Property description
***To include a garage with storage area above.*** Here's the church, here's the steeple, open the door...... to your beautiful period cottage nestled in the heart of the village of Audlem. 15 Stafford Street has been beautifully restored to provide a charming village home filled with character in a prime location in this sought after village. The large sash windows take full advantage of the quaint village views whilst allowing a wealth of natural daylight to fill the rooms. There are original wooden floors, stair case, exposed beams and a breathtaking decorative tiled floor. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, cloakroom, two double bedrooms, inner hallway and family bathroom plus cellar. Outside, to the front is a lawned garden and a generous courtyard to the rear. Divinely presented this wonderful cottage is a rare find in Audlem and will not disappoint, call to book you viewing appointment today.
Location
This delightful character cottage occupies an enviable position nestled in the heart of the sought-after village of Audlem. Whilst beautiful countryside walks, cycle paths and Shropshire Union Canal are just a short stroll away, the village amenities of Audlem are pleasingly on the doorstep. Audlem offers a good selection of independent shops including an antiques shop, local butchers and delicatessen. There is a public house, restaurants, mini supermarket, St James church, medical practice and post office. Audlem is bustling village with real community spirit with a wide range of groups including charities, sports clubs, societies, special interest and community groups. For a comprehensive range of facilities, the historic market towns of Nantwich, Market Drayton and Whitchurch are only a short drive away. Junction 15 of the M6 is approximately 15 miles in distance and provides excellent commuter links to the north and south. Crewe Main Line rail station is easily accessible and provides fast commute into London, Manchester and other major cities. Nearest airports are Birmingham to the south and Manchester to the north.
Accommodation
The property is believed to date back to the 19th Century and has been sympathetically restored, pleasingly retaining a wealth of character features including polished quarry tiled floors, original wooden floorboards, exposed beams, sash windows and fireplaces.The rooms are of generous proportions and benefit from a wealth of natural daylight. The restoration includes installation of a new electric heating system plus a newly installed log burner and updated electric wiring system. The property also benefits a new Heritage solid oak kitchen with granite style roll work tops and new bathroom suite and downstairs cloakroom. All internal doors have been replaced with oak latch doors. Internally and externally the property is presented to a high standard and of very good decorative order.The accommodation briefly comprises, entrance hall with stairs to the first floor, sitting room, kitchen/dining room with access to the cellar, utility room and cloakroom on the ground floor with landing, two double bedrooms and family bathroom on the first floor.To the rear is a good sized courtyard garden.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
A quaint cobbled footpath leads to York stone steps which ascend to a wooden glazed panelled door painted in Farrow & Ball with ornate timber surround and architrave.The front door leads into the entrance hall with decorative original tiled floor and varnished wooden stair case leading to the first floor and oak latch door into the sitting room.
Sitting Room - 13' 0'' x 13' 3'' (3.97m Max x 4.05m Max into Bay)
The sitting room is of generous proportions and benefits a wealth of natural daylight lit by the beautiful original bay sash window to the front elevation. There are exposed ceiling beams and varnished wooden floors with marble fire surround and tiled hearth providing a lovely focal point. There is a tv point and telephone point, ceiling spotlights, electric heater. Anoak latch door leads into the kitchen/dining room.
Kitchen/Dining Room
A welcoming reception room that really is the heart of the home providing plenty of room for cooking, dining and entertaining. The central log burner in exposed brick surround with wooden mantle is a wonderful feature along with the exposed ceiling beams and breathtaking decorative tiled floor.The newly installed kitchen comprises fitted and free standing Heritage oak units with black granite style rolled work tops providing a wealth of storage and work space and allows flexibility to rearrange to suit individual requirements if required. There are also a selection of matching wall units and Belfast sink. There is cupboard lighting and ceiling spotlights plus sash window to rear elevation. An oak latch door leads through to the utility room. A further oak latch door leads to the cellar.
Utility Room - 14' 2'' x 6' 8'' (4.33m Max x 2.03m Max)
A most useful utility room accessed from the kitchen and also rear courtyard. The utility room benefits matching Heritage oak base unit with black granite style rolled work top with inset Belfast sink and space for washing machine. There is quarry tiled flooring, ceiling spotlights, window to side elevation and access to the cloakroom.
Cloakroom
Oak latch door leads into the cloakroom comprising quarry tiled floor, low level flush WC with integrated handbasin with tiled splashback, frosted window to rear elevation, ceiling light.
First Floor
First Floor Landing
Stairs leads to landing area with oak latch door into Bedroom One and separate oak latch door into Bedroom Two.
Bedroom One - 12' 7'' x 13' 2'' (3.83m x 4.02m into recess)
A bright and airy double bedroom lit by large sash window to front elevation with pretty views over Audlem village.An oak latch door leads into an over stairs cupboard which provides excellent storage and a beautiful painted timber architrave frames a recess with hanging rail making a decorative storage idea.There are wooden floors, pendant ceiling light and an oak latch door through to the inner hallway.
Inner Hallway
Accessed separately via oak latch doors from both bedrooms the inner hallway provides and excellent space for a dressing room or wardrobe.There is a cupboard which houses the hot water tank and access into the family bathroom. Having exposed wooden floors and ceiling light.
Family Bathroom - 9' 4'' x 8' 4'' (2.84m x 2.53m)
A spacious and light family bathroom withe newly fitted white suite comprising, bath with shower over and glazed screen, pedestal wash hand basin and low level flush WC. Having tiled splash back, wooden floors, exposed beam, ceiling light, extractor fan, frosted window to rear elevation.
Bedroom Two - 14' 1'' x 8' 5'' (4.28m x 2.56m)
A double bedroom of generous proportions with window overlooking rear elevation. Having exposed beams, wooden floor, ceiling light. Separate oak latch door through to inner hallway and separate access to the stairs.
Lower Ground Floor
An oak latch door from the kitchen provides access to the steps with lead down to the cellar.
Cellar - 16' 8'' x 11' 7'' (5.08m x 3.52m)
A barrel vaulted cellar with ceiling light fitted and drain.
Outside
The cottage has a lovely position nestled in the heart of Audlem along side St James Church. A cobbled pathway leads up to the property which is fronted by an area of lawn enclosed by a stone wall with planted hedgerow.To the rear of the property is a courtyard garden enclosed by timber paneled fence.
Directions
From Nantwich head south onto Wellington Road, A530/B5342. Follow the road round to the right and continue on Audlem Road A529 towards Audlem. Upon reaching the village of Audlem, at the church, turn left onto Stafford Street. The property is situated on the left hand side adjacent to St James Church. Prospective purchasers please note there is no parking available at the property.