5 Bed Cottage House For Sale Worthenbury Road, Chester, CH3

* CHARACTER PROPERTY WITH A FLEXIBLE LAYOUT * 4 RECEPTION ROOMS & 5 BEDROOMS. An attractive and particularly spacious five bedroom semi-detached cottage, forming a row of three cottages, located in the picturesque hamlet of Crewe-by-Farndon, located within walking distance to the villages of both Farndon and Holt. The accommodation briefly comprises: canopy porch, dining room with slate tiled floor, sitting room with new log burner, kitchen/breakfast room with range style cooker, oak framed conservatory with double glazed glass roof, large open-plan living room and dining area with cast-iron log burner and a feature wide bay window enjoying views over the rear garden, two landing areas with separate staircases, principal bedroom with French doors to the balcony overlooking the rear garden with wide views beyond, shower room, a further four generously sized bedrooms, and family bathroom. The property benefits from recently installed double glazed windows and has oil fired central heating. Externally there is a small garden at the front with sandstone wall and boundary hedge. To the rear there is an extensive Indian stone flagged terrace and lawn with mature shrubbery, trees and covered ornamental pond enjoying a south westerly aspect. There is also a gated driveway, with ample parking, which leads to a brick built garage and attached store room and storage above. If you are looking for a character home in a convenient yet rural location with ready to move into accommodation, then we would strongly urge you to view.

Location - Crewe-by-Farndon is a picturesque rural hamlet situated some 10 miles to the south of Chester. The nearby village of Farndon provides local amenities and shops to include a hair studio, beauty studio, pharmacy, newsagent, butcher, coffee shop, The Hare and The Raven public houses, a post office, community hall and sports and social club, Church, primary school and nursery school. Secondary schools are within easy reach at Malpas, Christleton and Great Boughton, and Abbey Gate College is nearby in Saighton. The adjoining village of Holt offers a range of further shops and amenities and two public houses.

The Accommodation Comprises: -

Porch - Canopy porch with external letterbox. Wooden panelled entrance door with glazed insert to the dining room.

Dining Room - 3.63m x 3.58m (11'11\" x 11'9\") - UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front, double radiator, beamed ceiling, two wall light points, thermostatic heating controls, telephone point, slate tiled floor, and turned staircase to the first floor. Wooden panelled latch lever cottage style doors to the sitting room, breakfast kitchen and vestibule.

Vestibule - 1.27m x 0.89m (4'2\" x 2'11\") - Beamed ceiling with ceiling light point, built-in understairs storage cupboard, and slate tiled floor. Wooden panelled latch lever cottage style door to the downstairs WC.

Downstairs Wc - 1.50m x 1.24m (4'11\" x 4'1\") - Comprising: low level WC and wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Ceiling light point, single radiator, slate tiled floor, and UPVC double glazed window with obscured glass.

Sitting Room - 6.02m max x 3.51m max (19'9\" max x 11'6\" max) - Feature brick-lined fireplace with tiled hearth and wooden mantel housing a new Hunter Parkray wood burning stove, two UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the front, two single radiators with thermostats, TV aerial point, beamed ceiling, ceiling light point, three wall light points, and glazed door with side panels to the conservatory.



Breakfast Kitchen - 6.22m overall x 3.33m (20'5\" overall x 10'11\") - Fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall level units incorporating drawers, cupboards and two pull-out basket drawers with oak worktops and slate upstands. Inset one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit and drainer with mixer tap. Freestanding Belling range style cooker with six-ring gas hob (LPG), electric hot plate, double oven and pan store. Space for tall fridge freezer, space for concealed dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Beamed ceiling with two ceiling light points, slate tiled floor with under-floor heating, three UPVC double glazed windows to the rear, cupboard housing a Trianco oil fired central heating boiler, double radiator, internal glazed window to the conservator, and space for breakfast table and chairs. Oak panelled latch lever cottage style door to the conservatory.



Conservatory - 3.53m x 3.05m (11'7\" x 10') - Oak framed conservatory with a pitched double glazed glass roof, two wall light points, double radiator with thermostat, slate tiled floor, full height double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, and glazed door to outside. Wooden panelled latch lever cottage style door to the living room/dining area.



Living Room/Dining Area - 8.31m max x 4.47m max (27'3\" max x 14'8\" max) - Slate hearth with Jotul cast-iron log burner, UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front, double radiator with thermostat, two ceiling light points, three wall light points, oak flooring, mains connected smoke alarm, wide double glazed feature bay window with double radiator overlooking the rear garden with recessed downlights, and spindled staircase to the first floor.





Landing - Mains connected smoke alarm, and ceiling light point. Wooden panelled latch lever cottage style doors to bedroom one, bedroom two and shower room.

Bedroom One - 4.27m max x 4.50m max (14'0\" max x 14'9\" max) - Feature part-vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and ceiling light point, two wall light points, double radiator with thermostat, built-in over stairs storage cupboard and double opening double glazed French doors with double glazed side panels to the balcony.



Balcony - Large decked balcony area enjoying wide views over the rear garden and surrounding Cheshire countryside and Welsh hills beyond, with wooden balustrade and two outside lights.



