This exceptional, charming double-fronted detached cottage dates back to 1632 and is situated in the semi-rural Cheshire village of Glazebury, enjoying a variety of local amenities, yet ideally placed for the commuter. Originally, a Toll Keepers cottage,
this charming detached residence offers a ...
This exceptional, charming double-fronted detached cottage dates back to 1632 and is situated in the semi-rural Cheshire village of Glazebury, enjoying a variety of local amenities, yet ideally placed for the commuter. Originally, a Toll Keepers cottage,
this charming detached residence offers a wealth of character and retains many original features which adds to its historic charm. Set in approximately three-quarters of an acre of land, with magnificent landscaped gardens, it borders a babbling brook, stable
outbuildings and extensive private parking. The cottage itself exudes period charm with feature beams and exposed brickwork; the accommodation currently affords two bedrooms, family bathroom, kitchen and lounge/dining room plus office/workroom.
ground floor
Entrance Porch
With feature solid oak entrance door, quarry tiled floor and further door to lounge with feature diamond leaded glass panels.
Lounge (Reception)
19' 7" x 15' 2" (5.97m x 4.62m) Fantastic room which is dual-aspect and adds a real 'wow' factor to the property, oozing plenty of character, including two leaded light windows which overlook the breathtaking rear garden, a bay window to the front elevation,
feature inglenook fireplace incorporating a clear view wood-burning stove, quarry tiled flooring, original beams to ceiling, two central heating radiators and a step up to the study area.
Study
11' 8" x 7' (3.56m x 2.13m) With two leaded light windows (one to rear and one to side), feature original beams to the ceiling, wall lights, central heating radiator and parquet flooring.
Kitchen
9' 11" x 9' 4" (3.02m x 2.84m) With feature square bay leaded window with splendid views across the garden, traditional wall and base units incorporating a designated cooking area with open fascia brick, an Aga, traditional cupboards to either side of the cooking
station, a large built-in cupboard which provides ample storage, integrated Belfast sink with drainer, impressive vaulted beamed ceiling and tiled floor. Door leading to utility area.
Utility Area
8' 1" x 5' 4" (2.46m x 1.63m) With leaded light window overlooking the gardens, space for fridge/freezer, plumbing for washing machine, oak door leading to rear garden and further door leading to the bathroom.
Bathroom
12' x 9' (3.66m x 2.74m) Victorian-style suite comprising low-level wc with wall-mounted cistern, panel bath with mixer tap and shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, built-in storage cupboard, beamed ceiling, tiled flooring and frosted leaded light window
to the side elevation.
first floor
Landing
Staircase with spindled balustrades, beamed ceiling and leaded light window.
Bedroom One
12' x 10' 10" (3.66m x 3.30m) With feature vaulted beamed ceiling, leaded light window overlooking the gardens, range of fitted wardrobes incorporating a dressing table with wall-mounted mirror and central heating radiator.
Bedroom Two
15' 4" x 8' (4.67m x 2.44m) Dual-aspect bedroom with two square inglenook windows and further leaded light window overlooking the rear garden, built-in triple wardrobe, double central heating radiator and vaulted ceiling.
outside
Front Garden
To the front of the property there is an enclosed garden surrounded by hedge borders and a range of specimen trees including a Monkey Puzzle tree which sits by the gate to the property. The gated entrance leads to the block-paved driveway which offers substantial
off-road parking.
Side Gardens
There are substantial landscaped gardens which wrap round the sides of the property which are highly well maintained.
Rear Garden
To the sides and rear of the property there are magnificent landscaped gardens which offer breaktaking views across this tranquil haven. This truly is a gardener's delight.
Outbuildings
The property has the major advantage of two large additional outbuildings which are currently utilised as an outside workshop and stable block.
The first outbuilding is 32' 0 x 12' 0.
The second outbuilding is 16' 0 x 8' 0.
Property Ref:148_1844_1947048