Willow Brook Cottage, Sheppenhall Lane, Aston, Nantwich - 13.30 acres
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GUIDE PRICE £650,000-£675,000
A SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED HOUSE FOR RENOVATION, NUMEROUS OUTBUILDINGS, SCOPE FOR EQUESTRIAN USE, SET IN ABOUT 13.30 ACRES, IN A FINE, SLIGHTLY ELEVATED POSITION ENJOYING STUNNING OPEN VIEWS IN ALL DIRECTIONS OVER COUNTRYSIDE
Guide Price £650,000 - £675,000 - A SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED HOUSE FOR RENOVATION, NUMEROUS OUTBUILDINGS, SCOPE FOR EQUESTRIAN USE, SET IN ABOUT 13.30 ACRES, IN A FINE, SLIGHTLY ELEVATED POSITION ENJOYING STUNNING OPEN VIEWS IN ALL DIRECTIONS OVER COUNTRYSIDE
Summary - Entrance Porch, Entrance Hall, Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Living Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility Room, Landing, Four Double Bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower Room, Air Source Central Heating, uPVC Double Glazed Windows, Range of Outbuildings, Mobile Home, Gardens, Collecting Yard, Land
In all about 13.30 acres.
Description - Willow Brook Cottage is constructed of brick with rendered elevations under a tiled roof and approached over a tarmacadam drive. The original cottage probably dates back to the mid 19th century, has been enlarged in recent years and extends to about 2,000 square feet. The house now requires a full programme of renovation. It is a rarity to the market being a home offering tremendous potential, 3,500 square feet of agriculture buildings, generally in poor condition, and ring fenced level paddock land with far reaching views over rolling countryside.
Location & Amentiies - Willow Brook Cottage holds a fine position in open countryside six miles South of Nantwich. Whitchurch is 7.5 miles, Audlem village centre 3 miles, Wrenbury village 3.5 miles, the M6 Motorway (junction 16) 13 miles, Crewe station (London Euston 90 minutes, Manchester 40 minutes) 11 miles, Chester 25 miles, Manchester 40 miles and Liverpool 48 miles.
Nantwich is a charming and historic market town providing a wealth of period buildings, a 12th century church, cobbled streets, independent boutique shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, market hall, excellent sports and leisure facilities. Audlem was mentioned in the Doomsday book as Aldelime, and Edward 1st granted a market charter in 1295. The sought after, award winning, village of Audlem caters for daily needs with local co-operative store, newsagents, dry cleaners, butchers, flower shop, restaurant, two cafes, three public houses and a medical centre.
On the educational front, there are excellent primary schools in Audlem and Wrenbury, two secondary schools in Nantwich. Private schooling in the area includes Newcastle High School, The Grange at Hartford, The Kings and Queens in Chester and Ellesmere College.
There are numerous sports facilities in the area including tennis, bowling, cricket, football, running and cycling clubs in Audlem. There are two 18 hole golf courses at nearby Whitchurch. Equestrian interests are vast in the area including British Eventing at Kelsall and Somerford Park and Racing enjoyed at Aintree, Chester, Bangor on Dee and Haydock Park. Hunting with the Cheshire and North Staffordshire Foxhounds and Cheshire Beagles.
Directions - From Nantwich, take the A530 Whitchurch Road, past Nantwich Lake for about 4 miles. At the crossroads turn left into Sheppenhall Lane, proceed for 1.6 miles and the property is located on the left hand side.
From Audlem, take the the Whitchurch Road, proceed for 2.5 miles, turn right (signed Aston and Wrenbury) into Rookery Lane (becomes Sheppenhall Lane), proceed for .6 of a mile and the property is located on the right hand side.
Accommodation - With approximate measurements comprises:
Entrance Porch - 1.75m x 1.57m (5'9" x 5'2") - Quarry tiled floor.
Entrance Hall - 1.75m x 1.40m (5'9" x 4'7") - Quarry tiled floor.
Reception Hall - 4.72m x 2.90m max (15'6" x 9'6" max) - Quarry tiled floor, radiator.
Cloakroom - Low flush W/C and hand basin, radiator.
Living Room - 8.08m x 3.56m (26'6" x 11'8") - Brick fireplace with tiled hearth and timber mantle, two double glazed bow windows to front and double glazed window to side, four double wall light points, inset display cupboard and shelving, ceiling cornices, two radiators..
Sitting Room - 4.39m x 3.51m (14'5" x 11'6") - Timber fire surround with tiled inset, double glazed picture window and door to front, radiator.
Kitchen/Dining Room - 7.06m x 4.50m max 2.92m min (23'2" x 14'9" max 9'7 - Wood burning stove, plumbing for washing machine, four double glazed windows, radiator.
Utility Room - 4.57m x 2.34m (15'0" x 7'8") - Built in cupboards, door to rear, quarry tiled floor, access to loft.
