8 DUNNS LANE, ASHTON HAYES, NR , CH3 8BU £530,000

Set in a plot of around one third of an acre, having the benefit of south facing gardens and located in a tranquil cul-de-sac with rural views - a substantial five bedroom detached house which is well presented throughout.

Dunns Lane is a much sought after residential position within Ashton Hayes village. The lane is a cul -de-sac and comprises large detached houses with the subject property having a plot of around a third of an acre and excellent rural views to the front. The present owner has been in the property for thirty four years and is now looking to downsize within the village.

The property has been continually maintained to a high standard with recent improvement works including high quality double glazing throughout and a complete scheme of internal redecoration. At ground floor level the accommodation opens with an entrance porch that in turn leads to a very spacious entrance hall with wood block flooring. The living room is a fantastic proportion and has a large window overlooking the front garden and double width patio doors opening up onto the rear garden. There is a separate reception room (dining/family room) which again has wood flooring and views over the south facing rear garden. The kitchen is conveniently positioned next to the dining room and whilst perfectly serviceable is now in need of some updating and improvement. The accommodation is completed at ground floor level with a very useful utility room/rear hall.

At first floor level the accommodation excels. The principal bedroom has extensive fitted wardrobes and a large refitted en- suite bathroom. There are four further very well proportioned bedrooms which are served by a spacious family bathroom.

Externally there is ample off road parking to the front and a lovely garden area which is an abundance of colour. The south facing rear garden is the real highlight of the property having been magnificently landscaped and cultivated by the present owner over many years. The external environment is tranquil and secluded and planted in such a way so as to provide an abundance of colour throughout the year. Within the garden there is a good sized area of lawn and patios/terraces ideal for al fresco dining.

Price competitively and offered for sale for the first time in thirty four years, this fabulous home is indeed a rare buying opportunity.

LOCATION Ashton Hayes is a very popular village in the Chester district of . It is located about eight miles away from Chester ,

six miles from . The village is particularly picturesque and enjoys many amenities including community/post office, childrens nursery and well supported Parish Church. The village also has a playground, community room for hire and an active community that has established Ashton Hayes as a leading carbon neutral village. Ashton Hayes has its own highly regarded primary school and the area as a whole is renowned for excellent education establishments in both the state and private sector. Also worthy of mentioning is the Queen Elizabeth park recently opened with the help of lottery money grant.

In the nearby village of , further amenities

are offered including Goshawk Public House and Mouldsworth Railway Station providing a direct link on the Chester to Manchester line. The area as a whole is ideal for the business traveller, city centre of Chester being reached within 15-20 minutes and Manchester city centre 45 to 50 minutes drive. Excellent links to North Wales and the wider motorway network are found close at hand via the A55, M6, M56 and M53. Manchester International and Liverpool John Lennon Airports are accessed within 45 minutes drive. In addition to Mouldsworth station mentioned above, there are railways stations at , Chester and Hartford

ENTRANCE PORCH 5' 2" x 3' 5" (1.57m x 1.04m) UPVC double glazed door with matching side panels. Tiled floor. Front entrance door leading to the entrance hall.

ENTRANCE HALL 18' 3" x 9' 9" (5.56m x 2.97m) Attractive wood block flooring. Fitted display shelves. Two double panel radiators. Staircase rising to the first floor. Coved ceiling. Doors to entrance porch, cloakroom, dining/family room, breakfast kitchen and double width doors leading to living room and built in store cupboard with hanging rail and shelf. Deep understairs storage cupboard.

LIVING ROOM 24' 3" x 13' 11" (7.39m x 4.24m) Large front aspect UPVC double glazed window overlooking front garden. Double width patio doors opening onto and overlooking the rear garden. Coved ceiling. Double width obscured glass doors leading to the entrance hall. Two double panel radiators. Fireplace with marble hearth and insert and timber surround housing electric coal effect fire. (Woodblock flooring under carpet).

DINING/FAMILY ROOM 13' 5" x 10' 11" (4.09m x 3.33m) Woodblock flooring. Double panel radiator. Large triple width rear aspect UPVC double glazed overlooking the garden. Door with obscured glass leading to the entrance hall.

KITCHEN 13' 8" x 10' 10" (4.17m x 3.3m) Fitted with a range of wall and floor cupboards together with sliding drawers and rolled edged preparation surfaces throughout. Triple width rear aspect UPVC double glazed window overlooking garden. Single bowl stainless steel sink. Glass fronted crockery display cabinets. Open fronted corner display units. Double panel radiator. Space for white goods and cooker. Tiled and wood clad walls. Door with obscured glass panel leading to the entrance hall. Door to the utility room. Built in pantry cupboard.

