Property description
DESCRIPTION Wright Marshall have great pleasure in offering for sale Acton Lodge, the original house we believe dates back to 1729 but has been sympathetically extended, improved and modernised to a high specification by the current vendors. This large handsome detached home occupies a plot of just under half an acre and is sure to impress once viewed and is likely to be of interest to a growing family. The extensive accommodation is arranged over three floors and is very well proportioned throughout. A viewing of this delightful home is highly recommended to appreciate the location and accommodation on offer. At ground floor level you are welcomed by a large reception hall which provides access to the study and lounge both with attractive fireplaces, an inner hallway providing access to the dining room, fabulous farm house style kitchen with large pantry, utility, cloakroom and side entrance vestibule/boot room. At first floor level there is a master bedroom and guest bedroom both with traditional style en-suites, two further bedrooms and family bathroom. On the second floor there are two further bedrooms and again a stylish shower room. Externally the property is approached via a five bar gate which in turn leads to a buff limestone graveled driveway providing parking for a number of vehicles and an approach to a oak framed garage and carport. To the rear of the property there is a large decked patio area with steps leading down to a graveled terrace which in turn leads to the shaped lawned garden which is bound by well-established borders with an array of plants and shrubs. There is also a brick built log store and two water taps.
LOCATION Acton Bridge is a popular residential village with a railway station on the west coast main line (local services only) and convenient access to the A49 trunk road linking to the M56 to the north and major regional centres of employment. It has a network of footpaths, lanes and bridleways from which to enjoy the Cheshire countryside and a &147;Millennium Wood&148;. There is a village primary school at Crowton and secondary school at Weaverham. There are excellent amenities in the locality.
DIRECTIONS From the office in the Bull Ring proceed up ChesterWay keeping in the right hand lane, turning right at the traffic lights, proceed through the traffic lights and into the left hand land turning left at the next set of traffic lights onto London Road, proceed along London Road through the traffic lights and onto the Kingsmead spine road, proceed across two roundabouts and at the traffic lights turn right in the direction of Davenham. At the roundabout take the third exit onto the A556 and at the traffic lights take the right hand lane and turn into the village of Hartford. Proceed along School Lane to the end and at the traffic lights turn right onto Chester Road. At the next set of traffic lights turn right onto Bradburns land and at the 'T' junction turn left onto Beech Road, proceed along Beech Road straight across the next roundabout and into the village of Weaverham. Proceed through the village and at the T junction directly opposite the Hanging Gate public house turn left and then immediately right onto Station Road, follow Station Road into the village of Acton Bridge before the bend and the railway line turn right at the Hazel Pear public house, turn right into Hilltop Road and proceed for a short distance where the property can be found.
ACCOMMODATION RECEPTION HALL 20' 0" x 14' 6" (6.1m x 4.42m) Front entrance door with double glazed windows either side, built-in cloaks cupboard, feature fireplace housing a log burning stove set on a stone hearth, grey stone paved flooring, fabulous carved staircase rises to the first floor and an under stairs storage cupboard.
STUDY 14' 1" x 11' 0" (4.29m x 3.35m) Fitted with a feature fireplace with timber lintel and surround housing a wood burning stove, four TV points, built-in book shelves, double glazed sash window to the front elevation, radiator, two build-in storage cupboards.
LOUNGE 21' 9" x 14' 1" (6.63m x 4.29m) Fitted with an attractive carved timber fire surround with two rows of decorative tile insets housing a log burning stove set on a stone hearth, two radiators, two TV points, double glazed window to the rear elevation providing views over the rear garden, double glazed French door that leads to the decked patio area.
DINING ROOM 15' 5" x 14' 0" (4.7m x 4.27m) Fitted with a feature fireplace with exposed brickwork and timber lintel, exposed wooden floor boards, two radiators, double glazed sash window to the front elevation and exposed timber ceiling beams.
FARMHOUSE KITCHEN 26' 5" x 13' 9" (8.05m x 4.19m) Fitted with an excellent range of contemporary wall and base cupboards with solid wood work surfaces incorporating a Belfast sink unit with mixer taps, Aga oven with feature timber overhang above, part tiled walls, central island, built-in dishwasher, two double glazed windows to the side elevation, two double glazed windows to the rear elevation offering views over the rear garden, double glazed French doors lead out to the decked patio area, grey stone paved flooring, ceiling spot lights, under cupboard lighting.
WALK-IN PANTRY 9' 8" x 2' 9" (2.95m x 0.84m) Shelving and grey stone paved flooring.
