RIDLEY COTTAGE, RIDLEY CW6 9RY £515,000

An impressive and valuable small holding extending to approximately 5.6 acres including a three bedroom detached house of approximately 1300 square feet, implement shed/ loose stock building, small stock building, general purpose store and two stable blocks.

Ridley cottage is an excellent example of its type with a pretty three bedroom cottage being serviced by a manageable land allocation and high quality outbuildings.

The house opens with an entrance hall leading into the living room which enjoys views out to the front. From the living room the rear hall can be accessed which allows access to the first floor as well as the kitchen. The kitchen benefits from exceptiona l views across the land to the rear whilst also opening up in to the dining room to the front as well as the conservatory to th e side.

At first floor level the accommodation continues to impress with bedrooms one and two being of an impressive scale and th e third bedroom and family bathroom concluding the first floor quarters.

Externally the property really comes into its own with extensive outbuildings as well as land extending to approximately 5.6 acres.

The largest of the outbuildings is an implement shed/ loose stock building which extends to 30ft x 30ft and has sufficient height for large farm machinery and also multiple power points and lights.

The small stock building is positioned next to the implement shed and benefits from its own fenced off grass area. Situated nearer to the cottage is the general purpose store with fixed doors and water tight storage space. The larger stable block ha s three 12'0" x 12'0" loose boxes with power and light whilst the smaller stable to the front of the site has two loose boxes with no power and light.

The land is of an impressive quality with sufficient drainage qualities to support year round equestrian usage.

For everyday usage the full wrap around driveway allows for unencumbered access for road vehicles , farm machinery and horse boxes if required. There is also direct access for large farm machinery

LOCATION Ridley Green is ten minutes drive from Tarporley village. Tarporley is one of the most highly regarded villages in t hat

boasts a bustling High Street with a diverse selection of shops including convenience stores, banks, fashion boutiques, cafes, restaurants, public houses and also has the benefit of a Doctors Surgery and several Churches. The village is also renowned for its excellent educational facilities with Tarporley Primary and High School being very popular and there being many other outstanding educational establishments in both the state and the private sector being located in the surrounding villages.The village also has its own community centre, playing fields and Dentist surgery.

Ridley, Bulkeley and the nearby villages of Bickerton and are renowned for their natural beauty and proximity to surrounding countryside.

Ridley provides a convenient and central base for the business traveller, in addition to the extensive road links leading to the M56, M6, A49 and A51 there is also a railway station at that can be found within 20 minutes with an excellent direct service to London. In addition there are railway stations at and . Manchester and Liverpool International Airports can both be accessed within 40 minutes' to one hour's drive.

Ridley is the centre point of a triangle of , Tarporley and Malpas, three highly attractive areas renowned for individual retail outlets and an immense character and charm. The extensive amenities of Chester City Centre can be accessed within 20 minutes drive. The area as a whole is ideal for those who enjoy rural living with walks in Bulkeley Hill Wood, Bickerton Hills and the all readily accessible. The National Trust have recently taken over the management and ownership of many of these walkways thereby providing future protection as to the use of the land.

In terms of Pubs and Restaurants, the Bickerton Poacher, Cholmondeley Arms and the Dysart Arms are all within a short distance whilst those who enjoy a bracing walk can even venture to the Pheasant Inn in Burwardsley, an outstanding Pub/Restaurant that enjoys truly magnificent and far reaching elevated views.

ENTRANCE HALL 5' 0" x 3' 3" (1.52m x 0.99m) Front aspect timber framed obscured glass panelled door. Ceiling mounted light fitting. Door to the living room.

LIVING ROOM 12' 5" x 11' 11" (3.78m x 3.63m) Front aspect UPVC double glazed window. Side aspect UPVC double glazed window. Double panel radiator. Ceiling mounted light fitting. Fireplace with stone hearth and beam timber mantle. Door to the inner hall.

REAR HALL 12' 0" x 6' 10" (3.66m x 2.08m) Rear aspect UPVC double glazed window. Ceiling mounted light fitting. Stairs rising to first floor. Doors to living room and kitchen.

KITCHEN 12' 4" x 6' 10" (3.76m x 2.08m) Rear aspect UPVC double glazed window. Side aspect timber door to timber lean -to. Laminate flooring. Door to the sitting/dining room.

SITTING/DINING ROOM 12' 4" x 12' 4" (3.76m x 3.76m) Front and side aspect UPVC double glazed windows. Exposed ceiling timbers. Laminate floor. Fireplace with quarry tiled hearth, beam timber mantle and wood burning stove. Ceiling mounted light fitting.

CONSERVATORY External access and boot room storage

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING 6' 11" x 5' 9" (2.11m x 1.75m) Rear aspect UPVC double glazed window. Ceiling mounted light fitting. Doors to three bedrooms and family bathroom.

MASTER BEDROOM 12' 3" x 11' 9" (3.73m x 3.58m) Front and side aspect UPVC double glazed windows. Double panel radiator. Ceiling mounted light fitting.

BEDROOM TWO 12' 4" x 11' 6" (3.76m x 3.51m) Front and side aspect UPVC double glazed windows. Ceiling mounted light fitting. Double panel radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 8' 11" x 7' 1" (2.72m x 2.16m) Rear aspect UPVC double glazed window. Ceiling mounted light fitting. Double panel radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM 7' 0" x 5' 7" (2.13m x 1.7m) Rear aspect UPVC double glazed obscured glass window. Ceiling mounted light fitting. Fully tiled shower enclosure with electric shower fitting. Low level WC. Vanitory unit with wash hand basin with cold water tap and electric hot water tap. Double panel radiator. Ceiling mounted light fitting.

EXTERNAL The property is accessed via a gravelled driveway leading to substantial areas of parking with a garden and paddock to either side. Various outbuildings are on site as detailed below.

GENERAL PURPOSE STORE/UTILITY 17' 7" x 10' 2" (5.36m x 3.1m) Power and light connection.

IMPLEMENT STORE/LOOSE STOCK BUILDING 30' 4" x 29' 11" (9.25m x 9.12m) Power and light connection.

SMALL STOCK BUILDING

STABLE BLOCK ONE Turning out area. Power, light and water connected

STABLE BLOCK TWO

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

VIEWING Viewing by appointment with the Agents Tarporley office

TENURE We believe the property is freehold tenure

ROUTE From the agents office in the centre of Tarporley continue down the High Street in the direction of Nantwich. Continue along Nantwich Road until reaching the A49 traffic lights. Turn left on the A49 and continue reaching the Red Fox Crossroads. Turn right and continue along the A49 in the direction of Whitchurch passing through Beeston, Bunbury and continue for another two miles until passing Skip Brown Cars on the right hand side. Continue along the A49 for approximately one mile where the property can be found on the right hand side clearly marked by a Wright Marshall for sale board.

63 High Street, Tarporley, www.wrightmarshall.co.uk Agents Note: Whilst ev ery care has been taken to prepare these sales particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. Cheshire, CW6 0DR [email protected] All measurem ents are approximate are f or general guidance purposes only and whilst ev ery care has been taken to 01829 731300 ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buy ers are adv ised to recheck the measurements