
Farmleigh Drive, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
1,236 sq ft
115 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Impressive Three Bedroom Detached Family Home
- Enviable End Of Cul-De-Sac Position
- Exceptional Plot Offering Fantastic Privacy
- Extremely Large Front Garden & Extensive Driveway
- Private Rear Garden Not Directly Overlooked
- Spacious Kitchen & Dining Room Perfect For Entertaining
- Flexible Open-Plan Living With Connecting Double Doors
- Separate Study Ideal For Home Working
- Principal Bedroom With Private En-Suite
- Convenient Ground Floor W.C.
Description
Approaching the property, the frontage is undoubtedly one of its defining features. Set well back from the road behind an exceptionally generous front garden, the home enjoys an impressive sense of space before you even step through the door. The substantial driveway provides excellent off-road parking for multiple vehicles, while the sheer size of the frontage gives the property a presence that is difficult to replicate on more tightly positioned developments. For households with several vehicles or buyers simply wanting a home with plenty of breathing room around it, this is a significant advantage and really helps set the property apart.
Stepping inside, the entrance hallway provides a welcoming introduction to the home and connects the principal ground-floor accommodation. The layout has been designed with family living in mind, offering an excellent balance between separate reception spaces and a much larger social area towards the rear.
The living room is a generous and inviting reception space, providing the perfect setting to relax and unwind. There is plenty of room for a substantial sofa arrangement alongside additional freestanding furniture, making this a comfortable everyday family room. A particularly useful feature is the set of doors connecting the living room directly with the kitchen and dining area. These can be opened fully to create a fantastic open-plan flow between the two spaces, perfect for entertaining, family gatherings and more social occasions, while still offering the flexibility to close the doors and completely separate the living room whenever a cosier, more private setting is preferred.
Positioned separately at the front of the property is a dedicated study, an increasingly valuable feature for modern households. Providing a genuine room away from the main living accommodation, it lends itself perfectly to use as a home office, study or homework room. Equally, its proportions allow buyers to adapt the space to their own requirements, whether as a playroom, hobby room or additional occasional reception space.
A convenient ground-floor W.C. is positioned between the principal living spaces, providing an extremely practical addition for busy households and visiting guests.
The real heart of the home is the superb kitchen and dining area positioned across the rear. This is an exceptionally generous space designed perfectly around modern family life, combining extensive kitchen facilities with an abundance of room for dining, entertaining and additional seating. The kitchen itself provides an excellent amount of fitted storage and preparation space, with cupboards running the full length of the room to provide an exceptional amount of practical storage, while the overall proportions allow the room to function as far more than simply somewhere to cook.
There is ample space for a large family dining table alongside additional furniture, creating a fantastic social environment where the whole household can come together. Whether used for everyday family meals, entertaining friends or hosting larger gatherings, this is a room that can comfortably accommodate it all. With the connecting doors into the living room opened fully, the ground floor takes on an impressive open-plan feel and creates one substantial entertaining space, while the option to close the rooms off again ensures the layout remains wonderfully versatile.
French doors open directly from the kitchen and dining area onto the garden, creating a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor accommodation. During the warmer months, this allows the entertaining space to naturally extend outside and takes full advantage of what is already one of the property's biggest selling points.
Moving upstairs, the landing leads to three bedrooms and the family bathroom, with the accommodation continuing to offer the practicality expected from a substantial family home.
The principal bedroom is a fantastic double room with excellent proportions, providing plenty of space for a large bed and additional bedroom furniture. It also benefits from its own private en-suite shower room, giving the main bedroom a welcome degree of separation and convenience.
The principal bedroom also benefits from excellent built-in wardrobe space, providing practical storage without the need for bulky freestanding wardrobes and helping to maximise the usable space within the bedrooms.
Bedroom two is another excellent double room and benefits from further built-in wardrobe space. Its generous proportions make it a genuinely comfortable second bedroom rather than simply an occasional room, providing plenty of space for a bed alongside further furniture and making it ideal for children, teenagers, guests or other family members.
The third bedroom provides further versatile accommodation and would work particularly well as a child's bedroom, nursery or guest room. With the added benefit of a separate study downstairs, buyers working from home have the advantage of being able to retain all three bedrooms for their intended purpose rather than sacrificing one for office space.
The family bathroom is generously proportioned and conveniently positioned from the landing, providing a full suite including bathing facilities. Together with the principal bedroom's en-suite and the ground-floor W.C., the property is particularly well equipped for the demands of everyday family life.
