Property description
The woodpecker is an opportunistic bird with its attention-grabbing percussive rapping on the trunk of a tree, not too dissimilar to the sound of a knock on the door! Woodpecker Cottage is a delightful property surrounded by the Cheshire countryside with accommodation comprising, to the downstairs, sitting room with feature fireplace, dining room, country kitchen, sunny garden room, utility and bathroom. To the upstairs is the generous master bedroom, a further two good sized bedrooms and WC. Outside, the property offers a gated driveway, garage, carport and a beautiful cottage-style garden with far-reaching views. As the old saying goes, \"when opportunity knocks, open the door.\" Just like the woodpecker, don't miss this opportunity, be first in line to book your appointment and get ready to open the door to your very own fabulous country cottage!
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 lie 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
Woodpecker Cottage has previously been extended and provides spacious accommodation throughout and retains great charm and character features. However, there is still plenty of scope for further development (dependent on the necessary planing permissions.) The accommodation briefly comprises, three reception rooms, including sitting room with fireplace, dining room with the potential to reinstate the original fireplace, lovely garden room opening out into the pretty cottage garden and also the country kitchen, utility room and bathroom. To the upstairs are three spacious bedrooms and separate WC.
Ground Floor
Sitting Room - 14' 1'' x 12' 0'' (4.30m x 3.67m) max dims
The uPVC double glazed entrance door of the property leads into the welcoming sitting room featuring exposed timber ceiling beams and an attractive fireplace with a decorative tiled inset and a quarry tile hearth housing an open fire with brass edging. Having, uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator, telephone point, TV point, ceiling light and carpet.
Dining Room - 14' 2'' x 8' 8'' (4.31m max x 2.64m min)
A lovely dining room with the potential to reinstate the fireplace as the original chimney breast remains. Having double doors opening up into the garden room, pine latch door opening into the sitting room, stairs providing access to the first floor, cupboard housing the electric meter and fuse board, ceiling and wall light, radiator and carpet.
Garden Room - 16' 0'' x 9' 6'' (4.87m x 2.90m)
A bright and airy room providing additional reception space and delightful views of the pretty cottage garden. uPVC double glazed French doors to the side elevation leading out into the garden, window to the front elevation, exposed wooden ceiling beam and radiator.
Kitchen - 11' 7'' x 7' 2'' (3.52m x 2.18m)
A delightful cottage style kitchen with cream wall and base cupboards and wood effect work surfaces over, incorporating sink with mixer taps, built in oven with gas hob, space for a fridge, and space and plumbing for a washing machine. Having, part tiled walls, tiled floor, uPVC double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations, radiator and views of the garden.
Bathroom - 10' 10'' x 5' 10'' (3.31m x 1.77m)
White suite comprising, panelled bath with shower unit above, low level flush WC, feature wash hand basin, part tiled walls, tiled floor, uPVC double glazed window to rear elevation, extractor fan and radiator.
Utility Room - 9' 8'' x 6' 5'' (2.95m x 1.95m)
A useful utility room having uPVC double glazed door to the rear elevation, uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, tiled floor and loft access.
First Floor
First Floor Landing
Staircase leading up to the first floor landing which provides access to the three bedrooms and WC. Having loft access, ceiling light and radiator. There is ladder access to the loft, which is fully boarded with lighting and provides excellent storage space.
Master Bedroom - 12' 6'' x 12' 4'' (3.82m x 3.75m) min dims
A generous sized master bedroom fitted with an attractive fireplace and uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation offering lovely views over the countryside. Having fitted cupboard into the recess, wooden beam, ceiling light, telephone point, radiator and carpet.
Bedroom Two - 12' 2'' x 9' 7'' (3.70m x 2.91m) max dims
A good sized double bedroom with uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation overlooking the lovely garden, recess over the stairs, ceiling light, radiator and carpet.
Bedroom Three - 11' 1'' x 10' 7'' (3.37m x 3.22m)
Another spacious double bedroom with uPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations offering fabulous far reaching views of the beautiful countryside. Having ceiling light, carpet and radiator.
WC - 7' 11'' x 2' 11'' (2.41m x 0.90m)
White suite comprising, low level flush WC, wash hand basin with tiled splash back, uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, heated towel rail, ceiling light and carpet.
Outside
A driveway leads up to the property which is accessed via a five bar gate and provides parking for several cars, there is also a garage and carport for additional parking and external storage. The cottage style gardens at Woodpecker Cottage are perfect for the keen garden having circular lawn with mature borders and block paved pathways which meander through. There are also two brick built stores, one of which houses the central heating boiler and the other provides storage space.
Directions
From our Nantwich office, leave town in a northerly direction on the B5074 Barony Road. At the roundabout take the second exit to stay on the B5074 Main Road, passing through Worleston, cross over the Shropshire Union Canal. Continue for approximately one mile, just beyond the left turn onto Minshull Lane the property will located on the right hand side.