
£400,000
  SOLDGalloway Cottage
Introduction
* DETACHED CHARACTER COTTAGE * GENEROUS SIZED GARDEN BACKING ONTO FARMLAND. An attractive two/three bedroom detached cottage located in a semi-rural location close to the villages or Tarporley and Tarvin. The accommodation briefly comprises: entrance hall, living room/dining room with feature exposed sandstone and beautiful exposed beams, garden room, inner hall with store cupboard, study/bedroom three, kitchen, utility room, downstairs shower room, landing, two further bedrooms and bathroom with separate shower. The property benefits from gas fired central heating. The property is set within large established gardens and is approached via a gated driveway, which leads to a turning area and double garage with electronic remote controlled door.
LOCATION

Clotton is located in a rural area, renowned for its unspoilt countryside, and close to the villages of Duddon, Tarvin, Kelsall and Tarporley. Tarporley has an attractive High Street with a wide range of independent shops and restaurants. The City of Chester (9 miles) is one of the north west's leading retail and commercial centres serving a catchment area extending from Manchester to Shrewsbury and covering the whole of North Wales. Chester also gives access to the motorway network providing a link to other north west and midlands conurbations and to Liverpool and Manchester airports. Clotton is only 17 miles from Crewe where there is a direct and regular rail service to London Euston (approximately 1 ½ hours).
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
COVERED PORCH
Covered porch with tiled step and wooden panelled entrance door with double glazed inserts and double glazed side windows to the entrance hall.
ENTRANCE HALL
Ceiling light point, single radiator, wood block flooring, and access to part-boarded loft space with light point and retractable aluminium ladder. Wooden panelled latch lever cottage style doors to the living room/dining room and study/bedroom three.
LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM

a Large open-plan reception room with decorative sandstone dividing partition wall.
Dimensions
Metric: 8.28m x 5.03m overall
Imperial: 27’2″ x 16’6″ overall
LIVING ROOM

Secondary glazed bay window overlooking the front with display windowsill, beamed ceiling, double radiator with thermostat, three wall light points, TV aerial point, telephone point, wall cupboard housing the electric meter and electrical consumer board, feature brick fireplace and hearth with wooden surround housing a 'living flame' coal-effect gas fire, and turned staircase to the first floor. Double opening glazed doors to the garden room and opening to dining room.
Dimensions
Metric: 5.08m x 3.99m
Imperial: 16’8″ x 13’1″
DINING ROOM

Secondary glazed bay window overlooking the front with display windowsill, double radiator with thermostat, single radiator with thermostat, telephone point, beamed ceiling, ceiling light point, two wall light points, and digital thermostat heating controls. Wooden panelled latch lever cottage style door to the kitchen.
Dimensions
Metric: 5.03m x 4.01m
Imperial: 16’6″ x 13’2″
GARDEN ROOM

Feature pitched ceiling with double glazed glass panels, double glazed windows overlooking the garden ceiling light point, two wall light points, two double radiators with thermostats, stone flagged floor, fitted wall unit with display shelving, and double glazed French doors to outside. Wooden panelled latch lever cottage style door to inner hall.
Dimensions
Metric: 4.60m x 2.36m
Imperial: 15’1″ x 7’9″
INNER HALL
Ceiling light point and vinyl stone effect flooring. Archway opening to study/bedroom three and wooden panelled latch lever style cottage door to store room.
Dimensions
Metric: 1.17m x 1.12m
Imperial: 3’10” x 3’8″
STORE ROOM
With light point.
Dimensions
Metric: 1.35m x 1.17m
Imperial: 4’5″ x 3’10”
STUDY/BEDROOM THREE

Fitted with a range of office furniture incorporating a large corner desk with drawer units, storage cupboards beneath and open book shelving. Double glazed bay window with secondary glazing and display windowsill, secondary glazed window to rear, two exposed beams, ceiling light point, wall light point, and two double radiators.
Dimensions
Metric: 5.36m x 3.91m
Imperial: 17’7″ x 12’10”
KITCHEN

