4 bedroom cottage for sale

Bunbury Lock Cottage is located in a remarkable location enjoying open views to the rear of open countryside and a pleasant aspect to the side of the Shropshire Union Canal. The house set in its own grounds of a quarter of an acre which are noticeable for their seclusion and privacy yet is only ten minutes walk from the Dysart Arms Public House and the further amenities that Bunbury has to offer.

The house is Grade II listed and has undergone a sensitive and articulous scheme of renovation and improvement by the present owners in the last fifteen years. Today, the house provides flexible, versatile and individual accommodation that is ideal for family life and can be adapted to suit specific requirements.

An internal inspection is required to fully appreciate the remarkable combination of period features, sympathetic extensions and modern family living concepts. The latched doors, exposed beams and wall timbers, wooden framed windows and wattle and daub panelling combine with a superb rate of domestic fitments including a bespoke kitchen with solid granite preparation surfaces and a stylish extension to the rear with garden room overlooking patio.

The accommodation could only be fully understood and appreciated with an internal inspection. At ground floor level there are in total four reception rooms, a sitting area linking to other rooms, two ground floor bedrooms and a very useful shower room. The two bedrooms at first floor level are each served by an ensuite facility and are accessed by separate staircases therefore giving the cottage versatility.

Externally the grounds have been beautifully landscaped and improved by the present owners so as to provide a wonderful outdoor space that combines large expanses of lawn, a beautiful pond, stylish patio area with auto-canopy over and feature meditarranean rockery/plantation area that forms a central island to a sweeping in and out gravelled driveway.

Bunbury is a small, unspoilt and peaceful village with a large Co-operative convenience store, butcher, two public houses and a beautiful Church which dates back over 1000 years. There is also a cricket club, tennis club and state of the art newly constructed Medical Centre. Of particular note is Bunbury Primary School which enjoys a reputation for academic excellence and is supported by the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers. The Primary School also acts as a feeder into Tarporley High School which can be found within 5-10 minutes' drive.

The nearby Village of Tarporley provides a wider range of amenities and the whole area is well placed for the business traveller with many commercial centres including Manchester, Liverpool, Crewe, Warrington and Nantwich all being found within a comfortable commuting distance. Furthermore it should be noted that Crewe railway station, and Manchester and Liverpool Airports can all be found within a reasonable travelling time. For those with an interest in historical cities, Chester City Centre can be reached within 25-30 minutes.

Study

4.42m(14'6'') x 3.05m(10'0'')
Front entrance door. Deep understairs storage cupboard. Fitted shelving. Exposed wall timbers and roof purlins and ceiling beams. Cheshire brick fireplace with stone hearth housing open grate. Double panel radiator. Two delightful aspects of the garden via two aspect wooden framed windows.

Inner hall

6.35m(20'10'') x 2.57m(8'5'')
Engineered oak flooring. Exposed roof purlin, ceiling beams and wall timbers. Single panel radiator. Door to study. Door to shower room. Timber framed opening to living room. Door to two bedrooms, garden room and outside. Double panel radiator. Semi-recessed halogen spotlights. Double width floor to ceiling cupboard with pine doors. Exposed brickwork.

Shower room

1.96m(6'5'') x 1.91m(6'3'')
Fitted with a suite comprising low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splashback and fully tiled shower enclosure. Extractor fan. Wall light points. Ceramic tiled floor. Exposed ceiling beams. Glass shelving.

Living room

4.90m(16'1'') x 3.86m(12'8'')
A delightful room with large floor to ceiling Cheshire brick fireplace with stone hearth housing open grate. Large oak purlin standing on sandstone walls either side of fireplace. Exposed wall timbers. Exposed oak purlins and beams. Double panel radiator. Front aspect double framed window. Door to dining room. Stairs rising to first floor accommodation.

Dining room

4.85m(15'11'') x 3.05m(10'0'')
Exposed ceiling beams and roof purlin. Exposed wall timbers. Front aspect wooden framed double glazed window. Door to living room.

Sitting/reading area

6.60m(21'8'') x 2.11m(6'11'')
A beautiful open plan space linking together the living room, dining room and breakfast kitchen. The area has ample provision for sofa and/or chairs and has within it exposed roof purlin, exposed brick support beam. Double panel radiator. Engineered oak flooring. Rear aspect wooden framed double glazed window overlooking the courtyard. Recessed halogen spotlights.

