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" A delightful fully refurbished detached cottage with three en suite bedrooms, enjoying outstanding views of Cheshire's finest countryside, with direct access to Delamere Forest. - Detached double garage - Extra land & stable available separately - Serious offers considered

The Old Granary, Norley dates back as far as 1711 where it stood originally as an associate building to Wickentree Farmhouse. Although used for a variety of purposes in the subsequent years, the property has been subject to an uncompromising scheme of renovation and improvement in recent times that has transformed the Old Granary into a beautifully designed and superbly finished property of great individuality and distinction.
Internally, tremendous care has been taken to blend traditional features with a high standard of contemporary appointment and the accommodation has been designed in such a way as to be most conducive to present day living requirements.
At ground floor level there is small entrance vestibule, good sized living room with wood burning stove, very attractive garden room taking full advantage of the spectacular open countryside views and a large fully fitted kitchen/dining room that is arranged in open plan format so as to provide tremendous flexibility. Concluding the accommodation downstairs is a useful utility room and downstairs cloakroom. The impressive arrangement continues at first floor level where there is a spectacular master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, tremendous far reaching views and full en-suite bathroom whilst the two further double bedrooms are both served by refurbished en-suite shower rooms. All fixtures, fittings and furniture are optional. The high level of attention to detail is replicated in the outside space with the Old Granary having its own private driveway that provides ample off road parking and turning space and also gives direct access to a recently constructed cheshire brick double garage. In addition to the driveway is a further cobbled courtyard area that could be used as extra outside entertaining space or if required additional parking. The formal garden is of a good size, and is well established, enjoys high levels of seclusion and privacy and takes full advantage of truly special views that extend as far as the eye can see to include Delamere Forest.
The semi rural village of Norley lies just 10 minutes drive from Tarporley village centre and also provides an excellent base from which to reach the city of Chester within 30 minutes and Manchester International/Liverpool John Lennon Airport within 50 minutes commute. Despite this superbly convenient location, the area as a whole is renowned for its peace, tranquility and delightful position close to some of Cheshire's prettiest open countryside. The village itself has a small range of shops, church's public houses and a very well regarded primary school and The Old Granary is within the catchment area for Helsby High. Also within walking distance of The Old Granary is The Carriers public house, which since its recent refurbishment has quickly gained enviable reputation as one of Cheshire's most desirable public houses/eatery. The nearby village of Tarporley provides a wider range of facilities with general and specialist shops as well as excellent primary and secondary schools and many restaurants, bistros, wine bars and public houses. Tarporley also boasts two golf courses which are extremely well supported and sought after. For the business traveller there is excellent access to a comprehensive road network system that leads to the whole of the north west and beyond, whilst Delamere Railway Station is only 1 mile from the property and runs directly on the Manchester to Chester line.
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE With hardwood entrance door. Solid oak flooring. Radiator. Small window to front. Feature exposed ceiling timbers. Staircase rising to first floor. SITTING ROOM/GARDEN ROOM 7.14m(23'5'') x 5.03m(16'6'') Overall and including garden room area. Feature cast iron log burning stove on stone hearth. Two radiators. Feature exposed sandstone walling. Multiple recess downlighters. Three wall light points. T.V. point. Window to side. Solid oak flooring in garden room section. GARDEN ROOM The garden room section is a particularly attractive feature of the property having wonderful views over the adjoining wooded countryside and over an adjoining ornamental lake. This room includes a double glazed window to side with attractive rural outlook. Glazed roof providing excellent levels of natural light. UPVC double glazed double doors with double glazed side panels opening to an attractive raised patio to rear and providing wonderful views over the lake. DINING KITCHEN 7.19m(23'7'') x 3.51m(11'6'') Large open plan dining kitchen. KITCHEN AREA Fitted with an extensive range of Shaker style units in cream comprising eye level cupboards with concealed lighting, matching base cupboards and drawers. Glass fronted display cupboard. Solid granite worktops with granite upstand and integrated drainer. Belfast porcelain Armitage Shanks sink, chrome mixer tap. Built in stainless steel double Stoves oven. Four place ceramic frameless hob with contemporary stainless steel and glass extractor hood above. Integrated full size dishwasher. Pull out larder cupboard. Fitted wine rack. Radiator. Attractive slate effect tiled floor. Free standing whirlpool American style double refrigerator with ice maker. Part glazed door to rear cobbled courtyard. Multiple recessed downlighters. Double glazed window to rear. DINING AREA With attractive solid oak flooring. T.V. point. Radiator. Double glazed window to central courtyard. Double glazed window with attractive views over the well wooded surrounds and ornamental lake. Feature exposed ceiling timber. CLOAKROOM/UTILITY AREA With electricity consumer unit. Tiled floor. CLOAKROOM Low level W.C. Wall mounted wash basin with tiled splashback. Radiator with extractor fan. LANDING With recessed spotlight. BEDROOM 1 4.22m(13'10'') x 3.53m(11'7'') With radiator. T.V. point. Multiple recessed downlighters. Mains operated smoke detector. Excellent built in wardrobe providing extensive hanging and storage space. This bedroom incorporates three good size double glazed windows providing particularly attractive rural views of the well wooded countryside and over the ornamental lake. The entrance to the bedroom provides a naturally light and spacious corridor. EN-SUITE BATHROOM Beautifully tiled walls and marble under floor heated floor. Fitted with a contemporary three piece suite with stylish chrome accessories comprising panelled bath. Pedestal wash basin. Low level W.C. with push button cistern. Double tiled shower enclosure with contemporary thermostatic shower with hand held shower head. Wall mounted chrome radiator/heated towel rail. Wall mounted shaver socket. Multiple recessed downlighters. Double glazed window overlooking cobbled courtyard. Anti mist mirror. Remote controlled lighting.
