DRAKE COTTAGE | DRAKE LANE | ACTON | NANTWICH | CHESHIRE | CW5 8PD

PRICE £875,000

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Drake Cottage, Drake Lane Acton, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8PD

A luxurious 5 bedroom, 5 reception, 3 bathroom, Detached Cottage style home (approx. 3000 sq ft) set against the Dorfold Estate with delightful views towards Peckforton, Bickerton Hills & Acton church. Lying in one of South Cheshire’s most favoured rural positions.

Extended, restored and improved with an extensive range of quality fixtures and fittings including an outdoor heated swimming pool with pool house, stone flooring, vaulted beamed ceilings. A luxury Kitchen with granite, Aga cooker. Recently replaced Bath and Shower rooms, oil fired central heating. Well stocked formal gardens with extensive parking for numerous vehicles. Oak Framed Double Open Garage.

Standing in an elevated position on a landscaped rectangular garden plot, IN ALL, EXTENDING TO APPROX. 1 ACRE

DIRECTIONS (See also attached plan edged red) From Nantwich town centre, proceed along Welsh Row towards Chester. Turn left at Acton Church, then 1st left and 1st left again into Ravens Lane. Turn 1st left into Drake Lane. 'Drake Cottage' is the first property on the left hand side, being one of only three in the lane.

GENERAL REMARKS & COMMENTS The property is particularly well situated, being approx. 2.5 miles from the bustling market town of Nantwich, which offers an excellent range of shopping and schooling facilities and approx. 15 minutes drive from the Georgian High Street of Tarporley. Nantwich has a railway station on the Crewe/Shrewsbury Line and Crewe (6 miles) offers hourly services to London-Euston in 1hr 30 mins. There are excellent road links with the M6 only 10 miles away from the property. The property, believed to date from 1813 has been the subject of a comprehensive scheme of restoration, extension and alteration to provide excellent family accommodation while still maintaining the charm and character of a traditional Cheshire cottage.

Drake Cottage is one of only a small number of properties along a no through country lane which is surrounded by the Dorfold Estate farmland. This conveniently situated property enjoys outstanding views, only a short distance from Acton village and nearby Nantwich town.

The views of Peckforton and Bickerton Hills can be observed in the distance and form part of the stunning evening sun sets. The accommodation is versatile and extensive, boasting approx. 1248 sq. ft.

(116 sq. metres) on the first floor and 1932 sq. ft. (179 sq. metres) on the ground floor. Total Area an impressive 295 sq. metres (3181 sq. ft.).

THE ACCOMMODATION: DOWNSTAIRS WC With approximate dimensions, comprises:- Vanity wash hand basin with stand and tiled splash back, close coupled WC, low voltage lighting, continuation of stone tiled floor, match board OAK FRAMED OPEN PORCH WITH SLATE ROOF painted half panel walls. Raised Indian stone step, painted letter box, solid painted oak door to:- STUDY HALLWAY 15' 1" x 10' 7" (4.6m x 3.23m) Dual aspect uPVC double glazed 24' 0" x 7' 9" (7.32m x 2.36m) Indian stone tiled floor, heavily beamed windows, 3 wall light points, TV and telephone points, heavily beamed ceiling, radiator with cover, turned staircase to 1st floor. ceiling.

UNDERSTAIRS CUPBOARD 3 wall light points.

WALK IN CLOAKS CUPBOARD With oak boarded floor.

SNUG

SNUG SITTING ROOM 15' 10" x 13' 2" (4.83m x 4.01m) Exposed brick fireplace with oak over 18' 11" x 14' 2" (5.77m x 4.32m) A stunning room with delightful views mantel on a raised tile full width plinth, set in an inglenook recess with and a distinctive pitched and hipped roof having exposed pitch pine a multi fuel black cast stove, fitted cupboards and book shelving to both rafters and wall plates, 3 uPVC double glazed windows, matching uPVC sides and returns, concealed spot lights, radiator, uPVC double glazed double glazed patio doors, wall mounted TV point and socket, Dimplex window, exposed wall timbers, 2 wall light points, TV point, double log effect electric stove/fire, 2 radiators, oak window sills, TV points, opening doors to Hall. telephone point, 2 ceiling HiFi speakers, dimmer switches to ceiling spot lights.

