Property description
You'll think all your Christmases have come a once when you see this fabulous character property! Hollywell Cottage dates back to the 15th Century and is located in the delightful village of Faddiley. Oozing with charm and period features including exposed beams and beautiful fireplaces, this stunning property has been sympathetically extended and presented to an immaculate standard. The accommodation comprises, to the downstairs, welcoming reception hall, bright and light garden room with doors opening onto the patio, fabulous drawing room with Clearview wood burning stove, excellent sized dining room, well appointed breakfast kitchen, superb glazed gallery, utility room and WC. To the upstairs is the fabulous master suite with spacious bedroom and en-suite, bedroom two also with en-suite, a further two bedrooms and a shower room. In addition to the main house there is also a detached annexe with open plan kitchen living area, bedroom and shower room, ideal for guests. There is also a detached thatched office which is perfect for those working from home and finally, a large double carport with workshop and the bonus of an upstairs providing storage. The property is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway and is surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens with a courtyard and fabulous views of the Cheshire countryside all around.
Location
The property occupies an idyllic position in the rural hamlet of Faddiley and enjoys far reaching views over rolling Cheshire countryside.There are beautiful countryside walks, bridle and cycle paths to discover plus a popular local pub within walking distance. For local amenities the quaint market town of Nantwich is close by and renowned for its beautiful architecture and historical buildings. A thriving community and steeped in history, Nantwich attracts many visitors each year for the annual festivities including International Cheese Show, Food Festival and Jazz Festival. Nantwich is a bustling town with many specialist traders including antiques, food and drink shops, home and interiors and independent boutiques. Offering an excellent selection of restaurants, amenities and recreational facilities plus riverside and canal side walks plus plenty foot, cycle and bridle paths, there is plenty to see and do.Ideal for commuters, Junction 16 of the M6 is within easy reach 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.
Ground Floor
Living Room - 17' 0'' x 16' 1'' (5.18m x 4.90m)
A welcoming entrance hall and living room which provides access to the breakfast kitchen and dining room. Double doors lead into the garden room. There are windows to both the front and side elevations, wooden flooring with a tiled feature insert, an attractive exposed brick fireplace with a York stone hearth and having exposed beams. The hall has down-lighters, very useful shelving and cupboards and a covered wall mounted heater.
Garden Room - 27' 11'' x 10' 7'' (8.51m x 3.23m)
A light and bright garden room with windows to both the front and side elevations and double doors leading out to the front garden. This is a lovely space for bringing the outside in and has wall lights, tiled floor, wall mounted heaters, reverse cycle air conditioner and a useful storage cupboard. Double doors lead through to the drawing room.
Drawing Room - 17' 10'' x 15' 1'' (5.44m x 4.60m)
A lovely formal reception room with a feature exposed brick fireplace housing a Clearview wood burning stove and York stone hearth. There are windows to the side elevations, exposed beams, wall light fittings, wall mounted covered heater and double doors lead through into the dining room.
Dining Room - 15' 2'' x 9' 8'' (4.62m x 2.95m)
Accessed from the reception hall and the drawing room. This is a spacious dining room with ample space for a large dining table, great for entertaining on special occasions. The room has wooden flooring, panelled walls, reverse cycle air conditioner and covered wall mounted heater. The room leads through to the glazed gallery.
Glazed Gallery
There are windows and double doors to the side elevation and a further stable door to the side. Stairs rise to the first floor and the space is finished wooden flooring.
Breakfast Kitchen - 15' 2'' x 12' 9'' (4.62m x 3.89m)
A spacious breakfast kitchen ideal for all the family to gather. This is a well appointed kitchen with a range of fitted wall, base and drawer units with a wood block worksurface over and a panelled wall splashback. There is a Belfast style sink with mixer tap, a cream Aga with a double oven and a separate four ring De-Dietrich induction hob. The room has a built-in Miele dishwasher, oven and has plenty of space for an American style fridge freezer. There are windows to the front and side elevations and a Velux to the side, exposed beams and wall light point.
Glazed Rear Gallery - 17' 3'' x 4' 4'' (5.26m x 1.32m)
Accessed via the dining room and having windows to the front and rear elevations. There is a Travertine tiled floor.
Rear Porch - 12' 9'' x 5' 3'' (3.89m x 1.60m)
There is a tiled floor with underfloor heating, down-lighters and a door to the front elevation.
Utility Room - 6' 8'' x 5' 5'' (2.03m x 1.65m)
A useful utility room which has a wood block worksurface incorporating a sink unit. There is space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine and space for a dryer. The room has a window to the side elevation and has a tiled floor with underfloor heating.
WC - 5' 6'' x 2' 6'' (1.68m x 0.76m)
Comprising a low level flush WC, wall mounted wash hand basin and tiled flooring with underfloor heating and panelled walls.
