Whitehouse Cottage, Consall Forge

Bury and Hilton are delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare opportunity to purchase a charming double fronted cottage nestled within the picturesque surrounding of the Churnet Valley. The property stands prominently on approximately an acre plot between the banks of the River Churnet and historic valley railway.

Accessed from a gated well kept paddock, the property itself dates back to the mid 1800's and has been respectfully maintained throughout. It benefits from gas central heating and UPVC double glazing as well as cozy features such as exposed beams, latched and braced doors and a double sided log burner. At the rear of the property is a fenced off garden area consisting of patio and lawn adjoining an idyllic wooded pasture beyond boarded by the river and historic railway.

The property is situated within the perfect location for those who enjoy the tranquility of rural life with an abundance of activities right on your doorstep to choose from such as canal walks, cycling, canoeing, fishing nature trails and bird watching as well as a local public house to then retire to only a short walk away.

The entrance to the property leads in to the hallway with stairs to the first floor straight ahead and access into the kitchen to the right. The kitchen is fitted with wall and base units and a feature Victorian cast iron fireplace. Window to the front elevation provides views of the south facing paddock and River. Rear door allows access to the patio area behind. To the right of the kitchen is the bathroom fitted with bath and shower above, sink and w.c. To the left of the kitchen is the dining room with windows to the front and rear allowing light into the room as well as exposed beams and a double sided log burner which also services the living room. The living room benefits from a vaulted ceiling and patio doors to rear.

The first floor accommodates two well proportioned double bedrooms both with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and views to front.

Ground Floor - The entrance leads in to the hallway with stairs to the first floor straight ahead and access in to the kitchen to the right.

Kitchen - 4.22m x 3.58m (13'10 x 11'09) - The kitchen is fitted with wall and base units with integrated fridge and freezer as well as stainless steel sink unit and electric hot point cooker with hood and tiled floor. The kitchen also benefits from a feature Victorian cast iron fire place and views out to the south facing paddock and river. Rear door allows access the patio and garden area situated behind the property and wooded pasture beyond.

Bathroom - 1.83m x 2.44m (6 x 8) - Fitted Suite. Bath with Shower over, sink and low level w.c. Tiled floor.

Dining Room - 4.22m x 4.22m (13'10 x 13'10) - To the right of the kitchen is the dining room with exposed beams, windows to both north and south and a double sided log burner which also services the living room.

Living Room - 4.47m x 3.05m (14'08 x 10) - Steps down to the living room which enjoys views to the front and patio doors to the rear which lead out to the patio area and scenic woodland beyond. The elevated log burner and vaulted ceiling add to the charm of the cottage.

First Floor -

Bedroom One - 4.27m x 3.05m (14 x 10 ) - To the right hand side of the stairs is the first bedroom with built in cupboards housing the water tank and cylinder. Window to the front elevation overlooking the paddock and river.

Bedroom Two - 4.27m x 4.27m (14 x 14 ) - The second bedroom to the right of the stairs also enjoys views to the front of the property with vaulted ceilings adding to the scale of the room.

Outside - To the front of the property is a well maintained paddock which is bordered by the river on one side. To the rear of the property is a fenced off garden area consisting of patio and lawn with a parcel of delightful wooded pasture with mature trees beyond.

Please Note - The vendors have also informed us there is a small parcel of land to be included in the sale with the potential to be used as parking.

Viewing - By prior appointment through the Agents.

Directions - From Leek proceed out of the town on the A520 Cheddleton Road, follow this road passing through the village of Cheddleton, upon reaching the village of Wetley Rocks as the road forks take the left hand fork into the A522 Leek Road. Follow this road for a short distance taking the first left signposted Consall and Consall Hall Gardens. Follow this road to its extremity and at the T junction turn left noted as a 'No through road'. Follow this road for approximately three quarters of a mile and upon reaching the feature brick gate posts on the right hand side, as signage 'Consall Nature Park, Consall Forge turn right. Follow this tarmacadam road for approximately half a mile and as the road forks on the sharp right hand bend take the left hand fork. Follow this road for approximately one third of a mile and take the left turn signposted The Black Lion follow this lane as far as you can go and the property is situated across the canal on the right hand side to the left of The Black Lion.

Agentsnotes - We understand the property is freehold
EPC Rating: E
Council Tax Band: C
Private drainage
Gas central heating