4 bedroom detached house for sale
£550,000
Property features
- NO CHAIN INVOLVED
- Charming 4 bed detached farmhouse
- Sought after semi rural Village location
- Situated on a generous 1/2 acre plot
- Retains much original charm & character
- On the edge of the Cheshire countryside
- Excellent motorway, rail & road links
- Huge range of nearby amenities & leisure facilit..
- Chicken coop, orchard, pond
Property description
* Charming 4 bed detached farmhouse
* Sought after semi rural Village location
* Situated on a generous 1/2 acre plot
* Retains much original charm & character
* On the edge of the Cheshire countryside
* Excellent motorway, rail & road links
* Huge range of nearby amenities & leisure facilities
* Chicken coop, orchard, pond
Details
Property description
We are delighted to offer the rare opportunity to purchase Bowling Green Farm. Bowling Green Farm dates back to Circa 1800 and is set in approximately half an acre of picturesque and established grounds. The property enjoys an enviable location offering a village style, semi rural location whilst being only a short drive from the extensive shopping and leisure facilities of nearby Warrington. There are connections locally to the M6/M62/A580 making this an excellent choice to live for commuting throughout the Northwest. The property offers the chance for a high degree of self sufficiency with a good sized south facing garden which includes fruit trees, a pig pen (not used) and an organic chicken coop (used). The south facing aspect is ideal for the adoption of new solar power technologies. There is also a separate vegetable garden. The farmhouse has been updated, extended and adapted over the years but has retained a wealth of character and charm which includes beamed ceilings. The flexible accommodation briefly comprises of an entrance hall, an inner reception hall, lounge, separate dining room, a 2nd lounge, a fitted kitchen/breakfast room, with utility room, a morning room/sun lounge and a guest WC. On the first floor of the farmhouse you will find four bedrooms, the main family bathroom and a separate WC. Outside Bowling Green Farm enjoys double width frontage onto the lane and is approached by an impressive sweeping driveway and has gardens to all sides, with plenty of off road parking available, for a car, a boat or a caravan. The farmhouse also benefits from surrounding security and courtesy lighting, an outside water supply and exterior power points. There are also a number of outbuilding, a small office and a greenhouse. The property is offered for sale with the added advantage of 'no chain' being involved. Viewing is highly recommended.
Accommodation comprises:
Front door with frosted glazed panels leading through to:
Entrance hall: Frosted, leaded light, double glazed window (rear aspect), further door with a frosted glazed panel leading through to:
Inner reception hall: Doors leading to:
Lounge: 15' 4 x 13' 4 (4.67m x 4.06m) The lounge has a leaded light, double glazed window overlooking the gardens, with a double radiator below. There is a feature fireplace which has a wooden mantel surround and a cast iron inset with picture inner tiling and a tiled hearth. The fireplace incorporates an inset 'living flame' effect gas fire and at either side of the fireplace there are two inset leaded light, double glazed windows (sun lounge aspect). There is a door adjoining through to the second lounge, which can also be accessed directly from the reception hall.
2ND lounge: 15' 9 x 15' 7 (4.80m x 4.75m) The second lounge has a leaded light, double glazed window overlooking the gardens with a double radiator below. There is an open facia brick fireplace incorporating an open hearth fire with a wooden mantel. There are twin leaded light, double glazed windows at either side of the fireplace and beams to the ceiling.
Separate dining room: 14' 11 x 10' 5 (4.55m x 3.18m) The dining room is a dual aspect room with two leaded light, double glazed windows and a radiator.
Kitchen/breakfast room: 14' 4 x 9' (4.37m x 2.74m) The kitchen/breakfast room has a double glazed bowed bay window overlooking the side gardens. There is an extensive range of matching fitted wall and base units with complementary working surfaces and a tiled splashback. There is recessed feature display lighting underneath the wall units. There is an inset 11/4 bowl, single drainer, stainless steel, sink unit with mixer taps and an integrated dishwasher. There is also a wine rack integrated within the kitchen units. There is a designated cooker area which incorporates an inset four ring halogen hob with a concealed fitted extractor hood above. There is a built in electric oven and a grill below. There is a tiled floor to the kitchen and a feature covered radiator with mock beams to the ceiling. From the kitchen there is a door giving access through to the adjoining utility room.
Utility room: 9' 10 x 7' (3.00m x 2.13m) The utility room has a leaded light, double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. There is also a stable style door giving side access. There is a fitted wall and base unit within the utility room, which incorporates an inset single bowl, single drainer, stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine below. There is a beam to the ceiling and a ceiling mounted traditional style clothes drying horse and a radiator. From the utility room there are two further doors, one giving access to a guest WC.
Guest WC: The guest WC has a low level WC and a frosted, leaded light double glazed window.
There is also adjacent to the utility room a morning room/sun lounge.
Morning room/sun lounge: 12' 11 x 7' 8 (3.94m x 2.34m) The morning room/sun lounge has a leaded light double glazed window and twin uPVC double glazed doors with full length matching side panels, with delightful views over the rear gardens and decking. This room also has mock beams to the ceiling.
From the lounge there is a staircase leading to:
1ST floor landing: Access to the loft space, doors leading to:
Bedroom 1: 15' 8 x 13' 1 (4.78m x 3.99m) Bedroom one has a leaded light, double glazed window overlooking the side gardens, with a further leaded light, double glazed window overlooking the front gardens with a fitted window seat below. There is a range of full length fitted wardrobes to two walls, which incorporate a dressing table and overhead storage cupboards. There is also a door giving access to a small ensuite shower cubicle.
Bedroom 2: 14' 6 x 9' 3 (4.42m x 2.82m) uPVC leaded light, double glazed window (side aspect) with a double radiator below. There is also access to the loft space.
Bedroom 3: 13' 3 x 10' 1 (4.04m x 3.07m) Bedroom three has a leaded light, double glazed window (side gardens aspect) with a double radiator below.
Bedroom 4: 15' 11 x 7' 8 (4.85m x 2.34m) Bedroom four has two leaded light, double glazed windows (dual aspect). There are fitted wardrobes to one wall, which incorporate a single bed section with an adjoining desk unit and a vanity unit with an inset wash hand basin. There are two double radiators and further access to the loft space within this room.
Main family bathroom: The bathroom has a frosted, leaded light, double glazed window (side aspect). There is a matching suite comprising of a panel enclosed bath with mixer taps. There is an adjoining vanity unit with an inset wash hand basin again with mixer taps and a low level WC. There is a curved shower cubicle with full co-ordinated tiling to the walls. Adjacent to the bathroom there is a further separate WC.
Separate WC: Frosted, leaded light, double glazed window (side aspect) and a low level WC, with a small vanity unit incorporating an inset wash hand basin with mixer taps.
Outside:
The farm has a double width frontage to the lane and there is a gated entrance leading through to the enclosed front gardens. The front gardens mainly comprise of a lawned area with a large central monkey puzzle tree and a Victorian lantern. To the left hand side of the farmhouse there is a low wall enclosed traditional cottage style garden, with a further gate giving access through to the rear gardens. To the right hand side elevation there is a shingle stone driveway which continues through to a further area of off road parking located to the right hand side elevation of the farmhouse, here there is located a useful workshop and an office, with power and light. Also to this right hand front of the property there is a designated enclosed vegetable garden, where there are two garden sheds.
Immediately to the rear of the farmhouse there is an elevated area of decking. The rest of the rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn with flower and shrub beds and a number of fruit and apple trees. Included in the sale of the property is the original greenhouse. Within the gardens there is an area of fruit trees, a chicken coop and a pond. There is courtesy and sensor security lighting surrounding the farmhouse, as well as an outside water supply and power points.
Tenure: - freehold
post code: WA2 0SX
directions: From our Culcheth Office, turn left onto Warrington Road and turn right at the mini roundabout. Take your second turning on the left into Wigshaw Lane and proceed along passing Croft village and over the motorway bridge. At the cattery turn left into Delph Lane. Continue along for approximately one mile before taking a turning on your right hand side into Mill Lane. The property can be found on your left hand side.
Viewing arrangements - Strictly by appointment with our Culcheth Office and Worsley office .
Opening hours for our Culcheth Office: 9.30am to 5.30pm weekdays and 10.00am to 4.00pm Saturdays
Opening hours for our Worsley office: 9am to 6pm weekdays and 10.00am to 4.00pm Saturdays
Warning
The mention of any appliances and/or services within these sales particulars does not imply they are in full and efficient working order.
Please note that all measurements are approximate and should not be relied upon if considering carpets, curtains, along with any other fixtures and fittings
While we endeavour to make our property details accurate and reliable, if there is any point, which is of particular interest to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information. Do so if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
For more information about this property, please contact
Owen Knox Estates, WA3 on 01925 398068 (local rate)
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £226,393 | £153 | 3.6 | £225,460 |
| Semi-detached | £117,483 | £133 | 3.0 | £114,008 |
| Terraced | £86,514 | £106 | 2.6 | £87,142 |
| Flats | £102,160 | £156 | 1.7 | £86,090 |
Current asking prices in WA2
| Property type | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | 5 beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houses |
£89,488 (4) |
£96,912 (70) |
£132,580 (124) |
£260,038 (42) |
£439,108 (18) |
| Flats |
£77,000 (3) |
£85,612 (4) |
- | - | - |
| All |
£84,136 (7) |
£96,301 (74) |
£132,580 (124) |
£260,038 (42) |
£439,108 (18) |
Current asking rents in WA2
| Property type | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | 5 beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houses | - |
£516 pcm (17) |
£623 pcm (18) |
£696 pcm (5) |
£1,065 pcm (3) |
| Flats |
£484 pcm (10) |
£622 pcm (22) |
- | - | - |
| All |
£484 pcm (10) |
£576 pcm (39) |
£623 pcm (18) |
£696 pcm (5) |
£1,065 pcm (3) |
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| Highest value streets | Zed-Index What is the Zed-Index |
|---|---|
| Winwick Park Avenue | £455,426 |
| Crompton Drive | £444,264 |
| Marryat Close | £437,747 |
| Newton Road | £372,110 |
| Winwick Park | £350,279 |
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| Houghton Avenue | 69.2% |
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