Property description
Originally a village chapel, Chapel Barn has been lovingly converted and extended over time with the benefit of new double glazing throughout, to create the most fabulous family home. Situated in a picturesque rural location, yet within close proximity to the local amenities and commuter links and offering light and spacious accommodation, this really is special property. The accommodation comprises, to the downstairs, spacious and welcoming entrance hall, the fabulous chapel / drawing room - an amazing space for entertaining and parties, versatile study, superb open plan kitchen / dining / sitting room and a WC and cloakroom. To the upstairs is a generous bedroom with port hole window enjoying views of the Staffordshire countryside, master bedroom with vaulted ceiling and en-suite, a further three excellent sized bedrooms and the family bathroom. The property is set in a lovely garden with lawn and well stocked borders. There is also a block paved driveway providing parking for several cars and a double garage. In December 2015, the property was granted planning permission for conversion into two dwellings - see planning reference 15/00919/FUL.
Location
Chapel Barn occupies an idyllic rural setting surrounded by rolling countryside yet minutes from commuter links and amenities. Halmer End offers several amenities including, a village pub, The Railway a short walk from the property, local shop and community centre offering classes, and sports clubs. Immediately from the property, lakeside walks can be enjoyed throughout the year. There is also a primary and secondary school.A short distance away is Audley, a popular village offering a selection of local amenities. For further amenities the market towns of Newcastle under Lyme, Alsager, Nantwich, Sandbach and Kidsgrove, together with Stoke, are all within easy reach, providing extensive amenities, including leisure facilities, shopping and restaurants. There are a number of highly regarded schools within the area.For the commuter M6 Motorway Junction 16 is approximately 2 miles in distance, together with major commuter roadlinks. There are railway stations located at Crewe, Alsager & Kidsgrove. Manchester Airport is approximately 30 miles.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
The side UPVC door with glazed panel opens into the welcoming and spacious entrance hall which provides access to the drawing room, study, kitchen family room, WC and the cloakroom. Alongside the door is a double glazed window to the side elevation. Stairs rise to the first floor. Two ceiling lights with ceiling roses, three radiators, telephone point and tiled flooring. Steps lead up to the drawing room.
Chapel / Drawing Room - 27‘ 6‘‘ x 17‘ 0‘‘ (8.38m x 5.18m)
This room was originally the main chapel area and is a fantastic light and bright room ideal for parties, entertaining and as a sunny day room. Having double glazed windows to three sides: four to the front elevation and two to either side giving views of the garden and views of the Staffordshire countryside to the front. The attractive tiled hearth and surround are situated in the former chapel doorway. Picture rail, two ceiling lights with ceiling roses, television point, sockets, two radiators and carpet.
Study - 12‘ 9‘‘ x 10‘ 7‘‘ (3.89m x 3.22m)
A versatile room currently used as a study but could also be used as a snug or play room. UPVC door providing access into the conservatory, picture rail, ceiling light with rose, radiator, sockets and carpet. A bookcase is built into an alcove creating a nice feature and useful for when the room is in use as a study.
Cloakroom - 4‘ 10‘‘ x 4‘ 8‘‘ (1.47m x 1.43m)
Ideal for hanging of coats and shoes. With ceiling light and tiled flooring.
WC - 5‘ 5‘‘ x 4‘ 5‘‘ (1.65m x 1.34m)
Comprising WC and pedestal wash hand basin. With frosted double glazed window to the side elevation, ceiling light, radiator, extractor and tiled flooring.
Open Plan Kitchen Dining Sitting Room - 26‘ 1‘‘ (max) x 21‘ 9‘‘ (max)(7.94m (max) x 6.63m (max))
An L-shaped room. This is a fantastic open plan kitchen dining sitting room perfect for all the family to gather and an ideal space for entertaining. The sitting area has ample space for two large sofas. With a ceiling light, four wall lights, two radiators, sockets, television point, tiled flooring and two double glazed windows to the side elevation. The dining area can accommodate a large dining table and chairs. The well appointed kitchen has a range of matching wooden wall, base and drawer units with granite worktop over incorporating a Belfast sink with granite drainer to either side. There is a large five oven Aga (available by separate negotiation), space for a freestanding cooker, space for an American fridge freezer and space and plumbing for a washing machine. With tiled splashbacks, spotlights to the ceiling, sockets and tiled flooring. A door opens to the side elevation providing access to the garden. The kitchen has one window to the front, one to the rear and one to the side.
