Property description
As the description quote from Henrik Ibsen's play A Doll's House suggests, something glorious is going to happen. Built by the parents of the current owner and retained in the family ever since, The Gables was rather touchingly designed as a true replica of their daughters dolls house. However, this property is anything but doll-like boasting reception rooms of impressive proportions, spacious bedrooms, large high specification breakfast kitchen with separate utility, two bathrooms and integral double garage with store plus a large rear garden and front garden and off road parking for plenty of cars. The Gables truly has lots to offer a life sized family. The property occupies an enviable elevated position in the village of Betley, a quintessential English village with a village shop with post office, primary school, church, a range of public houses and a cricket ground. There are excellent transport links with the M6 motorway in close proximity and Crewe railway station giving access into London in just over an hour and a half. Great family houses are a rarity in the village of Betley particularly, an individually designed property set within a substantial plot in a quiet location. We are sure this sentimental piece of architecture is bound to fly so if you would like to make your doll house dreams a reality then contact James Du Pavey and book your viewing today
Ground Floor
Entrance
Double UPVC front doors with floor to ceiling with glazed panels either side providing access into the entrance hall.
Entrance Hall - 15' 12'' x 10' 3'' (4.87m x 3.12m)
A most impressive entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and providing access to all the ground floor reception rooms. There is a large built-in double cupboard, carpet, ceiling light points, telephone point and radiator.
Lounge - 27' 12'' x 18' 4'' (8.53m x 5.59m)
A spectacular reception space spanning the entire length of the property and featuring central inglenook fireplace with exposed brick surround housing gas burning stove. Fitted with wall lighting, television point and radiator.
Dining Room - 18' 6'' x 14' 11'' (5.63m x 4.54m)
Large UPVC window to the rear elevation, half height wooden wall panelling to three sides, large built-in storage cupboards, carpet, telephone point and ceiling light fitting. The room is perfect for the largest of dinner parties. This room is light and airy with plenty of space for entertaining and has views over the rear garden.
Breakfast Kitchen - 15' 12'' x 15' 11'' (4.87m x 4.86m)
A high quality kitchen with fitted wall and base units with black granite effect worktops having an integrated stainless steel sink and central island unit. There are integrated appliances including two electric ovens, two built-in fridges, integrated dishwasher and five burner gas hob with extractor above. There is a large UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation. The room has spotlighting, cupboard lights. There is ample space for a seating area and also a breakfast table within the kitchen plus entrance to a large pantry and access through to the utility.
Utility Room - 11' 8'' x 7' 11'' (3.55m x 2.41m)
Having matching wall and base units with black effect granite worktops. There is an integrated dryer, washing machine and freezer plus integrated stainless steel sink, electric spotlighting and access through into the rear porch and also integral double garage.
Sitting Room - 12' 4'' x 12' 0'' (3.76m x 3.66m)
A useful additional reception room with large UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, television point, radiator, ceiling light fitting, carpet and telephone socket.
Downstairs Cloakroom - 8' 10'' x 5' 7'' (2.70m x 1.70m)
Having frosted UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, storage cupboard, low level flush WC and a vanity hand basin. Wooden laminate flooring, part tiled walls, ceiling light point and a radiator plus large built in cupboard.
Rear Porch - 10' 0'' x 6' 8'' (3.06m x 2.04m)
Accessed off the utility. UPVC double doors open to the rear garden. UPVC frame and glazed to three sides, tiled flooring and wall lights. This is a most useful space for boots and coats providing entrance from the rear garden.
First Floor
Galleried Landing - 14' 9'' x 13' 3'' (4.50m x 4.04m)
Stairs lead to the galleried landing. A lovely design feature with the galleried landing wrapping the staircase providing access to all the first floor rooms. With a UPVC double glazed door and large UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation providing access out onto the flat roof balcony. Telephone point.
Master Bedroom - 16' 1'' x 14' 6'' (4.91m x 4.41m)
A sizable double bedroom with fitted bedroom furniture including wardrobe storage to one wall. Large UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, laminate wood flooring with central fitted carpet inlay, ceiling light fitting, wall lighting, television point. Access through into the en-suite.
En-suite Bathroom - 12' 1'' x 7' 11'' (3.68m x 2.41m)
A good sized en-suite with separate walk-in shower. Full sized bath with a hand held shower attachment over. There is a low level flush WC, fitted bathroom unit housing a storage cupboard and a vanity hand basin. Laminate wood flooring, ceiling lighting. A large UPVC frosted double glazed window to the rear elevation.
Bedroom Two - 16' 1'' x 12' 9'' (4.91m x 3.88m)
Another most impressive guest bedroom with fitted wardrobes to one wall. Large UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. Fitted with a carpet, radiator, wall lighting and ceiling light.
Bedroom Three - 17' 9'' x 12' 2'' (5.4m x 3.71m)
A large bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, carpet, ceiling light fitting and television point.
Bedroom Four - 15' 10'' x 12' 2'' (4.83m x 3.7m)
There is a large UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. Carpet, ceiling light, radiator and television point.
Bedroom Five / Office - 12' 0'' x 6' 11'' (3.66m x 2.11m)
UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, carpet, fitted storage cupboard, telephone socket and ceiling light.
Family Bathroom - 11' 7'' x 7' 12'' (3.52m x 2.43m)
UPVC frosted double glazed window to the rear elevation, wooden panelled corner bath, separate large walk-in shower cubicle housing overhead shower with additional handheld shower and spa jets, low level flush WC, vanity hand basin, carpet, ceiling light fitting and a radiator.
Exterior
To the front of the property is a sweeping tarmacadam driveway accessed off Common Lane which provides parking for several cars. The plot occupies an elevated position and The Gables benefits from having attractive front gardens which includes an area of laid lawn with mature shrubs borders and central ornamental rockery feature. The Gables is set on a sizeable plot with an extensive rear garden which is mainly laid lawn with paved patio running the expanse of the property and there is an additional elevated paved terrace ideal for outdoor entertaining. The expanse of lawn gently slopes away towards the edge of the rear garden where a further area which is sheltered by mature trees and shrubs makes an idyllic retreat of privacy and seclusion.
Integral Double Garage - 17' 5'' x 16' 3'' (5.31m x 4.95m)
Fitted with double electric up and over doors, electric sockets and water tap
Outdoor Store - 8' 11'' x 7' 9'' (2.73m x 2.35m)
Adjoining the garage. Electricity connected.
Directions
From Nantwich head north west on the Newcastle Road A531 and at the roundabout take the second exit onto London Road and continue onto Newcastle Road A51. At the fourth roundabout take the fourth exit onto Newcastle Road and continue for approximately four miles. At the roundabout take the third exit onto Newcastle Road A531 and continue to follow for approximately two and a half miles going straight ahead at the roundabout. You will enter the village of Betley and after approximately half a mile turn right onto Common Lane and The Gables will be on the right-hand side as identified by the for sale board.