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Runcorn Road, Barnton, Northwich, CW8

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Unique Victorian Canalside Cottage
  • Direct Canal Access From The Rear
  • Stunning Views
  • Detached Two-Bedroom Family Home
  • Mature Three-Tier Landscaped Garden
  • Elevated Position With Fantastic Views
  • Off-Road Parking For 4–5 Vehicles
  • Beautifully Presented Throughout
  • Fantastic Transport Links
  • Viewings Highly Recommended

Description

The Property
Situated in a popular and elevated position in the village of Barnton, this unique and beautifully presented Victorian canalside cottage, dating from 1873, offers charming and flexible accommodation throughout. The property enjoys a wonderful elevated outlook over Northwich and benefits from direct access to the canal from the rear, creating a particularly special setting.

This attractive detached family home provides versatile living accommodation comprising two generous double bedrooms, open plan kitchen/diner, a family bathroom and a convenient downstairs W/C. The inside/outdoor reception areas offer excellent flexibility for modern family living, with the property retaining a wealth of character and charm associated with its Victorian origins.

Externally, the property is approached via a private driveway providing off-road parking for approximately four to five vehicles. The mature landscaped gardens are a particular feature, arranged over three attractive terraces, providing a range of spaces in which to relax, entertain and enjoy the property's elevated position.

The rear garden also provides direct access to the canal, making this an ideal property for those who appreciate waterside living and the opportunities it provides. The combination of a detached Victorian home, flexible accommodation, generous parking, mature gardens and a canalside setting makes Towpath Cottage a truly distinctive property and an excellent opportunity for a buyer looking for a home with character, space and individuality.

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Location
Barnton is a village on the outskirts of Northwich and is superb for those who commute, being just ten minutes from the M56 motorway. There are local amenities such as smaller convenience shops. Barnton has a primary school and is also in the catchment for Weaverham and Hartford. The Trent and Mersey canal are close at hand for those who enjoy boating and further complements the beauty and rural feel of this village. Just a short distance away sits Winnington which is on the edge of Northwich Town Centre. The area boasts local shops, petrol station, public houses, garden centre/cafe and playing fields. Northwich is an old market town located in the heart of the Cheshire Plain. It provides an ideal commuter base being near to the A49, A556, M6 and just ten minutes from junction ten onto the M56 to Chester, North Wales and also Manchester. In terms of railway stations there are excellent connections to Chester-Manchester at Northwich and Greenbank and London-Liverpool via Hartford and Acton Bridge. The popular Waitrose Store and Marina on the river embankment opposite Freshwater View started the exciting rejuvenation programme in the town centre. Barons Quay, provides a thriving leisure and retail quarter, including multi-screen Odeon cinema, H&M and Asda superstore with multi-storey car park. Just a stone's throw away, the Hayhurst Quay scheme created a vibrant waterfront development with a new marina providing 40 moorings, restaurants and a large Waitrose food superstore. Memorial Court, in the heart of Northwich has two swimming pools and large gym. This property is exceptionally well located for a choice of excellent local schools in both the state and private sectors. Within only a few minutes' drive is Anderton Nature Park and Marbury Country Park, both of which support a variety of divergent habitats, with stunning aspects and offering a wonderful and popular area for walkers. Marbury Country Park sits within the Northwich Woodlands, an area of 350 hectares of parklands to explore and discover. Its network of surfaced paths provides many routes accessible to all and appeals to a variety of users including horse riders, cyclists, nature lovers and families. Anderton is also the home of the fully restored and working Anderton Boat Lift linking the Trent and Mersey Canal and the River Weaver.

Property Description Disclaimer

This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft". Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Purplebricks and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required.

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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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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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Runcorn Road, Barnton, Northwich, CW8

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£1,937
Property: £ 400,000
Deposit: £ 40,000
Interest rate: 5.02%
Term: 30 years
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