House For Sale £550,000
Mill Street II, Nantwich, Cheshire

Built in 1790, this elegant four-bedroom townhouse lies in the centre of the historic town of Nantwich, Cheshire. Following an extensive renovation project in recent years, the interiors have been wonderfully finished, paying homage to the building's Georgian origins. Spanning approximately 1,778 sq ft, the house is currently configured as three separate boutique holiday rentals, but it can easily be converted back into a family home by removing internal doors. Externally, a generously sized courtyard garden is the perfect setting for entertaining, complete with a large glazed awning. Mill Street, a mere five-minute walk from Nantwich station, has swift connections to Crewe, Manchester, and London.

Setting the Scene

Nestled within the heart of the historic market town of Nantwich, this house is set beside the tranquil River Weaver on the southern edge of the Cheshire Plain. The house is surrounded by an array of Tudor and Georgian architecture, which comes as no surprise as the town has the highest concentration of listed buildings in the country. The house on Mill Street forms part of a fine row of Georgian, vernacular terraces, originally intended for residential use; made from local stock brick, the façade remains largely intact since its conception in 1790. For more information, please see the History section.

The Grand Tour

Entry to the house is via an original timber door leading into an inviting entrance hall with a staircase. From here, an expansive kitchen, living and dining room unfolds, thoughtfully extended by the current owners. The space exudes character with its exposed brickwork and resilient industrial poured concrete floor. Timber kitchen cabinets are topped with zinc worktops and splashbacks, and the space is illuminated by four Velux skylights. A cosy living area centres around a wood-burning stove, while original exposed timbers add to the room's distinctive character. The current owners have arranged the dining space next to double doors that open to the garden.

Adjacent to the living space, a spacious ground-floor bathroom has a zinc-clad shower, WC, and copper basin. The walls have been beautifully finished in a moody shade of XXX grey by XXX. There is also a handsome bedroom on this floor at the front of the plan, overlooking the serene Mill Street. Finished with XXX paints, this versatile space could easily be used as a wonderful snug.

The house has two bedroom suites, currently unfolding over the first and second floors; these are separated by hotel-standard fire doors, creating distinct zones. Entry to the primary suite is to a grand bathroom on the first floor. Underfoot, XXX wood flooring adds warmth, while a beautiful copper bath from XXX takes centre stage opposite an open fireplace and space for seating. A large copper vanity unit is beside a tiled shower, with a WC tucked in the corner. A flight of stairs leads from here to the main bedroom on the second floor, which has exposed timbers in the eaves. The room has sweeping views of the charming Nantwich surroundings and has been finished in a calming shade of XXX grey.

Entry to the second suite is also on the first floor. Technically two separate bedrooms, the spaces have been formatted as a large bedroom, en suite bathroom and a separate living space set in the eaves. Overlooking the quiet residential road at the front is the bedroom lit by a large, sash window. XXX runs underfoot, and handy built-in wardrobes add extra storage. Adjacent to the bedroom is a handsome bathroom, clad in waist-height timber panelling, which surrounds a wonderfully reflective tin soaking tub; it also has a separate shower, a vanity, and a WC.

At the top of the house and accessed via a separate flight of stairs is the fourth bedroom, currently used as an additional reception space. Here, broad original floorboards beautifully complement the stripped, original timbers above, creating a wonderful sense of comfort in the eaves of the home.

The Great Outdoors 

Through a set of elegant glazed doors, the courtyard garden unfolds. The perfect spot for entertaining, it has been thoughtfully divided into distinct patio and grassed areas. The XXX stone patio creates a charming space for outdoor gatherings, while a glazed awning above creates a sheltered dining space for damper weather. Next to the patio, a potting shed has been transformed into a magnificent outdoor bathing room with a deep XXX copper bath. At the rear of the garden, hardy artificial grass has been skillfully laid for easy maintenance, while the surrounding walls create a sense of privacy and seclusion.

Out and About 

Nantwich hosts many popular events and festivals, including an international cheese festival and food festival, jazz and a word and music festival. The pretty town retains modernity through its many independent shops and boutiques, including At Home with the Rudds, a beautiful homeware store set in a Tudor building and The Little Paper Shop for specialist stationery and the Nantwich bookshop. 

A traditional indoor market is held three times a week, which welcomes local artisans and regional suppliers, and there is also a monthly farmer’s market. The town has many restaurants, pubs and bars, including the award-winning Deadwood Smokehouse. There is year-round outdoor swimming at the Nantwich outdoor brine pool, understood to be the only inland brine pool in the UK today. 

Stoke on Trent, famous for its potteries, is under a 30-minute drive away. For days out, the beautiful grounds and house of the National Trust-owned Little Moreton Hall, a timber-framed, moated mansion with 15th-century origins, can be reached in 35 minutes.  

The town has a good choice of primary and secondary schools, with Acton Church of England Primary and Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary Academy Ofsted rated outstanding.   

For transport, the town has a railway station with connections to London Euston in under two hours and direct trains from Crewe, a short drive away. The M6 provides good road transport links. Manchester International Airport is 50 minutes by car, and Birmingham International Airport is an hour and fifteen-minute drive. 

Council Tax Band: B