BEDROOM 2 3.10m(10'2'') x 2.82m(9'3'') Plus two recesses. Radiator. Windows on two sides one with attractive far reaching rural outlook. T.V. point. Two recess spotlights. Door to:- EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Attractive marble tiled floor. Radiator. Low level W.C. with push button cistern. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Fixed wall mirror with light. Wall mounted shaver socket. Tiled shower enclosure with folding door and contemporary thermostatic shower fitted. BEDROOM 3 3.00m(9'10'') x 2.74m(9'0'') With radiator. Two wall light points. Two recess ceiling spotlights. Access to roof void with light. T.V. point. Built in wardrobe providing both hanging and storage space. Fitted mirror with light over. Double glazed windows both of which have attractive rural outlooks. Door to:- EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Attractive marble tiled floor. Low level W.C. with push button cistern. Wall mounted wash basin. Fixed wall mirror with light. Radiator. Tiled shower enclosure with contemporary thermostatic shower fitted. Wall moutned shaver socket. EXTERIOR The property is approached from the rear through double timber gates which provide access to a walled driveway providing ample off road parking. The driveway leads to the detached double garage and continues to form a further parking area/hardstanding. From here a timber five bar gate leads through to an attractive and private cobbled courtyard to the rear - the courtyard also contains the oil tank and oil fired Worcester combi boiler.
To the front there is an attractive raised paved patio area which sits in front of an area of shaped lawn which is walled and partly enclosed by fencing. The gardens adjoin and overlook a particularly attractive and natural dip with ornamental lake, attractive well wooded surrounds with views beyond towards Delamere Forest. Also, direct access into the Forest is gained via Wickentree Farm Road. DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE 5.49m(18'0'') x 5.44m(17'10'') With remote operated up and over door. Electric light and power. Personal door to side. CHANGE OF USE For many years the Old Granary has been used as both bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation that ran as an ancillary dwelling to the main farmhouse. On the 20th September 2005, Vale Royal Borough Council confirmed their acceptance of a proposal to change the purpose of the dwelling from Bed and Breakfast to a conventional residential dwelling. The application number is 05-1118-COU and has two and a half years to run. Upon finding a successful purchaser, the vendor will be willing as a condition of the contract of sale to cover the cost associated with formally activating the permission given. Vale Royal Borough Council have indicated that this process should take no longer than two weeks and a full copy of the official granting of change of use is available from our Tarporley office upon request. Any specific questions on this matter should be directed to Robert Reed at our Tarporley office. SERVICES We understand that mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating. VIEWING By appointment with the Agents' Tarporley office. TENURE We understand the tenure to be freehold. ROUTE TO THE OLD GRANARY From our office in Tarporley take a right turn out of the village in the direction of Chester and upon reaching a roundabout take the third exit onto the A49. Continue for a short distance through the village of Cotebrook before taking a left turn onto the B5152 (Stable Lane). Proceed along this road until reaching a cross roads and continue straight over. After a short distance you will reach another crossroads with the Vale Royal Abbey Arms on the right hand side. Go straight over at this crossroads and continue along for approximately 2 miles, passing Delamere General Stores and Delamere Railway Station on the left hand side before seeing a Wright Manley for sale board on the right hand side. Upon seeing the for sale board take a right hand turn follow the road down to the right where the drive entrance to the Old Granary will be found on the right hand side. MISREPRESENTATION ACT 1967. Messrs Wright-Manley for themselves and for the vendors or Lessors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that:1.The particulars are set out as general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. 2.All descriptions and references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3. No person in the employment of Messrs.Wright-Manley has any authority to make any representation whatever in relation to this property.
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