Sarn, Malpas £565,000

Rock Villa is a unique and versatile four bedroom detached extended cottage built into sandstone bedrock, set within gardens and paddock extending to approximately 1.5 acres.

• Reception Hall, Living Room with feature exposed sandstone bedrock alcoves, Dining Room, Snug/Study, Kitchen, Rear Porch. • Additional large versatile well proportioned Reception Room/Bedroom. • Large Landing/Former Fourth Bedroom, giving access to Master Bedroom with Ensuite, Bedroom Two with Dressing Room/Play Room, Bedroom Three and Bathroom. • Set within a total of 1.5 acres including large driveway with parking and Garage (in need of replacement), secluded rear garden, paddock.

The property lies in the small village of Threapwood surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, which offer delightful walks along rural footpaths. The larger village of Malpas is approximately 4 miles and offers a selection of shops and local amenities, including doctor’s surgery and post office. Malpas is also home to a primary school, as well as the outstanding-rated secondary, Bishop Heber High School and Shocklach Oviatt C.E. Primary School is just 3 miles away. Private schools in the area include The Kings School & Queen’s School in Chester, Ellesmere College and Abbey Gate College in Saighton.

An enclosed entrance porch leads to a part glazed panelled front door this opens to the Reception Hall which in turn gives access to a versatile Study/Snug, Dining Room and Kitchen. The Dining Room 3.8m x 3.9m is fitted with a log burning stove and in turn gives access to a unique Living Room 5.9m x 3.7m this has two feature exposed bedrock alcoves, parquet flooring and glazed double doors opening to the front. The versatile Study/Snug 3.7m x 2.5m is fitted with an open fireplace and has a beamed ceiling.

The Kitchen 3.5m x 3.2m overlooks the rear garden and is fitted with wall and floor cupboards. The work surface includes a one and a half bowl sink unit and drainer as well as a four ring ceramic hob with extractor above and double oven beneath, there is space for a free standing fridge freezer and space beneath the work surface for a washing machine. A rear porch could be adapted to a utility area to accommodate a washing machine and tumble dryer if desired along with giving access to the rear garden. A staircase with half landing gives access to a large and versatile additional Reception Room/Fourth Double Bedroom 5.0m x 4.1m with shuttered double doors opening to a Juliette balcony.

The Principal Landing area 3.9m x 3.8m is particularly spacious and could be utilised as an open plan Study area or alternatively reconfigured to reinstate a four/fifth bedroom if desired. Bedroom One 5.8m x 2.8m maximum dimensions (note floor plan) benefits from an Ensuite Shower Room. Bedroom Two 3.7m x 3.0m is accessed via a spacious Dressing Room 3.8m x 2.9m which benefits from built in wardrobes and shelved cupboards. This area could be utilised as a play room for a childs bedroom or alternatively a study/gaming room for a teenager. Bedroom Three 2.6m x 1.8m overlooks the front. The Family Bathroom is fitted with a panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and bidet.

A gated entrance opens onto a large tarmacadam parking/turning area with Detached Garage 5.3m x 3.0m which is in need of repair/replacement, the driveway continues down to a gravelled parking area to the front of the property. The secluded south facing rear garden is principally laid to lawn edged with stocked borders. There is an extensive paved sitting/entertaining area and a 9.5m long outhouse which is divided into sections to create a bike store, garden/implement store and log store. From the gardens steps lead down to a substantial meadow/paddock which extends to approximately 1 acre.

Mains water, electricity, septic tank drainage. Freehold.

Via Cheshire Lamont Tarporley office.

From Malpas leave the village via Wrexham Road on the B5069 for 3 miles turning left immediately after the village shop in Threapwood into Chapel Lane. At the end of Chapel Lane turn left onto Sarn Road and follow Sarn Road for approximately half a mile when dropping down the hill on a sweeping right hand bend the entrance to Rock Villa will be observed on the left hand side.

Prospective purchasers should be aware that there is a public footpath that runs along the side of the drive within the boundary of the property into the meadow/paddock beyond and runs across the paddock (the vendor advises that the footpath is rarely used).