Property description
There is a saying that goes \‘One man\‘s meat is another man\‘s poison\‘. The sheer joy of living here is the fact that one is surrounded by open countryside, with nothing but wildlife and farming stock for company. This of course, would be a living nightmare for the person that craves pubs, clubs, discos and glitzy restaurants right on the door step. In fact, if you happen to fall into the latter category, then stop reading this script immediately because you would hate to live here! If you are still reading, then by virtue of the fact that you prefer a quieter life, away from the rat race, this could well be the property for you. In fairness, you will not feel isolated living here as there is of course an immediate neighbour and a number of houses and cottages close by. The surrounding countryside (visible from every window) is without doubt, striking and the cottage is located close to the Welsh/Cheshire/Shropshire borders, approximately 3.5 miles from Malpas, 18 miles from Chester, 12 miles from Wrexham and 7 miles from Whitchurch. Our clients have lived here since 1990, which is indicative of how \‘hooked\‘ they now are on country living. The first thing that strikes you upon viewing the property is just how fastidiously well maintained the gardens are, including manicured lawns that could shame many bowling greens and the York stone driveway, paths and patios also immediately create a great first impression. The cottage has been substantially extended over the years to form a good sized family home including 3 downstairs reception rooms and 4 upstairs double bedrooms, plus a useful study that is crying out to be turned into an en-suite shower room. The kitchen, whilst not being the largest, has been well planned and has built-in appliances. The windows have replacement uPVC double glazed units and although the property is spotlessly neat, clean and tidy, there is scope for further modernisation and improvement in order to realise its full potential. Outside, the gardens to three sides are large enough without being too daunting to maintain and there is a most useful brick-built workshop/man cave, suitable for all manner of uses. In summary, this is a very special country cottage and to coin a well known phrase, \‘an internal inspection is strongly recommended!\‘Contact AJ Reid on 01948 665566 to secure your viewing!
GROUND FLOOR
Storm Porch
Entrance Hall
Staircase to first floor with storage cupboards below, radiator and front door with leaded light stained glass features.
Sitting Room - 15\‘ 8\‘\‘ x 9\‘ 7\‘\‘ (4.77m x 2.92m)
Front facing uPVC double glazed window, uPVC double glazed french double doors to rear garden and 2 radiators.
Dining Room - 15\‘ 11\‘\‘ x 12\‘ 1\‘\‘ (4.85m x 3.68m)
Rear facing uPVC double glazed window, radiator and exposed brick fireplace with open grate having slate hearth.
Living Room - 11\‘ 5\‘\‘ x 10\‘ 11\‘\‘ (3.48m x 3.32m)
Front facing uPVC double glazed window, radiator and exposed brick fireplace with open grate.
Kitchen - 10\‘ 8\‘\‘ x 4\‘ 10\‘\‘ (3.25m x 1.47m)
Double bowl stainless steel sink inset in rolltop working surfaces with drawers, cupboards and storage below. Matching base unit with 4 ring electric hob and split level cooker comprising electric double oven and grill, wall cupboards and upright larder cupboard, rear facing uPVC double glazed window, ceramic tiled floor and radiator.
Rear Hall
Radiator, uPVC double glazed window and door to garden, coat pegs and built-in broom cupboard.
Utility Room - 7\‘ 6\‘\‘ x 4\‘ 5\‘\‘ (2.28m x 1.35m)
Wash hand basin and low level WC. Rear facing uPVC double glazed window, plumbing for automatic washer and Worcester free-standing oil central heating boiler.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Bedroom 1 - 10\‘ 9\‘\‘ x 9\‘ 8\‘\‘ (3.27m x 2.94m)
Front and side facing uPVC double glazed windows, 2 radiators and range of wardrobes with linen cupboards above.
Bedroom 2 - 9\‘ 8\‘\‘ x 9\‘ 0\‘\‘ (2.94m x 2.74m)
Rear and side facing uPVC double glazed windows, 2 radiators and range of built-in wardrobes with linen cupboards above.
Bedroom 3 - 12\‘ 1\‘\‘ x 8\‘ 9\‘\‘ (3.68m x 2.66m)
Rear facing uPVC double glazed window, radiator and louvre double door fitted wardrobe with linen cupboards above.
Bedroom 4 - 11\‘ 5\‘\‘ x 10\‘ 11\‘\‘ (3.48m x 3.32m)
Front facing uPVC double glazed window and radiator.
Study/Box Room - 5\‘ 4\‘\‘ x 5\‘ 1\‘\‘ (1.62m x 1.55m)
Front facing uPVC double glazed window. Radiator.
Family Bathroom - 8\‘ 7\‘\‘ x 7\‘ 7\‘\‘ (2.61m x 2.31m)
Panelled bath with electric shower unit over, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Radiator, rear facing uPVC double glazed window, part tiled walls and airing cupboard having a lagged hot water cylinder and immersion heater.
OUTSIDE
York stone driveway and path leading to the main front entrance.Lawned front gardens with privet and hawthorn hedges and edged with lavender plants, bedding plants and roses.The beautifully manicured lawns extend to the side and rear gardens, along with York stone paths and good sized patio area. Neatly tended hawthorn hedges, 3 apple trees, 1 pear tree and deep shrub bed and flower borders with bushes and shrubs. Productive vegetable plot, oil storage tank and cold water tap.
Brick Outhouse - 12\‘ 4\‘\‘ x 7\‘ 10\‘\‘ (3.76m x 2.39m)
Light, power, work bench and side facing uPVC double glazed window.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Septic tank drainage.
Central Heating
Oil fired boiler to radiators and also supplying domestic hot water.
Property Features :
- Extended Semi-Detached Country Cottage
- 4 Bedrooms & 3 Reception Rooms
- Fabulous Country Views
- Lovely Gardens To 3 Sides
- Off-Road Parking In Driveway
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