Property description
This property has to be one the best kept secrets in the locality, nestled away amongst its very own private woodland and stream, this has to appeal to anyone who truly wants to live The Good Life\". The property sits on a 7 acre plot, which comprises of a woodland through the seasons bursts with an array of Snowdrops, Daffodils and bluebells. It is like a miniature nature reserve for many wild animals. The remainder of the land offers 3 separate pasture fields, and huge pool stocked with many fish for those who are partial to their fishing Rods! Many beautiful birds frequent this area, the Kingfisher is a local resident, and water voles have been seen too. The property has a small orchard, an area to keep chickens, and a greenhouse with raised beds for \"growing your Own\". For equestrian enthusiasts there are 3 stables and a tackroom, haybarn, implement shed and carport/open fronted barn. A Gravel driveway leads to the front of the property, where parking for numerous cars is available. The house is beautifully presented throughout and offers spacious, but versatile accommodation. There is a dining hall, living room with wood burning stove, contemporary kitchen and large utility room off with Belfast sink and built-in coat/boot cupboards. Fabulous spacious conservatory with amazing views of the immediate beautifully manicured garden, decked area overlooking the stream, A great viewpoint to admire the beautiful setting of this property. Hallway leads to quirky guest W.C. third and fourth double bedrooms, and a fantastic contemporary family bathroom. The fifth bedroom really is the wildcard here! dressing area/study area with steps leading to two further rooms occupied as a double at present, this really is a true kids den. On the first floor there is a most impressive master bedroom suite with an abundance of built-in wardrobe storage and a gorgeous contemporary en-suite. There is a large second bedroom with dressing room off. The property is found in a beautiful convenient location, set back from the road, great links to Nantwich and Newcastle-Under-Lyme-around 20 minutes drive. This really is a property not to missed, \"Beautiful family Home, with a way of Life attached\".
Ground Floor
Dining Hall - 21' 6'' x 9' 7'' (6.55m x 2.92m)
A front facing exterior door opens to a beautiful dining hall with tiled flooring and front facing double glazed window. The room is finished with a dado rail and feature traditional radiator whilst a staircase leads off to the first floor accommodation. There is a vaulted ceiling to the rear of the room with some exposed timber beams. A rear facing skylight allows for a naturally bright space. Double doors open to the conservatory.
Living Room - 20' 6'' x 12' 11'' (6.25m x 3.94m)
A wonderful living room benefitting from some exposed timber beams to the ceiling and a multi fuel burning stove set into a hole in the wall style fireplace with exposed brick surround, a tiled hearth below and a wooden mantlepiece above. There are three front facing double glazed windows and two radiators. The room has television points and telephone points.
Kitchen - 20' 4'' x 7' 6'' (6.2m x 2.29m)
This is a beautiful, contemporary kitchen with a range of matching cream fronted base cabinets and wall units. A Belfast style sink with a brushed stainless steel tap above sits in a wood block surface. There is an integrated dishwasher. An Aga with a double oven, a five ring gas hob and an extractor hood above. Tiled splashbacks to the work surfaces and a vast array of timber beams. Two rear facing skylights and a further rear facing double glazed window allow for a naturally very bright space. The room is finished with tiled flooring. There is space for a fridge freezer. Double doors open to the conservatory. Radiator.
Conservatory - 16' 6'' x 12' 10'' (5.03m x 3.91m)
This is a glorious addition to the family home. The conservatory enjoys some of the most wonderful views out over the surrounding garden plot through its side and rear facing double glazed windows. The room is finished with a laminated wood effect floor and has partially exposed brick walls.
Utility - 21' 6'' x 7' 5'' (6.55m x 2.26m)
The utility room is fitted with some base units and a Belfast style sink with chrome hot and cold taps above. There is a further array of built-in storage cupboards. The room has one front facing and two side facing double glazed windows. There are spaces for a washing machine and a dishwasher and there is also two radiators. The room is partially tiled with partial wooden flooring. A rear facing exterior stable door opens to the garden.
Hallway
A hallway leads off from the dining hall to give access to the remainder of the ground floor accommodation. The room has a feature rear facing double glazed window and a further double glazed window and also has a radiator.
Guest WC - 5' 8'' x 4' 1'' (1.73m x 1.24m)
Another beautifully finished room. The guest WC comprises an integrated low level flush WC and a wash hand basin with a chrome mixer tap above. There is some useful base cabinet storage below. The room is finished with vinyl tile effect flooring. There is an exposed timber beam and a rear facing double glazed window. Radiator.
Bedroom Three - 12' 9'' x 9' 4'' (3.89m x 2.84m)
A good sized double bedroom which is finished with recessed ceiling spotlights and a front facing double glazed window. Radiator.
Bedroom Four - 9' 8'' x 9' 4'' (2.95m x 2.84m)
A fourth double bedroom which is finished with recessed ceiling spotlights and a front facing double glazed window. Radiator.
