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THE OLD HOUSE, VILLAGE ROAD, GREAT BARROW, , CH3 7JH

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Dating back in part to 1683 The Old House was originally part of the Manor House Estate. The history of the property states that towards the end of the 1890’s the house was extended by the local doctor to provide a surgery prior to his intended marriage, which sadly never materialised. There is evidence to show that there was a piggery, cheesery and cheesepress base, in addition the well and pump can be found in the courtyard. The garages also show evidence of a later coach house, the stables and tack room still exist as well as the double privy which can be found in the rear garden. The property has been brought up to date by the addition of an Amdega conservatory and a re-fitted kitchen by Furniture of however the original features of the property still exist and have been preserved. Set in attractive mature gardens having an abundance of trees and flowering shrubs, climbing roses, clematis, vegetable beds, the gardens are secluded and well maintained.

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LOCATION and which run on a variety of lines The property occupies a central position in the rural and link to an impressive range of commercial village of Great Barrow being 4 miles to the East of locations Chester. The village is a very active community with a lovely church and village inn, there is a more Timber canopied entrance leading to front door comprehensive range of services close by in Chester having original leaded window and matching including supermarkets and the outlet village at windows to either side Cheshire Oaks. There is a well regarded primary school in the village which is a designated partner RECEPTION HALL school to High School which is the nearby Double & single panel radiators, double wall light state school and is OFSTED rated outstanding and has point. Access to a daily bus service from Barrow. There is also an excellent selection of private schools in and around REAR HALL Chester including Abbeygate College and the Kings 1 Single and 2 double wall light points, double panel & Queens Schools. There is a village playing field, radiator, tiled floor, glazed panel door leading to the cricket club plus several golf courses in the locality at rear garden. Waverton and Vicars Cross. There is horse racing at Chester, Bangor on Dee and Aintree. DRAWING ROOM 5’01 X 5’08 EXC BAY offers polo and motor racing at Oulton Park. There Beautiful original leaded casement window having are excellent road links to the North West and beyond brass fittings and fitted window seat overlooking the by car and railway stations. There are two front garden, one also to the side, exposed oak beams, international airports within commuting distance brick fireplace with oak mantel housing a wood being Manchester International and Liverpool John burning stove, 3 double wall lights, exposed Lennon, whilst the comprehensive road network floorboards, 2 double panel radiators, built in includes links to the M53, M6, M56, A483, A55 and shelving. A49. There are railways stations at Chester,

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LIVING ROOM 5’09 X 3’46 There is also a matching freestanding 2 door, 4 drawer Leaded window to the front elevation, double panel pantry cupboard, complimentary granite working radiator, brick fireplace with wooden mantel housing surfaces, sink and drainer unit with mixer tap. A wood burning stove, TV point, shelving to alcove, particular feature of the kitchen is the inglenook wall light, exposed floorboards. which has been fitted with an oil fired Aga, Neff microwave/combination oven and hob. The walls STUDY 3’75 X 2’41 inside have been tiled and there is a shelf. Void and Original oak leaded window to the side elevation, plumbing for the Neff integrated dishwasher under double panel radiator, telephone point, door leading to unit Neff fridge, tiled floor, double panel radiator, 2 the front garden. double wall lights, Velux roof window.

DINING ROOM 4’1 X 3’76 UTILITY Beautiful marble fireplace having cast iron grate and Leaded window overlooking the courtyard, range of original Arts & Crafts hand painted Delft tiles dating base and wall mounted cupboards and drawers, back to the 1800’s, shelving to the side recesses, complimentary working surfaces, stainless steel sink double panel radiator, exposed beams, double wall unit with mixer tap, void and plumbing for automatic light. washing machine and tumble dryer, display shelving, tiled splashback. AMDEGA CONSERVATORY Double glazed windows and door leading to the WALK IN PANTRY STORE garden, double panel radiator, tiled floor, 2 wall Single glazed window, display shelving, tiled floor. lights. STORE ROOM KITCHEN 6’54 5’2 MAX Single glazed window, shelving, tiled floor. The superb Kitchen has been extremely well fitted by Cheshire Furniture of Aldford and provides an CLOAKROOM exceptionally good range of solid wood, paint finished Low level WC, washbasin, boiler serving the central base and wall mounted cupboards and drawers heating. providing extensive storage, there are also a range of glazed display cupboards and built in shelving. CELLAR 4 Light and storage, quarry tiled floor

RETURN STAIRCASE FROM RECEPTION TO Shower cubicle with folding door and Mira electric HALF LANDING power shower, tiled walls, heated towel rail, laminate Single panel radiator, double wall light point, window floor. overlooking the rear garden. BEDROOM 2 5’13 X 3’56 MASTER BEDROOM 5’15 X 4’42 Dual aspect original windows, original fireplace, Original leaded windows to the front and side double panel radiator. elevations, range of built in robes with matching drawers and bedside cabinets, double and single panel BEDROOM 3 4’40 X 3’55 radiator, original fireplace, telephone point. Leaded window overlooking the courtyard, , built in robes ,double panel radiator, panel ceiling EN SUITE BATHROOM Panelled enamel bath with Mira electric shower BEDROOM 4 4’08 X 3’73 above, built in wash hand basin with storage cupboard Leaded window overlooking the garden, exposed below and shelving to either side, low level WC, beams, double panel radiator, access to boarded loft heated tower rail, laminate floor, mirror having 2 having window. overhead single lights, part tiled walls, door leading to BEDROOM 5 2’90 X 2’81 SHOWER ROOM Original window to the side, single panel rad, exposed This room is well designed having access from the en floorboards, access to water tanks. TV point. suite bathroom or can be entered separately from the Landing

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VICTORIAN BATHROOM there are a variety of fruit trees, mature hedging and Original suite to include ball & claw enamel bath vegetable plot. The garden has a good variety of having brass shower mixer tap, wash hand basin climbing roses, wisteria, clematis to name but a few. within vanity unit, wc with high level cistern, window There is a greenhouse and a further brick built potting overlooking the garden, airing cupboard housing the shed 10’19 x 3’25 which also provides extensive hot water tank, double panel radiator. garden storage.

OUTSIDE SERVICES The property is approached via a cobbled driveway All mains services are connected. Oil fired central providing extensive parking having access to a brick heating. (None of the services have been tested. built double garage which was formerly known to be Wright Marshall can therefore provide no guarantee ). used as a Coach House having first floor storage. There are further attached brick built outbuildings TENURE providing a stable, fuel store and storage room. The The Tenure is understood to be freehold but this detail delightful gardens are a particular feature of the has not been confirmed from the Title Deeds. Vacant property having been lovingly taken care of by the possession upon completion. present vendors for a considerable length of time. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with gravelled VIEWING pathways and a stone patio area, well stocked Strictly by appointment with the Agents Chester shrubbery borders having a wide variety of shrubs, office.

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MARKETING APPRAISAL “Thinking of Selling”? Established in 1861, Wright Marshall have the experience and local knowledge to offer you a free marketing appraisal of your own property without obligation. Budgeting your move is probably the first step in the moving process. It is worth remembering that we may already have a purchaser waiting to buy your home.

SURVEY & VALUATION We hope that this property meets your needs, however if you subsequently buy a property through another agent we would recommend that you obtain professional advice and for full details on the different types of inspection available and for a specific quotation of costs please contact our Survey Department on 01244 317833, entirely without obligation.

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