£550,000 /Sale price

The hamlet of Englesea Brook has essentially remained tranquil and relatively unchanged. At about 100 years old the property will continue to offer future occupants a fine place from which to enjoy the Cheshire country lifestyle. With country walks from the doorstep, fine dining within walking distance and fabulous uninterrupted views over the countryside, Horton Lea has country life in bucket loads without being at all remote. Circa 1910 and sympathetically extended in the late 1980s to three doubles with the scope for more. The owners instantly fell in love with the space and views provided and were able to see it's potential to provide a practical family dwelling. Horton Lea is every bit a home for the modern family with it's flexible interior to suit current trends for work from home. Being able to step away from "the office" to take coffee and cake on the terrace or at supper, relaxing watching the sunset. The lounge and garden room can be combined or kept separate as needs dictate and with easy access to the spacious sun terrace an "al fresco" lifestyle is easily obtainable. The large well stocked garden complements the surrounding countryside with evergreen mature shrubs, perennials and choice trees to provide easily maintained all round colour and interest. Spectacular Damson and apple blossom means a good harvest later in the year. The cottage itself is immaculately presented affords an abundance of period features including, original picture rails and multi-fuel fireplaces with exposed brick surround. The accommodation comprises, to the ground floor, entrance hallway, three spacious reception rooms, generous kitchen/diner and a downstairs guest WC, whilst the first floor boasts three double bedrooms with one bedroom benefiting from an en-suite shower in addition to the main family bathroom. This highly desirable home occupies a superb gated plot with an attractive garden and ample parking to the front elevation. A substantial double garage with two up and over doors and pedestrian access at the rear. The rear aspect offers a beautifully landscaped garden that is private and incorporates a sun terrace, laid to lawn with mature borders bursting with a vast array of plants, shrubs and trees, as well as a useful log store, wendy house, greenhouse and delightful far reaching views of the surrounding countryside. Please call our Nantwich office to arrange a viewing!LocationEnglesea Brook is situated on the Cheshire and Staffordshire border. This desirable location remains unspoiled and offers a picturesque rural hamlet with historic Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum, one of the earliest chapels of the Primitive Methodist movement, and a museum of the religious movement in the heart of the village.Located only a short distance from the towns of Crewe, Nantwich and Alsager where local amenities including, shops and facilities, educational and healthcare needs are within easy reach. Englesea Brook benefits with efficient access to the A500 and M6 motorway network, while Crewe railway station is easily accessible and provides direct routes to major cities across the country. Leisure facilities are well covered in the area including, many local golf courses including the PGA championship course at Wychwood Park and local village Bowling Green.EPC Rating: F