Rock Cottages, The Village, Great Barrow, Chester

A brilliant two bedroom cottage in the heart for Great Barrow village, nicely presented with a lot of charm and enjoying an enclosed garden and patio area

Comment from Oliver Weston of Gascoigne Halman

Nestled in an idyllic position in the heart of Great Barrow village this charming cottage home is perfect for any first time buyer or downsizer.

As soon as you step through the door the cottage gives a lovely cosy feel that doesn't disappoint, just like you would expect from a home of this nature, and the traditional features combine well with impressive presentation, recently improved through new carpets the current owner had fitted. The home also boasts a strong energy rating with an EPC of 70 (C), rare to find in a period cottage, and pleasingly the boiler has been serviced and passed without fault.

Internally the cottage consists of a living room which leads you through to the fully fitted kitchen to the rear. The kitchen houses an oven and hob with extractor above as well as fixings for a washing machine and a range of wall and floor units with further storage being offered in the lounge via the under stairs cupboard.

The second floor includes the two bedrooms, bathroom and a generous storage closet. The main bedroom is of double size whilst the second, which has previously been used as a single bedroom, is currently set up as a comfortable home office and enjoys lovely village views from the window.

When turning to the exterior, the cottage continues to impress with a private garden and patio area. The traditional cottage garden is accessed via a shared path just a few steps from your front door and provides a unique and tranquil space for gardening, al fresco dining, or simply relaxing in the sun. The property also benefits from a garden shed, with plenty of space for gardening equipment and recycling bins.

For a personal description of the property or to arrange a viewing, please contact myself or a member of the team at the Tarporley office.

Accommodation and dimensions

As detailed on floorplan and below;

Ground Floor

Living Room 18'0" x 14'9" (5.50m x 4.50m)

Kitchen 8'10" x 7'6" (2.70m x 2.30m)

First Floor

Bedroom 1 9'10" x 8'2" (3.00m x 2.50m)

Bedroom 2 8'2" x 8'2" (2.50m x 2.50m)

Bathroom

Location

The subject property is in Great Barrow, a village of charm, history and character. It enjoys a strong community spirit and lies within a green belt and a conservation area.

The property occupies a good central position in the rural village of Great Barrow being just four miles to the east of Chester. The village offers an attractive church, pub / restaurants such as the Stamford Bridge and White Horse Inn. There is also the highly rated and lovely Bluebell Café within walking distance, as well as a music and art studio for the artists among us.

There is also a social club bowls/cricket fields and Barrow village hall where many community groups are based.

There is a well regarded primary school in the village (Barrow CofE) which is a designated partner school to Christleton High School which is the nearby state school and is OFSTED rated outstanding and there is a daily bus service from Barrow. There is also an excellent selection of private schools in and around Chester including Abbey gate College and the Kings & Queens Schools. Sir John Dean's Sixth Form Centre can be reached within 20 minutes drive.

In the village there is a village playing field, cricket club plus several nearby golf courses in the locality at Waverton and Vicars Cross. There is horse racing at Chester, Bangor on Dee and Aintree. Little Budworth offers polo and motor racing at Oulton Park.

The location acts as an ideal base from which to access many other commercial centres including Manchester, Liverpool and Warrington. Furthermore it should be noted that both Manchester International Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport can be accessed within forty minutes drive.

Nearby railway stations are located at Chester, Crewe, Frodsham, Hartford and Nantwich. Crewe station is only 21 miles away and enjoys a direct (circa 90 minutes) and regular rail service to London Euston.

For those with an equestrian interest, it is worth noting that Kelsall Equestrian Centre is soon to undergo a significant expansion so as to provide a hugely impressive local facility. Planning permission has been granted to build two brand new indoor arenas to house a calendar of events throughout the year. Within the planning permission granted there will also be a café retail space with seating for 350 spectators and extra stables.

Directions

Leave Tarporley in direction of Chester. Upon reaching the roundabout, take the second exit and proceed along the A51 in the direction of Chester. Proceed through Clotton and Duddon passing landmarks that include Duddon Primary School on the right hand side and Okells Garden Centre on the left hand side. Upon reaching the Tarvin roundabout, take the first exit in the direction of Chester. Proceed along the A51 and upon reaching a set of traffic lights take a right hand turn in the direction of Great Barrow. Having taken the right turn, pass the Stamford Bridge pub on the left hand side and proceed through towards Great Barrow. When entering the village take the right hand turn for Main Street, opposite the Barrow CE Primary school, shortly after this turning you will find the subject property on your right hand side.

Tenure / Services / Viewing

TENURE We believe the property is freehold tenure.

SERVICES Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected. Gas central heating is connected.

VIEWING Viewing by appointment with the Agents Tarporley office.

WANT TO MOVE BUT NEED TO SELL?
If you are interested in this property but need to sell your own home in Cheshire, South Manchester or the Peak District, Gascoigne Halman can provide a free, no obligation market appraisal and valuation of your own home. We are proud to be the leading estate agent in the area, with a network of twenty two offices - full contact details can be located on our website. Robert Reed is the manager of the Tarporley office.

The Tarporley team consists of Robert, Pamela, Oliver, Sally, Zoe,Clive,Jerry, Sam and Tresa - we pride ourselves on being not just professional and efficient but also warm and welcoming. If you are in the village and fancy a coffee, do come in and say hello. We are located at 62 High Street, Tarporley, six premises to the left of Tarporley Parish Church. Our building is a landmark in the village, having above the shop front a beautiful illuminated fully working heritage clock.


NOTICE

Gascoigne Halman for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) no person in the employment of Gascoigne Halman has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.