High Street, Chester, CH3

A Quintessential Cottage with Modern Luxuries
Discover the charm and elegance of April Cottage, an exquisite property nestled in the heart of Farndon. This remarkable home boasts 4-5 bedrooms, two welcoming lounges, a spacious kitchen/diner, a versatile study/craft room, a delightful walled garden, and a large garden studio/office. Offering the perfect blend of traditional character and contemporary comforts, April Cottage is an ideal family home situated in a beautiful location, this home promises comfort, style, and flexibility.

Location 
Farndon itself offers an excellent array of local conveniences including a pharmacy, post office, general store, butcher, speciality coffee shop, beauty studio, and a recently refurbished gastro pub, The Hare. The village also features a historic church. Nearby Holt, Chester, and Wrexham provide more comprehensive amenities, ensuring all your needs are met within a short distance.

For families, Farndon Primary School is just a short walk away, offering convenience and ease for school runs. Secondary schooling is available at Darland High School in Rossett, and local independent schools include Abbey Gate College in Saighton and the prestigious King's and Queen's Schools in Chester.

The property is well placed for commuting to the commercial centres of the North West via local motorway networks, airports and rail services, making it an ideal location for professionals.

Property Highlights:

Utility Area: Enter through a stable door from the gravelled parking area into a generously sized utility room designed for practicality and style. It features a large cupboard housing a washing machine and dryer, an additional cupboard containing the gas boiler, a double Belfast sink, and underfloor heating to keep the space warm and cosy. A sliding barn door leads to the link lounge, while a wide open doorway provides easy access to the kitchen.

Kitchen/Diner: The heart of the home, this beautifully designed kitchen/diner is equipped with an extra-wide (1.1m) stone sink, a brand new (2024) integrated dishwasher, and a high-end Smeg cooker with five gas hobs and two electric ovens. The floating island with a stainless steel top provides additional workspace and a contemporary touch. The dining area, bathed in natural light from two double windows and double French doors leading to the walled garden, creates a perfect setting for family meals and entertaining. Underfloor heating ensures comfort year-round.

Mezzanine: Accessible via a stylish ladder, the gallery mezzanine space offers a unique and versatile area ideal for a reading nook, children’s play area, or additional storage.

Link Lounge: Constructed in 2016, this lounge seamlessly connects the original outbuildings to the main house. Featuring exposed sandstone elements, underfloor heating, and access to the walled garden through a door, this L-shaped space is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Entrance Hall: The covered porch leads into the entrance hall through a charming stable door. The hall provides access to the study/craft room on the right, the main lounge straight ahead, and a short hallway on the left leading to the link lounge, utility area, and kitchen/diner. It includes an understairs cupboard and partial underfloor heating for added warmth.

Downstairs Wet Room and Toilet: This accessible wet room features a toilet, wash hand basin, drench shower, and handheld shower. Underfloor heating ensures comfort.

Craft Room/Study: This versatile space can easily be converted into a double bedroom. It includes a gas-fired Rayburn with two ovens and two hot plates (not serviced), a large Belfast sink with hot and cold water, a radiator, and two original ‘character’ windows overlooking the road and parking area.

Main Lounge: A cosy and inviting room with a central fireplace featuring a log burner and chimney, a large bay window overlooking the garden, and French doors leading to the garden bedroom. Two radiators provide additional warmth.

Garden Bedroom: This serene bedroom offers double doors leading into the garden and a small window overlooking the front garden. Underfloor heating provides comfort throughout the year.

Landing: The landing area features exposed floorboards and beams, a large double window that floods the space with natural light, and a radiator

Bedroom 1: A spacious bedroom with dual aspects, two radiators, high ceilings with exposed beams, and exposed floorboards. This room offers a bright and airy retreat.

Bedroom 2: This cozy bedroom includes a small integrated storage cupboard, radiator, painted wooden floorboards, and a beamed ceiling.

Bedroom 3: Features a radiator, beamed ceiling, and exposed wooden floorboards.

Bathroom: The family bathroom includes a laminate floor, full-sized bath with electric shower, a large heated towel rail, a toilet, and a sink set in a vanity unit. Exposed beams add character to this functional space.

Outdoor Features:
Parking Area: The gravelled parking area accommodates up to four cars and provides convenient access to both the utility area and hall area entrances. Dimensions: 9m x 7.8m.

Front Garden: A charming front garden features a path leading to the front door, a raised bed with a beautiful magnolia tree, and a pathway providing access to the rear garden.

Walled Garden: The enclosed walled garden boasts raised beds, paved areas, and gravel beds, creating a low-maintenance yet picturesque outdoor space.

Garden Studio: Built in 2016, this versatile studio includes a hot and cold sink, full insulation, multiple double sockets, and a workbench along its length. Ideal for use as a craft room, office space, or guest accommodation. An outdoor shower attached to the studio wall adds convenience. Dimensions: 4.6m x 3.5m.

Additional Notes:
* All curtains and blinds are included in the sale.
* Much of the furniture can be included in the sale by negotiation.
* 5G signal on EE and Superfast fibre available.
* Council tax band: E.
* The property can easily be subdivided, by the use of a lockable barn door between the link lounge and hallway into a self contained B&B

Price: Offers in excess of £800,000 are invited. The minimum price is based on the property requiring no work or decoration and being move-in ready. EPC band: E

Disclaimer

Whilst we make enquiries with the Seller to ensure the information provided is accurate, Yopa makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the statements contained in the particulars which should not be relied upon as representations of fact. All representations contained in the particulars are based on details supplied by the Seller. Your Conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.

Money Laundering Regulations

Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Yopa, they will need to undertake an identification check and asked to provide information on the source and proof of funds. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service together with an in-house compliance team to verify your information. The cost of these checks is £70 +VAT per purchase, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.