Whitchurch Road, Handley, Tattenhall

SUMMARY
A unique, remarkable and utterly wonderful extended 3-bedroom thatched cottage set in 0.9 acres of manicured gardens in an idyllic semi-rural setting close to local amenities and schools, benefitting from gardens to sides and rear, a variety of outbuildings, 3 garages and ample driveway parking.


DESCRIPTION
A unique, remarkable and utterly wonderful thatched cottage set in 0.9 acres of manicured gardens with outstanding far-reaching views over the Cheshire plain to the Welsh Hills. A stunning blend of period charm and modern convenience, this property has far more than meets the eye. It has a wide variety of attached outbuildings offering extreme versatility and the possibility of extending the living accommodation or the creation of home offices / gymnasium / annex accommodation - subject to any necessary consents.
Although the property as presented has three bedrooms and one bathroom, there is a ground floor shower room and a myriad of ways in which the accommodation can be so much more. Set amongst other fine rural houses in this beautiful hamlet enclave, bordering open farmland yet with easy access to Chester, Aldersley Golf Club, local amenities in Tattenhall, and the A41 connecting trunk route.
The Cottage was created by amalgamating three small cottages and the village post office together to form one home. It has a wealth of period features, the thatched roof being obvious, but also with exposed ceiling timbers and fireplaces, flagged, tiled and block flooring - there is charm in abundance.

The Property Is Approached 
via twin ornate metal gates to a block paved driveway which continues adjacent to the house to a large block paved and concrete hard standing and parking area with ample space for parking for multiple cars. Flagged paths lead to a central timber door with frosted and leaded light insert.

Entrance Hall 
With vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers. a high-level plate shelf, pitched pine herringbone pattern wood block floor, and staircase rising to the first floor galleried landing, with double glazed windows to the front elevation at ground and first floors.

Lounge 17' 10" x 15' 10" ( 5.44m x 4.83m )
A lovely light and characterful family space with herringbone pattern oak block floor, beautifully kept, windows to both front and rear elevations in leaded light-effect with decorative stained glass inserts, two radiators, timbered ceiling and exposed wall timbers, former inglenook fireplace with timber Bressummer over, York stone fireplace with stone hearth, stone mantle over and recess for fire. Steps leading up to Study.

Study 14' 3" x 9' 2" ( 4.34m x 2.79m )
With timber plank and stud door, timber-effect laminate flooring - a lovely light room with double glazed windows with leaded light effect inserts and views over the side garden, and a double panel radiator. A vaulted ceiling with exposed ceiling timbers gives the impression of light and space.

Snug/Sitting Room 11' 1" x 16' 6" ( 3.38m x 5.03m )
Again a lovely light space with doors off to the kitchen and a wide opening into the music room. With a double glazed window with leaded light effect and stained glass inserts to the front elevation, timbered ceiling, a handsome central fireplace with stone flagged hearth, exposed brick surround with timber mantle over, fireplace recess, radiator, pine herringbone pattern wood block floor (currently carpeted over).

Music Room 16' 6" x 9' 1" ( 5.03m x 2.77m )
With a tiled floor, double glazed windows to the front and side elevations with attractive views, leaded light effect with stained glass insert, exposed ceiling timbers, and a wide opening and step up to the dining room.

Dining Room 16' 8" x 11' ( 5.08m x 3.35m )
A splendid family dining space created from an adjoining outbuilding, with exposed ceiling timbers, double glazed windows with leaded light effect and stained glass, in an attractive arched shape overlooking the rear courtyard, and double glazed patio doors opening to the side garden with delightful views over same, light points, and two radiators. A plank and stud door and step leads up to the utility room.

Utility Room 9' 2" x 7' 10" min ( 2.79m x 2.39m min )
With a tiled floor, a range of fitted kitchen-style units, both wall and base, and work surface with drawers and cupboards under, matching wall cabinets with open-fronted shelving space and plumbing under work surface for washing machine, tumble dryer, space for upright fridge freezer, access to overhead storage space.

Shower Room 
A plank and stud door leads into the ground floor shower room, with a double width shower cubicle with fitted electric shower over, tiled surround, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, fully tiled walls, tiled floor, light point, and a frosted double glazed window to the side elevation.

