Property description
Deep in the meadow, under the willow, a bed of grass, a soft green pillow, lay down your head, and close your sleepy eyes and when again they open, the sun will rise..... A perfect poem for an equally perfect family home. Meadow View in Acton is an immaculate property that has been transformed by the current owners to provide flexible accommodation with space in abundance. The ground floor plays host to an open plan living and dining area with full height windows over looking the rear aspect with views towards open countryside and glass doors leading to the rear gardens. There is a contemporary kitchen with central island unit, separate utility with WC and formal sitting room. There is also a superb games room of generous proportions and ground floor shower room lending itself for use as a SELF CONTAINED ANNEXE. The first floor comprises three comfortable bedrooms and a family bathroom all with rural views. This family sized pad is set on a substantial plot and boasts an extensive landscaped gardens, ample private parking. The house has more than enough room for storage or that space consuming hobby.... or two, however there is further room to construct a garage, subject to the necessary consent, if you choose! Situated in ever popular Acton with an excellent community feel, local amenities, award winning schools and convenient commuter links, what is not to love?!
Location
Acton is a small village and civil parish lying immediately west of the historic town of Nantwich. The parish also includes the small settlement of Dorfold and part of Burford. Acton has a small hamlet of properties and the surrounding area is predominantly agricultural ensuing splendid rural views. Around a third of the area of Acton falls within the Dorfold Estate, a Jacobean Country House dating back to 1616. The Hall and gardens are open during the summer months to the public and host several popular events throughout the year including Nantwich & Cheshire Show, home to the International Cheese Awards.At the heart of Acton is St. Mary's church, a beautiful Anglican church built in red sandstone.Acton is considered a desirable semi-rural hamlet and provides a highly reputable primary school, which is a feeder school for Malbank High School located in Welsh Row. Just a short distance from Nantwich, offers a wide variety of shopping, restaurants and bars, leisure facilities and highly regarded primary and secondary schooling and train station. Close at-hand are numerous walks and cycle paths, in particular the Shropshire Union Canal and Nantwich Riverside loop.Ideally placed for the commuter, Crewe Station (intercity railway network) provides fast access into London and other major cities and is close by. Nantwich Station is approximately 2 miles away which gives access to Crewe, Shrewsbury and ultimately to South Wales. The M6 motorway (junction 16) is approximately 12 miles away. Manchester and Liverpool are within easy reach via the M6/M56 motorways and Chester is approximately 18 miles in distance.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
A UPVC front door leads into a bright and airy reception hall which has an attractive feature parquet wood flooring, carpeted stairs to the first floor and internal doors through to the formal sitting room and open plan breakfast kitchen.
Sitting Room - 15' 10'' x 13' 5'' (4.83m x 4.09m)
A formal sitting room, spacious and well appointed with UPVC double glazed bow window to the front elevation with attractive views over rural Chester farmland. There is a central coal effect living flame gas fire in a marble effect surround providing a lovely focal point, decorative coving to the ceiling, dado rail, radiator and carpet.
Breakfast Kitchen - 18' 2'' x 12' 9'' (5.54m x 3.89m)
A superb open-plan breakfast kitchen fitted with a comprehensive range of wall, base and drawer units with rolled worksurface with tiled splashbacks. There is a central island unit with matching worktop and breakfast bar surround, an integrated one and a half bowl sink unit with a single drainer, mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, electric double oven and four ring gas hob with extractor canopy over. There is space for an American style fridge freezer, a continuation of the attractive wooden parquet flooring and a radiator. This is a dual aspect room with a UPVC double glazed bay window to the front elevation and a double glazed window to the rear elevation. A door leads through to the utility room and open through to the living/dining room.
Utility Room - 7' 5'' x 9' 5'' (narrowing to 5' 1\") (2.26m x 2.87m (narrowing to 1.55m))
Fitted with a range of wall and base cupboards with matching worktop. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, attractive ceramic tiled floor, UPVC double glazed window to side elevation and an external door opening onto the rear garden. Access to the cloakroom.
Cloakroom
A low level flush WC, wash hand basin, tiled walls and floor and recessed ceiling spotlights.
Open Plan Living/Dining/Family Room - 14' 0'' (extending to 24' 1\") x 30' 10'' (4.27m (extending to 7.34m) x 9.40m)
A superb open plan reception room providing generous and flexible space for relaxing, dining and entertaining. Having a continuation of wood effect laminate floor with under floor heating and recessed ceiling spotlights. With a range of double glazed windows overlooking the rear gardens and patio double doors opening out onto the patio. Internal doors lead through to the shower room and games room.
Games Room - 17' 0'' x 16' 6\" (extending to 23' 3'') (5.18m x 5.03m (extending to 7.09m ))
The games room is a further impressive reception room currently used as a Home Cinema. However, this well appointed and generously proportioned room could easily provide a self contained annexe, office space or gym/leisure room subject to any necessary consents. Having a wood effect laminate floor with under floor heating, built-in cupboards with the heating controls, two UPVC double glazed windows to the front elevation and double glazed patio doors opening out onto the rear garden.
Shower Room - 8' 11'' x 5' 2'' (2.72m x 1.57m)
Having a low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and open shower cubicle. Tiled walls and floor, recessed ceiling spotlights and chrome heated towel rail.
First Floor
First Floor Landing
Having loft access, two double glazed windows to the rear elevation with far reaching rural views, radiator and doors to all the bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Bedroom One - 18' 2'' (including robes) x 12' 2'' (5.54m (including robes) x 3.71m)
A beautiful Master suite with dual aspect windows to the front and side elevation taking full advantage of the far reaching views. There are two built-in double wardrobes with sliding mirror fronted doors, fitted overhead cupboards and base units including an integrated wash hand basin built into vanity unit. Having carpet, television point, sockets and radiator.
Bedroom Two - 15' 9'' x 10' 11'' (4.80m x 3.33m)
A lovely double guest bedroom lit by dual aspect double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations enjoying far reaching countryside views over rolling Cheshire countryside. Having fitted double wardrobe, radiator and a carpet.
Bedroom Three - 12' 0'' x 8' 5'' (3.66m x 2.57m)
A further good size double guest bedroom, having a radiator and UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation and a carpet.
Bathroom - 11' 11'' x 7' 10'' (3.63m x 2.39m)
Having a low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, Jacuzzi bath with mixer tap and shower attachment and a separate enclosed shower cubicle. There are fully tiled walls, laminate tiled flooring, recessed ceiling spotlights, radiator and frosted UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.
Exterior
The property occupies a generous plot set back from the road with an extensive landscaped rear garden. A sweeping loose gravel driveway provides access to the property and ample off road parking. There is fantastic paved seating area providing an ideal space for entertaining and enjoyment of the far reaching rural views. Beyond the patio is a large rear garden laid to lawn, enclosed by timber fencing and mature hedgerow.
Directions
From our Nantwich Office head north-east on Pillory Street and follow the road to the right as it becomes Hospital Street and at the roundabout take the second exit onto Pratchitts Row / A534. At the roundabout take the second exit onto Water-lode / B5341. Turn right onto Chester Road / B5341 and as you pass through Acton the property can be found on the left-hand side as indicated by our for sale board.