Comment by Mark Johnson FRICS @ Baker Wynne and Wilson Discreetly nestled within private informal garden surroundings screened by the canopies of mature trees and hedging a long driveway sets this fabulous house well back from the public highway. Arranged over two floors, extending generously to over 2000 sqft, with a obscured attachment to the adjoining property at the rear the accommodation is filled with many original and reclaimed items that add to the rustic individual characteristics of this most desirable landmark village house. The front elevation faces due west and is perfectly placed to catch the evening sun.

DIRECTIONS TO CW3 0BP

What3words /// sheet.diets.varieties From Nantwich take the A529 Audlem road, proceed for 7 miles into the centre of charming Audlem. Continue into the centre of the village to the junction & turn left into Stafford Street. Continue past the beautiful St James’ church & continue heading out of the village a short way in the direction of Woore. The easily missed gated entrance to the property will be observed on the left-hand side.

VENDORS INTERVIEW

“ We absolutely love everything about Beech House and will be so sad to leave the family home, but we know we will have the comfort of many fabulous memories to take away with us “ “ We have occupied the house for almost 40 years and have completed various renovations and extensions purposefully retaining much of the original character and fittings - thus offering a unique opportunity for the new owners to establish themselves with their own choices and enhancements. Beech House was originally built c.1840, and for much of the 20th century formed the home and practice of Audlem Village Doctors. Considerably larger than most of the other local properties, it had the distinction of being amongst Audlem’s premier properties - having extensive gardens and surrounding land, a carriage drive and in-keeping with the fashion of the day, its own full sized tennis court (which was subsequently used to build 38 Salford in the 1980s). When the doctors’ partnership eventually became that of f...

OUT AND ABOUT

Beech House occupies a practically secluded position 800 yards from Audlem centre. The village was mentioned in the Doomsday book as Aldelyme, and Edward 1 granted a market charter in 1295. Audlem is on the Shropshire Union canal, which has a run of 15 locks, designed by Thomas Telford to raise the canal 93 feet from the Cheshire plain to the Shropshire plain. The River Weaver passes West of the village. The sought after, award winning, village of Audlem caters for daily needs with local co-operative store, post office, newsagents, dry cleaners, butchers, flower shop, restaurant, cafe, three public houses and a medical centre. Nantwich (7 miles) offers a more comprehensive range of services with High Street retailers, banks, restaurants, leisure facilities and supermarkets. Crewe station (11 miles) provides a fast intercity rail network (London Euston 90 minutes, Manchester 40 minutes). Whitchurch is 8 miles, Newcastle Under Lyme 15 miles, Chester, and Shrewsbury 25 miles, the M6...

ACCOMMODATION

With approximate measurements comprises:

ENCLOSED PORCH

Glazed, double opening. Exterior doors. Impressive wide pine glazed interior door with etched glass and coloured inserts plus complementary side windows.

RECEPTION HALL

High ceilings. Impressive pitch pine easy rising staircase with half landings, deep skirting boards and architrave, cast column radiator, attractive tile floor.

LIVING ROOM

Dimensions: 5.89m x 4.29m (19'4" x 14'1"). Triple sash bay window, exposed oak boarded floor, Adam style cast fire surround with tile inlay and open grate, two built in China cupboards, cast column radiator, picture rail.

DINING ROOM

Dimensions: 5.89m x 3.91m (19'4" x 12'10"). Triple section sash bay window, oak boarded floor, cast column radiator, picture rail.

KITCHEN

Dimensions: 3.78m x 3.61m (12'5" x 11'10"). Fitted solid pine units to two elevations complemented with free standing character furniture. Solid wood worktop surface with white glazed undermounted traditional sink and tiled splash back. Authentic two oven oil fired AGA range set in a black and white tiled alcove with an oak over mantle, two sash windows, undercounter spaces for appliances, feature quarry tile floor.

W/C / CLOAKROOM

Painted match board part walls, continuation of tiled floor tiles, wash hand basin with vanity cupboards, low level W/C.

INNER HALL

Electricity meters, store cupboard.

CELLAR

Dimensions: 4.60m x 2.13m (32.00mft0.61m) (15'1" x 7'0" (105ft.

LAUNDRY ROOM

Dimensions: 4.80m x 3.10m (15'9" x 10'2"). Oil fired boiler, single drainer white glazed sink, full height sash styled glazed bay exterior door and windows, wood block floor, radiator, traditional larder with shelving.

FIRST FLOOR

Split level landing with twin ligulated stairs, sash windows. Linen cupboard.

SHOWER ROOM

Curved screen cubicle enclosure with wet wall surface covering, Mira electric shower, low level W/C, oak floor and match board 1/2 panel walls.

BATHROOM

Roll top freestanding traditional enamel bath, sash window, cast column radiator, part tiled walls, pine floor.

BEDROOM NO. 1

Dimensions: 5.79m x 4.29m (19'0" x 14'1"). Pedestal wash hand basin, triple section sash bay windows, built in wardrobe/storage cupboard.

BEDROOM NO. 2 (Front left)

Dimensions: 3.89m x 3.12m (12'9" x 10'3" ). Triple section sash bay window, cast column radiator, pine floor, concealed door to bathroom.

BEDROOM NO. 3 (Front right)

Dimensions: 3.81m x 3.61m (12'6" x 11'10"). Corner wardrobe/cupboard, sash window, pine floor.

DRESSING ROOM

Dimensions: 2.69m x 1.91m (8'10" x 6'3"). Access to Bedroom No. 3.

BEDROOM NO. 4 (Rear)

Dimensions: 3.71m x 3.10m (12'2" x 10'2"). Wash hand basin, box bay sash windows, walk in linen/storage cupboards with cold water tank, cast fireplace, cast column radiator.

EXTERIOR

(see attached plan) Well set back off the public highway with a high degree of privacy and mature tree enclosed setting. Rear wall yard and side Yorkshire seating area. Informal front lawn area with space for a garage if required, subject to any necessary consents, oil storage tank.

SERVICES

Mains water, electricity and drainage, oil fired central heating. 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. Title No. CH254975

COUNCIL TAX

Band F.

CONSTRUCTION

Painted white rendered elevations under a pitched slate covered roof.

VIEWING

By appointment with Baker Wynne and Wilson Tel: