* Freehold
Impressive extended cottage | full of charm & character | stunning open - plan
dining kitchen & family room | amazing landscaped garden | courtyard parking
with electric gates | 'canadian pitch pine' Double Glazing. Probably the best
cottage on offer with extended accommodation presented over two storeys
including an entrance vestibule, lounge with solid fuel burner, family room
with a seamless flow into the beautifully presented dining kitchen & dining
room complete with 'Quartz' centre island, breakfast table and appliances,
utility room whilst to the first floor there are two bedrooms and a four piece
bathroom suite. Landscaped gardens and courtyard parking.
**Accommodation**
Originally part of the 'Appleton Hall Estate' 'Stork Cottage (No. 483)' and
next door also known as 'Stork Cottage (No. 485) was formerly one residence
known as 'Stork House'. Rebuilt in 1904 the two cottages housed the 'Estate
Manager' and 'Gamekeeper' for the 'Appleton Hall Estate'.
Over the years 'Stork Cottage' has undertaken many alterations and
improvements with the latest extension completed around 2010 which has
resulted in a superb open - plan space which has been integral for the many
gatherings hosted by our clients. Of particular note is both the landscaped
garden boasting several themes centred around 'Al Fresco' dining and
entertainment combined with the side courtyard which provides excellent
parking with an 'ev' charging point and further storage accessed and secured
by electric gates.
Full of charm and oozing character, 'Stork Cottage' is approached via a side
gate through a 'Knot' garden upon where there is a solid timber front door
with a 'date stamp' above depicting the year of rebuild (1904) provides access
to the entrance vestibule upon where there is a staircase to the first floor
and a door leading to the lounge. The lounge features a solid fuel burning
stove with an adjacent original style floor to ceiling cupboard as well as a
feature panelled wall. The family room again features a solid fuel burning
stove with an oven above, a wall mounted base level media unit and an under
the stairs cloaks/storage. From the family room there is a seamless transfer
to the dining kitchen and dining room which has been comprehensively fitted
with a 'Shaker' style kitchen with additional units surrounding the recess for
an 'American' style fridge freezer, centre island with a 'Belfast' sink set in
a 'Quartz' work surface and adjoining timber breakfast table all complete with
a range of integrated appliances. The utility room is accessed from the dining
kitchen including a tall double storage unit housing the 'Vaillant' boiler,
space for a washing machine and dryer presented in a stacking format and a
door opening onto the side elevation.
The first floor includes the master bedroom with a cast iron fireplace, walk -
in wardrobe and 'Canadian Pitch Pine' double glazed windows with shutters. The
second bedroom again includes a cast iron fireplace and a 'Canadian Pitch
Pine' double glazed window overlooking the rear. The bathroom completes the
first floor which boasts a double ended roll top 'Claw Bath' with a chrome
mixer tap, circular bowl wash hand basin set on a vanity unit, separate
thermostatic shower and a low level WC.
Externally, there are landscaped gardens to the rear boasting several themed
areas including an outside kitchen, enclosed timber constructed bar, pergola
and porcelain tiling with well stocked borders adjacent. The front features an
evergreen 'Knot' garden. To the side is a courtyard proving off road parking
accessed through electric gates.
**Ground Floor**
**Entrance Vestibule**
Accessed through an original painted timber front door, engineered wood effect
flooring, staircase to the first floor, dado rail, central heating radiator
and a door leading to the:
**Lounge (4. 29m x 3. 81m (14'1 x 12'6))**
Boasting a solid fuel burning stove set against a feature wall with a timber
mantle and slate tiled hearth with an adjacent original style floor to ceiling
polished wooden cupboards, 'Canadian Pitch Pine' double glazed windows to the
front elevation with shutters, two period reflective wall light points, dado
rail, ceiling coving and a double central heating radiator.
**Family Room (4. 93m x 2. 74m (16'2 x 9'0))**
Again featuring a solid fuel burning stove with a top oven set within a brick
fireplace including a timber mantle and stone hearth, 'Porcelanosa' tiled
flooring, 'Canadian Pitch Pine' double glazed window to the side elevation
with eye level storage cupboards above, wall mounted base level media unit,
double central heating radiator and a door leading to the:
**Understairs Cloaks & Storage (2. 16m x 0. 99m (7'1 x 3'3))**
Laminate flooring, cloaks hooks, shelving storage, electric consumer unit,
electricity meter and a courtesy light.
