Property description

They say mighty oaks from little acorns grow and this is true of Smithy House. What once, as the name suggests, a former smithy, the original early 19th Century cottage has been transformed into a magnificent family home with substantial living and guest accommodation, plus its very own annexe, triple garage and extensive driveway. Outside, Smithy House does not disappoint occupying a delightful position with grounds extending to approximately 0.75 acres. The grounds comprise mature front gardens providing privacy and seclusion and mature lawned gardens to the rear with croquet lawn, orchard and vegetable garden and fantastic terrace with heated outdoor swimming pool and changing rooms with shower. Beyond the rear gardens is rolling countryside offering the enjoyment of far reaching rural views, peace and tranquillity. Inside, the property lends itself into three living areas but offers flexibility to accommodate a wide range of requirements. On the ground floor there is a reception hall, living room, sitting room, study, large breakfast kitchen and separate dining room plus garden room. On the first floor there is a good size Master Bedroom with en-suite and dressing area plus two further bedrooms with family bathroom and a further room ideal for use as dressing room. The mid section of the house benefits from its own staircase and is ideal for use as a teenagers or guest suite with large sitting/games room, guest bedroom and bathroom. The property also boasts a separate annexe with living room/office, bedroom and kitchenette. There is no doubt that Smithy House offers huge potential with plenty of space for the whole family whilst retaining a wealth of character and charm plus an abundance of outdoor space.

Location
Smithy House is situated in a lovely rural location near to the small village of Buerton. Close by, is the village of Hankelow, with The White Lion Pub and Brookfield golf course. Just over one mile away is the highly regarded village of Audlem which offers a good range of amenities including pubs, restaurants, post office, medical practice, church, an excellent primary school and a selection of independent shops. For a greater range of facilities and amenities the market towns of Nantwich and Market Drayton are only minutes away to the north and south respectively. Junction 15 of the M6 is only approximately 14 miles away providing excellent links to all the major cities. The nearest train stations are located in Wrenbury and Nantwich and it is only 9 miles to Crewe station. The nearest airports are Manchester to the north and Birmingham to the south.

Ground Floor

Principal Accommodation

Hall
With doors accessing the downstairs accommodation and two staircases the hall stretches the length of the property and benefits from a dado rail, spotlights, ceiling pendant light, a door to the rear garden and double doors to further storage. Four radiators.

Living Room - 21' 9'' x 17' 7'' (6.62m x 5.37m)
This generous room has French door access to the rear plus a further two windows to the rear and side which flood it with natural light. There is a feature marble fireplace and Calor Gas real flame effect fire and marble hearth. Decorative coving to ceiling, two radiators.

Dining Room - 16' 12'' x 14' 12'' (5.17m x 4.56m)
Beams to ceiling, front facing, dado rail, radiator. Storage cupboard. Wall lights and windows to front and side aspects.

Garden Room - 10' 7'' x 7' 6'' (3.22m x 2.28m)
Wooden construction with double glazing to three sides. Doors lead to the front and spotlights to ceiling.

Boiler Room
Cupboard housing oil boiler, ventilated door, hanging rail.

Study - 12' 4'' x 12' 1'' (3.75m x 3.69m)
Part of the original property this study is full of character and benefits from a brick built fireplace. Window to the front of the property. Doors open to storage cupboard. Ecposed beams. Dado rail and a radiator.

Sitting Room - 15' 12'' x 11' 1'' (4.87m (5.80m max) x 3.37m)
This lovely room is situated at the far end of the property and has an inglenook fireplace with a wood burner, decorative coving to ceiling, windows to the side and front of the house, radiator and wall lights.

Cloakroom - 7' 10'' x 7' 1'' (2.40m x 2.16m)
A spacious cloakroom which could be converted to a shower/wet room (subject to necessary regulations). Low level flush WC, basin with vanity unit. Ceiling pendant light. Radiator. Window to front.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 29' 5'' x 10' 8'' (8.97m x 3.25m)
Yet another generously proportioned room to the rear of the property with views overlooking the garden. The kitchen, designed and installed by Christians of Nantwich, has a range of light oak wooden base and wall units, Corian worktops, Rangemaster cooker, integrated Fridge Freezer and Microwave. Pantry. Double sink with mixer tap and drainer. Island with worksurface and two windows overlooking the rear garden. Spotlights to ceiling. Chinese slate floor tiles. There is a breakfast/dining area with its own fitted cupboards and door leading to the patio area, radiator, window to rear and spotlights.

Utility - 5' 4'' x 4' 4'' (1.63m x 1.33m)
With sink and mixer tap, base units, shelf, two windows to side and rear. Plumbing for washing machine and vent for drier. Spotlights.

First Floor Accommodation
Comprising:-

Landing - 12' 8'' x 3' 10'' (3.85m x 1.16m)
Set of stairs lead to further landing. Skylight. Two ceiling pendant lights. Dado rail. Doors off to upstairs accommodation.