Stairs From Reception Hall To First Floor Landing - Walk in cupboard, double glazed window, cylinder cupboard with Joule Kodiak pre plumbed heat pump cylinder. Radiator.
Bedroom No. 1 - 4.37m x 3.53m (14'4" x 11'7") - Two double glazed windows, radiator.
Bedroom No. 2 - 3.61m x 3.56m (11'10" x 11'8") - Picture rail, radiator.
Bedroom No. 3 - 3.53m x 3.53m (11'7" x 11'7") - Built in wardrobe, radiator.
Bedroom No. 4 - 3.43m x 2.79m (11'3" x 9'2") - Radiator.
Bathroom - 2.08m x 1.96m (6'10" x 6'5") - Corner bath, low flush W/C and pedestal hand basin, access to loft, half tiled walls, radiator.
Shower Room - 2.59m x 1.73m (8'6" x 5'8") - Low flush W/C, vanity unit with inset hand basin, tiled shower cubicle with shower, radiator.
Outside - Samsung Air Source Heat Pump. Concrete yard and parking area. Two outside taps. Exterior lighting.
Buildings - A range of buildings, generally in poor condition, including brick and block, corrugated roofed BARN 31'0" x 30'6", brick built, corrugated roofed STABLE BLOCK about 32'0" x 13'0". Timber open fronted building 16'6" x 15'6". Corrugated HAY BARN 39'0" x 16'6". Block constructed KENNEL BUILDING comprising six kennels with runs. COLLECTING YARD. Block constructed range of CATTLE HOUSING extending to about 1,100 square feet. Two bedroom Willerbey Lanbourne MOBILE HOME 38'0" x 12'0".
Gardens - The gardens are lawned with shrubs, specimen trees, small copse and pond.
Agricultural Land - There is a paddock immediately to the rear, ideal for turning out. There is a large field to the East with water, hedgerow boundary and a pit. The grazeable land is naturally well drained and ideal for horses/livestock. The land extends to about 12 acres and Barnett Brook forms the natural Northern boundary.
Services - Mains water and electricity. Septic tank drainage. Solar panels.
N.B. Tests have not been made of electrical, water, drainage and heating systems and associated appliances, nor confirmation obtained from the statutory bodies of the presence of these services. The information given should therefore be verified prior to a legal commitment to purchase.
Tenure - Freehold.
Council Tax - ?????
Viewing - By appointment with Baker Wynne & Wilson
NOTE: Plan attached for identification purposes only.
A SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED HOUSE FOR RENOVATION, NUMEROUS OUTBUILDINGS, SCOPE FOR EQUESTRIAN USE, SET IN ABOUT 13.30 ACRES, IN A FINE, SLIGHTLY ELEVATED POSITION ENJOYING STUNNING OPEN VIEWS IN ALL DIRECTIONS OVER COUNTRYSIDE
Guide Price £650,000 - £675,000 - A SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED HOUSE FOR RENOVATION, NUMEROUS OUTBUILDINGS, SCOPE FOR EQUESTRIAN USE, SET IN ABOUT 13.30 ACRES, IN A FINE, SLIGHTLY ELEVATED POSITION ENJOYING STUNNING OPEN VIEWS IN ALL DIRECTIONS OVER COUNTRYSIDE
Summary - Entrance Porch, Entrance Hall, Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Living Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility Room, Landing, Four Double Bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower Room, Air Source Central Heating, uPVC Double Glazed Windows, Range of Outbuildings, Mobile Home, Gardens, Collecting Yard, Land
In all about 13.30 acres.
Description - Willow Brook Cottage is constructed of brick with rendered elevations under a tiled roof and approached over a tarmacadam drive. The original cottage probably dates back to the mid 19th century, has been enlarged in recent years and extends to about 2,000 square feet. The house now requires a full programme of renovation. It is a rarity to the market being a home offering tremendous potential, 3,500 square feet of agriculture buildings, generally in poor condition, and ring fenced level paddock land with far reaching views over rolling countryside.
Location & Amentiies - Willow Brook Cottage holds a fine position in open countryside six miles South of Nantwich. Whitchurch is 7.5 miles, Audlem village centre 3 miles, Wrenbury village 3.5 miles, the M6 Motorway (junction 16) 13 miles, Crewe station (London Euston 90 minutes, Manchester 40 minutes) 11 miles, Chester 25 miles, Manchester 40 miles and Liverpool 48 miles.
Nantwich is a charming and historic market town providing a wealth of period buildings, a 12th century church, cobbled streets, independent boutique shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, market hall, excellent sports and leisure facilities. Audlem was mentioned in the Doomsday book as Aldelime, and Edward 1st granted a market charter in 1295. The sought after, award winning, village of Audlem caters for daily needs with local co-operative store, newsagents, dry cleaners, butchers, flower shop, restaurant, two cafes, three public houses and a medical centre.
