Property description
\"One swallow does not a summer make\", quoted the Greek Philosopher Aristotle, but it only needs one Swallow Barn to make your summer! This fabulous property briefly comprises, to the downstairs, a bright and spacious kitchen dining room, separate dining room, sitting room with multi-fuel burner and doors out into the garden, utility room and cloakroom. To the upstairs is the spacious master suite with en-suite, bedroom two also having an en-suite and a further two good sized bedrooms and family bathroom. To the outside, gardens surround the property on three sides and there is a patio area to the rear. Adjacent is a pony paddock extending to approximately 0.35 acres. There is also a double garage and ample parking in front. Fly down to Swallow Barn this summer and make yours one to remember!
Location
Swallow Barn is located on the outskirts of the popular village of Audlem. There are a good selection of independent shops including a local butchers and delicatessen. There is a public house, restaurants, mini supermarket, church and medical practice. For a more comprehensive range of facilities, the market towns of Nantwich, Market Drayton and Whitchurch are only a short drive away. Junction 15 of the M6 is approximately 15 miles in distance 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.
Reception Hall
A wide oak door with glazed panel leads into the welcoming reception hall having tiled floor with under floor heating, built-in storage cupboard, stairs to the first floor, internal door through to the kitchen diner and access through to the reception room. There is a ceiling light and a radiator.
Cloakroom
Comprising of a WC and wash hand basin with part tiled walls and tiled flooring with under floor heating.
Kitchen Dining Room - 17' 2'' x 12' 7'' (5.22m x 3.84m)
A spacious and bright country kitchen with double aspect windows to the front and side elevation and having exposed beam work to the ceiling. The kitchen comprises an extensive range of oak wall and base cabinets with granite roll worktops. There is space for a American fridge freezer, inset stainless steel sink with swan-neck mixer tap, a Belling range cooker with extractor above and a built-in dishwasher. The room has tiled flooring with under floor heating, ceiling light, tiled splashback, sockets, cupboard lighting, television connection and access through to the utility room.
Utility Room - 11' 0'' x 5' 5'' (3.36m x 1.64m)
Having a continuation of the tiled flooring with under floor heating, matching oak base units with granite worktop, integrated sink with swan-neck tap, space for a washing machine, tiled splashback, ceiling light, Xpelair extractor and window to the rear elevation.
Dining Room - 17' 2'' x 11' 7'' (5.22m x 3.54m)
Accessed off the entrance hall and currently used as a second sitting room. The dining room is a well appointed and bright space with large window to the front elevation and there are large double doors leading into the formal sitting room. The room has solid oak floor with under floor heating, Oak skirting, ceiling light, wall light and television connection.
Sitting Room - 22' 8'' x 17' 2'' (6.92m x 5.22m)
A magnificent reception room which takes full advantage of the rural position with large oak framed double glazed doors leading out onto the patio with full height glazed windows to either side and further window to the front elevation filling the room with a wealth of natural daylight. There are exposed ceiling beams and exposed brick inglenook fireplace with slate hearth housing a cast iron multi-fuel burner available by separate negotiation, provides a focal point having solid oak flooring with under floor heating, oak skirting, wall lighting, ceiling light, telephone point and television connection.
First Floor
Landing
A turned staircase with half landing and oak spindle balustrade leads to the first floor. The landing is lit by a Velux roof light and features exposed oak beam truss. There is solid oak flooring, oak skirting, wall lighting and sockets. Access to all the first floor rooms.
Master Bedroom - 17' 1'' (max) x 16' 1'' (5.20m (max) x 4.91m)
A beautiful master bedroom with a magnificent vaulted ceiling with exposed beam work providing character and head height for a spacious and airy feel. The room is lit by a window to the front elevation plus two Velux roof lights. There is ample space for wardrobe storage and a dressing area. Solid oak flooring, oak skirting, wall lighting, ceiling light, telephone point, television connection and radiator. An internal door leads through to the en-suite.
En-suite Shower Room
Comprising pedestal wash hand basin, low level flush WC and a walk-in double shower cubicle with electric shower and glazed screen. There are tiled walls and floor, heated chrome towel rail, extractor fan and spotlighting.
Bedroom Three - 12' 5'' x 9' 5'' (3.78m x 2.88m)
A double guest bedroom with round window to front elevation and exposed truss beam and truss framework. There is a built-in double wardrobe, carpet, radiator, wall and ceiling lighting plus oak skirting. The room has a television point.
Bedroom Four / Office - 9' 0'' x 6' 11'' (2.75m x 2.12m)
Having exposed beam work, solid oak flooring, ceiling light, telephone point, radiator, oak skirting and round window to the side elevation.
Family Bathroom - 9' 6'' x 5' 11'' (2.89m x 1.80m)
Comprising a double ended bath with wall mounted mixer tap, walk-in shower cubicle with glazed screen, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. The room has wall and floor tiles, mirror with lighting, shaving point, extractor fan, Velux roof light and heated chrome towel rail.
Bedroom Two - 17' 1'' (max) x 14' 5'' (max) (5.21m (max) x 4.39m (max))
A beautiful large guest bedroom suite with large window to side elevation overlooking stunning rolling countryside. The room is bright and airy with ample space for dressing area and door through to en-suite shower room. Having exposed ceiling beams, carpet, wall and ceiling light, television point and radiator.
En-suite
Comprising a low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and having a large double walk-in shower cubicle with electric shower and sliding screen. Wall mounted mirror with lighting, shaving point and Xpelair. There are fully tiled walls and tiled flooring, a heated chrome towel radiator.
Exterior
Swallow Barn is situated in a delightful position with large lawned garden areas to three sides with stocked flower beds, fence and wall boundaries and enjoying far reaching views of the countryside. There is also a large paved seating area ideal for relaxing and entertaining in the summer months. Adjacent to the garden is a pony paddock enclosed by post and rail fencing with five bar timber access gate extending to approximately 0.35 acres. The property also benefits externally from two garages with two up and over doors and hard standing area to the front for parking.
Directions
From Nantwich head south onto Wellington Road, A530/B5342. Follow the road round to the right and continue on Audlem Road A529 towards Audlem. Upon reaching the village of Audlem, passing the Lord Combermere pub on the right, turn right onto Shropshire Street A525. Take the third turn on the left onto Green Lane A529, continue for just under one mile and the property will be situated on the left.