Property description
Dreaming of tradition and grandeur, yet with a contemporary twist? Looking for a handsome period home filled with a wealth of character features, yet finished with a sympathetic but stylish edge? Envisage yourself as Lord or Lady of Manor Farm, a stunning home set within landscaped gardens and grounds with idyllic rolling countryside extending to approx 9 ACRES and outbuildings. Internally, Manor Farm has been rejuvenated to an exacting standard seamlessly blending period features with beautiful modern interiors! The accommodation comprises, welcoming reception hall, formal sitting room, spacious dining room, fantastic open plan kitchen and dining room with doors opening into the garden room. There is also a utility, cloakroom and study. On the first floor there are four generously proportioned bedrooms (two en-suite) and a family bathroom. In addition to Manor Farm is a substantial brick and tile outbuilding suitable for a range of uses. FULL PLANNING PERMISSION HAS BEEN GRANTED FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE BARN TO CREATE 2 RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS PLUS A 1 BEDROOM SELF CONTAINED ANNEXE. Located just a stone's throw from fantastic schooling and convenient transport links, Manor Farm is a rare find! Book your viewing today!
Location
Englsea Brook is situated on the Cheshire and Staffordshire border. This desirable location remains unspoiled and offers a picturesque rural hamlet with historic Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum, one of the earliest chapels of the Primitive Methodist movement, and a museum of the working-class religious movement in the heart of the village. Located only a short distance from the towns of Crewe, Nantwich and Alsager approximately 3 miles away, local amenities including shops and facilities, educational and healthcare needs are within easy reach. Ideally placed for the commuter, Englesea Brook benefits easy communication links with access to all major cities by car, via the M6 motorway, the Crewe West Coast mainline station and Manchester airport. 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
Ground Floor
Porch
A fully enclosed porch provides entrance to Manor Farm with solid wood door with glazed panels leads into the porch. Having, panelled solid oak flooring, ceiling light, traditional panelled walls and a door leading into the hallway.
Entrance Hall
A welcoming and bright entrance hall featuring attractive panelled walls to a half height painted a soft cream. There is a beautiful solid oak flooring, under-stairs cupboard and carpeted turn staircase rising to the first floor. Having 3x pendant ceiling lights and heating thermostat. There is a further external door with glazed panels to the side elevation and internal doors through to all reception rooms, breakfast kitchen and cloakroom.
Dining Room - 11' 8'' x 15' 2'' (3.56m x 4.62m)
A generously proportioned formal dining room ideal for entertaining. Having windows to the side and front elevations, carpeted floor with underfloor heating. A central exposed brick inglenook fireplace with oak mantelpiece providing an open fire is a lovely feature along with exposed beams to the ceiling. Having a ceiling light and double doors through to the hall.
Sitting Room - 15' 0'' x 18' 7'' (4.57m x 5.66m)
A bright and spacious reception room lit by a beautiful bay window to the rear elevation with views over the garden and towards the countryside beyond. There are also two windows to the side elevation. A brick-built inglenook fireplace with oak mantelpiece and an inset wood burner and exposed ceiling beams provide character. Having carpeted floor with underfloor heating, wall lights and ceiling light. Double doors open through to the hallway.
Cloakroom - 6' 2'' x 6' 9'' (1.88m x 2.06m)
There is a window to the rear elevation, underfloor heating to the tiled floor, ceiling light and traditional wooden panelled walls. With a low level flush WC and vanity unit with inset sink.
Study - 13' 1'' x 6' 4'' (3.99m x 1.93m)
A beautifully study fitted with a range of wooden units with desk area. Having a window to the front elevation, underfloor heating, solid oak flooring, ceiling light.
Open Plan Kitchen Breakfast Room - 22' 4'' x 14' 5'' (6.80m x 4.40m)
A superb open plan kitchen breakfast room fitted with a range of high quality wall and base units with built in glass cabinets and finished with granite rolled worksurfaces and upstands. There is a matching central island unit with integrated wine rack, wine cooler and plate warmer, also finished with granite worksurface. The kitchen benefits an electric range cooker with a gas hob and brick-built extractor hood, space for an American style fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher, two Belfast sinks with mixer taps and a permanent hot water tap. There is underfloor heating to the tiled floor, LED recessed ceiling spotlighting, oak beams to the ceiling and a television point. Double doors through to the family room and a single door leads through to the utility room.
Garden Room
Off the kitchen double doors open into the Garden Room. The Garden Room provides the perfect space for relaxing and entertaining with lovely views over the garden and towards countryside beyond. There are double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations and a set of French doors open out onto the patio area and gardens. The room is bright and airy due to the impressive vaulted ceiling with two Velux windows. There is oak flooring with underfloor heating and a brick-built inglenook fireplace with oak mantelpiece and an inset wood burner. There are oak beams to the ceiling, ceiling light and double doors to the kitchen breakfast room.
Utility Room - 14' 4'' x 6' 3'' (4.37m x 1.90m)
A most useful utility room fitted with a range of wall and base units fitted with wooden worksurfaces. There is space and plumbing for two washing machines and a tumble dryer. There is a Belfast sink with mixer tap, heated towel rail, underfloor heating, tiled flooring, part tiled wall and a ceiling light. With a door through to the boiler room and an external door.
