3 bedroom cottage for sale

AN EXCEPTIONALLY ATTRACTIVE 3 BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED COTTAGE SET IN APPROX. 0.5 ACRE OF SUPERB GARDENS AND PADDOCK

This exceptionally attractive three bedroom semi-detached country cottage is set in approximately half an acre of superb landscaped gardens and paddock adjoining a woodland valley, and there is possible potential to extend and convert the outbuildings.

The original building, thought to have been built in 1640 and known as 'Foreign Parts Farm', has been lovingly restored to retain the intrinsic character, yet offers modern facilities with a delightful fitted kitchen/dining room, two reception rooms, in character refitted bathroom, replacement double glazing and all finished to the highest standards. The cottage is set in beautiful well planned yet natural gardens, adjoining a valley of woodland with a wealth of bird life and a badger sett on the property boundary.

Although enjoying this idyllic rural setting, with views over open countryside to the front, Chester is only approximately 20 minutes' drive away, and Northop Hall itself offers shops, Church, pubs and schools.

The property benefits from a full alarm system and the accommodation comprises:

Large Entrance Porch

1.91m(6'3'') x 1.75m(5'9'')

which is double glazed with slate floor and double French doors.

Living Room

3.81m(12'6'') x 3.51m(11'6'')

with inglenook style fireplace with beam above and quarry tiled hearth. Adjoining store. Fitted simulated electric wood-burning stove. Night storage heater and replacement double glazed window.

Sitting Room

3.89m(12'9'') x 3.12m(10'3'')

with fireplace with beam above and to the surrounds. Slate hearth. Two inset cupboards and replacement double glazed window with slate sill. Night storage heater.

Dining Kitchen

3.58m(11'9'') x 3.12m(10'3'')

refitted in character, with Belfast sink with two adjoining units and tiled work surfaces. Ceramic hob and electric oven with adjoining unit. Matching corner cupboard and two wall cupboards. Brick fireplace housing wood-burning stove. Exposed ceilings. Two replacement double glazed windows. Wiring for night storage heater.

Bedroom 1

3.96m(13'0'') x 3.20m(10'6'')

(measurement includes two wardrobe alcoves). Replacement double glazed window and night storage heater.

Bedroom 2

3.89m(12'9'') x 3.51m(11'6'')

with wardrobe alcove and further alcove fitted with bookshelves. Night storage heater and replacement double glazed window.

Bedroom 3

2.67m(8'9'') x 1.52m(5'0'')

plus wardrobe alcove. Replacement double glazed window.

Bathroom

fitted in character with claw-foot bath with brass taps, wash basin with floral design and high flush WC. Cylinder/airing cupboard. Attractive leaded light panel to door and replacement double glazed window.

Outside

The cottage stands in approximately HALF AN ACRE of grounds which have been thoughtfully and tastefully landscaped by the present owner to create delightful cottage gardens. These are well stocked with a wide variety of ornamental shrubs, bushes and flowers.

Rear And Side Garden

To the rear there is a lawned garden with ornamental flower beds, greenhouse and hedge with a gap leading to approximately ONE THIRD OF AN ACRE of PADDOCK/MEADOW sown with wild flowers. This can be strimmed in the summer to create a lawn. Just before this joins the woodland, there is an active BADGER SETT.
The garden continues to the side of the cottage with a lawn and further well stocked gardens and a SUMMER HOUSE.

The Rear Garden

To the front there is a most attractive dry stone wall with vehicular and pedestrian wooden gates. The garden is laid to lawn with bushes, shrubs and a water feature.

Large Brick Building

comprising SINGLE GARAGE, STORE AND EX-DAIRY (now a workshop). This building could possibly be converted to further residential accommodation involving an extension to the cottage to the side to join both properties. Apparently this would satisfy planning, but further investigations and permission would be needed.