Property description
Rock Bank a Grade II listed 2 bedroom semi-detached cottage is reputed to be the oldest property in Tattenhall. The original part of the property is a traditional oak frame with a later extension to the rear creating an attractive character property centrally positioned on this attractive village High Street within a conservation area.
Rock Bank a Grade II listed 2 bedroom semi-detached cottage is reputed to be the oldest property in Tattenhall. The original part of the property is a traditional oak frame with a later extension to the rear creating an attractive character property centrally positioned on this attractive village High Street within a conservation area. â¢Entrance Porch, character filled well-proportioned Reception Room with log burning stove, 18' Kitchen Diner, Utility Room.â¢Open plan Landing with a large storage cupboard, 2 Double Bedrooms, Bathroom.â¢Open fronted Garage, cottage style Gardens to front and side.
Location
The property is situated centrally within the characterful village of Tattenhall which provides a local family run grocery store, butcher's, chemist, post office, 2 pubs, 2 restaurants, nursery and a variety of small stores. Central to the village and village life is the church which dates back to Norman times. There is also the Victorian Barbour Institute which prides itself on offering numerous courses and activities. The well regarded Ofsted \"outstanding\" primary school is situated just off the High Street, the larger villages of Tarporley and Malpas have further shopping facilities and are just ten to fifteen minutes drive away. Alternatively Chester City Centre also only fifteen minutes away is readily accessible with a regular bus service. On a recreational front, the village has a sports club providing a gym, cricket, football, running, raquet ball, squash, tennis and netball sections, with rugby and hockey clubs as well as six golf courses within fifteen minutes drive, delightful walks can be enjoyed on the Peckforton and Bickerton Hills (five/ten minutes drive) which offers spectacular views across the Cheshire Plain.
Accommodation
Accessed via an oak panel front door which opens into a side entrance porch which in turn leads into a character filled principal Reception/Sitting Room 15'7\" x 13'8\" with central exposed brick chimney breast incorporating log burning stove, feature floor to ceiling picture window overlooking the front garden and exposed beam ceiling along with original timber framed detail to one wall creating a highly attractive and cosy room. Door to open plan Kitchen Diner 18'3\" x 8'3\" incorporating staircase to first floor within dining area and external door to side. Kitchen Area incorporating fitted wall and floor cupboards along with work surface incorporating one and a half bowl sink unit and drainer, tiled splash back, Range style double oven with 4 burner gas hob and griddle, dishwasher. tiled floor which continues into the Utility Area 7'6\" x 5'7\", windows to back and side, benefiting from additional wall and floor cupboards, work surface with Belfast sink, washing machine and gas fired central heating boiler. To the first floor an open landing with space for bookcases gives access to two Double Bedrooms and a Bathroom. The Master Bedroom to the front 14' x 10' boasts original exposed timber framework and overlooks the front garden with windows to the side. Bedroom Two to the rear 11'8\" x 8'4\" catches the morning sun. The Bathroom comprises panelled whirlpool bath with mixer tap and shower head with new electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC, opposite the bathroom situated on the landing there is a large airing cupboard/storage cupboard incorporating the hot water cylinder. A large loft extends the length of the house.
Externally
The property is approached over a tarmacadam drive (access shared with 2 other properties) which leads to an open fronted timber framed garage. The gardens are to a cottage style principally laid to lawn with stocked borders. A further sitting area to the left of the drive catches the sun from approximately 10.30am (during summer months) and creates an attractive sheltered sitting area ideal for morning or afternoon coffee.
Directions
The property is situated in the village centre on the High Street almost opposite Church Bank.