SITTING ROOM

LOUNGE 22' 10" x 18' 4" (6.96m x 5.59m) A large impressive light and airy reception room having an attractive Minster style stone working fireplace as the focal point, 3 uPVC double glazed windows, matching uPVC double glazed patio doors with side windows, 2 ceiling HiFi speakers and 2 flush mounted wall HiFi speakers, fitted corner storage cupboards/TV plinth, 4 gang dimmer switch to 20 ceiling spot lights, 3 pin lamp switches, 2 radiators with covers.

DINING ROOM 19' 1" x 10' 11" (5.82m x 3.33m) Attractive solid oak boarded floor, solid oak window seat and back/storage compartment with a uPVC double glazed box bay window above, 2 radiators with covers, 3 wall light points, dimmer switch to ceiling spot lights, step up to Breakfast Kitchen.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN 19' 8" x 17' 9" (5.99m x 5.41m) 'Kitchen Life' custom-designed cream coloured units with black granite worktop surfaces and island top. Extensive range of fitted base storage and wall units incorporating display cabinets, plate rack and shelving. Pan drawers and wine rack. Twin-bowl ceramic white glazed sink unit with mixer tap. Island workstation with cupboard and shelving provision together with 'Neff' electric oven & grill incorporated, sliding basket rack storage. Further corner unit with granite top providing appliance spaces with doors, TV & telephone points, terracotta waxed tile floor, space for dining table, stable door, double opening patio doors, 2 windows. Feature pitched heavily beamed ceiling with exposed purlins. Tiled recess with painted surround to 'Four-oven black oil-fired AGA'. 2 radiators, low voltage lighting, space for refrigerator. Note: stainless steel Rangemaster DXD910 fridge freezer is available to purchase by separate negotiation. Steps to Utility Room. UTILITY ROOM 9' 4" x 6' 2" max. m/ments.(2.84m x 1.88m) Full-height set of three storage cupboards, boiler room/storage cupboard, stable door. Range of painted base storage units and cupboards, fitted shelving and wall cupboards, white glazed Belfast sink, stone floor, radiator, low voltage lighting, access to loft, space for appliances including plumbing for washing machine, blue slate tile floor.

BOILER ROOM Oil fired central heating boiler for domestic hot water and central heating. Built in storage cupboards opposite.

KITCHEN

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE

FIRST FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM SUITE (ONE) Turned oak staircase with 1/2 landing to main galleried landing, beamed 20' 4" x 18' 5" max. m/ments.(6.2m x 5.61m) Beautifully beamed ceiling, skylight pipe, low voltage lighting, built in linen cupboards and pitched roof with substantial pitch-pine purlins, wonderful views from loft access point, radiator with cover. three windows including aspect of St Mary's Church, Acton, TV point, flush mounted Hi Fi speakers, radiator with cover, walk-in wardrobe with extensive hanging and shelving provision.

ENSUITE BATHROOM 9' 0" x 8' 8" (2.74m x 2.64m) Traditionally-styled white suite, comprising:- Pedestal wash hand basin, low-level WC, roll-top bath on ball & claw feet with side mounted showerhead mixer tap. Double corner screen door enclosed cubicle with high-level overhead drench shower unit and attractive mosaic tiling. Heated towel rail, oak boarded floor, Hi Fi speakers, shaver socket, exposed ceiling timbers, dormer window with shutters.