Shower Room - 2.49m max x 1.57m max (8'2\" max x 5'2\" max) - Modern white suite comprising: tiled shower enclosure with wall mounted mixer shower and double opening curved glazed doors; low level WC; and wash hand basin with mixer tap and storage cupboard beneath. Part-tiled walls, UPVC double glazed window with obscured glass, wall light point, two recessed ceiling spotlights, chrome ladder style towel radiator, extractor, and oak effect flooring.

Bedroom Two - 3.61m x 2.79m (11'10\" x 9'2\") - Dual-aspect bedroom with UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the front and rear, beamed ceiling with ceiling light point, access to loft space, dado rail, and double radiator. Wooden panelled latch lever cottage style door to bedroom three.

Bedroom Three - 3.63m x 3.00m (11'11\" x 9'10\") - Cabin bed with surrounding built-in wardrobe, storage and desk alongside, beamed ceiling with ceiling light point, access to loft space. double radiator and UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front. Door to bedroom four.

Second Landing - Beamed ceiling with ceiling light point, wall light point, and built-in double storage cupboard. Latch lever cottage style doors to bedroom four, bedroom five and the family bathroom.

Bedroom Four - 3.66m max x 3.58m (12' max x 11'9\") - Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and ceiling light point, double radiator, wall light point, UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front. Wooden panelled latch lever cottage style door to bedroom three.

Bedroom Five - 3.35m x 2.24m (10'11\" x 7'4\") - UPVC double glazed window with views over the rear garden, beamed ceiling, single radiator, and two wall light points.

Family Bathroom - 2.39m x 1.96m (7'10\" x 6'5\") - Modern white suite with chrome style fittings comprising: panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment; tiled shower enclosure with Gainsborough electric shower, glazed shower screen and glazed door; pedestal wash hand basin; and low level WC. Part-tiled walls, tiled floor, beamed ceiling with ceiling light point, ladder style towel radiator, and UPVC double glazed window with obscured glass.

Outside Front - To the front of the cottage there is a small garden with gravelled path, sandstone wall and boundary hedge. A gated quarry tiled pathway leads to the entrance porch.

Rear Garden - To the rear the garden is a particular feature being laid mainly to lawn with stocked borders, mature trees, a gravelled pathway, ornamental pond, and an extensive Indian stone flagged terrace. Two apple trees with oil storage tank to side, electric meter cupboard, outside sensor spotlight, Belfast sink with cold water tap, log store, and side pedestrian access gate with decorative curved brick wall. The garden enjoys a good degree of privacy, not being directly overlooked, and a sunny South Westerly facing aspect, a haven for migrating birds. The owners of Ivy Cottage currently rent a small orchard (circa 1/3 acre) for a nominal fee. The area of land is located on the opposite side of Crewe Lane South.





Garage - 4.45m x 4.39m (14'7\" x 14'5\") - To the rear there is a gated gravelled driveway, with parking for several vehicles, providing access to an open garage and store. The garage has a fluorescent strip lighting and retractable ladder providing access to useful roof storage area with porthole windows.

Store - 4.27m x 1.88m (14' x 6'2\") - Entrance door, UPVC double glazed window to side, light point, and power.

Directions - From the Agent's Chester Office proceed out of the City through The Bars at Boughton and continue along the dual carriageway to the Bill Smith's Motorcycle Showroom. At the gyratory system turn right and at the second set of traffic lights turn right again as if heading back into the City. Then take the first turning left into Sandy Lane (B5130) signposted Huntington, Aldford and Churton. Follow this road through Huntington, Aldford and Churton and on leaving Churton take the turning left into Sibbersfield Lane. At the crossroads with the A534 Wrexham Road proceed straight across signposted Crewe-by-Farndon and Shocklach. Follow the road into Crewe-by-Farndon and the property will be observed on the right hand side at the corner of Worthenbury Road and Crewe Lane South. Turn right into Crewe Lane South, and the driveway to Ivy Cottage will be found on the left.

Tenure - * Tenure - understood to be Freehold. Purchasers should verify this through their solicitor.

Council Tax - * Council Tax Band E - Cheshire West and Chester.

Agents Notes - * The property is on water rates.
* There are architectural plans, structural calculations and visualisations to combine the breakfast kitchen and garden room into one large open-plan area
* Private septic tank drainage.
* Mains water and electricity are connected.
* The Hunter Parkray cast-iron log burner was installed in November 2022.
* It is understood the cottage dates back to the 1800s with extensions in 1982 and 2003.
* The owners of Ivy Cottage currently rent a small orchard (circa 1/3 acre) for a nominal fee. The area of land is located on the opposite side of Crewe Lane South. There is a possibility that this long standing arrangement could be continued.
* Oil fired central heating.
* High quality UPVC woodgrain effect double glazed windows were installed in 2019 (excluding the large bay window in the dining area and the French doors to the balcony from the principal bedroom).
* The property is semi-detached in a row of three cottages.

Aml - AML - ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation before we can confirm the sale in writing. We would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

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Viewing - By appointment through the Agents Chester Office

FLOOR PLANS - included for identification purposes only, not to scale.

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