Property description
In 1660 John Milton, the poet married Elizabeth Minshull who lived opposite the church in one of the oldest surviving properties, Church Farm. He wrote, \"Yet some there be that by due steps aspire, to lay their just hands on that golden key, that opens the palace of Eternity.\"Now lay your hands on the key to your very own slice of Church Minshull. 8 Village Farm is a unique duplex apartment situated on a desirable development. With accommodation over two floors, the apartment is deceptively spacious and comprises entrance hall with built in storage cupboard, stairs to first floor leading to cloakroom, open plan kitchen/dining room, spacious sitting room with French doors opening out to the balcony with beautiful countryside views. On the second floor, there are two double bedrooms and family bathroom. Outside there is a private parking space plus additional guest parking and a single garage. Your \"palace of eternity\" awaits! Book your viewing today.
Location
Church Minshull is a picturesque 17th Century black & white Cheshire village which is situated alongside a Roman crossing point on the River Weaver just off the A530 Nantwich to Middlewich Road. There is a Church, Public House and village hall in Church Minshull ensuring a delightful base in which to live, whether in retirement, or, if requiring to commute, the village is within easy reach of Nantwich and Crewe both approximately 5 miles distant. Crewe railway station offers a 1hr 30min Intercity rail service to London Euston. Leighton Hospital is 2 miles. Winsford 4 miles and Tarporley with a full range of village amenities is some 9 miles to the West. Northwich is 10 miles north and the City of Chester lies some 20 miles to the West. Junctions 16 (South) and 18 (North) on the M6 motorway lies about 10 miles to the East, facilitating commuting to Manchester and The Potteries. Manchester International Airport is less than 1 hrs drive to the north via the M6 and M56.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
A solid wood composite door with glazed window panel opens into the entrance hall which has a large built-in storage cupboard and a solid wood double glazed window to the rear elevation. With a wall and ceiling light, sockets, radiator and carpeted turned staircase to the first floor.
First Floor
First Floor Landing
Having carpet, ceiling light and alarm control panel. Doors through to the sitting room, kitchen breakfast room and cloakroom with a carpeted turned staircase to the second floor.
Cloakroom
Having frosted double glazed solid wood windows to the front elevation and a white suite comprising low level flush WC and a pedestal wash hand basin. With half tiled walls, tiled floor, ceiling light and Xpelair.
Kitchen Breakfast Room - 16' 5'' x 9' 3'' (5.00m x 2.81m)
A light and bright kitchen with ample workspace comprising a fitted range of wall, base and drawer units finished in gloss white with laminate grey rolled worktop over. There is an integrated dishwasher, Hotpoint washing machine, Neff double oven and Neff four ring gas hob with extractor above. Having tiled floor, tiled splashback, two solid wood double glazed windows to the front elevation, radiator, sockets and two ceiling lights.
Sitting Room - 17' 8'' x 11' 7'' (5.39m x 3.52m)
A generously proportioned reception room with two solid wood double glazed windows to the rear elevation with beautiful views over Cheshire countryside. There is also a set of French doors leading out onto the balcony. Having carpet, coving, ceiling light, television point, radiator, skirting, sockets and a built-in storage cupboard.
Second Floor
Second Floor Landing
Having large solid wood double glazed picture window to the rear elevation with beautiful far-reaching views over Church Minshull's beautiful countryside. With carpet, radiator, loft access, sockets, ceiling light and built-in airing cupboard.
Bedroom One - 14' 4'' x 11' 11'' (4.37m x 3.64m)
A generously proportioned double bedroom with two solid wood double glazed windows to the rear elevation with views. Having radiator, television point, sockets, carpet, ceiling light and a recess fitted with a range of wardrobe furniture.
Bathroom - 8' 11'' x 6' 11'' (2.72m Max x 2.10m)
With a white suite comprising walk-in shower cubicle with concertina glazed shower screen; sunken bath in a white tiled surround with chrome mixer tap and handheld shower attachment; low level flush WC and a pedestal wash hand basin. Walls tiled to half height, ceiling light, extractor fan, radiator, shaver point and solid wood double glazed frosted window to the front elevation.
Bedroom Two - 14' 0'' x 9' 3'' (4.26m x 2.83m)
A light and bright double guest bedroom with large solid wood double glazed picture window to the front elevation with attractive courtyard views and further solid wood double glazed window to the front elevation allowing a wealth of natural daylight. Having ceiling light, sockets, radiator and carpet.
Balcony
Enclosed by wrought iron railings; this good sized decked area provides an alfresco seating area for enjoying the views during the summer months.
Exterior
There is allocated parking plus a garage.
Garage
A single garage with up and door and light connected.
Directions
From Pillory Street follow the one way system onto Hospital Street turning left at the second mini traffic island into Millstone Lane. Continue through 2 sets of traffic lights and at the next major traffic island take the 2nd exit sign posted Worleston (B5074). Continue through Worleston and Aston Juxta Mondrum and just before entering Church Minshull, Village Farm can be seen on the left hand side.
Leasehold Information
The property is leasehold with 983 years remaining.Ground rent is £95 per annum and annual service charge of £720 per annum is payable which includes annual buildings insurance.