Property description
A handsome Georgian family home believed to date back to the late 18th Century. Wrinehill Villa presents an imposing village property of immense appeal and character, featuring original sash windows with shutters, original doors with architrave detail, magnificent decorative staircase, servants staircase, exposed wooden floors, beams and open fireplaces. The accommodation is typical of the period, providing spacious and light rooms of equally generous proportions. Comprising Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Kitchen with separate utility and cellar. On the first floor, a galleried landing leads to four generous bedrooms, one en-suite and a family bathroom. Wrinehill Villa boasts attractive landscaped gardens and grounds extending to approximately 0.68 acres featuring manicured lawns, attractive shrub and flower borders, well-stocked wildlife pond, several seating areas taking full advantage of the Southerly facing position and a fabulous, productive vegetable garden. The property also benefits externally from a sweeping driveway, providing ample parking for several vehicles, a detached brick and tile outbuilding ideal for a range of uses including office, games room, workshop or for conversion, subject to the necessary consent. There is also a double garage providing further parking and storage and a stable with lighting and automatic water feeder. ADDITIONAL LAND MAY BE AVAILABLE BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATION, PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR DETAILS.
Location
Wrinehill Villa enjoys an elevated position in the pretty hamlet of Wrinehill, located on the southernborder of Cheshire, on the edge of the sought-after village of Betley. The award winning country freehouse \"The Crown Inn\" favoured for its home cooked food and selection of real ales is just a stones throw as is the village of Betley.Betley is a bustling village with thriving community spirit and active social events calendar. The village provides a range of local amenities including a primary school, nursery, church, doctors surgery, village shop, Post Office, and a number of public houses and restaurants including the Brunning and Price Hand & Trumpet.The historic town of Nantwich is just under 10 miles away. Nantwich is renowned for its beautiful architecture and character. Nantwich offers a good selection of independent shops, eateries, restaurants and bars but also provides more extensive facilities including supermarkets and leisure centre. For more extensive facilities, Newcastle under Lyme is approximately 6 miles in distance.The property has convenient access to the M6 motorway network and major road links. Crewe Station is within easy reach and provides regular services to Chester, Manchester, Birmingham and a direct rail service to London Euston.For leisure, there is much to see and do in the area including Wychwood Golf Club providing PGA European-tour standard golf course with wonderful views of the undulating Cheshire countryside.There are a good selection of both independent and state schooling available within the area including Madeley High School, Sir Thomas Boughey High School in Newcastle and Newcastle Academy.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Reception Hall
Steps lead up to an imposing front entrance with original solid wood front door with decorative architrave and original Georgian fan window above, leading into the Reception Hall.The Reception Hall is an impressive space adorned with period features. Having a decorative panelled original staircase with baluster spindles and newel post finials leading to the first floor. There is a solid oak floor and decorative architrave and mouldings surrounding the original internal doors which lead to the formal reception rooms.
Drawing Room - 15' 1'' x 13' 9'' (4.6m x 4.2m)
A handsome formal reception room with charming original shutters enclosing large sash windows boasting beautiful garden views. There is an original wooden floor and period stone fire surround with decorative wooden inlay and provision for an open fireplace. There is a ceiling rose with antique solid brass chandelier, ceiling coving and skirting. Having, TV & telephone point, radiator and sockets.
Sitting Room - 16' 1'' x 13' 9'' (4.9m x 4.2m)
A light and bright reception room with large wooden framed double glazed window to the front elevation. There are two enclosed original beams and a central open fireplace with decorative timber surround and cast iron open grate. Having carpet, skirting, ceiling light, TV & telephone point, sockets and radiator.
Dining Room - 13' 9'' x 12' 10'' (4.2m x 3.9m)
An elegant dining room with beautiful original sash windows enclosed by working shutters overlooking the gardens with views towards the wildlife pond. The room is spacious and bright with ample space for entertaining and boasts an original open grate fireplace in decorative wooden surround providing a lovely feature. Having carpet, skirting, ceiling rose with ceiling light, TV point, sockets and radiator.
Breakfast Kitchen - 15' 9'' x 13' 9'' (4.8m x 4.2m)
The heart of the home! The Breakfast Kitchen is filled with character with quarry tiled floor and original ceiling beams with hooks and servants stair case leading to the first floor. The most fascinating feature is the exposed brick kiln uncovered by the current owners during restorations. The breakfast kitchen is well equipped with a good range of wooden wall and base units with work tops and tiled splashback. There is a gas four oven Aga with two hot plates and two built in halogen hobs with extractor fan and separate gas single oven. There is an integrated composite Franke sink with mixer tap. A wooden framed double glazed window overlooks the rear garden and there is an original wooden latch door leading to the kitchen garden.
Utility Room - 8' 2'' x 7' 10'' (2.5m x 2.4m)
A most useful and practical space comprising gloss white wall and base units with work top and space for washing machine and further space for a dryer plus inset stainless steel sink with tap. Having tiled floor, tiled splashback, ceiling lights, telephone point, sockets and radiator. The utility features exposed ceiling beams with wooden framed double glazed window to rear elevation.