On the educational front, there are excellent primary schools in Audlem and Wrenbury, two secondary schools in Nantwich. Private schooling in the area includes Newcastle High School, The Grange at Hartford, The Kings and Queens in Chester and Ellesmere College.
There are numerous sports facilities in the area including tennis, bowling, cricket, football, running and cycling clubs in Audlem. There are two 18 hole golf courses at nearby Whitchurch. Equestrian interests are vast in the area including British Eventing at Kelsall and Somerford Park and Racing enjoyed at Aintree, Chester, Bangor on Dee and Haydock Park. Hunting with the Cheshire and North Staffordshire Foxhounds and Cheshire Beagles.
Directions - From Nantwich, take the A530 Whitchurch Road, past Nantwich Lake for about 4 miles. At the crossroads turn left into Sheppenhall Lane, proceed for 1.6 miles and the property is located on the left hand side.
From Audlem, take the the Whitchurch Road, proceed for 2.5 miles, turn right (signed Aston and Wrenbury) into Rookery Lane (becomes Sheppenhall Lane), proceed for .6 of a mile and the property is located on the right hand side.
Accommodation - With approximate measurements comprises:
Entrance Porch - 1.75m x 1.57m (5'9" x 5'2") - Quarry tiled floor.
Entrance Hall - 1.75m x 1.40m (5'9" x 4'7") - Quarry tiled floor.
Reception Hall - 4.72m x 2.90m max (15'6" x 9'6" max) - Quarry tiled floor, radiator.
Cloakroom - Low flush W/C and hand basin, radiator.
Living Room - 8.08m x 3.56m (26'6" x 11'8") - Brick fireplace with tiled hearth and timber mantle, two double glazed bow windows to front and double glazed window to side, four double wall light points, inset display cupboard and shelving, ceiling cornices, two radiators..
Sitting Room - 4.39m x 3.51m (14'5" x 11'6") - Timber fire surround with tiled inset, double glazed picture window and door to front, radiator.
Kitchen/Dining Room - 7.06m x 4.50m max 2.92m min (23'2" x 14'9" max 9'7 - Wood burning stove, plumbing for washing machine, four double glazed windows, radiator.
Utility Room - 4.57m x 2.34m (15'0" x 7'8") - Built in cupboards, door to rear, quarry tiled floor, access to loft.
Stairs From Reception Hall To First Floor Landing - Walk in cupboard, double glazed window, cylinder cupboard with Joule Kodiak pre plumbed heat pump cylinder. Radiator.
Bedroom No. 1 - 4.37m x 3.53m (14'4" x 11'7") - Two double glazed windows, radiator.
Bedroom No. 2 - 3.61m x 3.56m (11'10" x 11'8") - Picture rail, radiator.
Bedroom No. 3 - 3.53m x 3.53m (11'7" x 11'7") - Built in wardrobe, radiator.
Bedroom No. 4 - 3.43m x 2.79m (11'3" x 9'2") - Radiator.
Bathroom - 2.08m x 1.96m (6'10" x 6'5") - Corner bath, low flush W/C and pedestal hand basin, access to loft, half tiled walls, radiator.
Shower Room - 2.59m x 1.73m (8'6" x 5'8") - Low flush W/C, vanity unit with inset hand basin, tiled shower cubicle with shower, radiator.
Outside - Samsung Air Source Heat Pump. Concrete yard and parking area. Two outside taps. Exterior lighting.
Buildings - A range of buildings, generally in poor condition, including brick and block, corrugated roofed BARN 31'0" x 30'6", brick built, corrugated roofed STABLE BLOCK about 32'0" x 13'0". Timber open fronted building 16'6" x 15'6". Corrugated HAY BARN 39'0" x 16'6". Block constructed KENNEL BUILDING comprising six kennels with runs. COLLECTING YARD. Block constructed range of CATTLE HOUSING extending to about 1,100 square feet. Two bedroom Willerbey Lanbourne MOBILE HOME 38'0" x 12'0".
Gardens - The gardens are lawned with shrubs, specimen trees, small copse and pond.
Agricultural Land - There is a paddock immediately to the rear, ideal for turning out. There is a large field to the East with water, hedgerow boundary and a pit. The grazeable land is naturally well drained and ideal for horses/livestock. The land extends to about 12 acres and Barnett Brook forms the natural Northern boundary.
Services - Mains water and electricity. Septic tank drainage. Solar panels.
N.B. Tests have not been made of electrical, water, drainage and heating systems and associated appliances, nor confirmation obtained from the statutory bodies of the presence of these services. The information given should therefore be verified prior to a legal commitment to purchase.
Tenure - Freehold.
Council Tax - ?????
Viewing - By appointment with Baker Wynne & Wilson
NOTE: Plan attached for identification purposes only.
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Willow Brook Cottage, Sheppenhall Lane, Aston, NanBrochure- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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