THE ROWANS, SHAY LANE, ASHTON HAYES, CH3 8BP £450,000 Located in a superb location within walking distance of village amenities yet still very private and secluded - a substantial individual detached dormer bungalow offering spacious and versatile accommodation with the benefits of up to four bedrooms, attractive private gardens & a large double garage Individual detached bungalows of a substantial size in a quiet village location are continually in demand, it is therefore wi th delight that Wright Marshall estate agents offer to the market this excellent property that fits all of the above criteria. The present owner has lived in the house for 31 years and it is a much treasured home. It has been adapted and modernised through the years and has further potential to be changed and stylised to a modern purchaser's individual requirements. It also has the benefit of standing in excellent private well stocked gardens and having ample off road parking and a double garage. At ground floor level a good sized entrance hall leads to a very spacious living room that has a large window overlooking the garden. The dining room runs open plan into a very well fitted Clive Christian kitchen, there is also a separate utility room. In terms of bedrooms that have Strachan fitted wardrobes, at ground floor level there are presently two, both of which are large doubles. Due to the fact that the property is a bungalow these bedrooms could easily be used for alternative purposes if required. At first floor level there is a further double bedroom that has an en suite facility and an L -shaped fourth bedroom/study. In total the accommodation accumulates to approximately 1600 sq ft. The author is of the opinion that this would be a perfect property in which to downsize as the rooms are large and the plot particularly secluded, it also lies within walking distance of the village shop and parish church. Alternatively the bungalow could make an excellent and adaptable family home with the potential to impose modern design concepts and lifestyle ideas. It is offered to the market with no ongoing chain and viewing is essential. LOCATION Ashton Hayes is a very popular village in the Chester district of Cheshire. It is located about eight miles away from Chester , six miles from Tarporley and according to 2001 Census has a population of 919. The village is particularly picturesqu e and enjoys many amenities including village pub, community shop/post office, childrens nursery and well supported Parish Church. The village also has a playground, cafe, community room for hire and an active community that is 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 Mouldsworth, 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 railway stations at Frodsham, Chester and Hartford, ENTRANCE PORCH 5' 11" x 2' 7" (1.8m x 0.79m) Double single doors leading to entrance porch with quarry tiled floor and ceiling mounted light fitting. Double glass panelled doors leading into entrance hall ENTRANCE HALL 13' 3" x 5' 10" (4.04m x 1.78m) Ceiling mounted light fitting. Door to bedroom. Stairs rising to first floor. Door to bedroom two and framed opening to inner hall. INNER HALL Doors to bathroom, living room and dining room. BEDROOM ONE 14' 9" x 9' 4" (4.5m x 2.84m) Front aspect UPVC double glazed window. Ceiling mounted light fitting. Single panel radiator. Strachan fitted wardrobes. BEDROOM TWO 14' 9" x 9' 6" (4.5m x 2.9m) Rear aspect UPVC double glazed window. Single panel radiator. Ceiling mounted light fitting. Strachan fitted wardrobes. Vanitory unit with wash hand basin. DINING ROOM 11' 4" x 9' 10" (3.45m x 3m) Rear aspect UPVC double glazed window. Ceiling mounted light fitting. Single panel radiator. Television point. Framed opening to kitchen. LIVING ROOM 15' 10" x 13' 3" (4.83m x 4.04m) Front aspect UPVC double glazed window. Ceiling mounted light fitting. Four wall mounted light fittings. Television point. Two double panel radiators. Stone fireplace with slate hearth plus gas Solitaire flame fire in a surmounted stone mantle designed and made by Alyn fireplaces. BATHROOM 9' 1" x 7' 10" (2.77m x 2.39m) Low level WC with handle flush, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled splashback. Tiled bath with shower fitting and mixer tap. Double panel radiator. Ladder style radiator. cupboard with slatted shelving. KITCHEN 9' 2" x 8' 9" (2.79m x 2.67m) Front aspect UPVC double glazed window. Fitted with a Clive Christian bespoke range of wall and floor mounted kitchen units with a preparation surface. One and half bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Single circlotherm Neff oven. Integrated Neff microwave. Four ring Neff halogen hob with multispeed extractor hood above and refrigerator. Framed opening leading to utility room. UTILITY ROOM 7' 11" x 5' 8" (2.41m x 1.73m) Side aspect sliding double doors. Fitted preparation surface. Sliding door leading to pantry with Bosch washing machine. Bosch tumble dryer. Bosch dishwasher and Bosch freezer FIRST FLOOR LANDING 10' 10" x 6' 2" (3.3m x 1.88m) Velux skylight. Doors to bedrooms three and four. Single panel radiator. BEDROOM THREE 12' 4" x 10' 3" (3.76m x 3.12m) Two velux skylights. Ceiling mounted light fitting. Walk in wardrobe. Door to en suite EN SUITE 10' 1" x 5' 0" (3.07m x 1.52m) Low level WC with handle flush, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps. Panelled bath with mixer taps. Velux skylight. Ceiling mounted light fitting. Partially tiled walls. Single panel radiator. BEDROOM FOUR 9' 7" x 8' 1" (2.92m x 2.46m) L-shaped. Velux skylights. Ceiling mounted light fitting. Single panel radiator. EXTERNAL There is parking for up to four vehicles on a tarmacadam driveway with further access leading to the side of the garage with additional parking if required. The area to the front of the property has mature Cedar tree in the centre of the lawn and also mature trees and hedges denoting the rest of the garden. Leading to the side and rear of the garden there is a further area of lawn with a pathway leading round to the rear part of the plot. To the rear of the plot there is an additional private area of patio, ideally suited for outdoor entertaining space as this can be accessed from the utility room if required. The garden as a whole is full of mature trees and a variety of shrubs. The garden was designed by a professional flower arranger to show beauty and colour throughout the year. Because of the design the garden is easily maintained. GARAGE 17' 9" x 15' 9" (5.41m x 4.8m) Power and light fitting. Sliding vehicular access door. 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 Duddon and the right hand turn into Tarvin. 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, upon reaching a junction take a left onto Shay Lane and the property will be found very shortly afterwards on the right hand side clearly identified 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 ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and 01829 731300 potential buy ers are adv ised to recheck the measurements .