Property description
West Lodge is an imposing detached Grade II listed former Doddington Estate gate lodge dating back to the 18th Century. This whimsical home filled with character has been beautifully restored and sympathetically extended to provide charming and flexible living accommodation. The property comprises impressive open plan sitting/dining room ideal for entertaining with open fireplace, bespoke handmade fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, three bedrooms and a bathroom set over two floors. Nestled in landscaped south facing gardens with mature woodland backdrop, West Lodge occupies a private and extensive plot extending to approximately 0.2 acres. The gardens comprise mainly laid lawn with mature shrub borders with sheltered seating areas and summer house. There is also a large paved terrace fully enclosed by decorative wrought iron railings providing the perfect area to enjoy alfresco dining. West Lodge truly does offer the benefits of rural living with far reaching views over countryside to the rear and plenty of walks and cycle paths close by yet, the convenience of easy access into Nantwich, Crewe, Chester and commuter links. Offering flexible accommodation, we think this property is ideal for professionals, small families and downsizers alike providing quaint and characterful accommodation finished to a high standard. A gatekeeper once held the keys to the entrance of Doddington Hall now you can hold the keys to your very own little slice of a Cheshire country estate!
Location
West Lodge is conveniently situated a short walk away from the delightful village of Wybunbury. The village offers a range of amenities including two pubs, a church and post office with a shop providing a good selection of produce. Whilst offering rural living the property also benefits from good road links to the market towns of Nantwich and Market Drayton via the A51. Ideally located for commuters as junction 16 of the M6 is approximately 15 minutes away providing access to the larger cities. The nearest train station is in Nantwich and the nearest airports are located in Manchester to the north and Birmingham to the south.
Ground Floor
Living / Dining Room - 17' 9'' x 17' 8'' (5.41m x 5.38m)
A wooden entrance door leads directly into the Living/Dining Room.
Living Room - 17' 7'' x 9' 9'' (5.36m x 2.97m)
This is a lovely contemporary living area having a large box bay window with secondary double glazing overlooking the established mature gardens and woodland backdrop. The living room is bright and airy featuring central open fireplace with exposed timber mantle and raised stone hearth. Inset ceiling lighting, carpet, telephone point, television point and central heating radiator.
Dining Room - 17' 10'' x 6' 11'' (5.44m x 2.11m)
A large timber framed window with secondary double glazing overlooks the front of the property from the dining area. A decorative spiral staircase leads up to the first floor guest bedroom.An archway enclosed with wrought iron gates leads through into the breakfast kitchen. Carpet, telephone point, double radiator.
Breakfast Kitchen - 13' 11'' x 10' 9'' (4.25m x 3.27m)
An impressive bespoke handmade kitchen from Harvest Interiors featuring hand painted wall and base units with integrated dishwasher, Smeg fridge and fridge freezer, integrated Bosch oven and touch hob plus plumbing for a washing machine. Recessed spotlights, extractor fan and radiator. Ceramic tiled floor. Door leading to the rear of the property and a floor to ceiling wooden framed window with secondary glazing overlooking the front.
Inner Hallway - 9' 3'' x 2' 9'' (2.83m x 0.83m)
Leading from the kitchen and providing access to master bedroom, guest bedroom two and the family bathroom.
Master Bedroom - 13' 1'' x 9' 7'' (4.0m x 2.93m)
This spacious master bedroom has a large wooden framed window with secondary glazing overlooking the rear of the property with views of the mature landscaped gardens, woodland and countryside beyond. The room also benefits a range of built in wardrobes, ceiling light fitted, carpet, radiator.
Bedroom Two - 9' 4'' x 8' 3'' (2.84m x 2.52m)
A lovely second bedroom having ceiling pendant light, radiator and a wooden framed window with secondary glazing overlooking the front of the property. Built in airing cupboard.
Bathroom - 11' 5'' x 5' 10'' (3.49m x 1.79m)
With a low level WC, vanity unit with basin and mixer tap, bath with jacuzzi including a stainless steel mixer tap and over bath shower with rainfall showerhead. Recessed spotlights and radiator. Electronically heated floor with thermal controls outside in the hallway.
First Floor
Spiral staircase leading from front entrance provides access to the first floor.
Bedroom Three - 17' 8'' x 17' 7'' (5.38m x 5.37m)
This spacious guest room boasts a wealth of character features including exposed oak beams and trusses and large double glazed domed window with lovely views of surrounding countryside. The room is of excellent proportions and provides the perfect reading area and most useful study. There is also a double glazed conservation roof light and storage heater.
Exterior
This characterful property is set in established landscaped grounds with a charming mature garden comprising of laid lawn with established tree and shrub borders and woodland backdrop. There is a lovely flagstone paved area providing excellent space for outdoor entertaining in the summer months fully enclosed by decorative wrought iron railings. There is also a summer house set within a cobble courtyard with ornamental pond. The summer house is insulated and has electricity connected making it a great additional room. Beyond the summerhouse is a brick and tile boiler house which provides useful additional storage. There is a large driveway with private parking spaces.
Directions
Follow the London Road out of Nantwich and continue for approximately three miles to Walgherton and at the crossroads with the Boars Head pub the property will be found on the right hand side. West Lodge being the property on the right hand side of the pair.