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James Du Pavey - Nantwich
Nantwich Office, 52 Pillory Street, Nantwich
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Full Details for 4 Bedroom Detached for sale in Crewe, CW3 :

This Solitary Tree! A living thing, produced too slowly to ever decay! Of form and aspect too magnificent to be destroyed! W. Wordsworth (1770-1850) describing the Yew Tree in Lorton Vale. Much of this quote could be likened to Yew Tree Cottage in Moblake, lovingly restored and extended over the years, retaining much character, creating a property of fine form with a magnificent aspect over rolling Cheshire countryside. Sitting comfortably in beautiful mature landscaped gardens extending to 0.32 acres with adjoining 3 acre paddock,Yew Tree Cottage offers a generous slice of rural living! The accommodation briefly comprises, entrance porch, wonderful dining hall with original wooden panelling, country style kitchen/diner, study, spacious formal sitting room, fabulous garden room, family bathroom, three double bedrooms and shower room. There is also a self contained annexe with the current principal accommodation utility room, which could be converted into a good size breakfast kitchen, impressive bedroom suite and en-suite shower room. The annexe provides flexible accommodation ideal for use as part of the principal accommodation providing a lovely Master bedroom suite but is easily separated for use as an annexe, ideal for teenagers, relatives and guests.

Location
Situated in a lovely rural hamlet of Moblake on the outskirts of Audlem. Close by, within walking distance is the village of Hankelow, with The White Lion Pub and Brookfield golf course. Just over one mile away is the highly regarded village of Audlem which offers a good range of amenities including pubs, restaurants, post office, medical practice, church and a selection of independent shops. For a greater range of facilities and amenities the market towns of Nantwich and Market Drayton are only minutes away to the north and south respectively. Junction 15 of the M6 is only approximately 14 miles away providing excellent links to all the major cities. The nearest train stations are located in Wrenbury, Nantwich and Crewe, ideal for those commuting to the cities. The nearest airports are Manchester to the north and Birmingham to the south.

Accommodation
Yew Tree Cottage presents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a detached character cottage filled with period features on the outskirts of the popular village of Audlem. The property sits in extensive landscaped gardens extending to approximately three quarters of an acre and benefits a separate three acre paddock. The property boasts countryside views over rolling Cheshire farm land and occupies an idyllic location with accommodation comprising of porch, dining hall with original cottage features, fully fitted breakfast kitchen, inner hallway, bathroom, study/playroom, large garden room with views over garden and fields beyond and formal sitting room. On the first floor are three double bedrooms and a shower room. Adjacent to the property and linked on the ground floor is a self contained annexe comprising of separate entrance, kitchen/utility room, internal door through to a double garage with store room to the rear and stairs to the first floor where there is an impressive bedroom with double aspect windows to the front and rear and an internal door to a large shower room. The property has been renovated to an exceptional standard and pleasingly retains a wealth of character features.

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch
An original solid oak door provides entrance into the porch with quarry tiled floor, radiator, a wall light and an internal solid wood door through to the dining hall.

Dining Hall - 15' 0'' x 11' 6'' (max) (4.56m x 3.51m (max))
A beautiful and welcoming reception dining hall featuring original wooden floor and wooden panelled wall plus leaded casement windows which have been secondary glazed to the front and side elevations. There is wall lighting, radiator, sockets and oak latch door through to kitchen and inner hallway plus built-in understairs cupboard and feature window through to the study.

Kitchen / Diner - 16' 3'' x 10' 7'' (4.95m x 3.22m)
A light and bright kitchen diner with access internally via the dining hallway with a separate external door and opening into the utility room. A nicely fitted kitchen comprising solid wood country style wall and base units with integrated range cooker with five gas ring hob and extractor above. There is a built-in freestanding American style fridge freezer, tiled splashback, grey worktop, integrated CDA dishwasher, ceramic sink with mixer tap, sockets, radiator, integrated spotlighting, exposed beam work and two windows to the rear elevation plus stable door giving access to the rear garden.

Inner Hallway
Leading from the reception dining hall providing access to the garden room, family bathroom and formal sitting room. Stairs lead to the first floor. There is the original wooden floor, wall lighting and sockets.

Study / Playroom - 9' 7'' x 7' 10'' (2.93m x 2.40m)
A lovely further reception room featuring wooden panelled wall, lead casement window with secondary glazing to the front elevation, two telephone sockets, television aerial connection, ceiling light, radiator and carpet.

Bathroom - 9' 9'' x 7' 1'' (2.96m x 2.17m)
Comprising white suite with panelled bath with hand held shower attachment and mixer tap with half height tiled walls, tiled floor, low level WC, frosted window to the rear elevation, pedestal wash hand basin, ceiling spotlight and built-in cupboard with solid wood latch door.

Garden Room - 23' 5'' (max) x 12' 4'' (7.13m (max) x 3.76m)
A fabulous reception space ideal for relaxing, dining and entertaining. This beautiful addition to the property has views to three sides over the gorgeous landscaped gardens and rolling countryside. There is dwarf height brick walls and solid wood pitched roof and full height double glazed windows with French doors out onto the rear patio. The room has a travertine tiled floor with under-floor heating, pendant ceiling light, television aerial connection and sockets

Formal Sitting Room - 19' 2'' x 11' 2'' (5.84m x 3.40m)
A most impressive reception room with original features including exposed wall beam work original wooden floor plus central fireplace with open grate, exposed brick surround under inglenook mantle, double aspect windows to front and rear elevations plus double doors to the side elevation overlooking landscaped gardens, wall lights, sockets, radiator and television aerial connection.