Breakfast kitchen

4.09m(13'5'') x 3.43m(11'3'')
A bespoke solid oak kitchen with wall and floor cupboards together with sliding drawers and solid black granite preparation surfaces throughout. Single bowl Belfast sink with chrome mixer taps set beneath granite window sill and side aspect wooden framed double glazed window. Aga Rayburn with brick chimney breast and arch over. Open fronted plate rack and crockery display area. Limestone tiling surround to all preparation surfaces. Tray storage area. Matching dresser unit with obscured glass fronted crockery display cabinets with inset halogen lighting. Flagged stone flooring. Wine/champagne display racks. Framed opening to utility room.

Utility room

3.43m(11'3'') x 1.47m(4'10'')
A very useful space with a further range of oak fronted wall and floor cupboards together with rolled edged preparation surfaces and space for washing machine, tumble dryer and tall fridge/freezer. Limestone surround preparation surface. One and half bowl sink with mixer tap. Side aspect wooden double glazed window. Stable door leading to the outside. Stone flagged floor. Semi-inset halogen spotlights.

Ground floor bedroom

3.33m(10'11'') x 2.95m(9'8'')
Measurement to front of fitted wardrobes. Side aspect wooden framed double glazed window overlooking garden. Double panel radiator. Exposed roof purlin. Recessed halogen spotlights. Engineered oak flooring. Floor to ceiling bespoke fitted wardrobes with latched pine doors.

Ground floor bedroom

2.97m(9'9'') x 2.97m(9'9'')
Engineered oak flooring. Side aspect window. Double panel radiator. Recessed halogen spotlights. Exposed roof purlin. Bespoke floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes with latched pine doors.

Garden room/bedroom

2.97m(9'9'') x 2.67m(8'9'')
Engineered oak flooring. Double panel radiator. Exposed ceiling beams. Recessed halogen spotlights. Door to inner hall. Double width doors with large glass panels opening onto patio area.

First floor

Bedroom one

4.45m(14'7'') x 2.95m(9'8'')
Located off staircase in study. Side aspect windows enjoying superb views over garden. Double panel radiator. Vaulted ceiling with exposed purlin and wall timbers. Beautiful oak framed display of wattle and daub. Door to ensuite bathroom.

Ensuite bathroom

2.18m(7'2'') x 1.75m(5'9'')
Fitted with a suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and panelled bath with tiled area over. Exposed roof purlin. Skylight window. Semi-recessed spotlights. Extractor fan.

Master suite

4.47m(14'8'') x 4.47m(14'8'')
Accessed via stairs in sitting room. Maximum measurement taken at widest point. Vaulted ceiling. Exposed roof purlins. Exposed wall timbers. Front aspect window overlooking open countryside.

Landing area
With exposed purlin and hanging rail.

Ensuite bathroom

3.71m(12'2'') x 2.06m(6'9'')
Fitted with a white suite comprising low level WC, panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment in addition to vanity unit with inset wash hand basin. Exposed wall timber and ceiling beam. Skylight. Single panel radiator. Exposed wall timbers. Storage cupboard.

Exterior
Bunbury Lock Cottage is approached by a timbered brick pillared timber five bar gate that opens to a large gravelled driveway that sweeps around a central garden area, is flanked outside by lawn and leads to a very spacious turning area. Large expanses of lawn, one of which has within it a beautiful pond. The garden enjoys a superb position adjoining open country side to the rear and Bunbury Locks to the east. There is also a large Indian stone patio area that is fully enclosed by walling which maximises seclusion and privacy. The garden as a whole benefits from a tremendous amount of sun throughout the day and has been stocked and nurtured in such a way as to maximise privacy, beauty, colour and establishment. The patio area with its curved walling and electronically operated canopied provides a wonderful space that can be used at different times throughout the day. There is also a brick built barbeque area, timber garden shed and superb brick and slate outbuilding. In summary the gardens provide the perfect backdrop to this picturesque and unique family home in the heart of semi-rural Cheshire.

Brick and slate outbuilding

3.81m(12'6'') x 3.53m(11'7'')
Height extending to 11'8" at maximum point. A very useful building providing ample storage space and having the potential to convert and improve subject to the necessary planning permission being granted.

Services
We understand that mains water, electricity and drainage are connected.

Viewing
Viewing by appointment with the Agents' Tarporley

Tenure
We believe the property is freehold tenure.