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" A stunning, restored & extended, four bedroom, three bathroom, Detached Country Cottage, integrated with quality fixtures & fittings, together with noteworthy materials & craftsmanship. Careful attention to detail, resulting in a fabulous family size & versatile layout. The accommodation comprises:- Porch, Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Study, Kitchen / Breakfast Room, Garden Room, Cloakroom, Utility, Boiler Room. 1st Floor: Master Bedroom(1) / En-Suite Shower Room, 3 further Double Bedrooms, 2 Bath / Shower Rooms (1 En-Suite). Oil-fired central heating. Double Garage. Potting Shed. orchard. Paddocks. Landscaped Gardens with terraces. Area: 2.705 Acres (1.094 ha). No Chain.


LOCATION 'Laurel Cottage' is situated in the small hamlet of Brindley, under 5 miles from the market town of Nantwich. Enjoying a rural location, well away from busy roads, the property enjoys a pleasant south-westerly aspect over its own land & the surrounding countryside. Nantwich is an attractive town &, together with Tarporley (7 miles), both provide a comprehensive range of services for everyday needs, including supermarkets, doctors' surgeries, high street banks, shops, public houses & restaurants.
There is a choice of both private & state schools within close proximity of 'Laurel Cottage' & also in the historic city of Chester. On the recreational front, there are cricket, tennis & rugby clubs in Nantwich, golf courses at Tarporley & Whitchurch, motor racing at Oulton Park & racing at Chester, Haydock Park, Uttoxeter & Bangor on Dee. COMMUNICATIONS Despite the property's rural location, it benefits from excellent communications with A51 & A49 trunk roads, both nearby for travel to Chester. The A500 (5 miles) serves The Potteries & connects with the M6 facilitating easy access to both north & south of the country. For travel to London, there is a 1hr 40min service from Crewe to London-Euston & there are international airports in Liverpool & Manchester.
A49 (3 miles) - Nantwich (5 miles) - Tarporley (7 miles) - Chester (19 miles) - Manchester (40 miles). DESCRIPTION 'Laurel Cottage' is situated in an enviable position, accessed off a quiet country lane & adjoining open countryside.
Constructed of brick on a stone plinth under a tiled roof with high brick chimney stacks (in the mid-1990's), 'Laurel Cottage' now forms an attractive country property with the benefit of modern building qualities.
The layout is spacious & well proportioned, suitable either for family living or a couple, perhaps wishing to down-size from a larger country house.
From an open vestibule, the front leads to the Reception Hall with access to both the Drawing Room & Study, across the front of the house.
To the rear, is the Dining Room which, together with Bedroom(2) has underfloor heating & forms a recent extension finished in 2008. Double French doors open to the Kitchen with the Garden Room beyond. The whole area providing a superb relaxed entertaining space. The Garden Room is constructed mainly with St Bee's authentic sandstone, hand-made leaded windows & has antique floor tiles & a leaded roof.
The 1st Floor is approached via a straight flight staircase with oak newels, handrails & barley-twist balusters to a spacious landing, off which, are four Double Bedrooms & three Bath / Shower Rooms.
The interior has been appointed to an extremely high standard throughout with a high quality Kitchen & superb Bathrooms, all served by an oil-fired central heating system. DESCRIPTION CONTD / The Kitchen, 18'1 x 17'8 has a range of cream painted units with cupboards & drawers beneath polished granite worksurfaces with waterfall edges throughout, a 4-oven oil-fired 'AGA', integrated dishwasher, electric oven with Halogen hob. Dresser with 2 larder units & a central island with granite worksurface including a twin-bowl sink with mixer tap.
To complement the modern fitments, there are many period features with complete sandstone lintels, jambs, mullions & sills to most windows & hand-made leaded glazing. Further, there are exposed oak ceiling beams & joists, deep English oak skirting boards & oak doors, a cast iron range in the Study & a sandstone fireplace in the Hall, both of which can use solid fuel or logs. The Drawing Room has a magnificent sandstone fireplace with polished tile hearth & oak mantel, housing a 'Clearview' woodburning stove. THE ACCOMMODATION:- With approximate dimensions, comprises:- OPEN PORCH Solid oak entrance door with wrought iron furniture, sandstone mullions & leaded light window, quarry tile floor, ceiling light point. HALL 6.43m(21'1'') x 3.28m(10'9'') max. Reclaimed stone 'Minster' fireplace with open grate, 2 column radiators, oak staircase & balustrade with matching skirting boards, various wall light points, feature cast window to Dining Room. W.C. Close coupled WC & wash hand basin. Marble tile floor, wall light point, extractor fan, oak door. STUDY 4.90m(16'1'') x 3.45m(11'4'') Quarry tile floor, beamed ceiling, sandstone mullion windows with leaded inserts, superb 'Excelsior' cast oven range with hotplate & water boiler, TV aerial & telephone points, 2 radiators, 2 oak doors. REAR PORCH Oak entrance door, sandstone mullion window with leaded light insert, quarry tile floor. DRAWING ROOM 6.25m(20'6'') x 4.98m(16'4'') max.m/ments. Dressed sandstone recessed fireplace with oak mantel beam & raised quarry tile hearth, 'Clearview' multi-fuel stove, 3 sandstone mullion windows with leaded inserts. Beamed ceiling, column radiator, various wall light points, TV aerial point. Double opening glazed doors with sandstone outer frame giving access to:- DINING ROOM 4.50m(14'9'') x 4.06m(13'4'') English Oak boarded floor & skirting boards, 2 feature sliding sash double glazed windows, ceiling coving, TV aerial point, electric underfloor heating. Double open glazed doors to:- KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM 5.54m(18'2'') x 5.38m(17'8'') max.m/ments. Cream coloured units to four elevations with waterfall edge granite worktop surfaces & matching upstands, various cupboard / drawer storage beneath. Superb central island with matching worksurface with twin-bowl undermounted stainless steel sink & overmounted mixer tap. Various storage cupboards beneath plus 'Neff' dishwasher. 4-oven cream coloured oil-fired 'AGA' range with ornate painted surround & marble shelf back with window. 2 oak doors, 2 double opening glazed doors to adjoining rooms. Space for dining table, space for American-style fridge freezer with cupboard surround, beamed ceiling, Travertine tile floor.
