3 bedroom detached house for sale

A detached Victorian former Toll Cottage enjoying a most exquisite streamside setting and boasting beautifully stocked tiered gardens which adjoin established woodland. Extended and much improved accommodation comprising: Entrance Hall, Cloakroom,Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility, Three Bedrooms plus small Study, Ensuite Shower Room and Bathroom. Ample Driveway Parking plus Garage. Viewing essential to appreciate the setting.

This charming detached property and former Toll Cottage is located within a delightful semi-rural position within large established gardens which extend to about half an acre. The gardens in turn adjoin privately owned woodland and the cottage sits beside a babbling stream which provides a most attractive visual and audible benefit. Whilst the benefits of this attractive location will be self-evident from an inspection, the house is located within comfortable reach of an extensive road network system connecting the commuter to Chester, Wrexham, Merseyside, The Wirral and North Wales.
Extended and much improved by our clients,the cottage today benefits from a modern central heating system, complemented by double glazing throughout. At ground floor level there is a spacious Sitting Room which links to a pleasant and naturally light Conservatory with views of the garden. There is a seperate Dining Room plus well equipped Kitchen, useful Utility and Cloakroom with wc. At first floor level the Principal Bedroom has the benefit on an Ensuite Shower Room. There are two further Bedrooms plus a small Study and Bathroom.

Outside

A particularly salient feature of The Old Gatehouse is its idyllic setting. The house is approached across a tarmacadam driveway which in turn provides ample off road parking/turning space. We see it as absolutely essential that prospective purchasers visit the property in order to appreciate this tranquil garden setting. Raising away from the property in landscaped tiers the garden is fringed by a babbling stream which provides a beautiful visible and audible feature. There are loose stone steps, timber bridges, areas of shaped lawn and what can only be described as an incredible array of ornamental evergreen shrubbery, deciduous shrubbery, flowering plants and trees. Included within the planting scheme are azeleas, rhododendrons,camelias, hydrangeas, forsythia, fushia and wigela.
Adjoining the sizeable garden plot is an area of established deciduous woodland which in turn is fringed with farmland/pasture. The area is renowned as a local beauty spot and is frequented by an abundance of natural wildlife flora and fauna.

In detail the accommodation comprises:-

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

With radiator, telephone point and upvc part double glazed entrance door.

Sitting Room

6.58m(21'7'') x 4.62m(15'2'') overall

With coved ceiling, four wall light points, television aerial point, upvc double glazed window with pleasant wooded aspect. Two radiators. Aluminium framed sliding double glazed patio doors to:

Double Glazed Conservatory

3.45m(11'4'') x 2.03m(6'8'')

Of upvc construction, there are double glazed windows on three elevations providing attractive views of the surrounding landscaped and well stocked gardens plus adjoining woodland. Three wall light points. Upvc double glazed door leading to outside.

Dining Room

3.81m(12'6'') x 3.96m(13'0'')

With radiator, fireplace recess providing ample space for display or fireplace. Upvc double glazed windows on two sides both with pleasant wooded aspects. Door to:

Kitchen

3.81m(12'6'') x 3.05m(10'0'')

Fitted with an extensive range of modern units comprising eye level cupboards with matching base cupboards and drawers. Laminated granite effect working surfaces with tiled surrounds, single drainer stainless steel single bowl sink with mixer tap, space and connections for an electric cooker, radiator, television aerial point, upvc double glazed windows on two sides both with pleasant wooden aspects. Space and plumbing connections for full sized dishwasher, space for tall refrigerator, ample space for breakfast table and chairs, canopy type extractor hood above space for cooker. Useful understairs pantry cupboard.

Utility Room

3.05m(10'0'') x 1.24m(4'1'')

(widening to 7'7)
With a fitted range of eye level cupboards (to match kitchen), laminated working surface, single drainer stainless steel single bowl sink with mixer tap, space and plumbing connections for a washing machine, space for tumble dryer, freestanding oil fired central heating boiler. Ceramic tiled floor, fitted coat hooks and door to:

Cloakroom

Ceramic tiled floor, partly tiled walls, low level wc with concealed push button cistern. Extractor fan and electricity consumer unit.

First Floor Landing

Radiator, dado rail, double glazed window with pleasant aspect. Useful built in storage cupboards, access to loft space.

Bedroom One

5.94m(19'6'') x 3.25m(10'8'') overall

With two radiators, upvc double glazed windows on two elevations enjoying attractive views of the landscaped gardens and adjoining woodland. Television aerial point, telephone point and door to:

Ensuite Shower Room

Tiled corner shower enclosure (curtain surround), pedestal wash basin, low level wc, radiator, partly tiled walls and extractor fan.

Bedroom Two

5.94m(19'6'') x 3.18m(10'5'') overall

(into wardrobe recess)
This room has two radiators, two upvc double glazed windows enjoying pleasant wooded/rural outlooks to front. Television aerial point and useful wardrobe recess with hanging rail and storage shelf above.

Bedroom Three

3.86m(12'8'') x 4.09m(13'5'')

With radiator, televison aerial point, telephone point, upvc double glazed windows on two sides with pleasant wooded outlooks. Two chimney breast recesses both with fitted hanging rails.

Small Study

2.03m(6'8'') x 1.04m(3'5'')

A handy room which has a upvc double glazed window with pleasant rural outlook. Space for computer workstation/desk etc.

Bathroom

Fitted three piece coloured suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback and low level wc. Wall light point, wall mounted shaver socket, radiator and upvc double glazed window with obscure glass.

Attached Garage

6.27m(20'7'') x 3.38m(11'1'')

With electric light and power, double timber doors to front, work bench, water point and fitted shelving units.

Garden Room

Lockable lean-to garden room/garden store with fitted potting bench, double glazed windows and double glazed sliding patio doors to front.

Services

Mains water and electricity are connected. Oil fired central heating. Drainage is to a septic tank.
None of the services have been tested. Wright Manley can therefore provide no guarantee.

Tenure

The Tenure is understood to be freehold but this detail has not been confirmed from the Title Deeds. Vacant possession upon completion.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment with the Agents Wright Manley Chester Office 15 Grosvenor Street Chester CH1 2DD Telephone No: 01244 317833. Fax No: 01244 320701
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Marketing Appraisal

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Survey And Valuation

We hope that this property meets your needs, however if you subsequently buy a property through another agent we would recommend that you obtain professional advice and for full details on the different types of inspection available and for a specific quotation of costs please contact our Survey Department on 01244 317833, entirely without obligation.

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