Property description
A beautiful view from South View! An aptly named quaint character cottage, filled with charm, believed to date back to 1860, nestled in the Cheshire countryside, just a stone's throw from the highly desirable village of Audlem. South View Cottage retains a wealth of interesting features and has been refurbished to an excellent standard, boasting beautiful interiors. The accommodation comprises, reception hall, spacious open plan sitting/dining room, attractive garden room, large farmhouse kitchen with separate utility, snug/study, large ground floor bedroom and well-appointed shower room. On the first floor are two double bedrooms, one currently fitted as a dressing room and a bathroom. For further accommodation, there is a detached brick and tile outbuilding providing, open plan kitchen/diner with living area and double bedroom with built in wardrobes and separate bathroom. This fantastic additional space has potential for use as a self-contained annexe subject to the necessary consent. Externally the property occupies an extensive plot with sweeping gravel driveway providing ample parking. The beautiful landscaped gardens are mainly laid lawn with stunning mature hedgerow and wildflower borders. There is also an ornamental pond, productive kitchen garden plus timber shed and workshop.
Location
South View Cottage is located on the outskirts of the sought after village of Audlem. 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 a bustling village with real community spirit with a wide range of groups including charities, sports clubs, societies, special interest and community groups. The towns of Market Drayton, Whitchurch and Newcastle under Lyme are also within easy reach.For a further range of facilities, Nantwich is just a short drive away. Nantwich is renowned for its beautiful architecture and character and offers a good selection of independent shops, eateries, restaurants and bars but also provides more extensive facilities including supermarkets and leisure centre. The property is within the catchment for a selection of highly regarded schools including, Audlem primary school and the sought after BRINE LEAS school catchment which is considered an outstanding high school in Nantwich.Ideal for commuters, Junction 16 of the M6 is within easy reach 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
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch
A canopy porch enclosed by low level brick wall with frosted glass panes, under decorative barge boards provide a characterful entrance to South View Cottage. A solid wood door with brass fitments and beautiful stained glass panel opens into the reception hall.
Reception Hall
A welcoming reception hall featuring exposed beams and attractive wooden stair case leading to the first floor. Having understairs cupboard and further cupboard housing boiler, carpet, radiator and double glazed window to front elevation.
Open Plan Sitting/Dining Room - 19' 10'' x 10' 1'' (6.05m x 3.08m)
An open plan sitting/dining room cleverly designed to create two distinct, yet flexible spaces perfect for relaxing and entertaining. An internal door leads from the kitchen into the dining area with continuation of the oak flooring and inglenook fireplace housing Clearview multifuel burner with tiled hearth and door into the garden room. The dining area opens into the sitting room which has fitted carpet, two double glazed windows to the rear elevation, double glazed roof light and exposed beams. having 2x television points, telephone point, ceiling and wall light, 3x radiators.
Garden Room - 17' 3'' x 13' 0'' (5.27m x 3.96m)
Off the sitting/dining room is a gorgeous garden room which really brings the outdoors in! With double glazed picture windows to three sides and glazed panel door leading to the garden. Having carpet, radiators, sockets, telephone point and television point.
Breakfast Kitchen - 20' 3'' x 12' 0'' (6.17m x 3.67m)
A large farmhouse kitchen filled with natural daylight with two large double aspect windows to front and side elevation and stable door leading out onto the gardens. The kitchen is warm and welcoming, filled with charm, having beamed ceiling, exposed brick wall with space for a cooker with extractor fan and pine flooring. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of wooden cupboard and drawer base and wall units finished in cream with tiled worktops and tiled splashback. There is an integrated dishwasher and fridge and ceramic sink. Having, radiator, loft access, ceiling light and sockets plus large pantry cupboard.
Utility Room/ Rear Entrance - 12' 4'' x 6' 6'' (3.77m x 1.99m)
A large utility room with internal door from the breakfast kitchen and external door to the rear elevation. The utility room is of ample proportions and a practical space comprising fitted wooden wall and base units finished in pale blue complemented by oak work tops with painted panel splashback. There is an integrated Belfast sink, space for washing machine and white goods. Having tiled floor, ceiling spotlights and radiator.
Study/Snug - 10' 3'' x 9' 0'' (3.12m x 2.74m)
A further reception room with double glazed window overlooking the gardens ideal for reading and relaxing or use as a study. The room would also make for an occasional guest bedroom. Having carpet, telephone points, television point, sockets, ceiling light, radiator.