Conservatory - 21‘ 2‘‘ x 5‘ 10‘‘ (6.45m x 1.79m)
A lovely additional reception room which is light and bright and glazed to all sides with French doors opening to the rear garden. There is access to the conservatory from both the kitchen and the study. Having sockets and tiled flooring.
First Floor
Landing
Providing access to all of the bedrooms and the family bathroom. There are steps up to two of the bedrooms and there is also an airing cupboard, ceiling light with rose and carpet.
Bedroom Five - 12‘ 11‘‘ x 10‘ 1‘‘ (max into robes)(3.93m x 3.07m (max into robes))
An excellent sized double bedroom with a double glazed window to the side elevation. With a range of built-in wardrobes with further storage above, ceiling light, exposed timber to the ceiling, radiator, telephone point, sockets and carpet.
Bedroom Three - 19‘ 8‘‘ x 12‘ 10‘‘ (max)(5.99m x 3.92m (max))
A fabulous spacious double bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers and roll steel structural support beam creating an interesting feature. Two double glazed windows to the side elevation and one to the rear. Two ceiling lights, radiator, sockets and exposed wooden flooring.
Master Bedroom - 21‘ 11‘‘ x 13‘ 1‘‘ (6.67m x 3.98m)(max)
A fabulous and spacious master bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers and roll steel structural support beam. Having a range of built-in wardrobes and drawers, double glazed window to the rear elevation and two to the side elevation with fabulous views of the garden and the countryside beyond. Two ceiling lights, radiator, sockets and exposed wooden flooring. There is access through to the en-suite.
En-suite - 7‘ 5‘‘ x 6‘ 9‘‘ (2.26m x 2.06m)
A white suite comprising a large fully tiled shower cubicle with glass block partition, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Exposed ceiling timber, ceiling light, chrome heated towel radiator, extractor fan, exposed wooden flooring and part tiled walls.
Family Bathroom - 7‘ 7‘‘ x 7‘ 7‘‘ (2.32m x 2.32m)
Comprising panelled bath with shower over and a glazed screen, pedestal wash hand basin and a WC. With a frosted double glazed window to the front elevation, ceiling timbers, ceiling light, radiator, exposed wooden flooring and part tiled walls.
Bedroom Two / Guest Room - 17‘ 9‘‘ x 17‘ 0‘‘ (5.41m x 5.17m)
A superb bedroom which is full of character with exposed ceiling timbers and a port hole window to the front elevation providing the most amazing views of the Staffordshire countryside. Two Velux windows to the side elevation, two wall lights, radiator, telephone point, sockets, television point and exposed wooden flooring.
Bedroom Four - 17‘ 0‘‘ x 9‘ 5‘‘ (5.18m x 2.87m)(max)
A good sized bedroom with two Velux to the side elevation, wall light, radiator, built-in storage and exposed wooden flooring.
Exterior
The property is set in a lovely garden which is mostly laid to lawn with attractively planted borders with an array of mature trees, shrubs and plants. A block paved driveway provides ample parking for several cars and leads up to the garage.
Double Garage - 18‘ 4‘‘ x 17‘ 11‘‘ (5.58m x 5.47m)
A double garage with lighting and power provides parking for two cars. The garage has recently been fitted with new windows. With storage and a workshop area as well as useful roof storage.
Disclaimer
All potential purchasers should be aware that as this property was formerly a chapel, there are graves located within boundary of the property. One grave is still currently visited.
Directions
From our Nantwich office head north-west on Pillory Street which turns right and becomes Hospital Street. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Hospital Street/A534. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto London Road/ B5074 and continue onto Newcastle Road/A51. At the roundabout, take the third exit onto Basford - Hough - Shavington Bypass/A500 and continue to follow A500. At Meremoor Moss Roundabout, take the third exit onto A531. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Newcastle Road/A531 and at the roundabout, take the second exit and stay on Newcastle Road/A531. Turn left onto Four Lanes End/B5500. Turn right onto Limbrick Road/B5367 and continue to follow B5367. The property will be identified by our for sale board.