UTILITY ROOM/REAR HALL 10' 8" x 6' 10" (3.25m x 2.08m) Fitted with a range of wall and floor cupboards together with rolled edged preparation surface. Fully tiled floor. Space for white goods. Door to the kitchen. UPVC double glazed door with obscured glass panel leading to the outside. Door leading to the integral double garage.

FIRST FLOOR

HALF LANDING Stairs leading down to the entrance hall and up to first floor landing. High level UPVC double glazed window enjoying lovely rural views to the front.

LANDING 21' 0" x 7' 7" (6.4m x 2.31m) Spacious landing providing a lovely introduction to the first floor accommodation and having doors to five bedrooms, airing cupboard, family bathroom and double width doors leading to large built in storage cupboard. Access to loft space via hatch and drop down ladder.

BEDROOM ONE 16' 4" x 12' 11" (4.98m x 3.94m) Large front aspect UPVC double glazed window enjoying lovely views over the front garden and open countryside beyond. Double panel radiator. Coved ceiling. Extensive floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes. Door to the en-suite bathroom.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM 10' 11" x 7' 0" (3.33m x 2.13m) Fitted with a suite comprising low level WC with push button flush, vanitory unit with floor level cupboard and wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and bath with fully tiled area over having Triton shower unit. UPVC double glazed obscured glass side aspect window. Manrose extractor fan. Double panel radiator. Half tiled walls. Door to the bedroom.

BEDROOM TWO 14' 0" x 11' 0" (4.27m x 3.35m) Triple width UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Floor to ceiling part mirror fronted fitted wardrobes providing extensive storage and shelving. Coved ceiling. Double panel radiator. Door to the landing.

BEDROOM THREE 13' 5" x 10' 11" (4.09m x 3.33m) Floor to ceiling part mirror fronted fitted wardrobes providing extensive storage. Double panel radiator.. Double panel radiator. Large UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front garden. Door to landing.

BEDROOM FOUR 13' 7" x 10' 11" (4.14m x 3.33m) Rear aspect UPVC double glazed window. Single panel radiator. Ceiling mounted light fitting. Coved ceiling. Fitted wardrobe furniture. Door to landing.

BEDROOM FIVE 13' 8" x 8' 1" (4.17m x 2.46m) Rear aspect window overlooking garden. Double panel radiator. Coved ceiling. Built in floor to ceiling wardrobe. Door to the landing.

FAMILY BATHROOM 11' 6" x 8' 4" (3.51m x 2.54m) Fitted with a suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome tap and shower enclosure with full height grout free splashback. Fitted glass shelving. Fitted mirror. Two front aspect UPVC double glazed obscured glass windows. Double panel radiator. Door to landing.

EXTERNAL To the front of the property there is an extensive gravelled driveway that provides ample off road parking and turning space for several vehicles. There is also a superb well stocked raised bed with an abundance of young trees. Within this very private area to the front garden there is ample space for seating and al fresco dining if required.

The south east facing rear garden is a delightful feature of the property and enjoys fantastic levels of seclusion and privacy. The garden has been beautifully landscaped and cultivated through the years so as to provide different areas of interest and attraction. The large patio area provides more than ample space for al fresco dining, whilst there is a large expanse of well tended lawn. Paved paths on the perimeter of the lawn lead to a vegetable patch area with greenhouse, beautifully stocked beds and borders, well planned seating areas and a most unusual professionally designed high quality observatory. The garden enjoys outstanding levels of seclusion and privacy due to its mature boundary and due to the south east orientation attracts excellent levels of light at key times of the day.

INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE 17' 2" x 16' 0" (5.23m x 4.88m) Electrically operated up and over door. Power and light connection. Wall mounted Gloworm Ultracom 30HXI boiler. Side aspect UPVC double glazed obscured glass window. Lockable door leading through to the utility room/rear hall.

SERVICES We understand that mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected

VIEWING Viewing by appointment with the Agents Tarporley office

TENURE We believe the property is freehold tenure

ROUTE From our office in the Centre of Tarporley leave the village in the direction of Chester and at the roundabout take the second exit. Proceed along for a few miles passing through the villages of and the right hand turn into . Upon reaching the roundabout take the second exit and proceed along until reaching a left hand turn signposted Ashton Hayes and Mouldsworth. Proceed along and pass the Golden Lion pub on the right hand side. Carry along Church Road taking the next right turn into Pentre Lane. Proceed along until reaching a junction at which point take a left turn onto Sh ay Lane, a short distance further along is a left turn into Dunns Lane which should be taken. The subject propert y is on the right hand side clearly identified by a Wright Marshall for sale board.

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