3 bedroom cottage for sale

A greatly enhanced and extended three bedroom former lock keepers cottage, occupying an idyllic rural setting and fronting the River Weaver at Salters ford Junction with private mooring and boat launch. The property along with the adjacent houses sit on a small island and are reached along a picturesque lane, which starts at the end of Oakwood Lane in Barnton and continues along the tow path of the Trent & Mersey Canal. Overall the plot is approximately 1/3 acre and is laid to a well kept lawn with patio areas and there is a large outbuilding with garage and workshop area, separate workshop, office, coalhouse and WC.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall
Double radiator, 'Minton' tiled flooring, original cornice style ceiling, staircase to first floor landing, Gothic style arched door to Cloakroom, under-stairs storage cupboard.

Cloakroom
Fitted with two piece suite comprising, surface mounted wash hand basin with cupboard under and tiled surround and low-level WC, 'Minton' tiled flooring, dado rail.

Dining Room
3.53m x 3.93m (11' 7" x 12' 11")
Double glazed window to front, 'Art Nouveau' cast-iron fireplace with tiled slips and granite hearth, double radiator, original cornice style ceiling and ceiling rose, telephone point, built-in corner cupboard.

Breakfast Kitchen
4.01m x 4.74m (13' 2" x 15' 7")
Fully fitted with bespoke, hand built, real wood, eye level wall and base units with granite worktops, Belfast sink, matching island unit with cupboards and drawers under and real wood and granite work surface. Integrated 'American' style fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher and microwave housing, double width electric range style oven housed in chimney breast recess, double glazed bay window to rear, ceramic tiled flooring, cornice style ceiling, panelled stable door to Courtyard, open plan arch to Lounge, walk-in utility cupboard with wall cabinets and hanging space and plumbed for washing machine.

Living Room
7.71m x 4.47m (25' 4" x 14' 8")
Double glazed window to front, three windows to side, feature stone fireplace set into corner with open fire, two double radiators, hardwood flooring, decorative coved ceiling, recessed spotlights, double glazed French doors to garden.

First Floor

Landing
Circular double glazed window to side, coving to ceiling with sloping roof.

Bedroom 1
4.76m x 7.69m (15' 7" x 25' 3")
Double glazed window to front, double glazed window to side, circular double glazed window to side, double glazed window to rear, two double radiators, wooden flooring, pitched roof with exposed beams.

En-suite Shower Room
Fitted with a luxury, white, three piece suite comprising: double shower cubical with mains powered shower and glazed surround, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC, half tiled walls, chrome heated towel rail, circular double glazed window to side.

Bedroom 2
3.93m x 3.53m (12' 11" x 11' 7")
Double glazed window to front, original cast-iron fireplace, double radiator with sloping roof, access to roof space.

Bedroom 3
2.21m x 2.87m (7' 3" x 9' 5")
Circular double glazed window to rear, airing cupboard housing hot water tank with linen shelving, laminate flooring.

Bathroom
Victorian leaded light half glazed door to Bathroom, fitted with a luxury three piece suite, comprising a very large roll top bath with ornamental claw feet, wall mounted Victorian wash hand basin and WC with hidden cistern, double glazed window to rear with shutters, original cast-iron fireplace, chrome towel rail with integrated radiator, slate tiled flooring, part panelled walls, built-in pitch pine dresser cupboard, exposed ceiling beams and recessed spotlights.

Outside

Gardens
The property stands on a plot of approximately 1/3 acre. To the front there is a drive in natural stone and sets and areas laid with loose chippings. Outside of the front door there is a raised seating area with decking and flags enclosed by decorative fencing.

The drive continues along the side of the house, opening at the rear to the front of the garage and outbuildings.

Immediately behind the house and to the rear of the outbuildings there is an enclosed courtyard with wrought iron gates and walled boundary with built-in barbecue, walled planters and brick/slate dog kennel. Gothic style arched doorway through to gardens.

The gardens are laid to lawn with gravelled pathway leading to the bottom of the garden where there is a landing stage and launch area for boats.

Outbuildings

Garage & Outbuildings
To the rear of the house there are a range of useful outbuildings with power and light, including:

GARAGE 4.03M (13'3") X 4.83M (15'10"
WORKSHOP AREA 2.57M (8'5") X 2.11M (6'11")
OFFICE 4.03M (13'3") X 2.60M (8'6")
WORKSHOP 2.64M (8'8") X 2.60M (8'6")
COALHOUSE
WC

Outbuilding Floor Plan

Property Ref:1_1375_2318828