3 bedroom detached house for sale

An individual & charming thatched cottage standing in a private, mature garden setting within the heart of the village.

FEATURES

- Entrance Hall
- Dining Room
- Sitting Room
- Kitchen with Dining Area
- Bedroom 3
- Family Bathroom
- Galleried Landing
- Master Bedroom with en-suite Bathroom
- Bedroom 2

OUTSIDE

- Double Garage
- Ample Parking
- Lawned Gardens
- Mature Flowerbeds & Borders
- Garden Store
- Outhouses
- In all about 0.41 acres (0.17 ha)

DISTANCES

TARPORLEY 4 MILES
CHESTER 9 MILES
WARRINGTON 18 MILES
LIVERPOOL 29 MILES
MANCHESTER 34 MILES
M56 MOTORWAY 7.5 MILES
M6 MOTORWAY 15 MILES
(DISTANCES APPROXIMATE)

DESCRIPTION

The sale of The Croft offers a rare opportunity to acquire a period thatched cottage which is believed to date from the 17th Century and likely to be one of the oldest buildings in the locality. The property has been in the owner’s tenure since the early 1980’s and whilst having been well maintained, would benefit from a scheme of modernisation and/or extension. The Croft is constructed of red Cheshire sandstone under a thatched roof, which has been re-thatched in the Spring of 2024 and is arranged over two floors, having the benefit of oil central heating and a combination of single & double glazing. The property remains many of its original period features with exposed beams & timbers throughout, thick sandstone walls, deep windows sills with beams above and vaulted ceiling at first floor.

LOCATION

The Croft is situated on Green Lane which is a particularly private location with little passing village traffic on the edge of the village and within walking distance off all village amenities. The village is fully serviced catering for everyday needs with several churches, doctor’s surgery, chemist, veterinary practice, Co-op, coffee shop, family butcher, pubs and restaurants including the popular Morris Dancer. The county town of Chester which is 9 miles distant offers a more comprehensive range of services including supermarkets and out of town retail parks including the Outlet Village at Cheshire Oaks.

Schooling in the area is well catered for with a primary school in the village which has an outstanding Ofsted rating complemented by state secondary schools in Tarporley and Christleton. Private schools in the area include the King’s & Queen’s schools in Chester, Abbeygate College at Saighton and The Grange at Hartford. On the recreational front there are numerous clubs nearby offering football, rugby, cricket & hockey and there are tennis courts in the village. There is sailing on the River Dee at Chester and nearby at Manley Mere, golf courses at Oscroft, Delamere and Sandiway, mountain biking in Delamere Forest and extensive walking along the Sandstone Trail. For the equestrian enthusiasts there is polo at Little Budworth and horse racing at the historic Chester Racecourse.

COMMUNICATIONS

The area enjoys excellent road links to all areas of commerce throughout the North West. Beyond Chester access is gained to the M53 and M56 motorways connecting to Liverpool and Manchester which are both within daily travelling distance and served by international airports. Travel to London is available from Chester Station which offers a 2 hour intercity rail service via Crewe to Euston or alternatively from the equidistant Hartford Village Station to the west of Northwich.

ACCOMMODATION

A wooden front door opens into an entrance hall with York stone slab floor from which all principal rooms are accessed. Within the hall is a turned staircase, underneath which is a useful under stairs cupboard. To the right of the hall is the dining room which is an evenly proportioned room with maple boarded floor, exposed timbers and impressive fireplace, having a stone hearth & brick surround. To the left of the hall is the sitting room which has a dual aspect and large inglenook fireplace at the far end, with stone hearth and impressive beam above. Due to its size, this room has the ability to be divided into two living spaces and has exposed beams and maple boarded flooring. To the rear of the house is the kitchen which contains fitted wall and base units and incorporates a 1½ bowl sink with drainer, integrated fridge, dishwasher and cooker. To the far end of the kitchen is a breakfast/dining area which is ideal for more everyday use. From the kitchen there is a personnel door to the rear garden which gives ease of access to the outhouses and external store, the latter offers ample storage and has plumbing for washing machine & tumble dryer. Adjacent to the kitchen is an inner hall which leads to the family bathroom and bedroom 3. The bedroom is a large single room with bank of fitted wardrobes & dressing table. The family bathroom contains a panelled bath, pedestal hand basin and low flush w.c.

At first floor level the stairs lead to a particularly light galleried landing with aspect to the rear garden. To the right of the landing is bedroom 2 which is a double room, having a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and aspect over the front garden. The master suite is to the left of the landing with vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers throughout. The bedroom is a large double room with space for free standing or fitted wardrobes and beyond which is the en-suite bathroom. The bathroom has a panelled bath with tiled surround, pedestal hand basin, airing cupboard and low flush w.c.

OUTSIDE

The gardens & grounds at The Croft are particularly impressive having been landscaped and well maintained over the years and comprise a series of lawns bordered by deep flower beds & mature shrub borders. From the lane there is a pedestrian gate with sandstone path leading to the front door. To either side of the path are raised lawns with floral borders and upon reaching the house the path leads both left & right, wrapping around the house. To the left of the path is a smaller lawn with flowerbeds and mature holly hedge. To the right of the house is a further raised lawn against which is a series of mature cedar trees. A set of steps leads to the rear courtyard which offers space for table & chairs and against which is a deep, raised bed. Within this bed a step and path lead to the two outhouses which were formally a small piggery being constructed of sandstone, under a corrugated roof and now comprise two stores, the left holding the oil tank and the right being a garden store. Behind and to the side of the outhouses is a series of larger lawns running north to south which is surrounded by mature borders, specimen trees and to either side there are grassed & paved paths which ultimately lead to the gravelled parking area and garage. The garage is constructed of block with sandstone skin under a tiled roof with up and over door, light, power, water and mezzanine storage. From the parking area there is vehicular access onto Green Lane via a wooden 5-bar gate. In all the gardens extends to 0.41 acres (0.17 ha).

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Address: The Croft, Green Lane, Kelsall, Nr Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0QA.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession.

Services: Mains Water, Electricity and Drainage. Oil Central Heating. Telephone line and Broadband connection.

Local Authority: Cheshire West & Chester Council.

Council Tax: Band G £3,777.15 payable 2024/25.

EPC: Energy Performance Certificate - Rating E.

Covenants: It should be noted that there is a covenant in favour of the neighbours at Four Lane Ends restricting the height of the hedge along the northern boundary to a maximum of 7.5m.

Fixtures: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars all contents, fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments, statues, carpets and curtains are excluded from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Town & County Planning: It should be noted that The Croft is not listed, nor is it located within a Conservation Area.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment via Jackson-Stops, Chester office.

DIRECTIONS

From Chester proceed on the A51 signposted Manchester. At the Tarvin roundabout take the A54 ascending the hill and having passed Tarvin continue to the Kelsall by-pass bearing right at the bottom of the hill into the village. Travel into the village, passing the Co-op & Morris Dancer, ascending the hill for a further 250m then turn right down Church Street. Having traveled for a further 250m, take the left turn onto Willington Lane and after a short distance as you reach the edge of the village, turn right into Green Lane. The Croft will be seen on the right-hand side and the gate to the parking area shortly after.

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