Property description
This beautiful early 19th Century double fronted period farmhouse could never be described as an ugly duckling! However, after years of sympathetic restoration and careful extension, Swan Farm House is undoubtedly true to its name, offering well appointed and elegant accommodation over three floors. On the ground floor a grand entrance hall leads to sitting room, magnificent dining room, open-plan kitchen/dining room with cloakroom and access to the lovely Garden room. On the first floor are four double bedrooms and two family bathrooms. On the second floor is the beautiful Master bedroom and shower room. The property sits on a generous plot with large landscaped gardens to front, side and rear, driveway and log cabin. Situated in the heart of the attractive village of Woore and boasting countryside views this fabulous family home is one not to miss!
Location
Situated in the heart of the village of Woore the property is within walking distance of the village amenities including a choice of public houses, traditional bakers, post office and well regarded primary school. Swan Farm House occupies a desirable position on an extensive plot with views over open fields to the front towards the Wrekin and Mowcop. Within easy reach are the market towns of Nantwich, Market Drayton and Whitchurch which offer more extensive facilities including independent and high street shopping, leisure facilities, restaurants and bars. Woore is ideally placed for the commuter with the M6 motorway network is only 10 minutes away providing excellent road links for commuters to the north and the south. The are also excellent rail links from Crewe station providing fast access into London and major cities. The nearest airports are in Birmingham, Manchester and East Midlands.
Ground Floor
Porch
Comprising solid wood front door with decorative stained glass panel above provides entrance into the porch. Having, double aspect windows to both sides, quarry tiled floor, uPVC double glazed door with full height glazed panels providing access to entrance hall.
Entrance Hall
A grand entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and leads to the kitchen, dining room and sitting room. Having, under stairs store cupboard, carpet, radiator, sockets, telephone point and ceiling light.
Sitting Room - 16' 10'' x 15' 0'' (5.12m Max into bay x 4.57m Max into recess)
A beautiful sitting room taking full advantage of the space and natural light having box bay window with built in seating overlooking the front elevation. The room is filled with period charm having high ceilings with decorative coving and skirting. A central oak fireplace with granite and slate hearth housing a Clearview multi-fuel burner provides a lovely focal point. Having carpet, television point, sockets, pendant ceiling light and wall lighting, radiator.
Dining Room - 17' 0'' x 18' 4'' (5.17m Max in into bay x 5.59m Max into recess)
A magnificent formal dining room of impressive proportions boasting high ceilings with decorative coving, skirting and ceiling rose plus box bay window with built in seating to the front elevation and two decorative windows to the side elevation.There is an open fireplace with decorative wooden mantle, marble hearth and surround. Having carpet, television point, sockets, pendant ceiling light, radiator.
Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room - 35' 8'' x 11' 3'' (10.86m x 3.43m Max)
A fabulous open plan kitchen/dining room which offers a great space for cooking, dining and entertaining. Accessed from both the entrance hall and sitting room this generously proportioned room provides fantastic additional reception space.The kitchen area has been beautifully finished with an extensive range of chestnut wall and base units and granite work tops, tiled splash back and flagstone slate floor. The kitchen benefits integrated electric oven, 4 ring touch hob, Rayburn range double oven with two hotplates (providing heating and hot water in addition to solar panel) integrated fridge and freezer, dishwasher and washer dryer. The room is light and bright with a large window over looking the rear garden, three, velux roof lights, patio doors out to the rear and separate glazed rear entrance door. There is also an oak and glass integral door leading into the garden room.Having, oak skirting, recessed ceiling spotlight, security alarm control panel, radiator, sockets, access to cloak room and garden room.
Cloakroom
Off the kitchen a wooden latch door leads into cloakroom, comprising low level WC with frosted window to side elevation. Fully tiled walls and flagstone slate floors, ceiling light.
Garden Room - 17' 10'' x 16' 4'' (5.44m Max x 4.97m)
A wonderful addition to this family home. The garden room is a great further reception space for relaxing. A bright and sunny room with double glazed windows to all sides over looking the front, rear and side garden and velux roof lights above. Double doors also open out onto the rear garden and an oak and glass door leads from the kitchen. Having tiled floor with underfloor heating, radiator, television point.
First Floor
Gallery Landing/Study
Stair case leads to half landing with split level stairs to inner hallway and separate stair to gallery landing. The landing is a good size and the space has been cleverly utilised fitted with Neville Johnson study furniture. Having large uPVC window to front elevation with countryside views, carpet, ceiling light, sockets, telephone point, coving and skirting. Access to bedroom two and three, understairs cupboard, loft access and stairs to second floor.
