Sherrington Lane, Broxton, Chester Guide Price £700,000 - £725,000

Set within the Bickerton Hills at Brown Knowl, Boxwood is a stunning four bedroom sandstone cottage sympathetically extended and modernized by the current vendors situated within an idyllic setting and immaculate landscaped gardens which include a detached double garage with workshop.

• Steeped with character and features yet modernized and altered to the benefit of modern day living retaining the integrity of the original property. • Entrance Hall, three versatile Reception/Living Rooms, Oak framed Garden Room, Kitchen with breakfast bar, Ground Floor Shower Room. • Four Bedrooms (one currently utilised and furnished as a Dressing Room), Bathroom. • Stunning secluded landscaped gardens, large 500sqft open plan Double Garage and Workshops.

Boxwood Cottage is positioned within the rural hamlet of Brown Knowl. The nearby village of Tattenhall offers local amenities including a primary school, tennis courts, golf courses and restaurants. The surrounding countryside is noted for its rural beauty, some of the most picturesque scenery in the area together with close access to nearby Beeston and Peckforton Castles as well as the 'Sandstone Trail'. The location is convenient for daily travel to neighbouring industry and commercial centres and there are also a number of well renowned private schools in the area as well as being in catchment for Bishop Heber High School in Malpas, rated outstanding by Ofsted. Crewe railway station is within 25 minutes drive and offers superb regular direct services to London that are ideal for the business and leisure traveller. Manchester and Liverpool Airports can both be reached within approximately 45 minutes drive.

A stable style door opens to the Entrance Hall, this is finished with a feature reclaimed black and red chequered patterned tiled floor and gives access to four reception rooms and a well appointed Cloakroom with large shower facility. The chequered patterned tiled floor continues seamlessly into a large open plan ‘L’ shaped 8.1m x 7.7m Kitchen Breakfast Living Room which is the hub of this delightful home which includes a feature exposed sandstone wall and open plan oak framed garden room off.

The Kitchen is extensively fitted with wall and floor cupboards which are in keeping with the character and integrity of the property, these are complimented with granite work surfaces and a peninsular unit which creates a two/three person breakfast bar. Appliances include a Range style cooker with double oven and five burner gas hob with extractor above. Integrated dishwasher and wine chiller there is also a large free standing fridge freezer and concealed washing machine all included within the sale. The versatile Living Area could be doubled up as a dining area if desired and has a bay window overlooking the garden, exposed oak flooring and a log burning stove set within the fireplace with sandstone detailing which all add to the charm and character of the room.

The stunning Oak Framed Garden Room 5.2m x 3.0m benefits from underfloor heating, has twelve large picture windows overlooking the delightful gardens along with a set of oak framed glazed double doors opening onto an India stone paved sitting/entertaining area ideal for alfresco dining. The versatile Second Reception Room 5.2m x 2.6m is currently utilised as a large Study this has two sets of French doors opening onto the garden, exposed timber flooring, box bay window to the front and a staircase rising to a bedroom above.

The Inner Hallway is also finished with the black and red chequered patterened floor, has a staircase rising to the first floor landing and door off leading to a further versatile reception room that could be utilised as a Formal Dining Room Or Snug 4.0m x 3.6m. this has a feature original inglenook style sandstone fireplace fitted with a Clearview log burning stove and an attractive patterned tiled floor which runs throughout.

To the First Floor there are four bedrooms (one currently fitted as a Dressing Room) and a Bathroom which is in addition to the shower room on the ground floor. To the First Floor there are four bedrooms (one currently fitted as a Dressing Room) and a Bathroom which is in addition to the shower room on the ground floor. Bedroom One 4.5m x 5.2m (dimensions include stairwell from the living room below) has a particularly spacious feel with feature vaulted ceiling and windows to two elevations. Bedroom Two 4.0m x 2.9m benefits from exposed polished floor boards as does Bedroom Three 3.6m x 3.3m which also includes fitted wardrobes. Bedroom Four 2.7m x 2.5m is utilised and fitted as a Dressing Room and is extensively fitted with bespoke wardrobes, drawer units and storage cupboards. The Bathroom is fitted with a panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, heated towel rail and has timber effect tiled floor.

To the front of the property there is a well kept lawned area edged with granite sets and sandstone walling. A gravelled driveway to the side provides ample parking and turning space along with giving access to a three car timber framed Garage approximately 500 sqft which has been utilised by a previous vendor as garaging and workshop with a useful Lean-to Garden Implement Store 4.7m x 1.9m to the side.

From the driveway a gateway within a picket fence gives access to the stunning gardens which have been developed by the current vendors to a high specification, these include well maintained shaped lawns interspersed with mature well stocked borders providing a variety of delightful colours throughout the seasons, additional features include a circular gold fish pond with waterfall, two strategically positioned paved sitting/entertaining areas to catch morning, evening and afternoon sun with a backdrop of Raw Head and the Bickerton Hills in the distance.

Mains water, electricity, shared private drainage treatment plant with neighbouring property compliant to 2020 Regulation, oil fired central heating. Freehold.

Via Cheshire Lamont Tarporley Office on 01829 730700.

What3words : rollover.elite.immunity From Tarporley proceed South on the A49, turn right onto the A534 Wrexham Road and proceed through Bulkeley past the Bickerton Poacher Public House, upon reaching The Sandstone pub in Brown Knowl turn immediately left into Sherrington Lane, at the T-junction turn left. Boxwood will be observed immediately on the left hand side.

A number of plants in the garden are part of a private collection and are not included in the sale further details will be set out in the contract of sale.