Painted panel 1/2 walls.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE

ENSUITE BATHROOM TO MASTER BEDROOM

BEDROOM TWO

BEDROOM TWO ('L' SHAPED) JACK AND JILL SHOWER ROOM 13' 9" x 12' 0" (4.19m x 3.66m) Dual aspect uPVC double glazed Corner screen enclosed cubicle, fully tiled with an overhead drench windows, radiator, 2 ceiling HiFi speakers, vaulted ceiling with exposed shower having dual push button control points, oak boarded floor, purlins and dimmer controlled spot lights. Door to Jack and Jill Shower close coupled WC, KENCO designer vanity sink unit and tap, uPVC Room (see Note Bedroom Three). double glazed window and shutters, attractive fully tiled walls, chrome heated towel rail, backlit fitted mirror. BEDROOM THREE ('L' SHAPED) 14' 1" x 12' 2" (4.29m x 3.71m) Dual aspect uPVC double glazed windows, radiator, 2 ceiling HiFi speakers, vaulted ceiling with exposed purlins and dimmer controlled spot lights. Door to Jack and Jill Shower Room.

BEDROOM FOUR

BEDROOM FOUR 11' 9" x 7' 9" (3.58m x 2.36m) Built in mirrored front wardrobes, uPVC double glazed window, wall mounted TV point, radiator, exposed purlin, dimmer controlled ceiling spot lights.

BEDROOM FIVE 15' 2" x 10' 7" (4.62m x 3.23m) Dual aspect uPVC double glazed windows, radiator, TV point, twin set double wardrobes with cupboards, storage over, exposed purlin, dimmer controlled ceiling spot lights.

FAMILY SHOWER ROOM Large walk in glass screen enclosed cubicle with an overhead drench shower having dual push button control points, fully tiled walls with attractive inlays and splash back, close coupled WC, contemporary designed column radiator, backlit mirror, contemporary designed wall mounted vanity wash hand basin, oak boarded floor, uPVC double glazed dormer window with shutters, ceiling spot lighting.

BEDROOM FIVE

EXTERIOR (See plan edged red) 0.960 Acres (0.389 ha). EPC RATING: E "Beautifully landscaped gardens adjoining open fields". Yorkstone COUNCIL TAX BAND: G cobbled apron gives access via double timber gates, supported by brick capped pillars to the extensive golden gravel driveway and SERVICES parking area. All mains services (mains water and electricity, private drainage, oil fired central heating, external sensors & floodlighting) are either DETACHED OAK FRAMED DOUBLE OPEN GARAGE connected or available locally (subject to statutory undertakers 18' 6" x 17' 6" (5.64m x 5.33m) With slate roof, concrete base, power costs & conditions). and light (sensor).

NOTE: No tests have been made of electrical, water, drainage and Lower garden area with various entrance gates, laid to lawn, timber heating systems and associated appliances, nor confirmation implement shed/store/lawn mower housing 16'x10'. Upper lawn obtained from the statutory bodies of the presence of these garden with summer house, island borders adjoining the delightful services. Indian stone patio areas which extend with pathways to all sides of the property, various inset borders with hedging and bushes. Numerous TENURE specimen trees, shrubs and flower borders within the landscaped Presumed Freehold with vacant possession upon completion gardens, twin terrace retaining walls with Indian stone steps to the (Subject to Contract). Swimming Pool. VIEWING THE SWIMMING POOL & INDIAN STONE TERRACE Strictly by appointment with the Agents Wright Marshall Nantwich Extensive stone terrace with an outdoor professionally installed Office. E-mail: [email protected]. Opening Hours: heated pool 11m x 5.5m, surrounded by high laurel hedging. Outdoor Mon-Fri 9.00-5.30pm, Sat 9.00-3.30pm. lighting and external HiFi speakers, painted timber and slate roof summer house providing changing facilities, shower and WC, laminate floor covering, power and light. Yorkstone steps to rear back lawn/orchard with productive apple trees. Timber shed with pool filteration equipment etc, oil storage tank, external spot lights, log store, front pedestrian entrance gate.

SALE PARTICULARS & PLAN/S The sale particulars and plan/s have been prepared for the convenience of prospective purchasers and, whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, their accuracy is not guaranteed nor, in any circumstances, will they give grounds for an action in law.

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