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About
AVAILABLE WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN, is this quaint RAILWAY COTTAGE.
Located in a lovely rural setting & on the outskirts of Hartford village, the property is only a short stroll from transport links & amenities.
IN NEED OF UPDATING THROUGHOUT, the property is an ideal starter home for those wanting to put their own stamp on a property.
Warmed by electric heating & UPVc double glazed windows, the property offers accommodation which comprises in brief; entrance hall, living room with open fireplace, kitchen/diner & to the first floor at two double bedrooms & bathroom.
Externally, there is an enclosed garden to the front with paved patio & mature borders & to the rear, there is driveway parking & communal gardens & parking.
Hartford is one of Cheshire's most popular villages, combining rural appeal with first class accessibility and a superb range of amenities.
The village boasts a number of shops, including newsagents, pharmacy, florist, butchers and two general convenience stores.
In addition, there are two very popular cafes/wine bars that also serve food throughout the day.
Hartford is renowned for its superb educational facilities catering for all age groups, including the highly reputable and very popular Grange School (Junior and Secondary level), Hartford Church of England High School, St Wilfred's Primary School, St Nicholas's Roman Catholic High School and a day nursery.
With regards to leisure facilities, there are several golf clubs nearby, a tennis/bowls club and many beautiful walks along the river Weaver, accessed from well planned public footpaths.
Hartford is well positioned to take advantage of outdoor activities in central Cheshire, including dog walking, horse riding and rambling, with the Whitegate Way, Marbury Country Park, Delamere Forest and the Sandstone Trail all with easy travel distance.
Within walking distance are two railway stations Greenbank (Manchester to Chester line) and Hartford (Liverpool - Crewe - London).
Road access to the M6, M53 and M56 is afforded by the A556 and the A49, making commuting to Chester, Warrington, Liverpool and Manchester and MediaCityUK easily accessible.
For those who require European or international travel, Liverpool and Manchester International Airports can be accessed within 45 minutes drive.
Entrance Hall Accessed via a timber front front door. Neutral decor, carpet flooring & stairs to the first floor.
Living Room - 3.81 x 4.11 m (12′6″ x 13′6″ ft) With a UPVc double glazed window to the front.
Neutral decor, carpet flooring, electric heater, under stairs storage cupboard, TV aerial & telephone points, built-in shelving & open fireplace.
Kitchen/Diner - 2.06 x 5.40 m (6′9″ x 17′9″ ft) With two UPVc double glazed windows to the rear & timber back door.
Fitted with a range of wall & base units with worktop incorporating a single drainer sink unit.
Neutral decor, electric heater, fuse box, lino & carpet flooring & space & plumbing for washing machine, tall fridge/freezer & cooker.
Landing Neutral decor, carpet flooring & doors to all rooms. Main Bedroom - 2.83 x 4.47 m (9′3″ x 14′8″ ft) With a UPVc double glazed window to the front.
Neutral decor, carpet flooring, over stairs store cupboard & electric heater. Bedroom Two - 3.10 x 2.83 m (10′2″ x 9′3″ ft) With a UPVc double glazed window to the rear.
Neutral decor, carpet flooring & electric heater. Bathroom - 2.07 x 2.49 m (6′9″ x 8′2″ ft) With a UPVc double glazed opaque to the rear.
Fitted with a three piece suite comprising; low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin & panelled bath with electric shower over.
Neutral decor, tiled splash back, carpet flooring, loft access & cupboard housing the hot water tank & shelving.
Outside To the front of the property, there is an enclosed garden with lawned area, fenced boundaries & paved patio & to the rear, there is a block paved driveway & log store.
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