INNER HALLWAY With exposed timbers, grey stone paved flooring, ceiling spot lights, cylinder cupboard housing the tank and electric fuse board.
UTILITY ROOM 10' 11" x 9' 0 excluding recess" (3.33m x 2.74m) Fitted with a range of base cupboards with work surfaces above incorporating a stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for dryer, tiled flooring, part tiled walls, double glazed window to the side elevation, ceiling spot lights, central heating boiler, extractor fan and loft access.
CLOAKROOM 5' 5" x 3' 1" (1.65m x 0.94m) With a low flush WC., wash hand basin with vanity unit, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, ceiling spot lights, double glazed window to the side elevation and part tiled splash backs.
SIDE ENTRANCE VESTIBULE/BOOT ROOM 7' 9" x 6' 9" (2.36m x 2.06m) Double glazed window to the side elevation, ceiling spot lights, grey stone paved flooring and stable door leading to outside.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Double glazed window to the rear elevation with views over the garden and beyond. Radiator, exposed ceiling timbers, stairs rising to the second floor, under stairs storage cupboard.
BEDROOM ONE 14' 4" x 13' 10" (4.37m x 4.22m) Double glazed windows to the rear elevation with glorious views, radiator, ceiling spot lights, TV point.
ENSUITE 10' 0" x 3' 11" (3.05m x 1.19m) Fitted with a white Burlington range suite comprising of a low flush WC., pedestal wash hand basin, fully tiled double shower cubicle with Victorian style Burlington shower fittings, heated towel rail, shaver point, grey tiled flooring, double glazed window to the side elevation, ceiling spot lights and extractor fan.
GUEST BEDROOM 13' 11" x 13' 1" (4.24m x 3.99m) Double glazed sash window to the front elevation providing stunning views over open countryside, exposed ceiling timbers, ceiling spot lights and radiator.
ENSUITE 9' 11" x 3' 11" (3.02m x 1.19m) Fitted with a white Burlington range suite comprising of a low flush WC., pedestal wash hand basin, fully tiled double shower cubicle with Victorian style Burlington shower fittings, heated towel rail, shaver point, extractor fan, grey tiled flooring, double glazed window to the side elevation, ceiling spot lights.
BEDROOM THREE 15' 2 max" x 13' 2" (4.62m x 4.01m) Double glazed window to the front elevation with stunning views over open countryside, radiator, ceiling spot lights, exposed ceiling timbers, built-in cupboard with shelving.
BEDROOM FOUR 14' 1" x 13' 3" (4.29m x 4.04m) Double glazed sash window to the front elevation again with views over open countryside, ceiling spot lights, radiator and TV point.
BATHROOM 10' 6 excluding recess" x 10' 3" (3.2m x 3.12m) Fitted with a Burlington range suite comprising of a low flush WC., pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath, fully tiled double shower cubicle with Burlington Victorian style shower fittings, exposed timber floor boards, two Victorian style radiators, part tongue and groove walls, ceiling spot lights and two double glazed windows to the rear elevation.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING With exposed timber ceiling beams, double glazed skylight.
BEDROOM FIVE 15' 0" x 14' 3" (4.57m x 4.34m) Two double glazed sky lights, radiator, exposed ceiling timbers, two TV points, built-in eaves storage.
BEDROOM SIX 15' 1" x 14' 3" (4.6m x 4.34m) Double glazed sky light, double glazed window to the side elevation, radiator, two TV points, built-in eaves storage, exposed timber ceiling beams.
BATHROOM 15' 1" x 6' 10 (limited head space)" (4.6m x 2.08m) Furnished in a Burlington suite comprising of a low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash backs, fully tiled double shower cubicle with Victorian style Burlington shower fittings, radiator, exposed ceiling timbers, tiled flooring, built-in eaves storage, ceiling spot lights, built-in storage cupboard and double glazed sky light.
EXTERNALLY The property is approached via a 5 bar gate which in turn leads to a limestone buff coloured gravel driveway which provides parking for several vehicles. There is also a brick built log store. To the rear there is a large garden with very well established borders which comprises of an array of plants and shrubs. There is a decked patio area.
DETACHED OAK FRAMED GARAGE 17' 1" x 16' 7" (5.21m x 5.05m) Garage measurements are 17' x 8'8" with power and lighting built on a brick base with slate tiled roof.
SERVICES All mains services are either connected or available locally. We have not tested any of the appliances.
TENURE We believe the property to be Freehold, but potential purchasers should seek clarification from their solicitor prior to an exchange of contracts.
VIEWING Viewing strictly through the selling agents by telephoning 01606 41318.
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