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 historic property with this Grade II listed former farmhouse. This beautiful home has been restored and sympathetically converted retaining a wealth of character features including exposed beams, casement windows and Inglenook fireplace. Filled with charm the property is beautifully presented, finished to a high standard and offers spacious accommodation comprising, sitting room, dining room/bedroom three, inner hallway with cloakroom, breakfast kitchen plus two double bedrooms and family bathroom. Occupying an attractive courtyard setting, far reaching views towards the countryside beyond can be enjoyed. There is also a pretty walled courtyard garden, single garage and an adjacent paddock with stream. Your little \"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
Village Farm was the last working farm in the Village, it is situated on the South Western approach to Church Minshull and forms the boundary between Church Minshull and open Cheshire countryside. The property is a Grade II Listed, section of a former farmhouse situated in this small exclusive development of barn conversions and mews houses set around a communal courtyard with private gardens.
Ground Floor
Entrance
Hardwood front entrance door with glazed central panel gives access to:-
Sitting Room - 17' 11'' x 16' 5'' (5.47m x 5m)
A fantastic sitting room with original beamed ceiling, light and airy but with a warm and welcoming feel. The main feature of the room is an attractive 3/4 height exposed brick inglenook fireplace with raised hearth having red brick edge (with gas point) and exposed beam mantle. Complete with Yeoman black cast iron multi fuel stove. Having small paned windows to the front and rear elevation, low voltage halogen spotlights with dimmer switch, ceiling mounted hi fi speakers, two radiators, TV point, telephone point and wood laminate floor covering.
Inner Hallway
Having wood laminate floor, mains smoke detector and useful cupboard. Steps lead down to the Breakfast Kitchen.
Cloakroom
Comprising, close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Having, wood laminate floor, half tiled walls, radiator, extractor fan, alarm control box and low voltage halogen spotlight.
Breakfast Kitchen - 16' 2'' x 12' 11'' (4.92m x 3.94m) max dims
A lovely contemporary kitchen, well-appointed with bespoke designed wall and base cupboards with solid maple front door units and green coloured work surfaces. Having Belfast sink with chrome swan neck tap with 'Corian' drainer surround. Fitted appliances including stainless steel NEFF double oven and grill, NEFF gas hob, NEFF canopy hood, NEFF fully integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher. With plumbing for washing machine, concealed pelmet lighting under the wall mounted cupboards, white mosaic half tiled walls, two spot light tracks, three radiators, two wall mounted hi fi speakers, extractor fan and wood laminate floor covering. Double aspect windows and door leading to courtyard.
Dining Room/Bedroom Three - 14' 6'' x 12' 10'' (4.43m x 3.92m)
A superb dining room with exposed brick inglenook fireplace and hearth with attractive oak mantle (with gas point). Having exposed beam ceiling with low voltage halogen spotlights inset, window to side elevation with open views, useful under stairs storage cupboard, dimmer light switch, two hi fi speakers and sound system, wood laminate floor and two radiators.
First Floor
First Floor Landing
Turned staircase with attractive pine balustrade leads up to the landing which provides access to the master bedroom, bedroom two, bathroom and the loft above. With deep built in linen cupboard housing the glow worm gas central heating boiler, lagged hot water cylinder with immersion heater and having shelving above. With internal wooden latch doors, exposed beam, mains smoke detector, low voltage halogen spotlights and carpet.
Master Bedroom - 14' 1'' x 10' 0'' (4.29m x 3.05m)
A fantastic master bedroom with a bright yet relaxing feel and lovely features including vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and beautiful views over the paddock and the countryside beyond. Having wood laminate floor, two hi fi speakers, radiator, dimmer light switch and access into the ensuite.
En Suite Shower Room - 8' 0'' x 5' 0'' (2.43m x 1.52m)
White suite comprising of pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. MIRA event electric shower, fully tiled with screen door. Having half tiled walls with rope edge dado and the rest painted French Grey, shaver socket, chrome heated towel rail, wood laminate floor covering, exposed beam, triple spotlight track and extractor fan.
Bedroom Two - 13' 10'' x 11' 1'' (4.22m x 3.38m)
A lovely guest bedroom with HAMMONDS EST 1926 custom designed and built quality bedroom furniture, comprising of triple section mirrored front wardrobes, two under-eaves triple section solid fronted units with hanging and shelving provision. Having vaulted ceiling with two dormer windows offering delightful views of the courtyard and rear views of the fields beyond. With wood laminate floor, radiator, two hi fi speakers, low voltage halogen ceiling spot lights, telephone point and dimmer light switch.
Family Bathroom - 11' 8'' x 6' 11'' (3.55m x 2.10m)
A modern suite comprising tiled panel bath with chrome shower head mixer tap. Fully tiled with screen door enclosed cubicle with MIRA event power shower. Having frosted window to front elevation, half tiled walls with rope edge dado tile finish, wood laminate floor covering, hi fi speaker, radiator and low voltage halogen spotlights.
Outside
To the outside of the property is a lawned garden to the front with steps leading up to the front door of the house. To the rear of the property is a delightful walled courtyard, mostly laid to lawn with patio leading off from the kitchen providing an ideal space for entertaining. With side access gate, single garage with pitched roof storage area, three defined parking spaces and visitors allocation. There is also an adjoining paddock with free flowing brook and farmland beyond.
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
983 years remaining on the leaseGround rent - £95 per yearManagement Charge - £720 per yearBuildings Insurance - £232 per year