Property description
A delightful four/five bedroom family home extending to approximately 3250 sq ft set in mature landscaped gardens extending to in excess of 1 acre with outbuildings and an attractive courtyard entertaining garden
A delightful four/five bedroom family home extending to approximately 3250 sq ft set in mature landscaped gardens extending to in excess of 1 acre with outbuildings and an attractive courtyard entertaining garden*Spacious Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen Diner open plan to Garden Room, Utility, Cloak Room*Master Bedroom Suite with En-suite Shower Room and Dressing Room/Bedroom Five, Three Further Double Bedrooms (2 En-suite), Family Bathroom*Attractive Gardens extending to in excess of 1 acre including wooded area, formal lawned gardens, attractive landscaped entertaining courtyard garden, converted former detached garage creating teen room/home office/gym, large detached Double GarageAgents Note: A detached outbuilding to the rear of the property has planning permission to be converted and attached to the principal property to create additional accommodation, although could be a self contained cottage if desired.
Location
Firbank House is conveniently situated just 1.5 miles from the historic market town of Nantwich which provides a variety of butchers, delicatessen's, boutique shops, coffee shops and restaurants as well as three large national supermarket chains. The convenience of Crewe Station (5 miles) offering a service to London Euston in 1 hour 40 minutes and a combination of the main road network including the A51, A534 and A500 make the surrounding areas of commerce more easily commutable. On a recreational front there are rugby, hockey, football, cricket and tennis clubs in Nantwich as well as a number of golf clubs within 15 minutes drive of the property.Nantwich - 1.5 miles, Newcastle under Lyne - 15 miles, Chester - 23 miles, Manchester - 40 miles, Crewe Train Stations - 5 miles, Junction 16 M6 motorway - 8 miles, Brine Leas School - 1.5 miles
Accommodation
An oak pillared Storm Porch leads to a solid oak front door which in turn gives access to an elegant central Reception Hall 27'6\" x 10'7\" finished with a travertine tiled floor and oak double doors which lead into a well proportioned Drawing Room 25' x 16'2\" with recessed remote controlled Living Flame fire and large bay window incorporating French doors leading onto the garden. The second Sitting Room 16'9\" x 15'10\" is a versatile room currently utilised by the vendor's as a Reading Room and Study with bay window to front incorporating fitted bespoke handmade desk with matching book shelving and storage cupboards beneath, double doors lead into the equally versatile Dining/Garden Room at the rear 15'4\" x 15'1\" with electrically operated Velux roof lights and two sets of patio doors providing good natural light. One set of patio doors lead onto the magnificent landscaped courtyard garden at the rear ideal for al fresco entertaining. The spacious Kitchen Diner 18'2\" x 15'4\" naturally flows into the conservatory extension to the rear creating an attractive kitchen dining and informal sitting area. The kitchen is fitted with wall and floor cupboards complimented with granite work surfaces which extends on the centre island to create a breakfast bar. Appliances include five burner gas hob with extractor above, traditional oven as well as a combi oven, fridge and dishwasher, sink unit with waste disposal system, dining area comfortably accommodates a 10 person dining table and leads into the Conservatory 12'8\" x 11'6\" which benefits from underfloor heating and glazed double doors which lead onto the courtyard garden at the rear. A good sized Utility Room 11'3\" x 10'6\" with matching cupboards to the kitchen also has granite work surfaces and a housing for an American style fridge freezer, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer, there is also an adjacent Cloak Room with built in cloak/boot cupboard.A spacious landing gives access to four Double Bedrooms and four Bath/Shower Rooms (3 En-suite). The large Master Bedroom Suite 33' x 18'4\" narrowing to 12' overall within the Dressing Area (could be sub divided if desired to create a fifth Bedroom and Dressing Room), the Master Bedroom benefits from built in wardrobes and an En-suite Shower Room as well as a communicating door to the main house Bathroom. Bedroom Two has an En-suite Shower Room and measures 16' x 15' overall, Bedroom Three 13'2\" x 11'6\" is also a good sized double room overlooking the front garden and benefits from an En-suite Bathroom. The Fourth Bedroom 15'2\" x 11'2\" overlooks the rear courtyard garden and has been utilised by the current vendor as a large second dressing room. The main house Bathroom also has a large shower enclosure and it should be noted that all the bath/shower rooms have been finished to a high specification.
Externally
The property is approached over a tarmacadam tree lined driveway which opens out to a spacious parking/turning area with open fronted Double Garage 26' x 21'4\" which includes a useful secure garden implement/lawn mower store, also off the drive there is a useful store 24'7\" x 20'3\" (500 sq ft) with roller shutter door (and this building benefits from planning permission to be converted and attached to the house to create additional accommodation if desired. The gardens to the front are lawned to the right of the drive with stocked borders and accommodates a former detached garage which has been converted to create a versatile 19'6\" x 11'6\" Gym/Games Room/Teen Room or self-contained Home Office, a copse of trees run up the left of the drive continues to an orchard at the rear. The attractive landscaped walled courtyard garden includes raised stocked borders, strategic lighting and water feature with a pathway leading to a further lawned garden beyond backing onto open countryside.
Directions
For those with SATNAV enter postcode CW5 7JWFrom Nantwich town centre proceed out along London Road over the level crossing and at the traffic lights turn right onto Ellwood Way, proceed along Ellwood Way to the next set of traffic lights turning left onto the A51 London Road. Proceed for 0.5 of a mile and the property will be found on the left hand side.
Tenure
Freehold
Services
Mains Water, Electricity, Gas and Drainage
Viewings
Strictly by Appointment with Agent Cheshire Lamont
Property Features :
- Detached Four/Five Bedroom Family Home
- Set in mature landscaped Gardens in excess of 1 acre
- Outbuildings
- Courtyard entertaining Garden
- Situated within 1.5 miles of Nantwich Town Centre