First Floor
First Floor Landing
Provides access to the bedrooms and bathroom. There are panelled walls, down-lighters, exposed beams, useful linen cupboard and a loft access point.
Master Bedroom - 14' 11'' x 12' 11'' (into robes) (4.55m x 3.94m (into robes))
A lovely light and bright master bedroom with a window to the side elevation, an attractive feature fireplace, a covered wall mounted heater, built-in wardrobes, down-lighters and wooden flooring. Access to the en-suite.
En-suite Shower Room - 12' 0'' x 5' 9'' (3.66m x 1.75m)
Comprising a high level WC, washbasin with mixer tap and a fully tiled shower unit with drencher shower head over. There is a window to the side elevation, wall light points, down-lighters, loft access, panelled walls and wooden flooring.
Bedroom Two - 16' 9'' x 10' 5'' (to robes) (5.11m x 3.18m (to robes))
An excellent sized bedroom with a window to the front elevation. There are exposed beams, built-in wardrobes, wall light points, a covered wall mounted heater and a door leads through to bedroom four. The room has a feature ladder leading up to the Mezzanine also with exposed beams and a window to the side.
En-suite Bathroom - 5' 10'' x 5' 9'' (1.78m x 1.75m)
Comprising a low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a panel bath with mixer tap and separate shower head attachment. There is a window to the front elevation, down-lighters, exposed beams, tiled floor and panelled walls.
Bedroom Three - 11' 9'' x 9' 7'' (into robes) (3.58m x 2.92m (into robes))
Another excellent sized bedroom having built-in wardrobes, window to the side elevation, covered wall mounted heater, down-lighters and panelled walls.
Bedroom Four - 16' 6'' x 6' 8'' (5.03m x 2.03m)
An excellent sized fourth bedroom which is accessed via bedroom two. There is a window to the side elevation, exposed beams, built-in wardrobe, down-lighters and a wall mounted heater.
Shower Room - 10' 2'' x 4' 6'' (3.10m x 1.37m)
Comprising a low level WC, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and a walk-in fully tiled shower with drencher shower head over and body jets as well as a separate hand held shower attachment. The room has down-lighters, under floor heating and wooden flooring.
Exterior
The house is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway with walkways linking individual areas around the property. This is an attractive landscaped garden which is well stocked with a variety of mature shrubs and plants. There are extensive areas of lawn on two sides enjoying a southerly aspect with views across open farmland and having a large private courtyard to the side.
Annexe
Lounge / Dining / Kitchen - 19' 4'' x 10' 10'' (5.89m x 3.30m)
An open-plan space.
Lounge Area
An open area for reading and relaxing and having windows to the side and rear elevations. There are exposed beams, wooden flooring and underfloor heating.
Kitchen Area
A well appointed kitchen with a range of wall, base and drawer units with a wood block worksurface over and splashbacks. There is a single bowl sink unit with a mixer tap, a four ring induction hob and oven with stainless steel extractor hood above and a matching stainless steel splashback. The room has space for a fridge freezer, space and plumbing for a washing machine dryer or dishwasher. There is a window to the rear elevation, exposed beams, wooden flooring and underfloor heating.
Bedroom - 9' 0'' x 8' 11'' (2.74m x 2.72m)
A good sized bedroom with a window to the front elevation, panelled walls and exposed brickwork.
Shower Room - 8' 2'' x 3' 0'' (2.49m x 0.91m)
Comprising a low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a fully tiled shower unit with a wall mounted shower head over. There is a window to the side elevation, wall mounted heated towel rail and down-lighters.
Detached Thatched Office - 11' 7'' x 9' 4'' (3.53m x 2.84m)
An excellent separate building ideal for a home office or studio. There are windows to the front elevation, wooden flooring and an attractive exposed brick fireplace. The room has built-in storage, lighting, power and the benefit of an external store.
Detached Double Carport - 18' 0'' x 17' 11'' (5.49m x 5.46m)
Having lighting and power.
Workshop - 16' 0'' x 15' 7'' (4.88m x 4.75m)
A further useful outbuilding ideal as a workshop or for storage. There are windows to the front elevation and a stainless steel double sink unit with mixer tap. The room has tiled flooring, light and power. Stairs lead up to a first floor.
First Floor
Storage Room - 28' 3'' x 9' 8'' (8.61m x 2.95m)
Having a Velux window to the rear, light and power.
Directions
From Nantwich proceed along Welsh Row picking up the Chester Road and after approximately one mile turn left at Acton Church into Monks Lane which becomes the A534 Wrexham Road. Follow this road for 3.5 miles and the driveway to Hollywell Cottage will be found on the right hand side.From Tarporley proceed south along the A49 for approximately 4.5 miles turning left onto the A534 Nantwich Road, proceed along this road for a further 1.5 miles past the boundary sign for Faddiley and the driveway to Hollywell Cottage is located a further 0.3 miles further on, on the left hand side.