Property description
Some of our more 'mature' readers will remember the days when chocolate boxes displayed a photograph on the front, showing a pretty country cottage; I think toffees and fudge, still do, but you get my drift......Anyway, this particular home could have been featured on such a box and I am sure you will agree that it is indeed very pretty. Believed to have been built in 1937, the property has a Mansard roof, which is quite unique in this area and it certainly stands out from the crowd. It has been enlarged over the last few years and other improvements include windows, the majority of which have been replaced, the bathroom has been refitted and many rooms have recently been re-decorated. Those with horses (or even those who just want a bit of privacy) will appreciate the 1.87 acre plot, which includes 2 separate paddocks, in addition to the colourful formal grounds to the front and rear. There's even an orchard with many fruit trees, so you can live here and enjoy a healthy diet - FOR FREE! A sweeping gravel driveway (shared initially with next door) leads to the double garage and ample off-road parking for numerous vehicles including a caravan, trailer (or both) if required. An old brick telephone exchange is also included, suitable for secure storage, naughty children etc. An internal inspection is recommended and the accommodation really does 'flow' rather well. If you include the breakfast area off the kitchen, then there are effectively 4 reception rooms, as well as a large laundry, a downstairs loo and a boiler store. Upstairs, all 3 bedrooms may safely be described as 'doubles' and have wardrobe facilities.The house is well placed for swift access to the A41 for travel into nearby Whitchurch and Chester, there is a local farm shop and the nearby large village of Malpas is only 'up the road' and has a range of local shops, pubs, restaurants and the highly acclaimed Bishop Heber High School. So there you have it, a pretty chocolate box design house, with land, spacious family sized accommodation and ample off-road parking. It may not be perfect (what is?), but at this price, who cares? Be sure to be quick off the mark and call us for that ever essential viewing before you're pipped to the post!
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall - 7' 3'' x 5' 6'' (2.21m x 1.68m)
Front facing uPVC double glazed window and coat hooks.
Cloakroom - 5' 5'' x 4' 1'' (1.65m x 1.24m)
Wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Front facing uPVC double glazed window.
Reception Hall - 14' 1'' x 10' 7'' (4.29m x 3.22m)
Staircase to first floor with built-in storage cupboard below, double radiator, uPVC double glazed french double doors leading to the rear garden and two rear facing uPVC double glazed windows.
Kitchen - 14' 0'' x 7' 4'' (4.26m x 2.23m)
Double drainer stainless steel sink unit and rolltop base units with pine drawers, cupboards. automatic dishwasher, fridge/freezer below. Wall cupboards, free standing electric cooker with extractor hood above, front facing uPVC double glazed window, part tiled walls and extractor fan.
Laundry - 11' 5'' x 10' 4'' (3.48m x 3.15m)
Stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for automatic washer, upright pine storage cupboard, rear facing uPVC doubl;e glazed window and radiator. Leads to:-
Boiler Store - 7' 4'' x 5' 4'' (2.23m x 1.62m)
2 Side facing windows, work top with storage below and GRANT free standing oil central heating boiler.
Breakfast Room - 10' 1'' x 10' 1'' (3.07m x 3.07m)
Front facing uPVC double glazed window, matching base units and wall units and double radiator. Leads to:-
Family Room - 15' 9'' into bay x 10' 0'' (4.80m into bay x 3.05m)
Rear facing uPVC double glazed bay window with french double doors leading to the garden. Recessed ceiling spotlights, side facing uPVC double glazed window and double radiator. Multi-paned glazed double doors leading to:-
Dining Room - 13' 1'' x 10' 2'' (3.98m x 3.10m)
Rear facing uPVC double glazed bow window, 3 wall light points, corniced ceiling and exposed brick fireplace incorporating a log burning stove on a quarry tiled hearth.
Living Room - 18' 0'' x 12' 10'' (5.48m x 3.91m)
Front, rear and 2 side facing uPVC double glazed windows, cast iron fireplace with open grate on a quarry tiled hearth, 2 full height dresser cupboards flanking the chimney breast and having illuminated display shelves above, corniced ceiling and double radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
Spacious Landing - 13' 3'' x 9' 10'' (4.04m x 2.99m)
Loft hatch and rear facing uPVC double glazed window.
Master Bedroom - 16' 0'' x 12' 5'' (4.87m x 3.78m)
3 side facing uPVC double glazed windows, range of fitted and built-in wardrobes. Radiator.
Bedroom 2 - 13' 2'' x 8' 7'' (4.01m x 2.61m)
Side facing uPVC double glazed window, double-door wardrobe and radiator.
Bedroom 3 - 13' 2'' x 8' 8'' (4.01m x 2.64m)
Side facing uPVC double glazed window, double-door wardrobe, feature fireplace and radiator.
Family Bathroom - 8' 10'' x 5' 9'' (2.69m x 1.75m)
REFITTED White suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled WC and separate fully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower unit. 2 front facing uPVC double glazed windows, radiator/heated towel rail, airing cupboard and fully tiled walls.
OUTSIDE
There is a sweeping gravel driveway which provides off-road parking for numerous vehicles and leads to the DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE.Formal gardens to both front and rear with colourful well stocked borders including flowers, bushes, trees and shrubs.There are 2 separate paddocks (0.46 acres and 0.77 acres respectively), connected by a grass track at the rear, along with an orchard with an abundance of fruit trees. The entire plot is approximately 1.87 acres. Also included in the sale is a large timber garden shed (with lights and power) and a brick built FORMER TELEPHONE EXCHANGE BUILDING (14' X 7' 7\") with front facing window, ideal for additional secure storage.
Former Telephone Exchange - 14' 0'' x 7' 7'' (4.26m x 2.31m)
Front facing window and providing useful additional storage.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Septic tank drainage.
Central Heating
Oil fired boiler to radiators and also supplies the domestic hot water.
Property Features :
- Mature 1930´s Detached House
- 1.87 Acre Plot Including 2 Paddocks
- Set Back From The Road
- 4 Reception Rooms & 3 Bedrooms
- Double Garage & Formal Gardens