Bedroom Two - 15' 0'' x 12' 9'' (4.57m x 3.88m Min excludes wardrobes)
A beautifully appointed bedroom currently used as the Master bedroom having a range of fitted Neville Johnson wardrobes and matching dresser with vanity unit with spotlighting. Large uPVC window to front elevation with rolling countryside views. Having sockets, ceiling light, radiator and coving.
Bedroom Three - 15' 3'' x 15' 1'' (4.64m x 4.60m)
A wonderful guest bedroom of generous proportions with large uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation boasting views over rolling countryside. Fitted with Hammonds bedroom furniture. Having, ceiling light, sockets, television point, radiator.
Inner Hallway
Split level stairs leading from half landing and providing access to the two separate bathrooms and bedroom four and five. Having carpet, ceiling light and radiator.
Bathroom - 10' 8'' x 6' 11'' (3.25m x 2.12m)
A beautifully fitted bathroom suite comprising Air bath with shower attachment and mixer tap in oak surround with granite roll top with matching oak vanity unit with integrated sink and granite top, low level flush WC, Amtico flooring. Having, ceiling spotlights, window to side elevation, radiator.
Family Bathroom - 10' 8'' x 8' 7'' (3.24m x 2.61m)
Having corner shower cubicle with sliding screen, paneled bath, low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, fully tiled with wall mounted mirror fronted cabinet and mirror with lighting, recessed ceiling spotlight, carpet, heated towel rail, frosted uPVC window to side elevation.
Bedroom Five - 9' 7'' x 12' 10'' (2.91m x 3.92m)
A double guest bedroom with vanity unit with wash hand basin and tiled splashback. Having uPVC window to rear elevation, carpet, ceiling light, sockets, radiator.
Bedroom Four - 9' 7'' x 13' 0'' (2.91m x 3.97m)
A double guest bedroom, having dual aspect uPVC window to rear and side elevation, carpet, ceiling light, sockets radiator.
Second Floor
Second Floor Landing
Carpeted stairs with wooden balustrade painted white lead from the first floor. The landing provides access to the shower room and Master suite and benefits oak floor, wall light, sockets and two cupboards opening into eaves storage.
Shower Room - 10' 7'' x 6' 4'' (3.23m x 1.94m)
Accessed from the second floor landing an oak latch door provides entrance into the shower room. The room is lit by large oak framed Velux roof light allowing natural daylight. Having, corner shower cubicle housing Triton power shower with sliding shower screen and full height tiled splash back, vanity wash hand basin with oak cupboard beneath, low level flush WC, oak flooring and skirting, recessed spotlighting, heated towel rail, extractor fan, shaving point. There is also a cupboard opening into eaves storage.
Master Bedroom - 16' 0'' x 10' 7'' (4.88m Max x 3.23m)
A beautiful bespoke oak latch door leading from the landing provides access into the Master bedroom. The room has been finished to an exception standard with solid oak floor and skirting and is filled with a wealth of natural daylight from the Juliet balcony overlooking the rear garden and large picture window to the side elevation.The room is of generous proportions with a dressing area and two fitted cupboards plus additional eaves storage. Having, recessed ceiling spotlights and sockets.
Outside
Swan Farm House occupies a generous sized plot extending to approximately 0.27 acres. The house is situated centrally within the plot and benefits gardens to three sides. To the front a gated entrance provides access to a large cobbled driveway, with ample parking for several cars, which sweeps round to the rear of the property where there is a covered brick built car port. There is an attractive lawn garden bordered by mature hedgerow providing privacy and seclusion with quaint gateway and cobbled path leading up to the front door.To the rear of the property is an extensive walled lawned garden with raised mature shrub borders and a selection of fruit trees. The garden has been beautifully landscaped by multiple Royal Horticultural Society Gold Medal winners Butler Landscapes. The garden has been cleverly designed creating a number of paved seating areas, sheltered by pergolas adorned with climbing plants making a lovely space for outdoor entertaining. For the hands on gardener there is a kitchen garden with raised vegetable beds and a large shed with light and power.There is also a separate log cabin providing useful additional space with lighting and power connected. There is also water and drainage connections available. In addition, there is a traditional brick and tile outbuilding providing further storage. There is access to the rear garden from both sides of the property. There is outdoor security lighting and an electricity cable available for connection to the front gate.
Directions
From our Nantwich office leave Pillory Street and follow the one way system bearing right onto Hospital Street. At the cross road take the A51 London Road. At the traffic lights, turn right onto Elwood Way, then left to continue south on the A51. Continue for approximately 8 miles towards the village of Woore. On entering Woore turn right after The Swan onto Audlem Road. The property is situated on the right hand side. Viewings are welcomed but strictly by appointment.