GENERAL INFORMATION
Council Tax: | Band D |
Tenure: | Freehold |
SITUATION
This charming cottage is situated on Station Lane in the sleepy village of Little Barrow, in Cheshire.
Only a few minutes' walk from the equally desirable village of Great Barrow, the property takes advantage of some brilliant local amenities including The Bluebell Cafe, The White Horse pub, a primary school, a thriving cricket club, allotments, and is only a few minutes' drive from Chester City itself.
DESCRIPTION
Originally built circa 1860 with a wealth of period features throughout but greatly enhanced by the current vendors in a beautifully sympathetic way, to the ground floor the property comprises of the living room with exposed beams, grand feature electric fireplace with a solid slate period hearth and mantle, and original quarry tiled floor; sun room providing an ideal quiet space for reading or for crafts, with French doors opening directly onto the garden; simply stunning kitchen with stable door to rear garden, with a range of light coloured shaker style wall and floor units including central island, all topped with lustrous solid granite work surfaces, and some integral white goods, open plan directly onto the living and dining area with solid hardwood floor, and exposed brick chimney breast with modern wood burning stove - ideal for entertaining and as the hub of the family home; and separate utility room with space for further white goods and fitted storage.
A turned staircase rises from the dining room onto the first floor landing, and onto the master bedroom which is situated to the front, and is spacious enough for several items of bedroom furniture; bedroom 2, another good double bedroom with its own ensuite shower room - ideal for those with guests or teenage children; bedroom 3, a usable single room, and also an ideal home office with additional storage into the eaves; and bathroom having a 4 piece white suite including freestanding roll-top bath with telephone shower mixer, separate shower cubicle with thermostatic mixer shower over, pedestal sink, toilet, and chrome heated towel rail.
Blending period charm with contemporary comfort, the property also takes advantage of modern double glazing throughout, a eco-friendly heating system to include a large solar panel for water heating, and state of the art ILO Radiant heating throughout.
GROUND FLOOR
Living room - 5.34m x 3.89m [17' 6" x 12' 9"]
Kitchen/family room - 6.73m x 3.10m [22' 0" x 10' 2"]
Dining area - 3.67m x 2.37m [12' 0" x 7' 9"]
Sun room - 2.70m x 2.04m [8' 10" x 6' 8"]
Utility - 3.56m x 2.04m [11' 8" x 6' 8"]
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Master bedroom - 5.34m x 2.96m [17' 6" x 9' 8"]
Bedroom 2 - 3.62m x 2.37m [11' 10" x 7' 9"]
Ensuite - 3.20m x 0.83m [10' 6" x 2' 8"]
Bedroom 3 / study - 2.71m x 2.09m [8' 10" x 6' 10"]
Bathroom - 3.56m x 2.09m [11' 8" x 6' 10"]
OUTBUIDINGS
Workshop - 4.84m x 1.67m [15' 10" x 5' 5"]
Carport - 5.15m x 3.58m [16' 10" x 11' 9"]
EXTERNAL
A double length driveway leading to a modern car port is situated to the side of the property, with a workshop behind which benefits from light and power. Stone steps from Station Lane rise towards the front door, and private path to the side garden.
The south facing garden is laid to lawn, and with deep, well stocked beds filled with mature plants and shrubs - exactly as you would expect from the perfect cottage garden. A fair sized greenhouse is also available for those with green fingers, and a raised deck takes advantage of the very sunny, but very private aspect at the rear - ideal for alfresco dining.
DIRECTIONS
From Tarvin, head towards Chester on the A51. At the junction for Stamford Bridge, turn right onto Barrow Lane. Continue for nearly 2 miles and the property will be found on the left.
VIEWINGS
Viewings are exclusively by appointment. Please contact our Tarvin Branch on 01829 701 701 to discuss your requirements.
Before arranging a viewing, we will ask you several questions to establish your circumstances. Please ensure that you have a few minutes to spare when you call so we can go through this process. Reades is registered with the Information Commissioner no. Z8533957. Any information you provide is held securely in accordance with Data Protection requirements and not given to any other persons or organisation, unless with your permission.
DISCLAIMER
Whilst we make every effort to ensure that the information contained within this publication is true and accurate, it is for guidance purposes only and should not be relied upon as a representation or statement of fact. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify the details shown in this publication prior to making an offer. Neither Reades nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Please note; any floorplans included in this publication are for guide purposes only and are not produced to scale. Where "Broadband available" or "Fibre available" is stated, this is based on the BT postcode search and indicates that broadband should be available in this area. Additional costs for phone line installation and rental may apply.