First Floor

Landing
Stairs featuring half height wooden panelling lead from the ground floor up to the first floor split level landing. The landing is light and bright with two lead casement secondary glazed windows to the front elevation and provides access to the three double bedrooms and family shower room. There is beam work to the ceiling, radiator, sockets and wall lighting.

Bedroom One - 17' 0'' x 11' 1'' (5.19m x 3.39m)
A fabulous bedroom of generous proportions with double aspect windows to front and side elevations having carpet, built-in wardrobes, television aerial connection and a radiator.

Bedroom Two - 11' 6'' x 7' 9'' (3.50m x 2.37m)
A further double bedroom with window overlooking the rear elevation with rolling views over paddock land and countryside beyond. There is carpet, ceiling light, radiator and sockets.

Shower Room - 8' 4'' x 5' 8'' (2.54m x 1.73m)
Having a corner shower with glazed sliding screen, pedestal wash hand basin, low level flush WC, frosted window to rear elevation, built-in cupboard, recessed spotlighting, wall mounted mirrored cabinet with lighting, heated towel rail and tiled floor.

Bedroom Three - 11' 5'' x 8' 10'' (3.47m x 2.70m)
Having window to the side elevation, exposed beam work, ceiling light, radiator, carpet and sockets plus cute owl-hole window to the front elevation.

Self Contained Annexe Accommodation
Adjoining the principal accommodation yet fully self contained with separate external entrance. The annexe provides excellent additional space suitable for a range of requirements. There is a breakfast kitchen, stair to first floor, large bedroom with dressing area and separate shower room. The self contained annexe is ideal for use for a dependant relative or as a teenager suite. However, the annexe is currently used as part of the principle accommodation with the kitchen breakfast room forming a large utility room with integral door through to the garage with stairs up to the master suite above.

Annexe Breakfast Kitchen / Utility - 18' 2'' x 8' 1'' (5.54m x 2.47m)
Currently used as a utility for the principle accommodation but perfectly fitted for breakfast kitchen for the annexe. The room currently comprises matching solid wood country style wall and base units with grey worktop, tiled splashback and tiled floor with integrated stainless steel sink with mixer tap, dishwasher and fridge freezer. There is space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine and dryer with window overlooking the rear elevation. Stairs lead to the first floor plus a solid wood integral door through to the garage. There is also an external stable door providing access at the rear.

Half Landing
Stairs with window to front elevation lead from the kitchen to the bedroom suite.

Annexe Bedroom - 18' 1'' x 10' 6'' (5.51m x 3.20m)
A most impressive bedroom suite of magnificent proportions which is spacious and bright benefitting natural daylight from dual aspect windows to front and rear elevations with far reaching views to be enjoyed. Having recessed ceiling spotlights, carpet, socket, television aerial connection, telephone point, two radiators and solid wood latch door through to the separate shower room.

Shower Room - 12' 0'' x 8' 0'' (3.65m x 2.45m)
A good sized en-suite shower room comprising tiled floor, tiled splashback and a double shower cubicle with electric shower and sliding glazed screen, low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, a range of built-in cupboards, Velux roof light and frosted window to the side elevation, extractor fan, spotlights and shaving point.

Exterior

Garage
Solid wood double doors to the front provide entrance into the garage having single internal door through to the utility / annexe kitchen and integral door through to store at the rear with carpet, spotlights, radiator and sockets. As the garage is carpeted, heated and insulated it offers numerous possibilities and the potential to be converted (subject to planning) into a playroom, home office or workshop. The store / boiler room at the rear of the garage houses the boiler and Mega Flow vented tank.

Gardens
Yew Tree Cottage is beautifully appointed sitting comfortably within generous landscaped gardens extending to 0.32 acres. To the front a gated entrance with sweeping gravel drive which provides parking for several cars and access to the garage. A separate gate leads to the rear of the garage where there is a paved area providing storage and the oil tank. The gardens wrap around the front of the property to the rear bordering the paddock land beyond and are fully enclosed by mature hedgerows heightening privacy and seclusion. The garden comprises mainly laid lawn with accents of colour derived from mature shrub borders, flower beds and an assortment of trees. Paved seating areas are located to the side and rear elevation, beyond the sitting room and garden room, ideal for entertaining and taking full advantage of the sun throughout the day.

Paddock
To the rear of the property accessed through a gateway off the rear garden and benefiting from two separate access gates off Longhill Lane is a grass paddock enclosed by timber post and rail fence extending to approximately 3 acres. Currently, there are two useful shipping containers in the paddock which may be available to the prospective purchaser subject to negotiation. One has been converted into a building similar to a site office having, a pair of windows with steel shutters, steel door, flooring, lighting and electricity. Ideal for those with horses as the container could be used as a secure tack room or alternatively, it would make a great office or workshop just a short distance away from home. The other, smaller container has a shutter door, ideal for safe and secure storage.

Directions
From our Nantwich office, head south leaving town on Wellington Road. Continue south on the A529 towards Hankelow. Upon reaching Hankelow, turn left before The White Lion Pub onto Longhill Lane. The property will be located on the left hand side identified by our For Sale board.


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Schools Nearby

Springfield School
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Audlem St James' CofE Primary School
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Brine Leas School
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The Grove School
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Shavington High School
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