First Floor
First Floor Landing
A most attractive galleried landing provides access to all first floor rooms. There is a wooden framed double glazed picture window overlooking the front elevation with seating area. Having, carpet, 2x loft access, skirting & dado rail, ceiling light, radiator and sockets.
Master Bedroom - 16' 1'' x 14' 1'' (4.9m x 4.3m) MAX
A lovely master suite with original fireplace with decorative timber surround painted white with cast iron inlay and open grate providing a beautiful focal point. There is a wooden framed double glazed window to the front elevation and internal door through to the en-suite bathroom.Having skirting, carpet, ceiling light, TV & telephone point, sockets and radiator.
En-suite Bathroom
Comprising corner bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level flush WC, half height tiled walls, vinyl floor, recessed ceiling spotlight and shaving point.
Bedroom Two - 14' 9'' x 13' 9'' (4.5m x 4.2m)
A well appointed guest bedroom taking full advantage of the wealth of natural daylight via the original sash windows to the side elevation. Having, skirting, carpet, ceiling light, radiator, TV and telephone point and sockets.
Bedroom Three - 13' 9'' x 12' 10'' (4.2m x 3.9m)
An attractive and spacious guest bedroom featuring original sash windows with picturesque views. Having central chimney breast with provision for an open fireplace, skirting, ceiling light, TV point, sockets, radiator and carpet.
Family Bathroom
A bright and airy bathroom suite featuring white suite comprising panelled bath with wooden panelled splash back with power shower over and wash hand basin with tiled splash back. Having window to rear elevation, built in airing cupboard, period style radiator, ceiling light, vinyl floor and panelled internal latch door through to WC.The toilet comprises a low level flush WC with window to rear elevation, continuation of the vinyl flooring, wall light.
Bedroom Four - 15' 9'' x 13' 9'' (4.8m x 4.2m)
A beautiful room of equally generous proportions lit by large wooden framed double glazed window with views over the rear garden and towards the wildlife pond. The original servants staircase leads to the Breakfast Kitchen and is lit by ceiling spotlights. Having carpet, skirting, TV & telephone point, sockets, ceiling light and radiator.
Lower Ground Floor
Cellar
A solid wood latch door way access via the Reception Hall, provides entrance to the cellar with brick steps leading to the lower ground floor. The cellar provides an excellent additional space, ideal for storage with original wooden pegs and shelves. There is lighting connected.
Outbuildings
In addition to the outbuildings detailed below, there is a most useful open fronted log store and outdoor toilet with wash hand basin and lighting connected, to the rear of the property.
Office/Games Room/Workshop - 23' 0'' x 16' 1'' (7.0m x 4.9m)
Adjoining the stable is a brick and tile outbuilding under pitched roof with uPVC door providing access and windows to three sides. Having concrete floor The outbuilding would make an excellent home office and has potential for business use or ancillary accommodation (subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent).
Stable - 15' 1'' x 10' 10'' (4.6m x 3.3m)
A generous stable with pitched roof, having lighting and automatic water feeder connected. There is an area of concrete hardstanding to the front of the stable with outside lighting connected and a separate outside tap.
Double Garage - 16' 1'' x 16' 1'' (4.9m x 4.9m)
A detached double garage accessed via two up and over doors with lighting and power connected.
Gardens & Grounds
Wrinehill Villa is beautifully appointed on an extensive lot extending to approximately 0.68 acres. A sweeping tarmacadam driveway flanked by attractive lawned gardens with pretty shrub, wild flowers and mature tree borders, leads to the rear of the property where there is ample parking for several vehicles and access to the detached double garage, outbuilding and stable. A separate gated entrance provides a further pedestrian access to the outbuilding and rear gardens. The magnificent landscaped gardens and grounds are mainly laid to lawn and feature an array of attractive established flower beds along with two handsome Beech trees providing a wealth of colour and interest throughout the seasons. Occupying a desirable semi-rural position, the garden is a haven for wildlife and features an attractive well-stocked wildlife pond. There are several seating areas within the grounds including an elevated terrace with reclaimed granite stonework which takes full advantage of the Southerly position, having pretty garden views over the pond and towards the countryside beyond. Immediately to the rear of the property is a kitchen garden with herbaceous borders, water feature and seating area with steps leading up under decorative pergola to the adjoining gardens. There is a further vegetable garden with a variety of soft fruits, vegetables and mature fruit trees.
Directions
From the Nantwich office head northwest on Pillory Street and take the 1st right onto Hospital Street. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto London Rd/B5074. Continue to follow the B5074 onto the A500 to Newcastle Road. Continue onto the Newcastle Road/A531 to the village of Betley. Pass through Betley on Main Road and continue to Wrinehill where the property will be found on the left hand side identified by our For Sale board.
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