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" Comment from the current owners We purchased Brook Cottage because of the character and sense of history, it felt cosy and we loved the Master Bedroom!

Brook Cottage in highly sought after Pickmere is one of the few original thatched Cheshire cottages still remaining, with the original section dating back to c1645. From the outside it may appear small however the internal accommodation is over 2,000 square feet and it sits on a generous plot which occupies some 0.4 acres of gardens, driveway with an allotment and greenhouse hidden behind mature shrubs and hedging. There is a central sweeping driveway with plentiful parking for several vehicles leading to a double Garage and Workshop Home Office.

There is a most inviting and wide entrance porch with stone flagged floor and stone benches running along either side the perfect place to remove muddy shoes and boots when you have been gardening or out on one of the many local country walks.

The stone flagged floor continues into the Hallway and into both Reception Rooms and together with the original beams, they add a charming cottage feel to the property. Unusually for a cottage of this type, there are two generously sized Reception Rooms including a 28‘ Living Room and 16‘6 Dining Room both overlooking the front garden with countryside views. The Living Room has a must have for every cottage a brick built fireplace with stone hearth and wooden beam mantle piece. The Dining Room takes a 10 seater dining table with plenty of room for other furniture one can just imagine this room on Christmas Day.

To the rear of Brook Cottage sits a lovely square Dining Kitchen with patio doors out into the garden and the current owners have had added an Orangery Garden Room which also has patio doors into the courtyard garden to the rear. This room is currently used as a home gym however it would equally suit conservatory style furniture to be used as an additional living space or Home Office.

Part of the quirk of this charming home is that it has a double bedroom on the ground floor with a shower room next to it. Perfect for either visiting guests and family, a teenage child or even multi generational living.

Upon walking upstairs at Brook Cottage one is greeted with an array of original beams set into the plaster work and this gives a great sense of the original part of the property which is now some 375 years old. On the first floor are 4 main rooms a large Family Bathroom with modern fittings and a glass enclosed walk in shower. There are a further 2 double bedrooms including the Master Bedroom with a walk in wardrobe and a room leading off to the far end this would make a perfect Nursery or Home Office or could easily be split and converted into a Dressing Room and En Suite.

Externally the 0.4 acre plot is split into two distinct areas bisected by the driveway the house and the garden. Brook Cottage has gardens to the front and an extremely private courtyard patio garden to the rear. The double Garage sits in between and to the far right hand side is a large lawned area with mature plants, trees and shrubs. Screened from view by mature hedging is a large greenhouse, allotment and chicken coop.

LOCATION
Pickmere sits amongst the surrounding fields of the peaceful Cheshire countryside only 4 miles from Northwich with its amenities, shops including Waitrose, restaurants, Odeon cinema complex and Northwich train station connecting to Manchester in an hour. The property is also only 5 miles from the popular market town of Knutsford which is home to bars, restaurants and shops including Barbour, Booths and Waitrose.

The lake at Pickmere is popular with locals and there can often be seen kayakers, wind surfers and wild swimmers having a dip in the waters. The village itself has a small shop and post office with the local Red Lion public house offering good food and drink. There are a number of popular walks and cycle routes in the area with a number of local attractions including Arley Hall and Tatton Park situated nearby. The village has been a previous winner of the Best Kept Village Market Town in Cheshire award at the Cheshire Community Pride competition.

The village offers excellent transport links to commuters with the M56 and M6 motorway only a few miles away which makes it a popular choice for those who enjoy country life but need to commute. For commuters who need to use train travel, Hartford train station is only 6 miles away from the property and connects to Birmingham and London Euston via Crewe in under 2 hours and for those who need to fly for work or pleasure, Manchester and Liverpool Airports are both close by.

Nearby primary schools include Wincham, Lostock Gralam and Great Budworth as well as the renowned Grange Junior and Senior School in Hartford. At secondary level St Nicholas Catholic High School in Hartford, Weaverham High School, and Knutsford Academy are "