Recently renovated detached Bunbury cottage

A charming, fully refurbished Grade II listed detached cottage situated in the heart of one of Cheshire’s prettiest and most desirable rural villages. 

Brantwood is a very attractive and interesting period property. Having undergone a comprehensive ‘back to brick’ scheme of redevelopment in 2021, the property offers the rare opportunity to acquire a listed home built to modern standards. 

At the centre of the house is a sandstone block cell which was formerly the village prison (complete with an iron bar window) that is now a wonderful feature reception hall which is open to the kitchen. 

There are three reception rooms, including a newly extended south facing garden room which enjoys lovely views across the large lawn garden. 

The cosy sitting room and the dining room are of similar proportions, and form part of the original cottage that was built around the 17th Century prison cell  in 1831. 

The dining room boasts attractive antique dark oak effect ‘Karndean’ flooring, which continues throughout much of the ground floor, and is open to both the garden room and into the kitchen creating a partial open plan flow. 

The kitchen has been fitted with modern handless cabinets including a large central island which sits on top of oat-coloured tiles with a wet underfloor heating system that runs into the rear hall, utility and downstairs w.c.

The kitchen comprises light coloured base level cabinets across two walls with putty coloured stone worktops and a dark drown undermount sink and tap to match the dark wood effect wall cabinets and island. 

Bi-folding doors lead out onto a south facing stone flagged patio which provides space for private outdoor dining that can be fully opened to the kitchen when entertaining in clement weather. 

On the first-floor level there are three good sized double bedrooms, including a large master bedroom with extensive quality built in furniture and a stunning en-suite featuring a double size shower with a glass partition, and a stone carved sink sat on top of a wooden floor standing vanity unit.

The bathroom is located off the landing between bedrooms two and three and is fitted with a modern three-piece suite and finished in charming pink marble herringbone tiles off set with attractive brass fittings. 

Externally, there are gardens which extend to three sides laid mostly to lawn with the addition of a wildflower garden at the front of the house. The gated gravel driveway provides parking for at least three cars.

The large cedar clad garage has been fully insulated, plastered and decorated, and now serves as a large home office and studio, with an adjoining brick-built storeroom and a lean-to shed at its rear. 

Location

Bunbury is located just under four miles to the South of Tarporley. It is well known as one of the most picturesque villages in Cheshire, surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Within the village there are facilities catering for a wide range of everyday requirements including a convenience store, fish and chip shop and a café as well as two great pubs. 

Bunbury Primary School enjoys a longstanding reputation for academic excellence and feeds into the well regarded Tarporley High School. There is a children's play park and playing field, tennis courts, bowling green and a well-supported cricket club, all located within a short stroll from the property.