Property description

'What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.' Rosa is a delightful barn conversion situated in a lovely rural location on the outskirts of Audlem. The barn offers light and airy rooms and is finished and presented to an excellent standard throughout. The accommodation comprises, to the downstairs, entrance hall, well appointed breakfast kitchen with island, welcoming and versatile reception hall, generous open plan dining and sitting room and a WC. To the upstairs is the master bedroom with a range of built in wardrobes and en-suite, a further two excellent sized bedrooms with exposed timbers and the family bathroom. The barn is set in a lovely garden, mostly laid to lawn with patio seating area, floral borders and an area sectioned off for keeping chickens. In addition, the property benefits from a large, double detached garage with two electric up and over doors with parking in front. Upstairs is a self contained annexe offering a bedroom and shower room, perfect for an elderly relative or teenager. Alternatively this room could be used as an office, a work space or subject to the necessary consents a holiday let.

Location
Rosa, Swanbach Grange is located on the outskirts of the sought after village of Audlem. Audlem offers a good selection of independent shops including an antiques shop, local butchers and delicatessen. There is a public house, restaurants, mini supermarket, St James church, medical practice and post office. Audlem is a bustling village with real community spirit with a wide range of groups including charities, sports clubs, societies, special interest and community groups. The towns of Market Drayton, Whitchurch and Newcastle under Lyme are also within easy reach.For a further range of facilities, Nantwich is just a short drive away. Nantwich is renowned for its beautiful architecture and character and offers a good selection of independent shops, eateries, restaurants and bars but also provides more extensive facilities including supermarkets and leisure centre. The property is within the catchment for a selection of highly regarded schools including, Audlem primary school and the sought after BRINE LEAS school catchment which is considered an outstanding high school in Nantwich.Ideal for commuters, Junction 16 of the M6 is within easy reach and provides excellent commuter links to the north and south. Crewe Main Line rail station is easily accessible and provides fast commute into London, Manchester and other major cities. Nearest airports are Birmingham to the south and Manchester to the north.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall
A wooden door gives access into a welcoming entrance hall providing access to the reception hall, WC and breakfast kitchen. There are sockets and wooden flooring.

Breakfast Kitchen - 21' 7'' x 16' 8'' (max) (6.59m x 5.08m (max))
A light and bright breakfast kitchen which is a great space for entertaining. The kitchen is well appointed with a range of matching cream gloss wall, base and drawer units with a light granite worktop over incorporating a stainless steel one and a half bowl sink with granite drainer having matching upstands. There is space for a range cooker with an extractor hood over. With integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher as well as an integrated microwave. The kitchen has double glazed windows to the side and the rear elevations. French doors open to the rear of the property and there is a useful pantry with lighting and space for shelving. There are spotlights, under counter lighting, sockets, two radiators and tile flooring. With a large matching island with a wooden worktop and having ample space for a large dining table and chairs.

Utility Room - 6' 4'' x 5' 6'' (1.93m x 1.68m)
With matching cupboards to those in the kitchen with worktop over incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer. Double glazed window to the side elevation, spotlights, extractor fan, space and plumbing for a washing machine, radiator, sockets and tiled flooring. The Worcester boiler is housed in this room.

WC - 5' 6'' x 2' 11'' (1.68m x 0.90m)
A white suite comprising WC and wall mounted wash hand basin, spotlights, extractor fan, radiator and tiled flooring.

Reception Hall - 11' 11'' x 10' 9'' (3.63m x 3.27m)
A light and bright reception hall ideal for greeting guests which is a versatile space and could alternatively be used as dining room or study area. There is a double glazed window to the front elevation, a useful storage cupboard, spotlights, radiator, television point, sockets and wooden flooring. Stairs rise to the first floor. Access through to the sitting room and the dining room.

Sitting Room and Dining Room - 28' 11'' x 13' 6'' (8.81m x 4.11m)
A great open plan space ideal for dining and relaxing.

Dining Room
There is ample space for a large dining table and French doors open out to the patio. The room has spotlights, wall lights, radiator, sockets and wooden flooring.

Sitting Room
A bright and airy space having a double glazed window to the rear elevation, two ceiling lights, wall lights, radiator, television point, sockets and wooden flooring.

First Floor

First Floor Galleried Landing
Provides access to the bedrooms and the family bathroom. With exposed ceiling timbers, skylight, radiator, sockets and carpet.

Master Bedroom - 17' 10'' x 13' 9'' (max) (5.43m x 4.19m (max))
A generous sized main bedroom having double glazed windows to both the front and rear elevations, a skylight and a range of built-in wardrobes. With two ceiling lights, radiator, television point, sockets and carpet. Access through to the en-suite.

En-suite - 9' 7'' x 6' 0'' (2.93m x 1.84m)
A white suite comprising a large bath with a rainfall showerhead over, wall mounted wash hand basin and WC. With spotlights, extractor fan, part tiled walls, tiled flooring and a chrome heated towel radiator.

Bedroom Two - 10' 3'' x 9' 10'' (3.13m x 3.00m)
An excellent sized second bedroom having double glazed window to the rear elevation. With exposed ceiling timbers, ceiling light, radiator, television point, sockets and carpet.

Bedroom Three - 11' 1'' x 10' 11'' (3.37m x 3.32m)
A further excellent sized double bedroom full of character with exposed ceiling timbers and truss. Having a double glazed window to the side elevation, ceiling light, radiator, television point, sockets and wooden flooring.

Family Bathroom - 11' 1'' x 6' 5'' (max) (3.39m x 1.95m (max))
A white suite comprising a bath with shower over and hand held shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. With skylight, chrome heated towel radiator, spotlights, extractor fan and tiled flooring.

Exterior
The property is approached via a sweeping gravelled driveway encompassing the farm and barns. There is parking for two cars in front of the garage and the property is accessed by a wooden gate and a pathway leads up through the gardens to the property. The garden is mostly laid to lawn with an extensive Indian Stone patio seating area. There is a wall to one side and fencing to the other. Having a raised decked area, borders with mature shrubs and plants and also a separate section ideal for keeping chickens. To the rear of the property is a paved area accessed from the kitchen.

Garage with Self Contained Annexe over

Double Garage - 20' 0'' x 19' 7'' (6.10m x 5.96m)
Having two electric up and over doors and a pedestrian door. With lighting and power.

Self Contained First Floor Annexe
A versatile space which would be ideal for an elderly relative or teenager and could also be used as a home office or with the necessary planning consent a Holiday Let.

Reception Room - 15' 10'' x 13' 0'' (4.82m x 3.96m)
Having two skylights and a round window to the side elevation offering countryside views. With a ceiling light, radiator, sockets and carpet. There is useful eaves storage and a separate boiler to main property. Access through to an en-suite.

En-suite - 10' 8'' x 2' 8'' (3.25m x 0.81m)
A white suite comprising a shower cubicle with glazed screen, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. With a round window to the side, ceiling light, extractor fan and tiled flooring.

Directions
From Nantwich head south onto Wellington Road, A530/B5342. Follow the road round to the right and continue on Audlem Road A529 towards Audlem. Upon reaching the village of Audlem, passing the Lord Combermere pub on the right, turn right onto Shropshire Street A525. Take the third turn on the left onto Green Lane/A529 where the property can be found on the right-hand side.