Outside, the rear garden is a genuine highlight and one of the features that truly separates this home from many others. Due to the property's fantastic end-of-cul-de-sac position and the unusual shape and size of the plot, the garden wraps around the home to create an exceptionally generous amount of private outdoor space. Rather than feeling confined to a conventional rear garden, the wrap-around arrangement provides a wonderful sense of space and different areas that can be enjoyed throughout the day.
The garden is exceptionally well suited to family life, with plenty of room for children to play while still leaving ample space for outdoor furniture, entertaining areas, barbecues and further landscaping. Its position at the end of the cul-de-sac also provides an excellent degree of privacy, with the property not directly overlooked, creating an outdoor environment that feels noticeably more secluded than many surrounding homes.
During the warmer months, the garden becomes a real sun trap, making it a fantastic extension of the living accommodation. Buyers have the space to create dedicated seating and entertaining areas while retaining a substantial family garden, and combined with the enormous front garden and extensive driveway, the overall plot is unquestionably one of the strongest reasons to view this home.
Farmleigh Drive is situated within the popular Leighton area of Crewe, providing a convenient setting for families and commuters alike. A selection of schools can be found within the surrounding area, including Leighton Academy and Mablins Lane Community Primary School, with further primary and secondary schooling available throughout Crewe.
Everyday amenities are also within easy reach, with a range of local shops and convenience stores nearby alongside larger supermarkets and retail facilities available throughout Crewe. Leighton Hospital is particularly convenient from this side of town, while Crewe town centre provides a wider selection of shopping, leisure and everyday services.
For those travelling further afield, Crewe Railway Station provides excellent rail connections to major destinations including Manchester, Birmingham and London, while the area is well positioned for access towards the A500 and M6 motorway network, making surrounding towns and cities readily accessible.
Combining an exceptional end-of-cul-de-sac position with an unusually large and private plot, extensive driveway parking, a superb wrap-around sunny garden, three bedrooms, separate study and fantastic flexible living accommodation, this is a home with an enormous amount to offer a growing family. The outside space and overall plot in particular need to be seen to fully appreciate just how much they set this property apart, and early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate everything this fantastic home has to offer.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC - C
Council Tax - C
To comply with legal requirements, all buyers must complete an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check. If your offer is accepted, you will need to undergo this check through our recommended provider. The fee for the AML check is £48.00, which includes VAT.
Thinking about selling your property? For a FREE valuation from one of our local experts, please call or e-mail our Whitegates office, and we will be happy to assist you with an award winning service.
Hallway
Study
10' 5" x 7' 9" (3.18m x 2.37m)
Living Room
15' 9" x 10' 7" (4.81m x 3.23m)
Kitchen/Dining Room
21' 9" x 18' 6" (6.62m x 5.63m)
Landing
Bedroom One
12' 10" x 10' 7" (3.9m x 3.23m)
En-Suite
6' 0" x 5' 0" (1.82m x 1.52m)
Bedroom Two
10' 8" x 10' 4" (3.24m x 3.14m)
Bedroom Three
9' 1" x 8' 4" (2.78m x 2.55m)
Bathroom
8' 11" x 8' 5" (2.72m x 2.56m)
- 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.
- Band: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
- Ask agent
Add an important place to see how long it'd take to get there from our property listings.
__mins driving to your place
Affordability
Notes
Staying secure when looking for property
Ensure you're up to date with our latest advice on how to avoid fraud or scams when looking for property online.
Visit our security centre to find out moreDisclaimer - Property reference CRE261261. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Whitegates, Crewe. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.
*This is the average speed from the provider with the fastest broadband package available at this postcode. The average speed displayed is based on the download speeds of at least 50% of customers at peak time (8pm to 10pm). Fibre/cable services at the postcode are subject to availability and may differ between properties within a postcode. Speeds can be affected by a range of technical and environmental factors. The speed at the property may be lower than that listed above. You can check the estimated speed and confirm availability to a property prior to purchasing on the broadband provider's website. Providers may increase charges. The information is provided and maintained by Decision Technologies Limited. **This is indicative only and based on a 2-person household with multiple devices and simultaneous usage. Broadband performance is affected by multiple factors including number of occupants and devices, simultaneous usage, router range etc. For more information speak to your broadband provider.






