house a modern large scale American fridge/freezer appliance. The utility area provides a sink and plumbing for a washing machine and access to the downstairs shower room.

Shower Room
Accessed through the breakfast kitchen, the cloakroom provides a WC, wash basin, shower enclosure, single radiator, external casement secondary glazed window laminate flooring.

First Floor

First Floor Landing

Bedroom One - 14' 7'' x 12' 4'' (4.45m x 3.75m)
A spacious room with part vaulted ceiling creating a bright and airy feel. The bedroom benefits from two opening casement secondary glazed windows with views north over the adjoining garden and open countryside. There is an extensive range of built in wardrobes and drawers with a dressing/vanity unit and a radiator.

Bedroom Two - 12' 2'' x 12' 0'' (3.72m x 3.67m)
A large double room with the convenience of an en-suite bathroom, radiator and casement secondary glazed window looking over the frontage of the property with views toward St Bertolines Church.

En-suite Shower Room
Feature triangular stain glass window. Three piece suite, comprising shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Electric shaver socket, radiator and part tiled walls.

Bedroom Three - 16' 1'' x 10' 11'' (4.89m x 3.33m)
A further double bedroom, full of character, with exposed oak structural timberwork, feature fireplace and radiator. Cottage-style glazed leaded light dormer window overlooks the frontage.

Family Bathroom - 10' 1'' x 6' 11'' (3.08m x 2.12m)
Features a suite comprising corner bath with brass taps, shower cubicle incorporating Trevi thermostatic shower valve, tiled cream, low level WC, wash basin, two heated towel rails, shaver point, central ceiling low voltage track light and cottage style side opening casement secondary glazed window.

Outside
The gardens at Bank Cottage extend to approximately 1/3 acre and are mostly laid to lawn with well stocked borders offering a variety of mature trees, shrubs and plants. There is an inner courtyard to the rear of the property with a range of outbuildings including, brick built store, boiler room, log store, external WC and greenhouse. At the front of the property there is a pedestrian access via stone steps. The driveway leads to ample parking and large garage with adjoining studio. The paddock is approximately 1.2 acres and is surrounded with hedgerow and also has a variety of fruit trees.

Double Garage/Potential Annexe - 22' 9'' x 17' 9'' (6.94m Max x 5.42m)
Brick and breeze block garage with electric opening up and over door and external door with two single glazed windows to the rear. The garden studio is of part brick construction with sliding doors leading out onto a raised timber deck area. Having laminate flooring, recessed spotlighting, sockets and internal door into the garage. The garage and garden studio offer the potential to be converted into an annexe (with the necessary planning consents).

Directions
From our Nantwich office, leave town in an easterly direction and take the A500. Go straight across at the next two roundabouts. At the third (RB1), take the third exit onto A531 Newcastle Road. At the roundabout take the first exit to stay on Newcastle Road the go straight over the next. At The Broughton Arms pub, take the left turn onto Four Lanes End, then turn left onto Englesea Brook Lane then right onto R70. Continue through the village of Barthomley on Radway Green Road, turn left to stay on this road, continue for approximately half a mile and the property will be located on the right hand side.