Property description
It's funny how some properties just don't look that big from the outside; hence the reason why the lead photograph of this particular cottage is taken from the rear. Not that there's anything wrong with this pretty cottage from the front; it just looks smaller than it really is - well let me assure you, it most certainly isn't. Once inside, the accommodation just goes on and on. Living here should be an absolute pleasure, especially in the knowledge that the current owners have virtually stripped it back to the bare bricks and re-built it. At the same time, they extended it and incorporated the outbuilding to form the adjoining annexe, complete with is own kitchen, bathroom and bedroom; ideal for dependent relatives.The main house offers accommodation on 3 floors including 3 reception rooms downstairs, the main one being the wonderful well equipped open plan kitchen/family room, which undoubtedly forms the hub of the house. Two of the three bedrooms on the first floor have en-suite shower rooms and there is a family bathroom, whilst the top floor boasts a further bedroom and sitting room, albeit with restricted headroom due to the sloping ceilings. Outside, there are very pleasant gardens with landscaped features including 2 timber decks, a large paved patio, pergola and gravel features.Then of course, there is the setting. It backs onto fields with rural views beyond, but don't get the impression that this property is isolated. Far from it, as it is actually within a small hamlet having surrounding, individual quality homes on the outskirts of Malpas, with its associated shops, doctors, dentist, pubs, restaurants and the highly acclaimed Bishop Heber High School. Swift vehicular access to the A41 ensures easy access to the city of Chester in the north and the market town of Whitchurch to the south. Wrexham lies to the west and this too is also easily accessible.This really is a very special home and an internal inspection is thoroughly recommended!
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall
Minton tiled floor, double radiator, double radiator and staircase to first floor.
Dining Room - 13' 6'' x 13' 3'' (4.11m x 4.04m)
Front and side facing double glazed windows, laminate woodstrip floor. fireplace incorporating a log burning stove on stone paved hearth, 2 wall light points and double radiator.
Sitting Room - 13' 7'' x 12' 5'' (4.14m x 3.78m)
Side facing double glazed window, french double doors to rear garden, luxury vinyl flooring, built-in storage cupboard and double radiator.
Open Plan Kitchen/Family Room. Comprising:-
Family Room - 14' 8'' x 12' 11'' min (4.47m x 3.93m min)
Free standing log burning stove on a circular glazed plinth. Front facing double glazed bay window, polished ceramic tiled floor, recessed ceiling spotlights, 2 radiators, 2 wall light points and leading to:-
Kitchen - 13' 6'' x 12' 1'' min (4.11m x 3.68m min)
REFITTED Stainless steel sink and drainer inset in solid timber worktops with drawers and cupboards below. Matching central island unit with 5 ring electric ceramic hob having retractable stainless steel slim-line extractor,. Matching full height floor to ceiling cupboards with twin stainless steel electric ovens with grills, combination microwave and steamer. Further granite work top with cupboards below. Upright fridge/freezer, pull-out sliding larder cupboard, polished floor tiles, recessed ceiling spotlights, rear and side facing double glazed windows, concealed hi-fi speakers, part tiled walls and full height contemporary stainless steel radiator.
Boot Room - 11' 0'' x 7' 10'' (3.35m x 2.39m)
Belfast sink and worktop with plumbing for automatic washer below. Matching base units with oak worktops and wall cupboards, polished floor tiles, double-door built-in cupboard housing Worcester free-standing oil central heating boiler, side facing french double glazed double doors leading to rear garden, radiator and access door leading into the annexe.
Cloakroom - 5' 1'' x 3' 10'' (1.55m x 1.17m)
Fully tiled walls and contemporary white suite comprising wash hand basin with drawer below and close coupled WC. Polished floor tiles, recessed ceiling spotlights, side facing double glazed window.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
3 wall light points, staircase leading to second floor. Radiator, side facing double glazed window and airing cupboard with slatted linen shelves.
Master Bedroom - 14' 6'' x 12' 10'' (4.42m x 3.91m)
Front facing double glazed window, under floor heating and leading to:-
En-Suite Dressing Room - 11' 2'' x 2' 10'' (3.40m x 0.86m)
Measured to the front of the extensive range of fitted wardrobes. Recessed ceiling spotlights.
En Suite Shower Room - 8' 9'' x 3' 9'' (2.66m x 1.14m)
Contemporary white suite comprising wash hand basin in vanity unit with cupboards below, close coupled WC, and fully tiled shower cubicle mith mains mixer shower unit, recessed ceiling spotlights, extractor fan and under floor heating. Electric towel rail/radiator.
Bedroom 2 - 13' 2'' x 12' 5'' (4.01m x 3.78m)
Front facing double glazed window and radiator.
Bedroom 3 - 14' 2'' x 8' 2'' (4.31m x 2.49m)
Rear facing double glazed window, laminate woodstrip floor and radiator.
En-Suite Shower Room 2 - 7' 3'' x 5' 5'' (2.21m x 1.65m)
Contemporary white suite comprising wash hand basin in vanity unit with cupboards below, close coupled WC, separate fully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower unit, recessed ceiling spotlights, rear facing double glazed window and electric heated towel rail.
Family Bathroom - 9' 11'' x 5' 4'' (3.02m x 1.62m)
REFITTED White suite comprising bath, wash hand basin in vanity unit with cupboards below, close coupled WC and corner shower cubicle with mains mixer shower unit. Rear facing double glazed window, recessed ceiling spotlights, extractor fan and chrome electric towel rail/radiator (also linked to the central heating).
SECOND FLOOR
Study/Living Room - 16' 11'' x 11' 11'' (5.15m x 3.63m)
2 double glazed Velux roof skylight windows, front facing double glazed window, built-in cupboards, luxury vinyl flooring and contemporary radiator. Leads to:-
Bedroom 4 - 16' 2'' x 14' 7'' (4.92m x 4.44m)
Rear facing double glazed window, double glazed Velux roof skylight window, luxury vinyl flooring and contemporary radiator.
ANNEXE
Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen - 17' 8'' x 12' 11'' (5.38m x 3.93m)
Log burning stove on stone hearth, laminate woodstrip floor, 2 side facing double glazed windows, french double door to rear garden, 2 wall light points, double radiator and stainless steel sink and drainer inset in polished worktops with ceramic hob and cupboards below.
Bedroom - 13' 0'' x 8' 9'' (3.96m x 2.66m)
2 side facing double glazed windows, radiator, and connecting door from boot room.
Bathroom - 6' 1'' x 5' 7'' (1.85m x 1.70m)
White suite comprising panelled bath with electric shower unit over and glazed shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Side facing double glazed window, fully tiled walls, polished tiled floor and chrome towel rail/radiator.
OUTSIDE
Wide (and long) gravel driveway to the side of the cottage provides ample parking for several vehicles. Lawned front garden with low, neatly tended hedge. Good sized enclosed rear garden laid to lawn and enjoying views over fields and rolling countryside beyond. Large paved patio extending to a raised timber deck with access to the annexe. Landscaped features including feature bed with loose slate chippings and ornamental garden pond. Timber pergola, gravel features and further raised deck/seating area. 2 outside taps and 3 outside double electrical sockets.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Septic tank drainage.
Central Heating
Oil fired boiler to radiators and also supplying domestic hot water.
Property Features :
- Renovated Detached Cottage With Annexe
- 4 Reception Rooms & 5 Bedrooms (2 En-Suite)
- Superb Kitchen/Family Room
- Beautifully Presented Throughout
- Backs Onto Fields With Rural Views