Bedroom One - 13' 4'' x 10' 2'' (4.06m x 3.10m)
A lovely double bedroom of generous proportions benefiting dual aspect double glazed windows to side and rear elevation. Having, carpet, sockets, Television point, ceiling light, loft access and radiator.
Shower Room - 9' 1'' x 8' 7'' (2.78m x 2.61m)
Recently refitted to an exacting standard, the shower room is of generous proportions and well appointed. Comprising large double shower cubicle with tiled splashback, housing Triton Opal 3 shower, low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin. Having half tiled walls, carpet, wooden framed, frosted double glazed window to rear elevation, radiator with towel rail, ceiling spotlights, extractor fan.
First Floor
First Floor Landing
Filled with character, the landing features exposed wall beams, beautiful stained glass window and a further wooden framed double glazed window to the front elevation. Having carpet, radiator, airing cupboard, ceiling light, sockets and loft access.
Bedroom Two - 11' 2'' x 9' 10'' (3.41m x 3.00m)
A beautiful double guest bedrooms with exposed wall timbers. Having, wooden framed double glazed window to front elevation offering pretty garden views. There is a carpet, radiator, sockets, television point and ceiling light.
Bathroom - 7' 3'' x 6' 9'' (2.21m x 2.06m)
Recently refitted the bathroom offers high quality Savoy white suite, comprising, free standing claw foot bath with hand held shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level flush WC. The walls are paneled to half height and the floor part tiled, part carpet. There is a ceiling light, shaving point, heated towel rail and double glazed roof light.
Bedroom Three - 9' 0'' x 10' 3'' (2.75m x 3.12m into wardrobes)
Currently used as a dressing room fitted with a range of wardrobes including 2x double wardrobes and 2x single wardrobes with cupboard storage above. Having carpet, ceiling light, sockets, radiator and wooden framed double glazed window to the front elevation.
POTENTIAL ANNEXE - 18' 1'' x 17' 1'' (5.51m x 5.20m)
A brick and tile detached outbuilding, formerly a double garage with scope to accommodate a wide variety of uses subject to the necessary planning consents. Currently used for storage, the accommodation briefly comprises:
Open plan Kitchen/Diner/Lounge
Sliding double glazed patio doors lead into the open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room. The room is of generous proportions and could accommodate a variety of uses, subject to the necessary consent. Currently comprising kitchen area with fitted wall and base units with integrated oven and four ring gas hob with extractor above, ceramic sink with drainer, tiled work surface and splashback. There is ample space dining, the room opens into the the living area with exposed brick and stone hearth under timber mantle. There is loft access for additional storage.Opening into:
Annexe Bedroom
A good sized double guest bedroom with double glazed window to side elevation and two built in double wardrobes.
Annexe Bathroom
Having three piece suite comprising, pedestal wash hand basin, low level flush WC, paneled bath with handheld shower attachment, half height paneled walls, carpet, ceiling light, wall mounted heater, double glazed window to front elevation. Built in airing cupboard housing cylinder. External door.
OUTSIDE
Accessed via double timber gates, a sweeping gravel driveway leads to the rear South View Cottage and provides ample parking for several cars. There is a further pedestrian access off Hardy's Lane through a wrought iron gate with paved path under archway leading through the pretty gardens and to the cottage.Boasting a desirable south-westerly aspect, South View Cottage sits in a substantial plot and offers a high degree of privacy and seclusion. A wonderful setting, the stunning landscaped gardens are adorned with mature flower and shrub borders providing colour and interest throughout the seasons. There is a paved seating area, ideal for entertaining in the summer months and an ornamental pond. There is also a productive kitchen garden with soft fruits, apple tree, vegetable beds two large timber sheds and outside tap.
DIRECTIONS
From Nantwich office, Pillory St becomes Hospital St. A the roundabout take 2nd exit onto Prachitts Row and at the next roundabout the first exit onto the A529 Wellington Road. Continue over the level crossing. At the traffic lights continue ahead, Wellington Rd becomes Audlem Rd. Continue for approximately 7 miles, in the centre of Audlem, the church is on your left, turn right. Continue over the canal bridge and Turn left onto the A429 signed Market Drayton. After approximately 0.8 miles turn left onto Bagley Lane and immediately right onto Cox Bank. Continue on Hardy's Lane past the red telephone box and the property will be on the right hand side.