Opportunities such as this, become less and less frequent these days. However, this is the perfect moment to develop what is already a sizeable 3 storey farmhouse with acreage into a development project, subject to planning consent.In addition to The Hollies itself, the land abuts Back Lane and it may be possible to create a building plot here, whilst still retaining enough acreage with the farmhouse itself. However, the gravel driveway effectively forms a natural division as it leads down to a courtyard with a range of outbuildings, including a derelict 2 storey cottage that is crying out to be incorporated with the existing detached stable to form a modern detached dwelling, subject to planning consent. This building would have its own gated access to a paddock, ideal for those with horses, especially considering that a hay barn and former milking parlour are also within the courtyard.Then of course, there is the setting...and boy, rural living doesn't get much better than this! There are stunning views over rolling countryside, yet without being isolated as there are neighbouring properties too.It is located close to the Cheshire/ Welsh/Shropshire borders and whilst enjoying a positively rural location, it is well placed for access to larger towns including Whitchurch, Chester, Malpas, Wrexham, Manchester and Liverpool.
The Accommodation Comprises:-
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall
Quarry tiled floor, front door with stained glass features, staircase to first floor, picture rail and double radiator.
Sitting Room - 15' 2'' max x 13' 11'' (4.62m max x 4.24m)
Fireplace with open grate, front facing bay window, picture rail and double radiator.
Dining Room - 17' 4'' x 14' 0'' (5.28m x 4.26m)
Front facing bay window, fireplace with open grate, quarry tiled floor and double radiator.
Snug - 13' 10'' x 10' 5'' (4.21m x 3.17m)
Original range, full height dresser cupboards, quarry tiled floor, rear facing window and double radiator.
Breakfast Room - 11' 5'' x 10' 5'' (3.48m x 3.17m)
Rear facing window, quarry tiled floor and double radiator. Leads to:-
Kitchen - 10' 0'' x 9' 5'' (3.05m x 2.87m)
Stainless steel sink and drainer inset in working surfaces with drawers, cupboards, 4 ring electric hob with oven below and extractor hood above. Wall cupboards, rear and side facing windows, quarry tiled floor and Worcester oil central heating boiler.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Bedroom 1 - 14' 0'' x 13' 5'' (4.26m x 4.09m)
Front facing window, cast iron fireplace, picture rail and double radiator.
Bedroom 2 - 13' 11'' x 12' 11'' (4.24m x 3.93m)
Front facing window, cast iron fireplace, picture rail and double radiator.
Bedroom 3 - 13' 10'' x 11' 5'' (4.21m x 3.48m)
Rear facing window and double radiator.
Bedroom 4 - 10' 11'' x 9' 11'' (3.32m x 3.02m)
Rear facing window and radiator.
Bathroom - 10' 5'' x 8' 0'' (3.17m x 2.44m)
Free standing bath with exposed ball and claw feet, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Rear facing window and double radiator.
SECOND FLOOR
Landing
Store Room - 10' 6'' x 8' 2'' (3.20m x 2.49m)
With light.
Bedroom 5 - 24' 11'' x 14' 0'' (7.59m x 4.26m)
Side facing window.
Bedroom 6 - 24' 11'' x 14' 0'' (7.59m x 4.26m)
Side facing window.
OUTSIDE
Formal lawned gardens with neatly tended flower borders, conifer hedges and views over fields. Brick built outbuilding, divided into Laundry/Workshop, 2 storage sheds and outside WC. There are 2 PADDOCKS and the total area of the Hollies and land (according to Ordnance Survey plan) is approximately 3.7 ACRES.The gravel driveway extends beyond the house and leads down to a concrete courtyard with hay barn and brick outbuildings, including a DERELICT COTTAGE and separate STABLES with LEAN-TO STORE. Former brick built MILKING PARLOUR/SHED. A five bar gate leads to a PADDOCK. The total area of the courtyard, outbuildings and paddock is approximately 2.79 ACRES (according to Ordnance Survey plan)
Lean-To Potting Shed - 23' 4'' x 7' 5'' (7.11m x 2.26m)
Hay Barn - 26' 6'' x 19' 4'' (8.07m x 5.89m)
Services
Mains water and electricity. 2 septic tanks. Oil fired central heating boiler to radiators and also supplies the domestic hot water.
Agents Note
The current owners advise that there is a public footpath leading down the gravel driveway.