A beautifully presented detached 3 bed property in a private, semi-rural location. Built in the 1840's, The Old Smithy is a delightful home which has been lovingly refurbished by the current owners and now offers superb accommodation with breathtaking, far reaching views over open farmland towards the Northern hills. Internal viewing is essential.
THREE BEDROOM DETACHED PERIOD PROPERTY IN AN IDYLLIC LOCATION WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS.
The Old Smithy was built in the mid 1840's and formed part of a rural farming estate. Carefully refurbished by the current owners over the last 7 years, the property now offers superb accommodation with a modern feel within a period façade. Briefly comprising: Lounge with bi-fold doors, snug leading to large kitchen/dinner with wide French door, cloakroom, three double bedrooms - one with ensuite and dressing area and a good sized family bathroom. This exceptional home is made all the more so by the stunning views from the rear elevation. The landscaped rear patio garden is very well stocked and tended and the front garden has been planted in a country garden style and offers a secluded and sheltered seating area. Parking is available for two cars with the present layout. We recommend an early viewing of this very special home.
ENTRANCE HALL Accessed via timber external door with glazed panel, coir mat set into mat well, laminate flooring, spotlights. A bespoke made stained glass decorative panel is inset into the wall to the lounge area.
CLOAKROOM Fitted with white wall hung wash hand basin and W/C, tiled splashbacks, laminate flooring, built in bookshelves, feature false beam, automatic light, central heating radiator.
SNUG 12' 6" x 15' 11" (3.81m x 4.85m) Oak and clear glazed interior door opens to the 2nd reception area with wood flooring, upvc double glazed box bay window to front elevation with fitted window seat and storage cupboards below, raised platform fireplace with tiled hearth fitted with a log burner, feature false mantel beam above, built in bookshelves, display shelves and storage cupboards to either side of chimney breast, central heating radiator, three open Gothic arches leading through to the kitchen/dining room
KITCHEN/DINER 12' 6" x 22' 5" (3.81m x 6.83m) A modern kitchen fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall units with Corian work tops over, lilac and cream tiled splashbacks, integrated appliances include: Daewoo American style fridge/freezer, Siemens electric double oven and grill, microwave/grill/combination oven, six ring (including Wok burner) AEG gas hob with Bosch stainless steel extractor over positioned on the return of the breakfast bar, Kenwood freestanding dishwasher, freestanding Bosch washing machine and integrated Baumatic tumble dryer. A utility cupboard houses the wall hung Worcester Bosch 42cdi combi boiler. Central heating radiator, spotlights and wall lights. The room has underfloor heating and tiled flooring with one upvc picture window to the left hand side, a high slim upvc window to the right, two Velux windows overhead and wide French door with two glazed panels to the rear elevation - allowing unbroken views over the farmland behind and hills beyond.
LOUNGE 14' 4" x 26' 2" (4.37m x 7.98m) The main reception room has a upvc box bay window with fitted seat to the front elevation, with store cupboards built in below. A further upvc double glazed window to the side elevation and bi-fold doors to the rear elevation, opening directly onto the landscaped rear garden patio, allow lots of natural light to flood into the room. Three central heating radiators, wall lights, feature false beam to one wall, feature recessed nook allowing room to display artwork or ornaments. The oak and glass staircase leads from the rear of the lounge area to the first floor and landing.
STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR AND LANDING Two upvc double glazed windows to side elevation. The landing is fitted with laminate flooring and the control system for the Nuaire positive input ventilation system.
FAMILY BATHROOM 6' 11" x 9' 5" (2.11m x 2.87m) Upvc double glazed window to rear elevation, white suite comprising P shaped bath with Triton T70gsi electric shower over, Porcelanosa wash hand basin atop a built in storage unit with shelving to side and mirrored storage cabinet above, Porcelanosa W/C, tall chrome heated towel ladder, polished tiling to wall and floor, Nuaire extractor. The bathroom is fitted with underfloor heating.
MASTER BEDROOM 12' 5" x 9' 6" (3.78m x 2.9m) Large upvc double glazed window to rear elevation making the most of the spectacular views, laminate flooring, small loft hatch, opening to;
ENSUITE & DRESSING AREA 7' 1" x 7' 2" (2.16m x 2.18m) Upvc clear glazed window to rear elevation. Fitted with a white Porcelanosa pedestal wash hand basin and W/C, shower cubicle with sliding glass door and raindrop shower head and separate hand held attachment, tall heated chrome towel ladder, extractor fan, tiled walls and flooring, underfloor heating. The dressing area is fitted with two double white high gloss wardrobes, spotlights, upvc clad ceiling.
BEDROOM 2 11' 5" x 10' 3" (3.48m x 3.12m) A generous sized double bedroom with upvc double glazed window to front elevation, wood flooring, built in wardrobes to one wall, large loft hatch giving access to loft above (which has a pull down ladder), central heating radiator
BEDROOM 3 11' 2" x 13' 8" (3.4m x 4.17m) A good sized double bedroom with upvc double glazed window to front elevation, built in double wardrobe to one side of chimney breast and single wardrobe to other alcove plus shelving, central heating radiator.
EXTERNALLY The property sits to the end of a long single track lane which is partially stoned and maintained by all the properties on Chapel Walks. The Old Smithy currently has parking for two vehicles to the front elevation and a pretty country garden, which has well stocked borders, a small lawn area and offers a good degree of privacy. The rear garden is a fine feature of the property and has been professionally landscaped with a polished Indian stone patio and raised abundantly stocked flower beds with lighting inset. A slightly raised seating area sits to the far right hand side of the garden and a post and rail fence provides the rear boundary and allows open views over the farmland and hills beyond. Outside power sockets and cold water tap. There is a timber shed with, light and power, to the side elevation with security lighting attached. The property is situated at one of the highest points in Lymm and the views are expansive.
TENURE Leasehold - 999 year lease from 1857.
COUNCIL TAX Warrington Borough Council - tax band F
SERVICES All mains services are connected. Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective purchasers to commission their own survey or service report before finalising their offer to purchase.
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