House For Sale £1,080,000
Windmill Bakery sits on a quiet lane at the foot of Bickerton and Larkton Hills, adjacent to the Sandstone Trail in rural Cheshire close to Malpas and Tattenhall. Once the local bakery and store for the tranquil and panoramic village of Brown Knowl, this recently renovated 1920’s double fronted home offers approximately 2600 sq feet of light-filled, flexible accommodation. Couple with this the potential of the outbuildings for additional accommodation - holiday let, office or leisure complex (STPP) - and the attached gently sloping fenced field of approximately 2 acres, and you have the perfect escape from the hustle-bustle of city living.
From the welcoming central reception with parquet flooring and open fire, this family home flows easily: a snug with bay window and contemporary wall-mounted fireplace; the spacious living room with its open fireplace and a large bay window with views to Bickerton Hill; a large dual aspect contemporary, bespoke kitchen diner with modern built-in appliances, granite tops and an island with ample storage - and a sitting area next to a feature fireplace with wood-burning stove and a tri-fold door opening onto the extensive patio and garden. Leading from the kitchen is a sizeable fitted utility and downstairs W.C. with wet-room shower. The tanked dry cellar houses the ground source heat pump which supplies the hot water and underfloor heating in all rooms downstairs and the oversized radiators upstairs.
Stairs lead from a reception hall to a light part-galleried landing, off which there are three double bedrooms, and a large contemporary family bathroom with walk through shower and separate bath. a A further 2-bedroom suite is currently set out as the principal bedroom with recently installed fitted storage and with a modern en-suite, and the adjacent room is used as a study. The arrangement depending on needs has potential for a large dressing area, a nursery or a suite for a dependent relative or as a 5th bedroom. There is also planning permission for an extensive loft conversion with 2 bedrooms, en-suite bathroom and landing.
The property is approached over a gravelled driveway with parking for multiple vehicles. Steps and a path bordered by a well- stocked front garden with low-level sandstone walling lead up to the oak porched front door.
To the side, a gated driveway leads past the large lawned rear garden up to a 2 acre gated and fenced field. Within the property curtilage are buildings ripe for development (STPP): a two-storey brick-built annexe with stairs and attached lean-to, a large 26 foot corrugated metal garage/barn, and a separate piggery could all be considered within a development scheme.
The south east sloping field is suitable for ponies, a small-holding or perhaps even vines (similar to two local vineyards). There is an idle wind pump in a separate small adjacent paddock. There are superb views of Rawhead and Bickerton and towards The Wirral from the field peak.
Wayleaves and Easements: the property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
The rural hamlet of Brown Knowl lies in a much sought-after part of Cheshire. The villages of Malpas and Tattenhall provide day to day amenities and a number of village minimarkets and eateries. There are excellent walks on the Sandstone Trail, the surrounding hills at Rawhead and Peckforton, and Cholmondeley Gardens and lake. Golf courses are at Carden Park and Aldersey. Slightly further afield, Tarporley has a good selection of day-to-day shopping and services, boutiques and restaurants. Further sporting, leisure, cultural and retail facilities are available in Chester, Nantwich and Whitchurch, all within 20 minutes’ drive. The property has easy access to the A55, with excellent links to the M53, M56 and main motorway network. Crewe station has regular services to Euston in 1 hour 28 minutes. State schooling nearby includes Bickerton Primary School and Bishop Heber High School (rated Outstanding), together with the independent schools Abbey Gate, The King’s and Queen’s Schools, The Hammond and Ellesmere College.
From the welcoming central reception with parquet flooring and open fire, this family home flows easily: a snug with bay window and contemporary wall-mounted fireplace; the spacious living room with its open fireplace and a large bay window with views to Bickerton Hill; a large dual aspect contemporary, bespoke kitchen diner with modern built-in appliances, granite tops and an island with ample storage - and a sitting area next to a feature fireplace with wood-burning stove and a tri-fold door opening onto the extensive patio and garden. Leading from the kitchen is a sizeable fitted utility and downstairs W.C. with wet-room shower. The tanked dry cellar houses the ground source heat pump which supplies the hot water and underfloor heating in all rooms downstairs and the oversized radiators upstairs.
Stairs lead from a reception hall to a light part-galleried landing, off which there are three double bedrooms, and a large contemporary family bathroom with walk through shower and separate bath. a A further 2-bedroom suite is currently set out as the principal bedroom with recently installed fitted storage and with a modern en-suite, and the adjacent room is used as a study. The arrangement depending on needs has potential for a large dressing area, a nursery or a suite for a dependent relative or as a 5th bedroom. There is also planning permission for an extensive loft conversion with 2 bedrooms, en-suite bathroom and landing.
The property is approached over a gravelled driveway with parking for multiple vehicles. Steps and a path bordered by a well- stocked front garden with low-level sandstone walling lead up to the oak porched front door.
To the side, a gated driveway leads past the large lawned rear garden up to a 2 acre gated and fenced field. Within the property curtilage are buildings ripe for development (STPP): a two-storey brick-built annexe with stairs and attached lean-to, a large 26 foot corrugated metal garage/barn, and a separate piggery could all be considered within a development scheme.
The south east sloping field is suitable for ponies, a small-holding or perhaps even vines (similar to two local vineyards). There is an idle wind pump in a separate small adjacent paddock. There are superb views of Rawhead and Bickerton and towards The Wirral from the field peak.
Wayleaves and Easements: the property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
The rural hamlet of Brown Knowl lies in a much sought-after part of Cheshire. The villages of Malpas and Tattenhall provide day to day amenities and a number of village minimarkets and eateries. There are excellent walks on the Sandstone Trail, the surrounding hills at Rawhead and Peckforton, and Cholmondeley Gardens and lake. Golf courses are at Carden Park and Aldersey. Slightly further afield, Tarporley has a good selection of day-to-day shopping and services, boutiques and restaurants. Further sporting, leisure, cultural and retail facilities are available in Chester, Nantwich and Whitchurch, all within 20 minutes’ drive. The property has easy access to the A55, with excellent links to the M53, M56 and main motorway network. Crewe station has regular services to Euston in 1 hour 28 minutes. State schooling nearby includes Bickerton Primary School and Bishop Heber High School (rated Outstanding), together with the independent schools Abbey Gate, The King’s and Queen’s Schools, The Hammond and Ellesmere College.
