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Rocking Horse Farm, Ainsworth Lane, Crowton, Cw8 2Rs £565,000 ROCKING HORSE FARM, AINSWORTH LANE, CROWTON, CW8 2RS £565,000 A superb four bedroom, three bathroom detached barn conversion in a lovely semi rural location, offering excellent and very versatile accommodation, set in attractive gardens and offered to the market with no on-going chain. The barn at Rocking Horse Farm is located on Ainsworth Lane, a beautiful residential road within one of Cheshire's mostly highly regarded villages. This particular lane is renowned for individual properties of quality and character and the subject property is no exception. The barn itself oozes charm and character, whilst offering very spacious and well appointed accommodation. The entrance hall is bright and spacious, leading to a living room and the breakfast kitchen. The living room is superbly proportioned and has a stunning central fireplace. The open plan breakfast kitchen has a large dining area, with attractive views over the rear garden. Off the kitchen is a useful study. There is also a rear hall, utility room and cloakroom. The first floor layout is accessed from a galleried landing. The master bedroom has a dressing room and ensuite bathroom, whilst there are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. As currently configured, the barn also has a two storey annexe, though this could comfortably be adapted so as to integrate it within the main living accommodation. The ground floor has a living room / kitchen whilst at first floor there i s a bedroom with en-suite facility. The gardens to the house run to the front and rear whilst there is ample off road parking both to the front and side of the barn. The location is beautiful, tranquil and secluded and viewing is absolutely essential. The semi rural village of Crowton is renowned as one of Cheshire's most desirable village locations that is nestled in the heart of some of Cheshire's most beautiful countryside yet lies only eight minutes from Hartford and a ten to fifteen minute drive from the nearby town/villages of Tarporley, Northwich and Frodsham. Crowton Village itself has a highly regarded public house, the Hare and Hounds and a picturesque church and local primary school, whilst the area as a whole provides a superb base from which to reach an outstanding range of educational establishments in both the private and state sector that cater for children from infant school age through to sixth form level. Crowton is also an ideal base for the business traveller with many commercial centres including Chester, Manchester, Liverpool and Warrington being within comfortable daily travelling distance. Within a short drive there is also good access onto the A49, A51, M6 and M56. The adjoining village of Acton Bridge has its own railway station that runs on the Liverpool to London line. For those seeking to enjoy the surrounding countryside, there is a vast array of delightful walks close at hand. The property is located within 45 minutes drive of MediaCityUK, one of the fastest growing TV and radio broadcasting hubs in the United Kingdom, where over 3000 BBC cast will be located. EXTERNAL The driveway entrance to Rocking Horse Farm is secured by a two part timber five bar gate. Upon entering the driveway immediately to the right there is a gravelled expanse in front of the property. The gardens to the house run to the front, side and rear, however, the principal private walled garden to the barn itself is a delightful feature being extremely private, well established and mainly laid to lawn. OUTBUILDINGS AND LAND There are outbuildings and land behind the dwelling being offered for sale that are being retained by the current client. SERVICES Mains Water & Electricity. Oil Central Heating. Private Drainage via Septic Tank. LOCAL AUTHORITY Cheshire West and Chester Council. Tel 0300 123 8123. Rocking Horse Farm House: Council Tax Band G EPC – D VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment with the Agents; Wright Marshall 01829 731300 DIRECTIONS Heading North from Tarporley on the A49. Proceed straight on for a few miles until reaching a crossroads with Shell petrol station in front of you. Carry straight on at this junction through the village of Cuddington and upon reaching a roundabout take a right turn towards Weaverham. Continue along West Road for a short distance taking a left turn shortly before the Hanging Gate pub and follow this road. Having taken a sharp left turn over a bridge and passing Acton Bridge Station on the left proceed along for a couple of miles until reaching Crowton village where the Hare and Hounds pub is on the left hand side. Take the right turn onto Ainsworth Lane and proceed along for a short distance where the property will be clearly identified by a timber five bar gate. 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 ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and 01829 731300 potential buy ers are adv ised to recheck the measurements .
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