Fitted with a modern range of base and wall level units incorporating drawers, cupboards and shelving with laminated worktops. Inset one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and filtered water tap. Wall tiling to work surface areas with concealed under-cupboard lighting. Fitted four-ring touch control electric ceramic hob and built-in Hotpoint electric fan assisted double oven and grill. Plumbing space for dishwasher, space for fridge, two secondary glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, double radiator with thermostat, recessed ceiling spotlights, and tiled floor. Wooden panelled latch lever cottage style doors to the garden room and utility room.
Dimensions
Metric: 5.44m x 1.83m
Imperial: 17’10” x 6′
UTILITY ROOM
Fitted worktop with plumbing and space for washing machine and space for tumble dryer beneath, double wall cupboard, wall mounted Ideal gas fired central heating boiler, central heating and hot water controls, ceiling light point, access to roof space, single radiator, tiled floor, and burglar alarm control pad. Wooden panelled door with glazed inserts to outside and wooden panelled latch lever cottage style door to the downstairs shower room.
Dimensions
Metric: 2.13m x 1.80m
Imperial: 7′ x 5’11”
DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM

Coloured suite comprising: tiled shower enclosure with Aqualisa mixer shower, glazed shower screen and door; low level WC; and pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled splashback. Ceiling light point, double glazed bay window to front, single radiator and tiled floor.
Dimensions
Metric: 1.80m x 1.52m
Imperial: 5’11” x 5′
LANDING

Wrought iron balustrade., feature decorative coloured glass leaded porthole window to rear, exposed beam, recessed ceiling spotlights, smoke alarm and access to loft space. Wooden panelled doors to bedroom one, bedroom two and bathroom.
BEDROOM ONE

Dual-aspect bedroom with secondary glazed windows overlooking the front and rear, fitted with a range of bedroom furniture incorporating two triple wardrobes and a chest of drawers, double radiator with thermostat, single radiator with thermostat, exposed beams, and recessed LED ceiling spotlights.
Dimensions
Metric: 5.08m x 2.82m extending to 3.68m
Imperial: 16’8″ x 9’3″ extending to 12’1″
BEDROOM TWO

Fitted with a range of bedroom furniture incorporating a double wardrobe, two single wardrobes and a chest of drawers. Secondary glazed window overlooking the front, exposed beam, two wall light points, and double radiator.
Dimensions
Metric: 4.47m x 2.51m
Imperial: 14’8″ x 8’3″
BATHROOM

Modern four-piece suite comprising: double ended bath with mixer tap; tiled shower enclosure with thermostatic mixer shower and glazed door; wash hand basin with mixer tap and storage unit beneath; and low level dual-flush WC. Fully tiled walls with decorative border tile, chrome ladder style radiator, tiled floor, fitted mirror with wall light, extractor, three ceiling spotlights, secondary glazed window to rear, and airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and immersion heater with slatted shelving.
Dimensions
Metric: 3.05m x 2.44m
Imperial: 10′ x 8′
OUTSIDE FRONT

Galloway Cottage occupies a generous sized plot and is approached via a gated driveway which leads to a turning area and double garage. To the front there is a lawned garden with a gravelled pathway and a number of mature trees, being enclosed by established privet hedging and wooden fencing. There is also a gated pathway to the right hand side of the cottage with useful bin storage area. External gas meter cupboard, outside lighting, cold water tap and water butt. T
GATED DRIVEWAY

DOUBLE GARAGE

Brick-built double garage with remote control electronic roller shutter door, fluorescent strip light, side window, and power. At the rear of garage there is a glazed door providing access to a useful workshop area.
Dimensions
Metric: 5.61m x 5.16m
Imperial: 18’5″ x 16’11”
WORKSHOP
Fluorescent strip light, two spotlights, three windows, three double power points and side personal door.
Dimensions
Metric: 4.01m extending to 4.65m x 2.97m
Imperial: 13’2″ extending to 15’3″ x 9’9″
OUTSIDE REAR

