Property description
DESCRIPTION A wonderful period semi-detached property oozing character and charm offering larger than expected level of accommodation and secluded views to the rear.
The history of Croft was first documented in 1184 with the de Crofts family. Gilbert de Croft was later knighted and changed his name to Southworth with the Southworth's owning much of the area of Croft. The village landowners have links to the Magna Carta and Civil War. Witchcraft in Lancashire and silk weaving form the more recent past.The Bronze Age pottery has been found in Croft
Modern day Croft has a little over 2,000 residents and over 650 horses. The wildlife includes pheasants, pigs, swifts, owls despite being less than 10 minutes drive (approximately) from major motorway networks.
The property benefits from oil fired central heating system, LPG gas for kitchen usage is available.
A beautifully presented three bedroom semi-detached cottage dating from around 1700 offering a larger than expected level of accommodation with attractive views to the rear over fields. This truly unique property oozes character and charm and has been renovated and re-modelled by the current owner over a number of years to create a lovely family home. The sympathetic restoration has retained many of the original features of the property. . The property benefits from three large reception rooms each with views plus a wonderful high specification kitchen/dining room. Each of the bedrooms is a double and the master benefits from an en suite bathroom. The property is located in the semi rural village of Croft approximately 5 miles north of Warrington town centre. This Cheshire village is on the northern edge of the Borough of Warrington, north of the interchange of the M6 and M62 motorways (known as the Croft interchange). It is situated close to the border of Merseyside and Greater Manchester. Despite being centrally located for major motorway networks the house is sheltered from the sound of the motorway. Croft has two churches, two primary schools one being of Catholic denomination and a large playing field with children's play equipment area and village hall Other facilities include horse riding, golf range and bowling green. The village also benefits from a local shop and a traditional public house, and a gastro pub which is managed by an ex head chef from a 4 star Marriott Hotel. The property offers excellent access to Manchester and Liverpool for the commuter as well as Manchester and Liverpool Airports.
Culcheth village is 1 1/2 miles away and has thriving local independent businesses and a Sainsbury's for local shopping.
ACCOMMODATION GROUND FLOOR/ PORCH A brick based porch with double glazed windows to side elevations and double wooden doors to front.
ENTRANCE HALL A most attractive reception hallway featuring revealed beams throughout, stairs to first floor, double glazed window to the front elevation and opening through to the dining room, with revealed brick wall.
Included within the entrance hall is a cloak room with W.C oak marble wash stand and hand thrown wash basin. Traditional Victorian style towel rail and radiator. Tiled floor.
LOUNGE 20' 04" x 13' 6" (6.2m x 4.11m) A sizeable reception room featuring large timber double glazed window to front elevation, revealed beams throughout and display shelving, double radiator with ornate cover and access doors through to the kitchen. The focal point of the room is an open fireplace with dog grate brick surround and wooden mantle over.
DINING ROOM 18' 04" x 13' 08" (5.59m x 4.17m) A most attractive reception room featuring large timber double glazed window to rear elevation, revealed beams throughout and display shelving, double radiator with access doors through to the kitchen. The focal point of the room is a double sided wood burning stove which feeds the dining room and kitchen with brick surround. The formal dining room has an external door which opens out onto a separate patio that catches the evening sunset
LIVING ROOM 21' 3" max x 13' 3" (6.5m x 4.06m) A wonderful vaulted dual aspect reception room featuring a large double glazed picture window to the rear overlooking the gardens and fields beyond, three further timber windows to front elevation and two Velux windows allowing light to flood in. Within the room there is revealed beam work and two antique style cast iron radiators. The focal point of the room is a large cast iron multi fuel stove set in a chimney breast recess with revealed brick base and wooden mantle over.
DINING KITCHEN 19' 11" x 11' 0" (6.07m x 3.35m) A high specification kitchen fitted with a Mark Wilkinson set of units featuring granite work surfaces over and granite splashback. Within the units is a Bianco one and a half stainless steel sink unit with San Marco mixer tap over, granite drainer and waste disposal system. There is a built in Amano American style fridge freezer housing a water filtration system and an intergrated dishwasher. There is a space for a large gas/electric 'Range' style cooker, with granite splash back and 'Novy' extractor canopy over. A further tall larder unit houses a 'Kubbersbuch' micro speed microwave oven. The focal point of the room is the contemporary double sided wood burning stove set in exposed brick chimney breast. On the central island is a granite work surface with cutlery and pan drawers beneath. The room is heated by a cast iron antique style radiator and throughout the room is slate flooring with underfloor heating.
The kitchen's two sets of French doors open onto the south facing terrace. There two Velux windows.
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REAR HALL Heated by a cast iron antique style radiator and slate flooring. Enables entrance from garden inner garage, utility room and store room.
UTILITY ROOM 9' 03" x 4' 01" (2.82m x 1.24m) Featuring a range of wall and base storage units, incorporated within is a Belfast sink with chrome mix tap over and wood block drainage to the side and granite effect work surfaces. To the rear elevation is a double glazed window and the room benefits from a most attractive slate floor. There is plumbing and space for a washing machine.
STORAGE ROOM 11' 0" x 7' 0" (3.35m x 2.13m) Featuring power and light and laminate flooring and oil combi boiler.
DOUBLE GARAGE 30' 06" x 17' 03" (9.3m x 5.26m) Featuring electric up and over door, power and light and two Velux windows.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING A most attractive landing area offering potential for study space with revealed beam work, archway, single radiator, timber double glazed window to rear elevation, velux window to rear and loft access.
MASTER BEDROOM 17' 5" x 13' 10" (5.31m x 4.22m) A wonderful dual aspect double bedroom featuring timber double glazed window to side elevation and timber double glazed doors leading to a Juliet balcony offering far reaching rural views to rear. French Oak wooden flooring throughout and an antique style cast iron radiator. En suite 11'.01" x 5'.06" exceptionally high specification contemporary bathroom suite featuring a low level W C, pedestal style wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap over, bath with central Aqualisa start stop feature, fully tiled walk in shower cubicle, featuring a multi jet system with drench shower head and separate attachments, part tiled walls, limestone flooring and traditional Victorian style heated towel rail and radiator. Integral light and summer heating system. The room is illuminated by a velux window.
BEDROOM TWO 13' 5" x 11' 03" (4.09m x 3.43m) A double bedroom featuring a timber double glazed bay window and window seat to front elevation revealed beam work throughout and double radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 13' 10" x 10' 11" (4.22m x 3.33m) A most attractive duali aspect double bedroom featuring timber double glazed window to rear elevation offering far reaching rural views with timber double glazed bay window to front elevation with window seat. There is revealed beam work throughout and a double radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM 13' 10" x 10' 11" (4.22m x 3.33m) A good size family bathroom featuring a cottage antique style suite comprising low level W C, pedestal wash hand basin, a deep bath, fully tiled limestone walk in shower cubicle, traditional chrome heated towel radiator and rail, part tiled walls and timber double glazed bay window to the front elevation.
OUTSIDE To the front of the property is a driveway offering parking for three vehicles with access to the garage. The front garden has been fully landscaped with a mixture of mature shrubs, trees and flower borders with paved pathways. There is access to the rear of the property . Immediately to the rear of the property are two flagged patio areas ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining with wood store and outside double gas store. Steps lead up to 2 lawns surrounded by flower beds and shrub borders with mature hedging to the boundary and low level rustic style chestnut paling fence to rear offering views over the fields beyond.
VIEWINGS Strictly through the selling Agents Knutsford Office by telephone . Tel 01565 621624
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