Property description
DESCRIPTION Wright Marshall Ltd have immense pleasure in offering for sale The Woodlands, Cockpit Lane, Sandiway. This fine substantial detached family home boasts great charm and character throughout. Located on a secluded lane in the popular and sought after village of Sandiway, The Woodlands is set in large landscaped gardens with a plot totalling around 0.9 acres.
The Woodlands is beautifully presented throughout and benefits from stunning far reaching views to the front and rear. The property also offers prospective purchasers the chance to re-model and possibly extend the existing accommodation subject to any necessary planning permissions being obtained.
Features of the property include deep skirting boards, corniced ceilings and wood block flooring. The property is currently a three bedroom property but could easily be converted to a four bedroom by using the dressing room attached to the main bedroom as the fourth bedroom and could be achieved without a great deal of cost being incurred.
In brief the accommodation comprises of an open storm porch, large reception hallway with a grand staircase with wood panelling, lounge, dining room, well equipped breakfast kitchen with views overlooking the rear garden, utility, rear entrance vestibule and cloakroom on the ground floor. A delightful turned staircase with spindles rises to the first floor landing which provides access to a master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and wonderful views to the front. It also has a fully fitted dressing room which could easily be converted into bedroom four. The main bedroom benefits from a large en-suite, there are also two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. A drop down ladder provides access to a sizeable loft area which has Velux windows ideal for use as a hobby room or generous sized storage space.
Externally The Woodlands is accessed through a "in and out" driveway which provides access to the front of the house and a detached single garage. The driveway also provides parking for several vehicles. The landscaped gardens are abundantly stocked with various plants, trees and shrubs. There is a large workshop/shed which is divided into three, providing good storage space for garden implements, tractor mower and has the benefit of water, power and lighting. There is a lean-to the rear of the workshop providing a log store along with a greenhouse, raised vegetable borders along with a large lawned garden.
LOCATION The highly regarded district of Sandiway is close to countryside and has a nearby golf club whilst at the same time affords convenient access to the A556 and A49 for commuters. Local amenities include a primary school, the Blue Cap public house and Delamere Forest which is only a short drive away. Northwich provides schools for all ages, comprehensive shopping facilities to include a choice of supermarkets and opportunity for varied recreational pursuits.
DIRECTIONS From Northwich proceed along the one-way system and onto London Road. At the traffic lights just past the Salt Museum continue along the Kingsmead Spine Road to the main set of lights where you should turn right and at the roundabout take the third exit onto the A556 in the direction of Chester. Proceed over the Blue Bridge and continue straight on at the lights. Proceed along the A556 passing Sandiway Golf Club on your left and just after passing The Blue Cap Public House on your right you will see a turning on your left which is Cockpit Lane. Turn left and proceed down the lane where The Woodlands can be found on the left hand side.
ACCOMMODATION OPEN STORM PORCH Quarry tiled floor, leaded single glazed windows, courtesy lighting, wood panelled ceiling.
RECEPTION HALL Entrance door with single glazed leaded windows with single glazed leaded window either side, wood flooring, radiator, coving, staircase rising to the first floor, wood panelling and door to the rear entrance vestibule.
REAR ENTRANCE VESTIBULE Corner wash hand basin, radiator, single glazed leaded window to the rear elevation, under stairs storage cupboard and door with single glazed leaded glass leading to outside.
CLOAKROOM Furnished with a low flush WC, single glazed window to the rear elevation with leaded glass.
LOUNGE 20' 11 excluding bay" x 14' 10" (6.38m x 4.52m) Fitted with an attractive carved marble fire surround with inset and hearth housing a gas fire, wood block flooring, double glazed bay window to the front elevation, two radiators, coving, single glazed window to the rear elevation.
DINING ROOM 14' 11 excluding recess" x 15' 0" (4.55m x 4.57m) Fitted with a timber fire surround with housing an open fire and original inset and hearth along with original fender, double glazed bay window to the front elevation, two radiators and coving.
