Ivy Cottage Audlem Road, Crewe, CW3 0JA

A distinctive and appealing detached house with A useuful range of outbuildings in A lovely south east facing garden setting, enjoying open views at the rear over countryside, in the heart of hankelow, one mile from audlem village Ivy Cottage was built in 1995 of brick under a tiled roof and is approached over a double width tarmacadam drive.

The footprint is impressive, extending to about to about 2,000 square feet and having in summary a large dining room, two well proportioned reception rooms with working fireplaces, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, large master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The floorplan details out the space on offer and viewers will note the well lit rooms and excellent flexibility. Approximately .3 of an acre (promap attached for identification purposes only).

In our opinion, one of the best houses you can buy is a house that has been built by a craftsman builder for their own occupation.

You can be sure of attention to detail, and Ivy Cottage is a perfect example of this. It is offered for sale with no ongoing chain.

The house has a warm, inviting and happy feel to it and this reflects the fact that it has been a much loved family home.

Externally, there is an excellent brick and tile garage/workshop with W/C and office above (about 600 square feet), improved but with potential to be enhanced and developed further.

In addition, there is a brick and block constructed range comprising three stores (350 square feet). The large gardens have been well nurtured over the years and overlook open countryside.

EPC Rating: D Location Hankelow is a charming hamlet with a recently refurbished chapel, White Lion pub/restaurant, village green and duck pond, all within 50 yards of Brookes Farm.

Audlem village centre is 1 mile away and is an attractive country village providing a number of local shops including, chemist, butchers, local co-operative store and newsagent, health centre, modern primary school, cafes, eateries, three public houses and a wide variety of community activities.

Audlem is situated on the Shropshire Union canal with it picturesque towpath walks. Nantwich has a choice of shopping facilities, social amenities and sporting facilities.

There is a primary school in Audlem and the house lies in the catchment area of Brine Leas Secondary School/BL6 Sixth Form.

Approximate distances Nantwich 5 miles, Crewe (Intercity Rail Network London Euston 90 minutes, Manchester 40 minutes) 9 miles, M6 motorway (junction 16) 11 miles, The Potteries 15 miles, Chester 23 miles, Manchester Airport 36 miles.

Directions To find the property from Nantwich, take the A529 for about five miles into Hankelow and the property is located on the left hand side, just beyond the Green.

Summary Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Living Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Rear Hall, Landing, Master Bedroom with Ensuite, Bathroom, Three Further Double Bedrooms, Bathroom, Spacious Airing Cupboard, uPVC Double Glazed Windows, Oil Central Heating, Car Parking Space for several cars, Garage/Workshop with Office above, Three Stores, Gardens Outside Extensive paved storage areas near outbuildings.

Brick built tiled roofed garage/workshop 21'0" x 14'8" power and light, double glazed window, W/C. Log Store first floor office 20'10" x 13'10" - Two double glazed windows, power and light.

Brick and block constructed range comprising: Store 14'1" x 9'8", workshop 14'1" x 8'0" and fuel store 11'3" x 7'7" - all with power and light. Greenhouse.

Gardens The gardens are extensively lawned with herbaceous borders, specimen trees, kitchen garden and a flagged patio. Good privacy afforded by walls, fences, trees/hedging on the side boundaries.

Services Mains water and electricity. Septic tank drainage. Tenure Freehold Council Tax Band G. Viewing By appointment with Baker, Wynne & Wilson.