**Dining Kitchen & Dining Room (6. 17m (3. 78m) x 5. 41m (2. 97m) (20'3 (12'5) x
17'9)**
This open space is a seamless continuation from the family room resulting in a
quite stunning entertaining space complete with a comprehensive range of
fittings including a 'Shaker' style kitchen comprising a range of base, drawer
and eye level units finished in a pastel cream complimented with a matching
unit providing further cupboard storage surrounding a centred space for an
'American' style fridge freezer. In addition, there is an eye catching centre
island with a 'Quartz' work surface, range of contrasting grey cupboards and
drawers and a 'Belfast' sink unit with a chrome mixer tap. Adjacent to the
centre island, there is a wood effect breakfast bar of similar dimensions with
an integrated wine cooler and rack. Completing the kitchen is an ever popular
'Rangemaster' five ring cooker with an illuminated chimney extractor above.
'Porcelanosa' tiled flooring, feature timber effect beam, two 'Velux' double
glazed windows, double glazed 'French' doors opening onto the landscaped
garden with matching adjacent panels and two contemporary style vertical
central heating radiators.
**Utility Room (2. 16m x 1. 75m (7'1 x 5'9))**
Fitted unit in grey designed in a similar style to the kitchen comprising a
full height cupboard housing the 'Vaillant' wall mounted boiler and excellent
shelving storage, space for a washing machine and dryer stacked on top of one
another, spotlights and a frosted leaded glazed door to the front elevation.
**First Floor**
**Landing (2. 36m (0. 84m) x 2. 21m (0. 99m) (7'9 (2'9) x 7'3 (3')**
Loft access with two double glazed 'Velux' windows and a 'Canadian Pitch Pine'
double glazed window to the side elevation with shutters.
**Bedroom One (4. 95m (3. 86m) x 3. 38m (16'3 (12'8) x 11'1))**
Cast iron fireplace, walk - in wardrobe set into a large recess providing
hanging space with a panelled surround, 'Canadian Pitch Pine' double glazed
windows to the front elevation with shutters and a double central heating
radiator.
**Bedroom Two (3. 33m x 2. 64m (10'11 x 8'8))**
Cast iron fireplace, 'Canadian Pitch Pine' double glazed window to the rear
elevation, laminate flooring and a double central heating radiator.
**Bathroom (2. 39m x 2. 18m (7'10 x 7'2))**
A true 'period bathroom' suite including a double ended roll top bath with
claw feet and a chrome mixer shower head, acrylic shower enclosure with a
thermostatic shower with both 'Rain - Shower' & 'Retractable' heads. Graphite
coloured circular bowl basin with mixer tap set on a vanity unit with cupboard
storage below and a low level WC. Chrome ladder heated towel rail, inset
lighting, engineered wood effect flooring and a ''Canadian Pitch Pine' double
glazed window to the side elevation.
**Outside**
What A garden! This landscaped garden is the subject of considerable
investment, time and effort resulting in several themed areas including a
central 'Porcelanosa' slate effect tiled pathway leading from the dining
kitchen to the timber built bar at the rear. 'Al Fresco' dining and outdoor
entertainment is the concept created with a timer constructed outdoor kitchen
with a 'Spanish Wood - Burner Oven' set on a decorative tiled surface with log
storage below and further food preparation area, again a timber constructed
recreation/garden room with tiled flooring, fitted units and bar complete with
double glazed double doors, aluminium pergola providing excellent cover from
the sun, artificial grass and a comprehensive range of flowering plants and
shrubs.
Off road parking is accessed via electric gates to the side which provides
access to an enclosed courtyard which includes parking for several cars with
an 'ev' power source as well as access to a storage shed and the rear garden.
The front features a 'Knot' garden with evergreen hedging being arranged in a
square with a formal symmetrical design set behind a dwarf brick wall.
**Tenure**
Freehold.
**Council Tax**
Band 'C' £1, 831. 36 (2023/2024)
**Local Authority**
Warrington Borough Council.
**Services**
No tests have been made of main services, heating systems, or associated
appliances. Neither has confirmation been obtained from the statutory bodies
of the presence of these services. We cannot, therefore, confirm that they are
in working order and any prospective purchaser is advised to obtain
verification from their solicitor or surveyor.
**Postcode**
WA4 5PP
**Possession**
Vacant Possession upon Completion.
**Viewing**
Strictly by prior appointment with Cowdel Clarke, Stockton Heath. 'Video
Tours' can be viewed prior to a physical viewing.

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