“Oakhurst”, Over Road, Church Minshull, Near Nantwich CW5 6EA
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“Oakhurst”, Over Road, Church Minshull, Near Nantwich CW5 6EA A quite charming, beautifully positioned 16th Century Grade II listed cottage of significant appeal in the idyllic, historic village of Church Minshull within gardens and grounds to 1/4 of an acre with delightful terraced gardens overlooking and bordering the River Weaver. Providing a beautiful blend of charming Period features and most impressive contemporary styled open plan living family dining kitchen and raised glazed decked balcony terrace overlooking the gardens and river to the rear. Reception hall, ground floor shower room/cloakroom, dining room/potential bedroom 4, living room, glorious open plan living family dining kitchen and utility room. Substantial first floor pitched beamed master bedroom with large fully equipped dressing area, two further bedrooms and a luxurious bathroom. Viewing highly recommended. • A simply charming detached Grade II listed Period cottage with a stunning contemporary open plan living family dining kitchen overlooking the River Weaver • Standing in delightful gardens and grounds with river frontage to 0.25 of an acre within the historic village of Church Minshull • Sympathetically blending considerable original Period character and styling with a range of beautiful contemporary modern features • Affording exceptional rear aspects and surroundings with terraced rear garden and large glazed decked balcony overlooking the river • Appointed and presented to the highest of standards with a range of unique character features • In a highly regarded and convenient location among similar character properties • Three first floor double bedrooms, master bedroom with en suite dressing area, luxurious bathroom • Reception Hall, shower/cloakroom, dining room/potential bedroom 4, sitting room, large open plan and beautifully appointed living family dining kitchen, laundry room • Within lovely gardens and grounds with large driveway, detached garaging facilities, further Grade II listed garden building (Bothy) • A simply charming cottage of extraordinary character and appeal with outstanding aspects over the River Weaver and countryside Agents Remarks "Oakhurst" is a truly exceptional 16th Century beamed Grade II listed character cottage standing in delightful grounds in the charming village of Church Minshull and has been sympathetically enhanced over the last couple of years to an exceptional standard with a contemporary styled open plan living area incorporating a beautiful kitchen to the rear of the property taking full advantage of the outstanding rear views, aspects, gardens and the river. "Oakhurst" provides charming accommodation of significant appeal and we highly recommend an early inspection. The rural village of Church Minshull is named in the Domesday Book and is a designated conservation area having many beautiful Tudor houses. There is an historic Queen Anne church, a busy village hall and a popular pub/restaurant. Nearby Nantwich is a charming and historic market town in South Cheshire countryside providing a wealth of period buildings, 12th Century church, cobbled streets, independent boutique shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, historic market hall, superb sporting and leisure facilities with an outdoor saltwater pool, riverside walks, lake and nearby canal network with highly regarded Junior and Senior schooling and nearby to the M6 Motorway at Junction 16, Crewe mainline Railway Station and the forthcoming HS2 northern hub. Whatever your interest you'll find plenty to do in Nantwich. There are many visitor attractions within a short distance of the town, including Bridgemere Garden Centre, The Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich Museum and Cholmondeley Castle Gardens. It is also a major centre for canal holidays with several marinas within easy reach on the Shropshire Union and Llangollen canals. Nantwich host a number of festivals through the year including The Nantwich Show and the International Cheese Awards, Nantwich Jazz Festival and the Food Festival. Property Details A tiled pitched pillared porch with leaded and glazed side panels and a quarry tiled step leads to a handsome Period entrance door which leads to: Reception Hall A delightful entrance to the property with a spindled staircase ascending to first floor, tiled flooring, column radiator, exposed wall beams, under stairs area, sectional double glazed window to side and an Oak glazed door leads to: Dining Room/Potential Fourth Bedroom 14' 9'' x 11' 6'' (4.50m x 3.51m) With a fabulous exposed handmade brick original Period fireplace with quarry tiled hearth, ceiling beams, wall beams, panel to exposed original Wattle and Daub section, double glazed sectional