2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
We are delighted to offer to the market this two bedroom semi detached cottage, which is situated in a much sought after location in the Village of Croft. Smithy Lane is a quaint semi rural country lane with a number of individual homes which rarely come on the market and the local crown green bowling club. Croft offers all the advantages of living on the edge of open countryside, perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors being a gateway to great walks and bike rides whilst being only a short drive from Warrington town centre. The property is ideally placed for commuting to Manchester, Warrington and Liverpool via the extensive local motorway network. There are a number of nearby train stations, including Padgate and Birchwood with a bus route within easy reach. The Village enjoys a community atmosphere with 2 country pubs and the Cottage Art Gallery. There is an excellent range of local shops to cater for day to day necessities at nearby Culcheth, including extensive amenities. There are extensive further shopping amenities at the nearby Warrington town centre and the Trafford Centre which are both only a short drive away. The area is exceptionally served by schools, colleges and universities. Primary education is also catered for in Croft, whilst superb secondary education is offered a short distance away at Culcheth. The cottage is offered for sale with the added advantage of 'NO CHAIN' being involved. The accommodation which has potential for further improvement, benefits from central heating, double glazing and briefly comprises; fully enclosed porch, lounge, dining room, a fitted kitchen and a side porch. On the first floor of the house you will find two bedrooms and a bathroom all benefiting from views of the surrounding farmland. The cottage has a delightful garden which is a real feature and enjoys a delightful aspect with views over the adjacent farmland. Twin wrought iron gates lead through to a driveway which provides off road parking and leads to a single garage. An early internal inspection is recommended.

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
uPVC front door with an inset leaded light, double glazed panel leading through to:
FULLY ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH: The fully enclosed entrance porch is of a brick based construction with uPVC leaded light double glazed windows (front garden aspect) and a further uPVC leaded light double glazed window (side garden aspect). There is a uPVC door with feature inset pattern frosted glazed panels leading through to:
LOUNGE: 13' 4 x 12' 9 (4.06m x 3.89m) The lounge has a uPVC leaded light double glazed window (front aspect) and two further uPVC leaded light double glazed windows (side garden aspect). There is a feature brick built fireplace, incorporating a cast iron inset 'coal glow' effect gas fire mounted on a tiled hearth, with a wooden mantel above and a feature wooden shelf aside, including a feature recess for a DVD player/Sky box etc.. There is a radiator and an original beam to the ceiling. A door leads through to:

DINING ROOM: 13' 9 x 13' 5 (4.19m x 4.09m) The dining room has a uPVC leaded light double glazed window (front garden aspect). There is a feature brick built fireplace, incorporating a cast iron inset 'log glow' fire (for effect purposes only) mounted on a tiled hearth, with a matching mantel above and a feature shelf aside. There is a radiator, with feature mock beams to the walls and an original beam to the ceiling.

From the lounge there is an archway leading through to the kitchen.
KITCHEN: 11' 4 x 9' 9 (3.45m x 2.97m) The kitchen has a uPVC leaded light double glazed window with excellent views over the neighbouring fields and a range of matching fitted wall and base units with complementary working surfaces and tiled splashbacks. There is an inset single bowl, single drainer, stainless steel sink unit and an inset four ring electric hob with a built in electric oven and a grill below and a concealed fitted extractor hood above. There is space for a fridge and a freezer, with space and plumbing for a washing machine. There is an original beam and feature mock beams to the ceiling. A door with inset glazed panels leads through to:

SIDE PORCH: 7' 9 x 6' 1 (2.36m x 1.85m) The side porch has a uPVC door with inset frosted double glazed panels and a matching full length, frosted double glazed window aside. There are further uPVC leaded light, double glazed windows (side & rear garden aspect) and a radiator.
From the kitchen there is a staircase with feature mock beams to the walls leading to:
1ST FLOOR LANDING: The first floor landing has feature mock beams to the walls and doors leading to:

BEDROOM 1: 13' 9 x 13' 5 (4.19m x 4.09m) Bedroom one has a uPVC leaded light double glazed window affording delightful views over the adjacent farmland and a radiator.

BEDROOM 2: 13' (at longest point) x 12' 8 (3.96m x 3.86m) Bedroom two has a uPVC leaded light double glazed window with views over farmland to the front and a further uPVC leaded light double glazed window (side garden aspect). There is a radiator.

BATHROOM: The bathroom has a uPVC leaded light double glazed window (rear garden aspect) with delightful superb views over the open fields beyond. There is a matching suite comprising of a panel enclosed bath, a pedestal wash hand basin and a low level WC. There is a radiator and tiled splashbacks.

OUTSIDE:
The property is approached via twin wrought iron gates to the front, which lead through to a driveway providing off road parking and a single garage, with windows to both side elevations. There is a pergola to the side of the garage with views over farmland and placed to catch the sunsets. There is a further single wrought iron gate and a wall enclosed pathway to the front with plant, flower and shrubbery displays aside.
The main garden is located to the side elevation of the house where there is a delightful hedge enclosed garden which is a real feature of the property. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and has landscaped borders and beds aside with mature, well stocked plant and shrubbery displays. A meandering paved pathway leading through the centre of the lawn to a slightly elevated wall enclosed paved patio area, with delightful views over the remainder of the garden and the superb adjacent open countryside beyond.
Immediately to the rear of the cottage there is a patio area and a garden shed which benefits from both power and light.

TENURE: - To be advised. POST CODE: WA3 7JG
DIRECTIONS: From our Culcheth Office take a turning on your left onto Warrington Road and at the mini roundabout take a turning on your right. Take the second turning on your left into Wigshaw Lane (by Waterfields) and proceed along for approximately half a mile until you enter Croft Village. Take a turning on your left hand side at 'The Horseshoe' Public House into Smithy Lane passing the bowling green on your left hand side, the cottage can be found on your right hand side at the beginning of the open farmland.
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS - Strictly by appointment with our Culcheth Office - 01925 768 200 and Worsley office - 0161-794 7272.
Opening hours for our Culcheth Office: 9.30am to 5.30pm weekdays and 10.00am to 4.00pm Saturdays
Opening hours for our Worsley office: 9am to 6pm weekdays and 10.00am to 4.00pm Saturdays

WARNING
The mention of any appliances and/or services within these sales particulars does not imply they are in full and efficient working order.
Please note that all measurements are approximate and should not be relied upon if considering carpets, curtains, along with any other fixtures and fittings
While we endeavour to make our property details accurate and reliable, if there is any point, which is of particular interest to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information. Do so if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.