5 bedroom detached house for sale

Set in grounds of approximately 2 acres and enjoying magnificent views to Beeston and Peckforton Castles - a substantial detached house offering very spacious and extensive accommodation that can be adapted to suit individual requirements. Perfectly located opposite Duddon Primary School and Church, the detached house has accommodation comprising:- Entrance Hall, Dining Room, Living Room, Day Room, Breakfast Kitchen and Conservatory. First Floor : Master Bedroom with Large Balcony and En-Suite Shower Room, 3 Further Bedrooms and Family Bathroom. Ground Floor Annexe comprising Bedroom, Study, Bathroom and Kitchen. Detached Double Garage. Extensive off road parking. Beautiful gardens and outstanding views. Established Orchard and paddock.

Church Cottage, Duddon is located in a prime residential position directly opposite Duddon Primary School and St. Peters Church Duddon. The Primary School is consistently rated as one of the finest state primary schools in the whole of Cheshire and entry to the catchment area is extremely sought after. Church Cottage itself is an individual, unusual and unique detached house that offers tremendous accommodation, easily adaptable to suit individual requirements.

The house has not only excellent accommodation for a family, but has the added benefit of a ground floor annexe comprising study, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. This annexe is ideal for those with dependant relative or could alternatively be used as additional accommodation for the family to live in. At ground floor level the remaining accommodation comprises an entrance hall, three separate exceptionally spacious reception rooms, open plan breakfast kitchen and stylish conservatory overlooking the rear garden. At first floor level the master bedroom is particularly impressive. The bedroom has a large en-suite facility and a terrific balcony that is very spacious and enjoys beautiful views over the south facing rear garden and enjoys aspects to Beeston and Peckforton Hills.

The accommodation requires in places some modernisation and improvement though could immediately be moved into and enjoyed while the eventual purchaser gathered ideas as to how to adapt the accommodation to suit them best.

It should also be noted that although there is no planning permission obtained, due to the size, gradient and location of the site, there is the potential for complete redevelopment of the site which may include the demolition of Church Cottage with a replacement of separate dwellings. As already stated, this planning has not been granted and it would be the responsibility of prospective purchasers to make their own enquiries.

Externally there is extensive off road parking and a detached double garage. The plot is set in approximately 2 acres with south facing gardens, orchard and paddock for equestrian uses. The grounds are an absolute delight noticeable for their superb levels of seclusion and privacy and their wonderful views beyond.

Duddon is an extremely popular village that lies in a central village location only 5 minutes from Tarporley village centre and 15 minutes from the thriving city centre of Chester. The location acts as an ideal base from which to access many other commercial centres including Manchester, Liverpool and Warrington. Furthermore it should be noted that both Manchester International Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport can be accessed within forty minutes drive. Nearby railway stations are located at Chester, Crewe, Frodsham, Hartford and Nantwich. Despite this centrality, the area as a whole is also renowned for the unspoilt countryside that surrounds the village and significantly the cottage falls within the catchment area for Duddon Primary School - widely regarded as one of the best state sector primary schools in the locality. For day to day amenities, Duddon has a public house and Okells Nursery and the villages of Tarvin and Tarporley are also close at hand.

Entrance hall

4.37m(14'4'') x 3.25m(10'8'')
Front aspect window. Front door with obscured glass double glazed panel. Single panel radiator. Two wall light points. Doors to pantry, dining room, living room and day room.

Pantry

2.08m(6'10'') x 1.70m(5'7'')
Fitted shelving. Front aspect window. Coats hanging rail.

Living room

8.53m(28'0'') x 4.50m(14'9'')
Double width doors to entrance hall. Door to day room. Door to kitchen. Two sets of double width sliding patio doors opening onto timber decking area and pergola. Wall light point. Gas fire. Double panel radiator.

Lounge

5.84m(19'2'') x 3.86m(12'8'')
Side aspect UPVC double glazed window. Rear aspect UPVC double glazed window overlooking garden. Door to living room. Door to annexe kitchen. Double and Single panel radiators. Stone hearth, tiled surround and carved timber inset housing multifuel burning stove. Door to entrance hall. Two wall light points

Dining room

5.77m(18'11'') x 4.19m(13'9'')
'L' shaped - maximum measurement. Front aspect bay window. Two single panel radiators. Three wall light points. Internal windows to living room. Door to entrance hall. Door to rear hall. Small fireplace.

Breakfast kitchen

7.24m(23'9'') x 5.72m(18'9'')
'T' shaped open plan breakfast kitchen/dining room with measurements taken to the maximum point.

Kitchen area fitted with a range of pine wall and floor cupboards together with sliding drawers and rolled edged preparation surfaces. Single bowl stainless steel sink with drainer unit and chrome mixer tap. Extractor fan. Recessed halogen spotlights. Tiled surround to preparation surfaces. Door to rear hallway. Double panel radiator. Space for fridge freezer.