window to side elevation overlooking attractive side gardens, sectional double glazed window to rear elevation, double radiator with thermostat and an exposed Cheshire brick wall panel. From the Reception Hall an Oak braced door leads to: Lounge/Sitting Room 17' 9'' x 14' 6'' (5.41m x 4.42m) A glorious room with sectional glazed windows to two elevations, a wealth of wall and ceiling beams, large recessed Inglenook fireplace with a beehive exposed Cheshire brick fireplace incorporating a living flame (LPG) gas fire, two radiators, wall light points and an Oak door leads to: Fabulous Open Plan Living Family Dining Kitchen 22' 6'' x 16' 6'' (6.86m x 5.03m) A stunning room with exceptional views over a raised decked balcony terrace to the rear enjoying outstanding aspects over the rear gardens and the River Weaver via full width bi-folding doors and providing a delightful living area with superb views, tiled flooring throughout, recessed ceiling lighting and double glazed windows to both side elevations. The kitchen area is impeccably appointed with an outstanding range of high quality contemporary base and wall mounted units comprising cupboard and drawers, Rangemaster kitchen range beneath a NEFF chimney hood, one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, integrated pantry unit, built in cupboard incorporating Worcester oil fired central heating boiler, integrated fridge and freezer, pull out sliding full height pantry cupboard, tiled flooring, wall and ceiling beams, stable door to outside and a door leads to: Laundry /Utility Room With sectional glazed window to side elevation, full height fitted cupboard incorporating shelving, base unit with plumbing for automatic washing machine beneath, tiled flooring and exposed ceiling and wall beams. From the Reception Hall an Oak door leads to: Shower/Cloakroom A beautifully re-appointed wet floor shower room with full height glazed screen, vanity wash hand basin with bowl sink and cupboards beneath upon an Oak plinth with wall LED illuminated niches, WC, tiled flooring, fully tiled walls, sectional double glazed window to side elevation and chrome towel radiator. From the Reception Hall a staircase ascends to: First Floor Split Level Landing Incorporating an exposed original Queen truss, wall beams, purlins, radiator, access to roof space, glazed windows to side elevations, wall light points and an exposed pine panel door leads to: Master Bedroom 17' 9'' x 16' 0'' (5.41m x 4.88m) A beautifully appointed principal bedroom suite with exposed purlins, beams and truss, column radiators and a step leads to: Large Dressing Area With outstanding aspects over the River Weaver and beyond, column radiator, access to roof void and a superb range of high quality custom made Sharps bedroom furniture incorporating railing and shelving. From the Landing and exposed pine door leads to: Bedroom Three 13' 0'' x 7' 9'' (3.96m x 2.36m) With radiator, exposed beams and purlins, double glazed sectional window to rear elevation and built in cupboard. Bedroom Two 15' 7'' x 11' 2'' (4.75m x 3.40m) A superb room with exposed pine sectional double glazed window providing views of Church Minshull Church, a wealth of exposed beams and purlins, double radiator and fitted wardrobes incorporating railing and shelving. Bathroom A superbly appointed bathroom with a tiled panel bath incorporating full height shower screen and overhead shower, WC, wall mounted wash hand basin with cupboard beneath, tiled flooring, fully tiled walls, display niches, expulsion fan and sectional double glazed window. Outside To the rear of the Family Dining Kitchen bi-folding doors allow access to an extensive raised glazed balcony terrace with steps descending to delightful ornamental gardens extending to the rear which continue to the banks of the River Weaver providing exceptional aspects. There is an abundance of wildlife and a superb range of established specimen trees, plants and shrubs within established flowerbeds and borders. "Oakhurst" is set back from the road behind neat established hedging with a splayed entrance leading via double wrought iron gates over a long and wide driveway providing superb parking facilities and leading to a detached single garage. The gardens and grounds extend to both side of the property and continue to the rear gardens. A gate to the side of the garage within high walling leads to an extensive stone paved patio terrace situated on the South elevation of the property providing lovely aspects over the gardens. The gardens extend to the North elevation of the property and are delightfully border and screened within high established hedging and mature trees with an extensive lawned area and a gate within walling allows access to the rear gardens. Within the gardens stands: Detached Garage 19' 0'' x 9' 6'' (5.79m x 2.90m) With an up and over