Master Bedroom - 12' 1'' x 12' 1'' (3.69m x 3.69m) not inc Dressing Area
Overlooking the front of the property this Master Bedroom has two sets of two and a half fitted wardrobes plus its very own dressing area with further fitted wardrobes and a fitted dressing table. Window to side aspect. Radiator. Ceiling pendant light.

En Suite - 8' 10'' x 4' 10'' (2.69m x 1.47m)
Shower cubicle, sink and vanity unit, low level WC. Wall lights, radiator, window to front of property. Exposed beams to ceiling.

Bedroom Two - 12' 5'' x 12' 1'' (3.78m x 3.68m)
Overlooking the front of the property the bedroom has a ceiling pendant light and radiator.

Box Room/Dressing Room - 8' 10'' x 6' 4'' (2.69m max x 1.92m)
Over-stairs cupboard for storage and room for a single bed. Window to side. Radiator. Ceiling pendant light. this room could easily be adapted to provide a lovely walk in dressing room from either of the two adjoining bedrooms.

Bedroom Three - 9' 11'' x 9' 11'' (3.01m x 3.01m)
Window overlooking the fantastic established rear garden. Ceiling pendant light. Radiator. Dado Rail.

Family Bathroom - 11' 10'' x 6' 9'' (3.61m x 2.06m)
With its own shower cubicle., bath, heated towel rail, spotlights, exposed wood and beams. Tiled floor.

Guest Suite Accommodation
Comprising:-

Landing - 22' 6'' x 5' 9'' (6.87m x 1.75m)
The mid section stairs lead to a landing with doors to upstairs accommodation. Radiator. Ceiling pendant light. Window to the front. Door to eaves storage area.

Guest Bedroom - 14' 3'' x 11' 12'' (4.35m x 3.65m)
This is a contemporary bedroom with laminate flooring. Windows to the side and front aspects. Radiator and ceiling pendant light.

Bathroom - 11' 12'' x 7' 10'' (3.65m x 2.39m)
Bath with mixer taps and shower head. Separate shower cubicle and shower. Airing Cupboard. Spotlights. Loft hatch. Sink and vanity unit under and low level WC. Dado rail. Window to side.

Sitting/Games Room - 20' 3'' x 18' 0'' (6.17m x 5.49m)
This spacious area is currently used as a Games Room but could easily perform as a large bedroom. With two sets of double doors to eaves storage. Spotlights. Two radiators. Windows to rear and side.

Annexe Accommodation
An extremely versatile area, offering fabulous potential. The annexe would be perfect to accommodate an elderly relative, a teenager or for guests. It also offers the space and potential to run a business from home or even convert into a holiday let. (Subject to any necessary planning consents.)

Entrance Hall
Located next to the Triple Garage this Entrance Hall is accessed via a wooden front door and has access to the Annexe accomodation upstairs, internal door to garage, WC and doors to the rear garden. Plenty of cupboard/storage space. Ceiling spotlights and a radiator. Exposed beams to ceiling.

Kitchenette - 7' 9'' x 4' 4'' (2.35m x 1.33m)
Having a sink, cupboards and windows to the side and front. Door leads to the living are. Ceiling pendant light and plug for a fridge.

Living/Sitting Room - 19' 4'' x 10' 8'' (5.89m x 3.26m)
A spacious room over the garage which could serve as a bedroom or Living/Sitting accommodation. This space would also make for an excellent separate home office. With open under eaves storage, two radiators, a window to the front and two skylights, spotlights and a cupboard housing a water tank. Hatch for access to the loft and a door leads to the bedroom.

Bedroom - 13' 3'' x 10' 4'' (4.05m x 3.15m)
With a window overlooking the side of the property, skylight to rear, spotlights, eaves storage with sliding door access and a radiator.

Cloakroom - 4' 4'' x 4' 3'' (1.33m x 1.30m)
Low level flush toilet. Wash basin. Radiator. Ceiling pendant light, radiator and a window to the front of the property.

Triple Garage - 30' 1'' x 19' 8'' (9.18m x 5.99m)
Easily accommodating three cars. Also has utility area with sink, cupboard and plumbing for a washing machine and second central heating boiler. Three electrically operated up and over doors and an internal door leading to the Entrance Hall.

Exterior
To the front of the property is a block paved driveway with parking for several cars (approx 6) and a pathway leads to the Entrance Hall, on past the Conservatory and around to the rear of the property through a secure garden gate. To the rear is a fantastic heated outdoor swimming pool (10.06m x 4.57m - depth from 0.914m to 2.13m) and its own Changing Room. The landscaped gardens overlook an expanse of countryside and boasts a southerly aspect. There are extensive lawns, flower borders, shrubs and established trees. Various patio areas. A composting area, covered verandah and a lean to brick built workshop with electricity, lighting situated to the back of the garage. Boiler room with a heat exchanger and filtration unit for the swimming pool and also an emergency electricity generator.

Directions
From Nantwich take the A529 over the level crossing into Wellington Road, continue on this road until you reach Audlem after approx. 6.5 miles. Turn left onto the A525 Woore Road and continue for approx. 1 mile where the property will be found on your right hand side as identified by our For Sale board.