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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · WA13 0BA
Sold STCReduced £25k (−2.9%) on 26 OctListed 142 days
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A BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED FOUR/FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME IN ONE OF LYMM'S MOST SOUGHT-AFTER LOCATIONS Occupying a prime position within one of Lymm's most desirable residential settings, this substantial detached family home, originally constructed in the 1920s, effortlessly combines period charm with contemporary family living.
Thoughtfully extended and enhanced over the years, the property offers versatile accommodation extending to over two floors, together with a superb breakfast kitchen, mature gardens, detached garden studio and integral garage.
Offering exceptional flexibility for modern family life, the accommodation includes up to five bedrooms, multiple reception areas and a dedicated home office space, making this a rare opportunity in an outstanding location close to Lymm village centre, excellent schools and commuter links.
Properties of this calibre, combining period character, versatile accommodation and a highly desirable Lymm location, are rarely available.
Early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate everything this exceptional family home has to offer. Tenure: Freehold PORCH Hardwood glazed doors and windows and quarry tiled floor.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY The original hardwood 1920's exterior door and side windows with leaded stained glass, laminate flooring, coving, wall lights, central heating radiator, balustrade staircase and understairs storage cupboard.
LOUNGE - 5.45m x 4.89m (17'10" x 16'0") A uPVC double-glazed bay window overlooks the front elevation, while a curved central heating radiator sits beneath.
The room also features an electric fire suite with a wooden mantel, marble back and hearth, together with wall lights, coving, and two additional windows providing ample natural light.
DINING ROOM - 3.84m x 2.87m (12'7" x 9'4") uPVC double glazed French doors with side windows to rear elevation, laminate flooring, inset spotlight and central heating radiator.
BREAKFAST KITCHEN - 6.27m x 4.4m (20'6" x 14'5") uPVC double-glazed windows to the side and rear elevations flood the room with natural light.
The kitchen is beautifully appointed with a comprehensive range of base and wall units, complemented by granite worktops and matching upstands, incorporating an undermounted ceramic one-and-a-half bowl sink with mixer tap.
A suite of integrated Neff appliances includes a double electric oven, eye-level microwave (not working), four-ring induction hob with extractor fan and glass splashback, dishwasher, fridge, and freezer.
At the heart of the room is a substantial matching island with an overhang providing casual seating, seamlessly connecting to a dedicated family seating area and creating an ideal space for everyday living, dining, and entertaining.
Further features include Karndean flooring, a central heating radiator, and glazed door leading through to the entrance hallway.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM - 4.25m x 3.66m (13'11" x 12'0") A uPVC double-glazed curved window overlooks the front elevation, complemented by a curved central heating radiator beneath, with coving adding a decorative finish to the room.
ENSUITE - 2.13m x 2.11m (6'11" x 6'11") A uPVC obscured double-glazed window to the side elevation provides natural light while maintaining privacy.
Beautifully appointed with fully tiled walls and tiled flooring, the suite comprises a WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap, and a spacious double shower enclosure featuring a thermostatic shower with both a rainfall shower head and separate handset, complemented by a frameless glass screen and return.
Further features include a chrome ladder-style heated towel radiator, inset spotlights, and an extractor fan.
BEDROOM 2 - 3.84m x 2.9m (12'7" x 9'6") uPVC double glazed window to rear elevation, laminate flooring, coving, an over-bed wall light and central heating radiator.
CLOAKROOM uPVC obscure glazed window to side elevation, WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap and vanity storage, shelving, half tiled walls, laminate flooring and a chrome ladder style central heating radiator.
REAR HALLWAY Providing further access to the front elevation, the integral garage and utility room. Fitted with laminate flooring.
UTILITY ROOM - 3.96m x 1.35m (12'11" x 4'5") A uPVC half-obscured double-glazed window overlooks the rear elevation.
The room is fitted with laminate worktops and provides space and plumbing for both a washing machine and tumble dryer, central heating radiator, together with useful shelving and laminate flooring.
A cupboard houses the Worcester combi central heating boiler.
STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING Balustrade staircase, two Velux windows, central heating radiator, wall lights and inset spotlights, access to eaves storage.
BEDROOM 3 - 6.45m x 2.97m (21'1" x 9'8") Wooden Velux window to rear elevation and uPVC double glazed window to side elevation, vaulted and beamed ceiling, inset spotlights, laminate flooring, central heating radiator, fitted wardrobes and matching vanity.
BEDROOM 4 - 4.55m x 2.7m (14'11" x 8'10") Wooden Velux window to rear elevation and uPVC double glazed window to side elevation, vaulted and beamed ceiling, inset spotlights, laminate flooring, central heating radiator, shelving, fitted wardrobes and matching vanity.
STUDY / BEDROOM 5 - 3.9m x 2.4m (12'9" x 7'10") Wooden double glazed Velux and escape window, laminate flooring, vaulted beamed ceiling, inset spotlights, and a central heating radiator.
BATHROOM - 4.1m x 1.72m (13'5" x 5'7") Fitted with a wooden double-glazed Velux window, corner Jacuzzi bath, WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap, and a fully tiled shower enclosure featuring a thermostatic shower, pencil handset and glass screen.
Additional features include two chrome electric ladder radiators, half-tiled walls, inset spotlights and wall lights, shaver socket, tiled flooring, and a vaulted ceiling with exposed beam.
GARDEN STUDIO - 4.63m x 2.28m (15'2" x 7'5") Accessed directly from the garden through a uPVC obscured half-glazed external door, the room benefits from two uPVC double-glazed windows, central heating radiator, a base unit with laminate worktop, sink with mixer tap, and laminate flooring.
A sliding door provides access to a WC comprising a wash hand basin, chrome ladder-style electric radiator, extractor fan, and matching laminate flooring.
INTEGRAL GARAGE - 6.02m x 2.95m (19'9" x 9'8") Featuring a roller door, fitted shelving, the garage is equipped with central heating radiator, lighting and electric sockets.
A ladder provides access to a useful loft storage area with a wooden Velux window.
An internal door gives direct access to the property, while a further uPVC half-glazed external door leads to the side elevation.
EXTERNALLY The front elevation is accessed via a brick-paved driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles and features a lawned area with mature hedging and well-stocked borders.
Additional benefits include CCTV, security lighting, an external cold water tap, and an external power socket.
The fully enclosed rear garden enjoys a timber-decked verandah with wooden balustrade, together with paved pathways and patio areas.
The garden is laid mainly to lawn and is complemented by mature planting, fruit trees, vegetable patch and fish pond.
A timber summer house benefits from electric lighting and power sockets, while two further timber sheds provide additional storage, one of which houses the fish pond pump.
Further features include security lighting, an external cold water tap, and external electric sockets.
TENURE FREEHOLD COUNCIL TAX Warrington Borough Council Tax Band: E SERVICES Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective purchasers to commission their own survey or service report before finalising their offer to purchase.
THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT THEY ARE NOT GUARANTEED AND DO NOT FORM ANY PART OF A CONTRACT.
NEITHER BANNER & CO, NOR THE VENDOR OR LESSOR ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY IN RESPECT OF THESE PARTICULARS, WHICH ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATION OF FACT AND ANY INTENDING PURCHASER OR LESSOR MUST SATISFY HIMSELF OR OTHERWISE AS TO THE CORRECTNESS OF EACH OF THE STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THESE PARTICULARS.
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