House For Sale £825,000
A charming property set within the prestigious village of Bunbury
Location
The Old School is in a stunning position within the historic village of Bunbury.
Bunbury is a small, picturesque village with an excellent range of local amenities including a convenience store, a butcher, three public houses and a beautiful Church. Of particular note is Bunbury Primary School which holds a strong reputation and acts as a feeder for Tarporley High School.
Bunbury is just under 5 miles from Tarporley which is a highly sought-after village with an attractive Georgian high street offering an excellent range of amenities including a community centre, tennis courts, convenience stores, fashion boutiques, cafes, restaurants, dentists and doctors surgeries, public houses, three churches and a comprehensive bus service.
The village is also renowned for its excellent educational facilities with Tarporley Primary School and Tarporley High consistently maintaining a strong reputation.
Independent schooling is available at King's and Queen's in Chester and at Abbey Gate College in Saighton.
The City of Chester 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.
The property is only 12 miles from Crewe where there is a direct and regular rail service to London Euston (from 1 hour 34 minutes).
Leisure opportunities are easily at hand with a number of sporting clubs in Bunbury village, including cricket, bowls and tennis. There are also numerous pleasant walks in the area.
Description
The Old School is a charming Grade II listed former school that dates back to around 1830, the property has been creatively renovated to a high standard throughout by the current owners during their tenure.
The property offers flexible accommodation set over two floors and has an abundance of character and charm.
The ground floor accommodation briefly comprises of a porch area with WC which leads through to a delightful kitchen and breakfast room area with access to the Utility room. The remaining ground floor consists of a dining room, Snug/TV room and an office which is ideal for home working and this is accessible externally.
There is a spectacular drawing room area which acts as the social hub of the house, it has been cleverly configured and offers an abundance of space for entertaining and socializing whilst allowing access up to the first floor off it.
The first floor is accessible via the drawing room and offers a galleried landing running across it. There is an impressive principal bedroom with some beautiful period features which includes a dressing room and a spacious en suite bathroom. The second bedroom has its own en suite shower room and there are also three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Outside
The property is approached via automatic wooden gates down a driveway. The gardens provide a wonderful setting and are laid mainly to lawn with mature hedges and trees. There is a large paved area which is ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining.
The vendors currently rent a small portion of the rear garden from the church.
Rights of Way: The driveway access is shared with the property next door.
Square Footage: 3098 sq ft
Directions
Proceed into Bunbury village along School Lane, taking the second left hand turning into Village Lane, up the hill. Take the left hand turning onto College Lane at the Dysart Arms public house, and after a short distance, the property will be seen on the right hand side.
Location
The Old School is in a stunning position within the historic village of Bunbury.
Bunbury is a small, picturesque village with an excellent range of local amenities including a convenience store, a butcher, three public houses and a beautiful Church. Of particular note is Bunbury Primary School which holds a strong reputation and acts as a feeder for Tarporley High School.
Bunbury is just under 5 miles from Tarporley which is a highly sought-after village with an attractive Georgian high street offering an excellent range of amenities including a community centre, tennis courts, convenience stores, fashion boutiques, cafes, restaurants, dentists and doctors surgeries, public houses, three churches and a comprehensive bus service.
The village is also renowned for its excellent educational facilities with Tarporley Primary School and Tarporley High consistently maintaining a strong reputation.
Independent schooling is available at King's and Queen's in Chester and at Abbey Gate College in Saighton.
The City of Chester 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.
The property is only 12 miles from Crewe where there is a direct and regular rail service to London Euston (from 1 hour 34 minutes).
Leisure opportunities are easily at hand with a number of sporting clubs in Bunbury village, including cricket, bowls and tennis. There are also numerous pleasant walks in the area.
Description
The Old School is a charming Grade II listed former school that dates back to around 1830, the property has been creatively renovated to a high standard throughout by the current owners during their tenure.
The property offers flexible accommodation set over two floors and has an abundance of character and charm.
The ground floor accommodation briefly comprises of a porch area with WC which leads through to a delightful kitchen and breakfast room area with access to the Utility room. The remaining ground floor consists of a dining room, Snug/TV room and an office which is ideal for home working and this is accessible externally.
There is a spectacular drawing room area which acts as the social hub of the house, it has been cleverly configured and offers an abundance of space for entertaining and socializing whilst allowing access up to the first floor off it.
The first floor is accessible via the drawing room and offers a galleried landing running across it. There is an impressive principal bedroom with some beautiful period features which includes a dressing room and a spacious en suite bathroom. The second bedroom has its own en suite shower room and there are also three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Outside
The property is approached via automatic wooden gates down a driveway. The gardens provide a wonderful setting and are laid mainly to lawn with mature hedges and trees. There is a large paved area which is ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining.
The vendors currently rent a small portion of the rear garden from the church.
Rights of Way: The driveway access is shared with the property next door.
Square Footage: 3098 sq ft
Directions
Proceed into Bunbury village along School Lane, taking the second left hand turning into Village Lane, up the hill. Take the left hand turning onto College Lane at the Dysart Arms public house, and after a short distance, the property will be seen on the right hand side.
