5 Bed | 2 Reception | 2 Bathroom
** IDYLLIC SEMI-RURAL SETTING * CHARACTER & CHARM * PICTURESQUE LOCATION ** A beautiful four/five bedroom barn conversion forming part of a small development along Pump Lane in the desirable village of Churton, near Farndon. The accommodation, which contains a wealth of character features, briefly comprises: reception hall, boot room/study, impressive living room and dining area with feature fireplace and vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, breakfast kitchen, inner hall, two bedrooms, shower room, first floor landing, two further bedrooms and bathroom. There is also a home office approached via a separate staircase. Oil fired central heating. Externally there are gardens at the front and rear, private courtyard parking and two single garages. The property benefits from an elevated position affording great views over fields to the south.
Churton is conveniently placed for Farndon village which contains an attractive collection of period buildings fronting the High Street with the benefit of a post office, butcher, coffee shop, community hall, sports centre and primary school. Secondary schools are within easy reach at Malpas, Christleton and Great Boughton, and Abbeygate College is nearby in Saighton. A more comprehensive range of services are available in the city of Chester with high street shops and restaurants as well as several out of town retail parks. There are golf courses at Carden Park and Aldersey Green and at the Old Hall, Huntington, a fitness club with gymnasium and indoor swimming pool. Additionally, the nearby villages of Tattenhall and Malpas have excellent sports clubs offering cricket, tennis and football. The area is well served by roads with access to the M53/M56 motorways on the edge of Chester permitting daily travel to all the areas of commerce throughout the northwest including Liverpool and Manchester and south via the A41 to the M54 serving Birmingham. Liverpool and Manchester international airports are 31 miles and 39 miles respectively and travel to London is available from Chester Station from where there is a 2 hour intercity service to Euston or alternatively from Crewe which provides a 1 hour 30 minute service.
Wooden panelled entrance door with glazed insert, part-vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and ceiling light point with dimmer switch control, and spindled staircase to the first floor with built-in under stairs storage cupboard. Door to Boot Room/Study, and part-glazed doors to the Inner Hall and Living Room/Dining Room.
3.61m x 2.16m (11'10" x 7'1")
Double glazed window to rear, ceiling light point, and single radiator with thermostat.
11.38m x 6.17m narrowing to 5.56m (37'4" x 20'3" n
A large open-plan room featuring an impressive vaulted beamed ceiling and central brick chimney breast with double sided cast-iron log burner, quarry tiled hearth and sandstone mantel pieces.
6.15m x 5.61m (20'2" x 18'5")
Four wall light points, double radiator with thermostat, oak wood strip flooring, two double glazed windows, and double glazed door to outside.
5.56m x 5.38m (18'3" x 17'8")
With four large double glazed windows overlooking the front garden, two double radiators with thermostats, oak wood strip flooring, and turned spindled staircase to the second floor Home Office/Bedroom Five.
5.61m x 3.63m (18'5" x 11'11")
Fitted with a bespoke range of kitchen furniture incorporating drawers, cupboards, display cabinets, plate rack, shelving and wine rack with granite worktops and matching upstands. Twin bowl Belfast-style sink unit with chrome mixer tap and drainer grooved into the worktop. Decorative fireplace with wooden mantel housing a Britannia range-style cooker with six ring ceramic electric hob, double oven and grill. Cupboard with plumbing and space for washing machine and space for tumble dryer, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher, recessed LED ceiling spotlights, tiled floor, double radiator with thermostat, two large double glazed windows, and part-glazed door to outside.
3.61m maximum x 1.75m (11'10" maximum x 5'9")
Double radiator with thermostat, exposed beam, two recessed LED ceiling spotlights, smoke alarm, double glazed window to front, single radiator with thermostat, tiled floor, built-in cupboard housing a Worcester Heatslave 20/25 oil-fired central heating boiler. Doors to bedroom three, bedroom four and family shower room.
3.81m x 3.28m (12'6" x 10'9")
Double glazed window overlooking the rear, two exposed beams, ceiling light point and single radiator with thermostat.
3.68m x 2.62m (12'1" x 8'7")
Double glazed window overlooking the rear, ceiling light point and single radiator with thermostat.
2.67m x 2.18m (8'9" x 7'2")
White suite comprising: tiled shower cubicle with mixer shower, canopy-style rain shower head, and curved glazed sliding door; pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled splashback; and low level dual-flush WC. Exposed beam, recessed LED ceiling spotlights, tiled floor, and double glazed window with obscured glass.
With spindle balustrade. Wooden panelled door to Inner Landing.
2.90m x 0.99m (9'6" x 3'3")
Two recessed LED ceiling spotlights. Doors to Principal Bedroom, Bedroom Two and Bathroom.
5.56m x 3.51m (18'3" x 11'6")
Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and recessed LED ceiling spotlights, double glazed window with secondary glazing enjoying views towards farmland, double radiator, and telephone point.
2.90m x 2.16m (9'6" x 7'1")
Double glazed window with secondary glazing enjoying views towards countryside, recessed LED ceiling spotlights, and double radiator with thermostat.
2.90m x 2.21m (9'6" x 7'3")
Well appointed suite in white with chrome-style fittings comprising: Villeroy & Boch bath with tiled side panel and wall-mounted mixer tap with extendable shower attachment and canopy-style rain shower head; low level dual-flush WC; and pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap. Recessed LED ceiling spotlights, access to loft space, tiled floor, tubular radiator with chrome towel rail, electric shaver point and double glazed window with obscured glass.
3.58m x 4.29m maximum (11'9" x 14'1" maximum)
Approached via a separate staircase from the Dining Room with two double glazed roof lights, pitched ceiling with exposed beams, recessed ceiling spotlights, and electric radiator.
The property forms part of a small courtyard style development located along Pump Lane in Churton. To the front there is a lawned garden, with gated pathway, being enclosed by mixed hedging. Screened oil storage tank and outside water tap. Within the courtyard there are two single garages. There is also a separate resident's car park and roadside parking along Pump Lane.
To the rear there is a south-facing lawned garden with well-stocked borders, and a flagged patio being enclosed by Yew hedging. A wooden gate with sandstone steps leads down to Pump Lane. There is also a wooden archway with climbing rose providing access to a small kitchen garden with raised bed. The property benefits from an elevated position affording great views over fields to the south.
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 showrooms. 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 signposted Huntington, Aldford and Churton. Follow the Chester Road (B5130) for approximately 6 miles passing through Aldford and into Churton. Then take the turning left into Pump Lane. Church Mead will then be found after some distance on the left hand side.
* Council Tax Band F - Cheshire West and Chester County Council
* Services - mains water, electric and drainage are connected,
* The property is on a water meter.
* Oil fired central heating.
* Tenure - Understood to be Freehold. Purchasers should verify this with their solicitor.
If you are considering purchasing this property as a buy to let investment, our award winning lettings and property management department offer a preferential rate to anyone who purchases a property through Cavendish and lets with Cavendish. For more information contact Lettings Manager, David Adams on 01244 401440 or david.adams@cavendishrentals.co.uk
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.
By appointment through the Agents Chester Office 01244 404040.
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