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Listing removedReduced £20k (−8%) on 21 JunListed 215 days
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About
Like the fleeting bloom of lilac that marks the arrival of spring, opportunities such as this are rare, captivating, and not to be missed.
Set behind a generous frontage on Newcastle Road, this mature semi-detached residence offers a home rich in character and possibility-ready to be shaped into something truly special.
Occupying a prime position on Newcastle Road, Balterley, Cheshire, this chain-free, mature semi-detached residence offers an outstanding opportunity to create a truly exceptional family home.
Rich in character, generous in scale and set on an enviable plot, this is far more than a property - it is a lifestyle opportunity ready to be realised.
From the moment you arrive, the home makes a lasting impression. A charming storm porch leads into an elegant entrance hall, immediately highlighting the property’s period appeal.
Two spacious reception rooms provide versatility for modern living: The front reception room is bright and welcoming, enhanced by a beautiful bay window, while the rear living room offers a more intimate and cosy setting.
The kitchen, while in need of updating, presents an exciting blank canvas.
With its already generous proportions, there is superb potential to reconfigure or extend (subject to the necessary permissions) to create a stunning open-plan kitchen, dining and family space - the true centrepiece of contemporary living.
A cloakroom and understairs WC add everyday practicality while maintaining the home’s charm.
Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms continue the sense of space and individuality, all served by a bathroom that, although currently functional, offers excellent scope for modernisation.
Externally, the property truly excels.
With ample parking, lawned gardens and patio areas, the plot offers both immediate enjoyment and future potential, including scope for extension or further development (subject to consent).
It is a setting perfectly suited to both entertaining and relaxation. With vision and thoughtful enhancement, this home has the potential to become one of the finest properties in the area.
To arrange your viewing, contact Samuel Makepeace Bespoke Estate Agents today - opportunities like this rarely remain available for long.
Room details interior ground floor Porch- Double glazed French doors Entrance Hall – Entrance door and radiator Living Room– Double glazed bay window and radiator Dining room- Double glazed window and radiator Kitchen - Two double glazed windows, range of wall and base cupboard units, Work surfaces, space for cooker, sink with drainer, breakfast bar, radiator, double glazed rear door WC/cloakroom- Double glazed window, low-level WC, hand wash basin first floor Landing- Double glazed window, loft access.
Bedroom One – Double glazed window, radiator Bedroom Two - Double glazed window, radiator Bedroom Three – Double glazed window, radiator Bathroom – Double window, bath with shower over, low-level WC, hand wash basin, airing cupboard and radiator exterior Front Garden- Driveway for multiple vehicles with carport at side of property, lawn, decorative beds.
Rear Garden - Paved patio areas with large lawn and decorative beds material information part B – Required if applicable Restrictions/ Charges/ Obligations: None Known Mobile Signal & Broadband: Available part C - Disclosure of Issues Building Safety/ Structure: None Known - Artex present: Yes Planning/ Development Nearby: None Known Property accessibility and adaptations: None Known - Step free access: Yes Coalfields/Mining Activity: None Known Disclaimer: All property particulars are provided in good faith and are believed to be accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication.
Samuel Makepeace (Newcastle & Stoke) Ltd t/a Samuel Makepeace Bespoke Estate Agents cannot accept any responsibility for any errors, omissions, or misstatements.
Prospective purchasers are advised to verify the details independently and should not rely solely on the information provided when making decisions.
These particulars remain the property of Samuel Makepeace Bespoke Estate Agents Stoke on Trent, Newcastle Under Lyme & Alsager. Roof type: Slate tiles. Flooded in the last 5 years: No.
Does the property have flood defences? No. Construction materials used: Brick and block. Water source: Direct mains water. Electricity source: National Grid. Sewerage arrangements: Septic Tank.
Heating Supply: Lpg central heating. Parking Availability: Yes.
Value & comps
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