OTHER FITTED APPLIANCES INCLUDE: 'Neff' ceramic hob, 'Neff' electric oven.
Ceiling spotlights & central light. UTILITY ROOM 2.34m(7'8'') x 2.08m(6'10'') White glazed twin-bowl sink with cupboards below, plumbing for washing machine. GARDEN ROOM 5.36m(17'7'') x 3.84m(12'7'') Stone mullion window sections with leaded light inserts, 'Fired Earth' central tiled section with reclaimed quarry tile edge, 2 radiators, wall light points, TV aerial point, glazed exterior doors. FIRST FLOOR:- STUDY / LANDING 3.25m(10'8'') x 2.67m(8'9'') Airing cupboard, radiator. BEDROOM (ONE) 5.51m(18'1'') x 5.41m(17'9'') max.m/ments. Sash window with delightful views, triple & twin-section wardrobes, 2 radiators. EN-SUITE SHOWER / WC Comprising:- 'Matki' double shower cubicle with 8mm sliding door & 'Mira' Excel shower, close coupled WC & wash hand basin. Marble floor tiles & ceramic wall tiles, chrome heated towel rail. BEDROOM (TWO) 5.16m(16'11'') x 3.45m(11'4'') max.m/ments. Split-level floor, stone & leaded light windows, access to loft, radiator. BEDROOM (THREE) 4.50m(14'9'') x 4.06m(13'4'') Sash window, stone & leaded light window. EN-SUITE SHOWER Comprising:- Corner screen door enclosed cubicle with 'Mira' Magna shower, close coupled WC & pedestal wash hand basin. Marble floor tiles & ceramic wall tiles, extractor fan, chrome heated towel rail. BATHROOM ('L' SHAPED) Comprising:- Roll-top bath on 'ball & claw' feet, low-level WC, bidet, pedestal wash hand basin. Wide oak boarded floor, stone & leaded light window, radiator, black cast grate, linen cupboard, picture light, oak shelf. BEDROOM (FOUR) 4.27m(14'0'') x 3.15m(10'4'') Stone & leaded light windows, radiator. EXTERIOR:- SEE PLAN (EDGED RED) - Area: 2.705 Acres (1.094 ha). The property is approached through a splayed entrance with electrically operated wrought iron gates to a gravelled forecourt under the north front, flanked by floral borders. To the side is an orchard with several fruit trees & surrounded by mature hedgerows. In front of the house is a lawn with path & pedestrian gate onto the lane, well protected by a hedge & variety of flowering trees & shrubs including Azaleas & Acer as well as an Oak Tree.
Accessed from the forecourt is a Detached Double Garage (20'0 square), constructed of brick under a tiled roof with 2 pairs of timber doors & served with light, water & power & having a separate WC.
A pair of timber gates leads through to an enclosed walled Courtyard with wrought iron Pergola & Yorkstone flagged floor from which steps lead to a raised lawn supported by stone walls with floral planters. A granite set path follows the side of the house to a further flagged terrace which faces south & west &, as such, enjoys a sunny aspect across the garden. EXTERIOR CONTD / The gardens continue to the south of the house with a further lawn & variety of trees to include Cedar, Larch & Copper Beech. Concrete hardstanding which would form a suitable base for stabling or a garden / machinery store. Indeed, planning permission for such has been approved, details of which are available by request.
The remainder of the land, which would be suitable for anyone wishing to keep horses or livestock, is sub-divided into two main Paddocks with mature hedgerows & post & wire fencing, together with a third enclosure which leads back to the garden.
There is a gated access & wide frontage to the lane from one of the Paddocks. SERVICES Mains water (metered) and electricity are connected. Private tank drainage. Oil-fired central heating.
NOTE: No tests have 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.
Broadband connection available.
Local Authority: Cheshire East Council - tel: 0300 123 55 00.
Council Tax: Band G. ?2,401.83 payable 2011/2012. TENURE Presumed Freehold with vacant possession upon completion (Subject to Contract). VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the Agent's Wright Manley Nantwich Office. E-mail: nantwichadmin@wrightmanley.co.uk. Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9.00-5.30pm, Sat 9.00-3.30pm. SALE PARTICULARS & PLAN/S The sale particulars and plan/s have been prepared for the convenience of prospective purchasers and, whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, their accuracy is not guaranteed nor, in any circumstances, will they give grounds for an action in law. MARKETING APPRAISAL Thinking of Selling? Established in 1861, Wright Manley has the experience and local knowledge to offer you a free marketing appraisal of your own property without obligation. Budgeting your move is probably the first step in the moving process. It is worth remembering that we may already have a purchaser waiting to buy your home. FLOOR PLANS MAP BACK This footer paragraph is an example only and should not be relied upon as complying with current legislation. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.
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