To the rear, the garden is laid mainly to lawn with well stocked borders, mature shrubs and trees, an ornamental pond, and various fruit trees to include two pear trees, Bramley Apple, James Grieve and Russett. Timber built garden shed and aluminium framed greenhouse, The garden enjoys mature boundary hedging and fencing and backs onto farmland.
DIRECTIONS
From Chester proceed out of the City in an easterly direction through The Bars at Boughton and at the traffic lights next to the Boughton Heatlh Centre continue straight across. Follow the road, keeping in the left hand lane at the Bill Smith's Motor Cycle Showroom, on to the A51 Tarvin Road. Proceed straight across at the traffic lights into Vicars Cross Road and at the main roundabout with the expressway continue straight across again on to the A51 Tarvin Road. Continue through Littleton and Stamford Bridge to the roundabout at Tarvin and turn right onto the A51 towards Tarporley. Follow the road past Okells Garden Centre, and through Duddon into Clotton. The property will then be found shortly after the Bulls Head on the left hand side.
TENURE
* Tenure - understood to be Freehold. Purchasers should verify this through their solicitor.
COUNCIL TAX
* Council Tax Band F - Cheshire West & Chester Council.
AGENTS NOTES
* The property has a burglar alarm installed.
* A new electrical consumer board was installed in 2022.
* The exterior of the cottage was repainted in 2022.
* Private sceptic tank drainage.
* We are advised that mains gas, electric and water are connected.
* The property is on water rates.
* We are advised that a planning application has been submitted to re-instate the driveway on the right hand side of the cottage, which should improve access.
PERSONAL INTEREST
In accordance with the provisions of The Estate Agents Act 1979 as amended you are advised that the owner of Galloway Cottage is related to a member of staff in Cavendish Estate Agents.
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation before we can confirm the sale in writing. There is an administration charge of £30.00 per person payable by buyers and sellers, as we must electronically verify the identity of all in order to satisfy Government requirements regarding customer due diligence. We would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
EXTRA SERVICES
Mortgage referrals, conveyancing referral and surveying referrals will be offered by Cavendish Estate Agents. If a buyer or seller should proceed with any of these services then a commission fee will be paid to Cavendish Estate Agents Ltd upon completion.
MATERIAL INFORMATION REPORT
The Material Information Report for this property can be viewed on the Rightmove listing. Alternatively, a copy can be requested from our office which will be sent via email.
PRIORITY INVESTOR CLUB
If you are considering purchasing this property as a buy to let investment, our award winning lettings and property management department offer a preferential rate to anyone who purchases a property through Cavendish and lets with Cavendish. For more information contact Lettings Manager, David Adams on 01244 401440 or david.adams@cavendishrentals.co.uk
VIEWING
By appointment through the Agents Chester Office 01244 404040
FLOOR PLANS - included for identification purposes only, not to scale.
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LOCATION

Clotton is located in a rural area, renowned for its unspoilt countryside, and close to the villages of Duddon, Tarvin, Kelsall and Tarporley. Tarporley has an attractive High Street with a wide range of independent shops and restaurants. The City of Chester (9 miles) is one of the north west's leading retail and commercial centres serving a catchment area extending from Manchester to Shrewsbury and covering the whole of North Wales. Chester also gives access to the motorway network providing a link to other north west and midlands conurbations and to Liverpool and Manchester airports. Clotton is only 17 miles from Crewe where there is a direct and regular rail service to London Euston (approximately 1 ½ hours).
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

COVERED PORCH

Covered porch with tiled step and wooden panelled entrance door with double glazed inserts and double glazed side windows to the entrance hall.
ENTRANCE HALL

Ceiling light point, single radiator, wood block flooring, and access to part-boarded loft space with light point and retractable aluminium ladder. Wooden panelled latch lever cottage style doors to the living room/dining room and study/bedroom three.
LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM

a Large open-plan reception room with decorative sandstone dividing partition wall.
Dimensions
Metric: 8.28m x 5.03m overall
Imperial: 27’2″ x 16’6″ overall
LIVING ROOM

Secondary glazed bay window overlooking the front with display windowsill, beamed ceiling, double radiator with thermostat, three wall light points, TV aerial point, telephone point, wall cupboard housing the electric meter and electrical consumer board, feature brick fireplace and hearth with wooden surround housing a 'living flame' coal-effect gas fire, and turned staircase to the first floor. Double opening glazed doors to the garden room and opening to dining room.
Dimensions
Metric: 5.08m x 3.99m
Imperial: 16’8″ x 13’1″
DINING ROOM

