Property description

NO CHAIN - OFFERS INVITED!!

AN EXTENDED AND SPACIOUS PERIOD COUNTRY COTTAGE WITH A VERSATILE ASSORTMENT OF ROOMS AND GENEROUS GROUNDS ABUTTING FARM FIELDS

Porch, dining hall, lounge, sun room, snug, breakfast kitchen and cloakroom. Three bedrooms, ensuite shower room and bathroom. Attached studio/granny annexe. Detached garage and extensive grounds.

Situated in the small rural village of Smallwood, approximately three miles east of Sandbach and three miles southwest of Congleton, with excellent communications close by to the main M6 arterial route. The reputable Smallwood Primary School is within walking distance and beautiful open countryside is on its doorstep.

Built circa 1845, with many of its original features having been retained, this charming cottage has been sympathetically updated and well cared for by its long time owners. Complemented with PVCu double glazing and electric storage heating, the front entrance porch opens into the dining hall with beamed ceiling and wood block floor. From the hall is the main sitting with open fireplace, bow window to the front and sliding doors which open into the sun room which enjoys fantastic views over the rear gardens. The dining hall also offers a doors to the snug with cast iron stove, and the spacious breakfast kitchen with rear porch and cloakroom off.

To the first floor are three generous and good sized double bedrooms, ensuite shower room and family bathroom.

Externally and attached to the main house is the former garage which has been converted into a studio/games room, yet could easily be modified for a granny annexe.

The gardens are a delight, with extensive lawns, nature pond, deep well stocked flowers border and a fine array of shrubs and fruit trees, all of which abut open farmland.In addition and to the front is a private driveway which leads to the detached garage.

DIRECTIONS:
From our offices proceed along West Street to the roundabout passing straight across onto West Road. On reaching the next roundabout take your first exit onto Newcastle Road. Continue along the A34 and after passing Astbury Garden Centre, take the next right onto Childs Lane (signposted Smallwood). Follow this road for approximately 2.5 miles to the crossroads with a set of traffic lights. Turn right onto the A50 (Newcastle Road) signposted Holmes Chapel. Proceed along for a short distance whereby Fox Holes Cottage will be found on the right hand side clearly identified by our For Sale board.

PORCH:
PVCu double glazed entrance door. PVCu double glazed window to the side aspect. Quarry tiled floor.

LOUNGE:
4.93m (16ft 2in) x 4.22m (13ft 10in)
PVCu double glazed bow window to the front aspect. Feature brick open coal fireplace. Exposed beams to ceiling. Two wall mounted storage heaters. Sliding doors with side panels to the sun room.

SUN ROOM:
2.92m (9ft 7in) x 2.77m (9ft 1in)
Double glazed windows to the rear and side aspect with lovely views over the rear grounds. Ceramic tiled floor. 13 Amp power points. Double glazed French doors to the garden.

DINING HALL:
5m (16ft 5in) x 2.44m (8ft 0in)
PVCu double glazed window to the side aspect. Exposed beams to ceiling. Parquet floor. Space for a dining table. Wall mounted storage heater. 13 Amp power points. Stairs to first floor.

SNUG:
3.81m (12ft 6in) x 3.66m (12ft 0in)
PVCu double glazed window to the front aspect. Feature fireplace having a Victorian style cast iron oven fitted. 13 Amp power points.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN:
3.86m (12ft 8in) x 3.4m (11ft 2in)
PVCu double glazed window with views overlooking the rear gardens. Fitted with oak wall and base units with wooden edge laminate preparation surfaces over with one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit inset. Built in electric oven. 4 ring gas hob served by propane gas cylinder bottles. Space and plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine. 13 Amp power points. Space for fridge freezer. Ceramic tiled floor. Door to:

REAR PORCH:
Quarry tiled floor. PVCu double glazed door to rear. Door to:

CLOAKROOM:
PVCu double glazed window to the rear aspect. Suite comprising: low level w.c. with concealed cistern and wall mounted wash hand basin. Ceramic tiled floor.

First floor
GALLERIED LANDING:
Wall mounted storage heater. Loft access. Airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder.

MASTER BEDROOM:
4.27m (14ft 0in) x 4.14m (13ft 7in)
PVCu double glazed windows to the rear and front aspect. Exposed beams to ceiling. Wall mounted storage heater. 13 Amp power points. Television aerial point.

EN SUITE:
PVCu double glazed window to the rear aspect. Suite comprising: low level w.c. with concealed cistern, wash hand basin with double cupboard below and separate shower cubicle housing an electric shower. Wood strip floor.

BEDROOM 2:
3.81m (12ft 6in) x 3.68m (12ft 1in)
PVCu double glazed window to the front aspect. Exposed beams to ceiling. Black cast iron Victorian fireplace. Wall mounted storage heater. 13 Amp power points.

BEDROOM 3:
2.92m (9ft 7in) x 2.41m (7ft 11in)
PVCu double glazed window to the side aspect. Exposed beams to ceiling. Fitted double wardrobe. 13 Amp power points.

BATHROOM:
PVCu double glazed window to rear aspect. White suite comprising: low level w.c. with concealed cistern, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath with electric shower over. Marble effect tiles to splashbacks. Ceramic floor tiles.

ATTACHED STUDIO/GRANNY ANNEXE:
4.95m (16ft 3in) x 4.42m (14ft 6in)
PVCu double glazed bow window to the front aspect. Wall mounted panel heater. Television aerial point. Walk in cupboard with potential for an en-suite. Oak effect laminate flooring. PVCu double glazed french doors opening into the rear gardens.

Outside
FRONT:
Private driveway providing off road parking. Access to detached garage.

DETACHED GARAGE:
4.8m (15ft 9in) x 3.63m (11ft 11in) Internal Measurements
Up and over door. Power and light. Window and door to side.

REAR:
The property is set within extensive well kept gardens that abut to and overlook the immediately adjacent fields. The rear garden is laid with extensive lawns having well stocked flower beds and borders with an array of trees, plants and shrubs. Several paved patio areas, pergola and a nature pond.

Rear Photo
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LINK TO EPC:
https://www.epcregister.com/direct/report/8809-6920-9219-7034-9996

SERVICES:
Mains electricity, water are connected. Drainage is via septic tank. (Gas hob served with propane gas cylinder).

LOCAL AUTHORITY:
Cheshire East Council

TAX BAND:
'E'

VIEWING:
Strictly by appointment through sole selling agent TIMOTHY A BROWN.

FLOOR PLAN

Property Features :

• **NO CHAIN**
• EXTENDED AND SPACIOUS COTTAGE
• BUILT IN CIRA 1845, maintaining many of its original features
• THREE Bedrooms - ENSUITE shower room and seperate family bathroom
• THREE Reception rooms with views over gardens from the Sun room