Boiler Room
Housing the pressurized water system, boiler and water tank, storage shelving, light and power.
First Floor
First Floor Landing
Having oak flooring and traditional panelled walls with carpeted stairs, radiator and ceiling light. A window over the stairs looks to the front elevation.
Master Bedroom - 17' 0'' x 14' 5'' (5.18m x 4.40m)
A beautiful master suite lit by a window to the rear elevation. The room benefits a range of fitted wardrobes with matching bedside cabinets. The room opens into a fitted dressing area which leads through to the en-suite bathroom. Having ceiling lights, television point and radiators.
En-suite Bathroom
A spacious and well appointed en-suite comprising Jacuzzi Whirlpool bath and walk-in shower, WC and a vanity unit with inset sink. Having a shaving point, heated towel rail, under floor heating, tiled flooring, part tiled walls and recessed ceiling spotlights. Window to the front elevation.
Dressing Room
Leading from the master suite is the dressing room benefiting natural daylight and a window to the front elevation. There is a built-in dressing table and door through to a further dressing area with built-in drawers and cupboards. Having a radiator, carpet to the floor, recessed ceiling spotlights and wall lights.
Bedroom Two - 13' 9'' x 13' 4'' (4.19m x 4.06m)
A gorgeous double guest bedroom with fantastic curved bay window to the rear elevation. There is a range of built-in wardrobes and a range of bespoke fitted drawers built within the bay window. Having a radiator, ceiling light and oak floor.
Bedroom Four - 9' 5'' x 15' 7'' (2.87m x 4.75m)
A light and airy bedroom with a window to the side elevation, carpeted flooring, radiator and ceiling light.
Bedroom Three - 15' 0'' x 10' 3'' (4.57m x 3.12m)
An attractive guest suite lit by a window to the side elevation. Having oak flooring, television point, radiator and door through to an en-suite shower room.
En-suite Shower Room
A well appointed shower room comprising a low level flush WC, a large double shower enclosure, vanity unit with inset sink, extractor fan and shaver point.
Bathroom - 6' 2'' x 6' 6'' (1.88m x 1.98m)
A contemporary bathroom suite comprising a built-in vanity unit incorporating a WC and an inset sink with mixer tap and a walk-in shower with glass enclosure and tiled seat. The room has recessed ceiling spotlights, heated towel rail, shaving point, under floor heating, tiled flooring and tiled walls and a window to the rear elevation.
Exterior
Outbuildings
Adjacent to Manor Farm is an attractive detached brick and tile barn. This substantial building has the potential to be utilised for a range of ancillary uses. The outbuilding is perfect for those looking to create space to work from home, perhaps start a new business venture with holiday cottages or lettings, perhaps accommodation for your relatives, or a leisure complex, subject to the necessary consent of course!With land extending to approximately 9 acres, the outbuilding will also be ideal for those with equestrian interests or hobby farming.
Planning Permission
Planning permission has been granted for the conversion of the brick and tile barn . The barn conversion is L-shaped and consists of three units:Unit 1 is the largest of the three and consists of an open plan kitchen diner, family room, lounge, sitting room and cloakroom with the first floor having a master bedroom with en-suite, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Unit 2 consists of a kitchen diner, lounge, snug and cloakroom with a master bedroom with en-suite, bedroom two with en-suite, bedroom three and a family bathroom to the first floor. Unit 3 is a self contained unit comprising a one bedroom apartment with kitchen, bathroom and lounge which has already been converted and has the added benefit of an attached single garage. Detailed drawings are available.A steel framed portal building, planning permission has been granted for a steel framed building/garage.
Garden and Grounds
A sweeping gravel driveway enclosed by electrically operated gates provides access to Manor Farm. The driveway opens into a substantial courtyard area providing a spacious parking area for several vehicles, serving both Manor Farm and also the detached barn with planning for conversion. A paved area bordered by attractive lawned gardens lead to the front door. Manor Farm occupies an attractive slightly elevated position and sits centrally within its own generous gardens and grounds. The gardens comprise mainly laid lawn with mature shrub borders. To the rear of the property is an attractive natural stone seating area A substantial natural stone patio with doors leading from the Garden Room provides the ideal space for alfresco dining and entertaining, a built-in wood fired pizza oven is an impressive feature! There is plenty of storage with a range of timber framed buildings providing an outside bar, log store, greenhouse and shed. Beyond the garden the paddock land gently undulates and extends to approximately 9 acres. There is separate gated road access serving each of the paddocks making it ideal for stock rotation and grazing.
Directions
From our Nantwich office follow Hospital Road and the A5074 to the Newcastle Road / A51 in Willaston. At the roundabout take the third exit onto the A500 and at the following roundabout take the second exit and remain on the A500. Continuing on the A500 at the next roundabout and then at the Meremoor Moss roundabout take the third exit onto the A531. At the next roundabout take the first exit, remaining on the A531 Newcastle Road and then the second exit at the following roundabout again on the A531. Turn left onto Four Lanes B5500 and then turn left onto Englesea Brook Lane. Turn right onto the farm lane and the property can be found on the right-hand side as indicated by our for sale board.
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