Kitchen 9' 3" x 10' 1" ( 2.82m x 3.07m )
Comprising timber fitted kitchen base units with multiple drawers and cupboards and integral wine rack, tiled working surfaces with timber edging, inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, inset four-ring electric halogen hob, built-in electric oven and grill combination unit, fan unit over, breakfast bar, exposed ceiling timbers, fully tiled walls, tiled floor, a double glazed window with leaded light effect and stain glass inserts overlooking the rear courtyard, wall light points, exposed ceiling timbers, radiator, and a frosted glazed door to the rear courtyard.

Walk-In Pantry 3' 7" x 8' 1" ( 1.09m x 2.46m )
A plank and stud door leads into the walk-in pantry with tiled floor, extensive range of fitted shelving ,space for upright fridge and frosted glazed arched window to the rear courtyard.

First Floor Landing 
Staircase with timber spindles and newel posts rises to the first floor galleried landing with exposed ceiling timbers, built-in airing cupboard with tank and shelving, a further window to the rear elevation with lovely views, and radiator under.

Bedroom One 15' 10" x 17' 8" max (14' 5" min) ( 4.83m x 5.38m max (14' 5" min) )
A plank and stud door leads into the large master bedroom, with double glazed windows with extraordinary views over the gardens, outbuildings, Cheshire plain and all the way to the Welsh Hills, exposed ceiling timbers, leaded light windows to the front elevation, low level with radiator under, access to roof storage space, fitted wardrobe cupboard with sliding mirror-fronted doors, with hanging space and shelving.

Bedroom Two 9' 3" x 16' 4" ( 2.82m x 4.98m )
With a vaulted ceiling with exposed ceiling timbers, double glazed windows with leaded light effect to front, side and rear elevations with lovely views, radiator, and access to the roof storage space.

Bedroom Three 12' 3" x 11' max (6' 8" min) ( 3.73m x 3.35m max (6' 8" min) )
With an internal window to the landing with borrowed light from the rear-facing window, sloping ceiling with exposed timbers and display shelf, and access to roof storage space.

Bathroom 
A beautiful bathroom with an ivory-coloured suite comprising a freestanding tub bath with antique-style mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, radiator, fully tiled walls, electric shaver point, recess ceiling spotlights, access to roof storage space and a frosted double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Outbuildings 
An extensive range of outbuildings forming an S-shape and attached to the house where the dining room and shower room join the music room. This extensive range of single-storey outbuildings offer huge versatility for annexe accommodation, home offices, leisure facilities, etc.

Garden Room/Summer House 12' 7" x 8' 9" ( 3.84m x 2.67m )
With lovely stone flagged flooring, uPVC double glazed sliding patio doors from the rear courtyard and also at the rear onto the extensive rear patio terrace. This delightful light space is ideal for semi-alfresco dining to take in the glorious open rural views. There are also connecting double doors to the rear of the garage building facilitating incorporation.

Garage 1 24' 4" x 16' 8" ( 7.42m x 5.08m )
With folding garage doors, vaulted roof over with storage space, a range of fitted shelving, floor-mounted oil tank, and door leading to the rear garden.

Garage 2 15' 6" x 16' 8" ( 4.72m x 5.08m )
With sliding and folding garage doors, a window overlooking the patio, floor-mounted oil-fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water, roof storage space, electric light and power.

Garage 3 9' 6" x 16' 8" ( 2.90m x 5.08m )
With overhead storage, sliding and folding garage doors, and a door leading out to the rear courtyard.

Outside Grounds 
The house sits central in an extremely wide road frontage plot with large level lawns to either side, bounded by clipped hedging and magnificent ornamental flower/shrubbery beds with a wide variety of shrubs and trees and low stone retaining walls.
At the rear of the driveway, a former carp pond stands empty and ready for the new owner's choice of use, and is flanked by a stone rockery and pathways. Sheltered behind the outbuildings is a flagged patio area perfect for outside entertaining.
The rear boundary is post and wide fencing, allowing uninterrupted views across the open farmland. We have estimated, but not confirmed, the overall curtilage to be 0.9 acres.



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