Secondary glazed bay window overlooking the front with display windowsill, double radiator with thermostat, single radiator with thermostat, telephone point, beamed ceiling, ceiling light point, two wall light points, and digital thermostat heating controls. Wooden panelled latch lever cottage style door to the kitchen.
Dimensions
Metric: 5.03m x 4.01m
Imperial: 16’6″ x 13’2″
GARDEN ROOM

Feature pitched ceiling with double glazed glass panels, double glazed windows overlooking the garden ceiling light point, two wall light points, two double radiators with thermostats, stone flagged floor, fitted wall unit with display shelving, and double glazed French doors to outside. Wooden panelled latch lever cottage style door to inner hall.
Dimensions
Metric: 4.60m x 2.36m
Imperial: 15’1″ x 7’9″
INNER HALL

Ceiling light point and vinyl stone effect flooring. Archway opening to study/bedroom three and wooden panelled latch lever style cottage door to store room.
Dimensions
Metric: 1.17m x 1.12m
Imperial: 3’10” x 3’8″
STORE ROOM

With light point.
Dimensions
Metric: 1.35m x 1.17m
Imperial: 4’5″ x 3’10”
STUDY/BEDROOM THREE

Fitted with a range of office furniture incorporating a large corner desk with drawer units, storage cupboards beneath and open book shelving. Double glazed bay window with secondary glazing and display windowsill, secondary glazed window to rear, two exposed beams, ceiling light point, wall light point, and two double radiators.
Dimensions
Metric: 5.36m x 3.91m
Imperial: 17’7″ x 12’10”
KITCHEN

Fitted with a modern range of base and wall level units incorporating drawers, cupboards and shelving with laminated worktops. Inset one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and filtered water tap. Wall tiling to work surface areas with concealed under-cupboard lighting. Fitted four-ring touch control electric ceramic hob and built-in Hotpoint electric fan assisted double oven and grill. Plumbing space for dishwasher, space for fridge, two secondary glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, double radiator with thermostat, recessed ceiling spotlights, and tiled floor. Wooden panelled latch lever cottage style doors to the garden room and utility room.
Dimensions
Metric: 5.44m x 1.83m
Imperial: 17’10” x 6′
UTILITY ROOM

Fitted worktop with plumbing and space for washing machine and space for tumble dryer beneath, double wall cupboard, wall mounted Ideal gas fired central heating boiler, central heating and hot water controls, ceiling light point, access to roof space, single radiator, tiled floor, and burglar alarm control pad. Wooden panelled door with glazed inserts to outside and wooden panelled latch lever cottage style door to the downstairs shower room.
Dimensions
Metric: 2.13m x 1.80m
Imperial: 7′ x 5’11”
DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM

Coloured suite comprising: tiled shower enclosure with Aqualisa mixer shower, glazed shower screen and door; low level WC; and pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled splashback. Ceiling light point, double glazed bay window to front, single radiator and tiled floor.
Dimensions
Metric: 1.80m x 1.52m
Imperial: 5’11” x 5′
LANDING

Wrought iron balustrade., feature decorative coloured glass leaded porthole window to rear, exposed beam, recessed ceiling spotlights, smoke alarm and access to loft space. Wooden panelled doors to bedroom one, bedroom two and bathroom.
BEDROOM ONE

Dual-aspect bedroom with secondary glazed windows overlooking the front and rear, fitted with a range of bedroom furniture incorporating two triple wardrobes and a chest of drawers, double radiator with thermostat, single radiator with thermostat, exposed beams, and recessed LED ceiling spotlights.
Dimensions
Metric: 5.08m x 2.82m extending to 3.68m
Imperial: 16’8″ x 9’3″ extending to 12’1″
BEDROOM TWO

Fitted with a range of bedroom furniture incorporating a double wardrobe, two single wardrobes and a chest of drawers. Secondary glazed window overlooking the front, exposed beam, two wall light points, and double radiator.
Dimensions
Metric: 4.47m x 2.51m
Imperial: 14’8″ x 8’3″
BATHROOM

