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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · SY14 7AZ
For saleListed 152 days
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About
Guide Price £575,000-£600,000 .
This spacious five-bedroom barn conversion offers stunning uncompromised views to the Welsh Hills and provides a well-proportioned family accommodation extending to just under 2500 ft.² including garage and sits in a large corner plot.
Location The property lies on the outskirts the small village of Threapwood surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, which offer delightful walks along rural footpaths.
The larger village of Malpas is approximately 4.5 miles and offers a selection of shops and local amenities, including doctor's surgery and post office.
Malpas is also home to a primary school, as well as the outstanding-rated secondary, Bishop Heber High School and Shocklach Oviatt C.E. Primary School is just 3 miles away.
Private schools in the area include The King's School and The Queen's School in Chester, Abbey Gate College in Saighton, and Ellesmere College.
Accommodation A Storm Porch sits above apart glazed panel front door.
This opens to a welcoming Reception Hall, features include exposed painted ceiling timbers, staircase with half landing and a timber effect Karndean floor.
The Reception Hall gives access to three reception/living Rooms, the Kitchen/Breakfast Room and a Cloakroom fitted with a low-level WC and wash hand basin.
The well-proportioned Living Room 6m x 4.2m includes an exposed brick fireplace fitted with a Clearview log burning stove sat upon a York stone hearth, natural light floods the room via bifold doors which open onto the attractive gardens.
There is a versatile Dining Room 3.8m x 2.7m as well as an additional Sitting/Family Room 4.8m x 3.6m which in turn gives access to the Conservatory 3.5m x 3.1m, this overlooks and gives access to the rear garden with stunning views beyond over the surrounding countryside and the Welsh Hills in the distance.
. The well-appointed Kitchen/Breakfast Room 5m x 4.8m overlooks the rear garden and is extensively fitted with wall and floor cupboards complimented with granite work surfaces.
Appliances include a four-burner gas hob (LPG) with oven beneath, there is an integrated dishwasher and large freestanding fridge freezer set within a housing unit (included within the sale).
A tile floor runs throughout and continues within the Dining Area which comfortably accommodates an eight person everyday dining table.
Off the Kitchen there is a Utility Room with Housekeeper's Cupboard and space for a washing machine.
Agent's note – should prospective purchasers wish, the dividing wall between the Kitchen and Sitting/Family Room could be removed to create a stunning 8.8m x 4.9m Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Family Room (subject to the necessary building regulation approval).
First Floor To the first floor there are five Bedrooms and three Bath/Shower Rooms (two Ensuite).
The Master Bedroom 6m x 3.6m provides attractive elevated views and includes a Dressing Area which is extensively fitted with wardrobes and shelving with an Ensuite Bathroom off fitted with a shower enclosure, panel bath, wash handbasin, low level WC and heated towel rail.
Bedroom Two 3.0m x 3.6m offers attractive far-reaching views to the Welsh Hills and benefits from an Ensuite Shower Room. Bedroom Three 3.6m x 3m offers similar views to bedroom two.
Bedroom Four 2.7m x 2.7m and Bedroom Five 2.3m x 2.4m deepening into 3.2m.
The spacious Family Bathroom 3.6m x 2.3m is fitted with a panel bath, shower enclosure, low level WC, wash handbasin with storage drawers beneath and a heated towel rail.
Externally To the front of property there is a communal courtyard for the residents and their guests, this provides parking and gives access to the Double Garage 5.9m x 5.6m with a large mezzanine storage area within the roof space.
To the rear of the Garage, there is a second driveway providing additional private parking for a number of cars or alternatively boats/caravans or commercial vehicles.
A gateway from the rear driveway gives access to the attractive secluded gardens which benefit from being on a large corner plot and provide far reaching view to the Welsh Hills.
The gardens are principally laid to lawn edged with mature well stocked borders and include a large patio ideal for alfresco entertaining, which can be directly accessed from the Conservatory and Utility Room off the Kitchen.
Services/Tenure Mains water, electricity, oil fired central heating, private drainage for the development compliant to 2020 regulations Management charge – £300 per year Freehold Viewing Through Cheshire Lamont's Tarporley office.
Directions What3words: irony.
than.arch From the top of Malpas High Street proceed down the High Street turning right at the Monument onto Church Street (B5069) follow this road for approximately 3 miles to Threapwood.
Pass the village shop on the left and continue towards Worthenbury.
After approximately half a mile take the second right turning into Frog Lane and Lodgebury Court will be observed on the left hand side.
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