Dining/breakfast area with pine panelled walling, vaulted ceiling, double panel radiator, internal window to conservatory. Double width doors to conservatory. Framed opening to kitchen and doors to living room and shower room. High door to storage space in loft above kitchen.

Conservatory

5.03m(16'6'') x 4.95m(16'3'')
Brick base construction with polycarbonate roof and central ceiling fan with a range of UPVC double glazed windows overlooking South facing rear garden and with double width doors opening to pergola and decking area. Double width doors to kitchen.

Shower room

2.29m(7'6'') x 1.91m(6'3'')
Fitted with a Twyford suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and fully enclosed shower. Single panel radiator. Side aspect UPVC double glazed obscured glass window.

Rear hall
Front aspect window. Single panel radiator. Door to kitchen. Door to dining room. Staircase rising to first floor and deep understairs storage cupboard.

Ground floor annexe

Annexe kitchen/utility

3.63m(11'11'') x 3.33m(10'11'')
Fitted with a range of wall and floor cupboards together with sliding drawers and rolled edge preparation surface. Single bowl stainless steel sink with drainer unit and chrome taps. Tiled surrounds. Front aspect UPVC double glazed window. UPVC double glazed door leading to outside. Steps down and door to day room. Door to inner hall.

Inner hall

1.73m(5'8'') x 1.37m(4'6'')
Doors leading to study, bedroom and bathroom.

Bedroom one

3.05m(10'0'') x 2.92m(9'7'')
Rear aspect UPVC double glazed window overlooking South facing garden and enjoying superb views beyond. Double panel radiator. Side aspect UPVC double glazed window. Hanging space and shelving behind curtain.

Study

3.61m(11'10'') x 3.07m(10'1'')
Rear aspect UPVC double glazed window. Double panel radiator.

Bathroom

2.95m(9'8'') x 1.78m(5'10'')
Fitted with an Armitage Shanks white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and panelled bath. Wall mounted Santon boiler. Double panel radiator. Side aspect obscured glass window.

First floor

Landing
Three front aspect windows. Three single panel radiators. Sloping ceiling. Doors to three bedrooms, family bathroom and master bedroom with ensuite.

Master bedroom

5.97m(19'7'') x 4.11m(13'6'')
Two double wardrobes. Double and single panel radiators. Side aspect window overlooking driveway. Rear aspect window enjoying superb views of open countryside and overlooking South facing gardens. UPVC double glazed door leading to balcony with glass panelled railings and ample space for outdoor furniture.. Two wall light points. Door to ensuite shower room.

Ensuite shower room

4.17m(13'8'') x 1.78m(5'10'')
Fitted with double wash hand basin unit and low level WC. Electric shower. Obscured glass window. Partly tiled. Shaver socket. Door to landing. Steps up to master bedroom.

Bedroom two

3.63m(11'11'') x 2.87m(9'5'')
Window overlooking balcony and superb open views. Double panel radiator. Built in wardrobe. Wash hand basin with fitted mirror and shaver socket point over.

Bedroom three

3.12m(10'3'') x 2.95m(9'8'')
Double panel radiator. Rear aspect window overlooking balcony with open views. Fitted floor to ceiling wardrobes.

Bedroom four

2.92m(9'7'') x 2.26m(7'5'')
Rear aspect window overlooking balcony and open countryside. Double panel radiator.

Bathroom

2.44m(8'0'') x 2.29m(7'6'')
Fitted with a white suite comprising WC, wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splashback and panelled bath with tiled splashback. Side aspect window. Airing cupboard housing lagged water tank and slatted shelving.

Exterior
Church Cottage has a good sized gravelled driveway and turning circle that provides ample space for off road parking and turning. There is also a detached double garage that is accessed from the driveway.

The South facing rear gardens are an absolute delight and enjoy fabulous views beyond to the Beeston and Peckforton hills. The plot in total extends to approximately 2 acres and the grounds enjoy superb levels of seclusion and privacy. In addition to a pergola with timber decking underneath there is a Yorkstone patio, large vegetable patch, beautiful expanses of lawn and many mature beds, borders and trees.

Exterior store
Power and water connected. Suitable for storage or workshop.

Detached double garage
Slate roof, twin up and over doors and pedestrian door to the side.

Services
Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage are connected. Oil Central heating. Five solar heating panels which provide hot water to the kitchen and family bathroom.

Viewing
Viewing by appointment with the Agents' Tarporley

Tenure
We understand the tenure of the property to be freehold.

Route
From our office in the centre of Tarporley take a right turn out in the direction of Chester and upon reaching the roundabout take the second exit straight on towards Chester. Continue for a couple of miles passing through Clotton and Church Cottage will be found on the left hand side immediately opposite Duddon Primary School and Church.