Modern four-piece suite comprising: double ended bath with mixer tap; tiled shower enclosure with thermostatic mixer shower and glazed door; wash hand basin with mixer tap and storage unit beneath; and low level dual-flush WC. Fully tiled walls with decorative border tile, chrome ladder style radiator, tiled floor, fitted mirror with wall light, extractor, three ceiling spotlights, secondary glazed window to rear, and airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and immersion heater with slatted shelving.
Dimensions
Metric: 3.05m x 2.44m
Imperial: 10′ x 8′
OUTSIDE FRONT

Galloway Cottage occupies a generous sized plot and is approached via a gated driveway which leads to a turning area and double garage. To the front there is a lawned garden with a gravelled pathway and a number of mature trees, being enclosed by established privet hedging and wooden fencing. There is also a gated pathway to the right hand side of the cottage with useful bin storage area. External gas meter cupboard, outside lighting, cold water tap and water butt. T
GATED DRIVEWAY

DOUBLE GARAGE

Brick-built double garage with remote control electronic roller shutter door, fluorescent strip light, side window, and power. At the rear of garage there is a glazed door providing access to a useful workshop area.
Dimensions
Metric: 5.61m x 5.16m
Imperial: 18’5″ x 16’11”
WORKSHOP

Fluorescent strip light, two spotlights, three windows, three double power points and side personal door.
Dimensions
Metric: 4.01m extending to 4.65m x 2.97m
Imperial: 13’2″ extending to 15’3″ x 9’9″
OUTSIDE REAR

To the rear, the garden is laid mainly to lawn with well stocked borders, mature shrubs and trees, an ornamental pond, and various fruit trees to include two pear trees, Bramley Apple, James Grieve and Russett. Timber built garden shed and aluminium framed greenhouse, The garden enjoys mature boundary hedging and fencing and backs onto farmland.
DIRECTIONS

From Chester proceed out of the City in an easterly direction through The Bars at Boughton and at the traffic lights next to the Boughton Heatlh Centre continue straight across. Follow the road, keeping in the left hand lane at the Bill Smith's Motor Cycle Showroom, on to the A51 Tarvin Road. Proceed straight across at the traffic lights into Vicars Cross Road and at the main roundabout with the expressway continue straight across again on to the A51 Tarvin Road. Continue through Littleton and Stamford Bridge to the roundabout at Tarvin and turn right onto the A51 towards Tarporley. Follow the road past Okells Garden Centre, and through Duddon into Clotton. The property will then be found shortly after the Bulls Head on the left hand side.
TENURE

* Tenure - understood to be Freehold. Purchasers should verify this through their solicitor.
COUNCIL TAX

* Council Tax Band F - Cheshire West & Chester Council.
AGENTS NOTES

* The property has a burglar alarm installed.
* A new electrical consumer board was installed in 2022.
* The exterior of the cottage was repainted in 2022.
* Private sceptic tank drainage.
* We are advised that mains gas, electric and water are connected.
* The property is on water rates.
* We are advised that a planning application has been submitted to re-instate the driveway on the right hand side of the cottage, which should improve access.
PERSONAL INTEREST

In accordance with the provisions of The Estate Agents Act 1979 as amended you are advised that the owner of Galloway Cottage is related to a member of staff in Cavendish Estate Agents.
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation before we can confirm the sale in writing. There is an administration charge of £30.00 per person payable by buyers and sellers, as we must electronically verify the identity of all in order to satisfy Government requirements regarding customer due diligence. We would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
EXTRA SERVICES

Mortgage referrals, conveyancing referral and surveying referrals will be offered by Cavendish Estate Agents. If a buyer or seller should proceed with any of these services then a commission fee will be paid to Cavendish Estate Agents Ltd upon completion.
MATERIAL INFORMATION REPORT

The Material Information Report for this property can be viewed on the Rightmove listing. Alternatively, a copy can be requested from our office which will be sent via email.
PRIORITY INVESTOR CLUB

If you are considering purchasing this property as a buy to let investment, our award winning lettings and property management department offer a preferential rate to anyone who purchases a property through Cavendish and lets with Cavendish. For more information contact Lettings Manager, David Adams on 01244 401440 or david.adams@cavendishrentals.co.uk
VIEWING

By appointment through the Agents Chester Office 01244 404040
FLOOR PLANS - included for identification purposes only, not to scale.
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