Study / Dressing Room - 12' 9'' x 7' 0'' (3.89m x 2.13m)
This is a quirky part to the property, the dressing area/study is located at the end of the hallway and has an abundance of built-in wardrobes and storage. A front facing double glazed window overlooks the front garden and there is a radiator. A staircase leads off to bedroom five.
Bathroom - 9' 3'' x 7' 2'' (2.82m x 2.18m)
A fabulous, contemporary bathroom which comprises a white suite including a low level flush WC, wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and tiled splashback and a panelled bath with chrome mixer tap above. There is a corner shower cubicle with a chrome shower over and a wall mounted heated towel rail. The floor is fully tiled and there is a front facing double glazed window.
First Floor
Landing
A staircase leads off the first floor landing area which has a gallery view over the dining hall. There is a front facing double glazed window. The room is finished with a dado rail and enjoys an abundance of exposed timber beams. There is a radiator and a loft access hatch.
Master Bedroom - 18' 5''(max) x 12' 11'' (5.61m(max) x 3.94m)
A gorgeous master bedroom which benefits from having an abundance of built-in wardrobe storage and a door which opens to the airing cupboard. There are some beautiful exposed timber beams to the ceiling. The front facing double glazed window and a rear facing double glazed skylight allow for a naturally bright room. There is a radiator and a door to the en-suite.
En-suite - 6' 9'' x 6' 1'' (2.06m x 1.85m)
Another impressive, contemporary room which comprises a white suite. It includes an integrated low level flush WC and a wall mounted wash hand basin with a chrome mixer tap above. There is a corner shower cubicle with a chrome rainfall style shower hear above and a wall mounted heated towel rail. There is a timber beam, recessed ceiling spotlights and a wooden floor. Front facing double glazed window and a loft access hatch.
Bedroom Two - 12' 8'' x 12' 8'' (3.86m x 3.86m)(limited ceiling height)
Yet another good sized double bedroom which is currently used as an office. There is a rear facing double glazed skylight and some exposed timber beams to the ceiling. There is a radiator and both television points and telephone points. An archway open to a dressing area.
Dressing Area - 9' 10'' x 4' 11'' (3m x 1.5m)
A dressing area provides a walk through from the landing to the second bedroom and boasts an abundance of built-in wardrobe storage. The room also as a rear facing double glazed skylight.
Landing Area to Bedroom Five
A separate timber staircase leads up from the dressing area/study on the ground floor up to bedroom five with a private landing area. The room is finished with exposed timber beams and a rear facing double glazed skylight. Please note that the room has limited ceiling height.
Bedroom Five - 12' 8'' x 7' 2'' (3.86m x 2.18m)
This room has a rear facing skylight, exposed timber beams and a radiator. Please note that the room has limited ceiling height.
Outbuildings
The property benefits from having an extensive array of outbuildings which include;
Carport / Open Fronted Storage Barn - 27' 0'' x 14' 9'' (8.23m x 4.5m)
This area could be used as a two bay carport or an open fronted storage area.
Hay Barn - 76' 6'' x 19' 10'' (23.32m x 6.05m)
This is a large, mainly open hay barn.
Timber Constructed Stable Block
There is a timber built stable block with three stables and a tack room each of the stables measuring approximately 11'7\" by 11'2\" and the tack room measures approximately 11'2\" by 7'6\".
Exterior
Remote controlled, black wrought iron gates open to a driveway which approaches both this and a neighbouring property. The shared access tree lined driveway then continues down towards the property and eventually becomes a private in front of the property. This pebbled driveway provides ample parking space and is flanked at the front by a small lawn area and a hedge boundary. There are some attractive, well stocked shrub borders lying between the driveway and the property. The drive then continues to the carport/open storage barn. Adjacent to this area is a small orchard area with fruit trees and a chicken pen. A five bar timber gate opens to a yard area next to the stable block. Also adjacent to this area is the detached hay barn. A further five bar timber gate opens to the paddock. There is a further paddock at the rear. The property also enjoys some beautiful large wooded areas flanking down one side of one paddock and the rear garden. To the very rear of the paddock is a further small paddock area adjacent to a beautiful pond area which is abundant in wildlife. To the rear of the property lies a fantastically presented garden plot. The garden incorporates a large paved patio area lying adjacent to the rear of the utility which then leads on to a large raised timber decked area lying next to the conservatory. A colourful and well stocked bed leads down to a stream which runs straight through the garden creating a peaceful, tranquil space. A timber decked bridge leads across this stream to a sizable lawned garden which is flanked on two sides by a beautiful woodland area which is also owned by the property. The garden also opens to the detached hay barn.
Directions
Leave Eccleshall on the north bound Newcastle Road passing through the villages of Slindon, Mill Meece and Cotes Heath. At the roundabout turn left onto the A51 signposted Market Drayton and Nantwich. Proceed along this road passing the Swan with Two Necks on the left hand side and continuing onto the village of Pipe Gate where the shared access drive can be found on the left hand side as identified by our for sale board.