BREAKFAST KITCHEN 19' 2" x 11' 10" (5.84m x 3.61m) Fitted with an excellent range of wall and base cupboards with work surfaces above incorporating a stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, built-in double oven and microwave, fridge, induction hob with extractor fan above, tiled flooring, two single glazed windows to the rear elevation overlooking the wonderful garden, radiator, tongue & groove ceiling.
SIDE ENTRANCE VESTIBULE With a single glazed entrance door, tiled flooring and built-in storage cupboard.
UTILITY ROOM 9' 6" x 7' 7" (2.9m x 2.31m) Wall and base cupboards with work surfaces above incorporating a stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, space for dryer, cupboard housing the central heating boiler, single glazed window to the front and rear elevations, tiled floor, space and plumbing for washing machine.
LANDING A turned staircase from the reception hallway rises to the sizeable first floor landing area, coving, ceiling spot lights and single glazed window (5'10" x 5'6" vendors measurement) to the rear elevation overlooking the rear garden. loft access.
BEDROOM ONE 17 ' 0 max" x 14' 5" (5.18m x 4.39m) With a double glazed bay window to the front elevation providing far reaching views, a range of fitted wardrobes with bedside table and drawers.
ENSUITE 14' 3" x 5' 10" (4.34m x 1.78m) Furnished in a white suite with two wash hand basins, sunken bath, fully tiled shower cubicle with shower unit, two single glazed windows to the rear elevation, fully tiled marble walls and floor, two heated towel rails, ceiling spot lights, coving and extractor fan.
DRESSING ROOM 9' 9 max" x 8' 8" (2.97m x 2.64m) This room can easily be converted into bedroom four. Currently fitted with matching wardrobes and dressing table, radiator, single glazed window to the front elevation with far reaching views.
BEDROOM TWO 17' 3 max" x 15' 0" (5.26m x 4.57m) Double glazed bay window to the front elevation providing views to the front, radiator, ceiling spot lights and coving.
BEDROOM THREE 9' 1 max" x 11' 10" (2.77m x 3.61m) Fitted wardrobes, radiator, double glazed window to the front elevation again providing far reaching views, ceiling spot lights and coving.
BATHROOM 10' 11" x 7' 6" (3.33m x 2.29m) With low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, double shower cubicle with electric shower, fully tiled walls, part tiled flooring, two single glazed windows to the rear elevation, panelled bath, coving, radiator and built-in airing cupboard.
LOFT SPACE 26' 11 narrowing to 7'6"" x 9' 6" (8.2m x 2.9 narrowing to 2.28 with limited headspacem) Currently fitted with power, heating and light. Work surfaces, making this an excellent hobby room or generous size storage space.
EXTERNALLY Externally The Woodlands is accessed through a "in and out" driveway which provides access to the front of the house and a detached single garage. The driveway also provides parking for several vehicles. The landscaped gardens are abundantly stocked with various plants, tress and shrubs. There is a large workshop/shed which is divided into three, providing good storage space for garden implements, tractor mower and has the benefit of water, power and lighting. There is a lean-to the rear of the workshop providing a log store along with a greenhouse, raised vegetable borders along with a large lawned garden which the current vendors tried to secure residential planning consent for a detached dwelling which would sit to the northern side of The Woodlands. We understand that this application was refused as too was the subsequent Appeal. It is therefore the Vendor's intention to place an overage/clawback on this part of the garden with terms to be agreed separately.
TENURE We believe the property to be Freehold, but potential purchasers should seek clarification from their solicitor prior to an exchange of contracts.
SERVICES Mains water and drainage are connected. Oil central heating and calor gas heating for the gas fire.
VIEWING Viewing strictly through the selling agents by telephoning 01606 41318.
NW1745
AGENTS NOTE
We have been informed by the vendor that there may be the possibility of purchasing land adjacent to The Woodlands by separate negotiation. Purchasers should make their own enquiries via the vendor.
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