Ridley, Nr Tarporley £800,000

This well maintained and presented former farmhouse has been sympathetically extended over the years to create a deceptively spacious and well proportioned four bedroom family home set within secluded gardens which extend to just under half an acre with detached double garage benefiting from a versatile home office/soundproofed music room above.

• Reception Hall, Dining/family room, well proportioned living room, sitting room/snug, kitchen breakfast room, utility, ground floor shower room • Master bedroom Suite with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite shower room, three further bedrooms, family bathroom • Attractive well maintained gardens extending to just under half an acre, double garage with versatile home office/soundproofed music room above

The property is located in the rural hamlet of Ridley, a wonderful setting in the heart of the Cheshire countryside with easy access to Chester. There are strong primary and secondary schools in the area and everyday amenities are available in Bunbury Village, alternatively Tarporley or Malpas offer a larger selection with the national supermarket chains available at Nantwich, Whitchurch and Chester. Tarporley 5.25 miles, Nantwich 6.8 miles, Malpas 7.5 miles, Whitchurch 9 miles, Chester 14.5 miles, Crewe Train Station 12 miles.

Part glazed panel double doors open to an attractive and welcoming Reception Hall 3.9m x 2.0m. This is finished with India stone flooring and gives access to a large versatile Dining/Family Room, Kitchen Breakfast Room and a well appointed Cloaks/Shower room finished with feature exposed pitch pine flooring.

The versatile Dining/Family Room 5.0m x 4.5m comfortably accommodated an 8/10 person dining table and larger for an occasion. Features include painted wood panel effect walls, exposed ceiling timbers, oak flooring, glazed panel double doors opening to the kitchen breakfast room and French doors opening onto a south facing composite deck entertaining area and the gardens. There is also a useful large understairs storage cupboard.

Off the dining room there is a large light and airy well proportioned Living Room 7.0m x 3.8m this benefits from windows to three elevations and a set of French doors opening to the garden, oak flooring runs throughout and an exposed brick chimney breast incorporates a Clearview log burning stove. There is a further versatile Sitting Room/Snug 4.2m x 3.7m fitted with an open fireplace set within a cast iron and tile surround with marble effect mantle.

The Kitchen Breakfast Room 4.3 m x 3.6 m is fitted with handmade kitchen units which include a pantry cupboard along with a matching centre island finished with oak work surfaces which provide a breakfast bar. Within the granite works surfaces there is a five ring induction hob with extra extractor above, integrated appliances include a fan assisted oven, microwave combi oven with warming drawer, dishwasher, fridge, and wine cupboard. India Stone flooring runs throughout and continues into the Utility Room 2.6 m x 2.4 m.

This is fitted with additional wall and floor cupboards along with a Belfast style ceramic sink unit set beneath granite works surfaces. There is plumbing for a washing machine and ample space for additional white goods along with an oil fired central heating boiler (fitted in 2023).

To the First Floor there are four bedrooms. The Landing also gives access to a part boarded loft space accessed via a pulldown ladder. The large Master Bedroom Suite 6.9m x 4.7m provides a large bedroom area with Juliet balcony overlooking the gardens and countryside beyond. There is a fitted walk-in wardrobe and well appointed Ensuite Shower Room. Bedroom Two 4.2m x 4.0m and Bedroom Three 3.9m x 3.8m are both generous double bedrooms and overlook the front garden. Bedroom Four 3.0m x 2.6m is a generous single bedroom currently utilised as a Home Office. The Family Bathroom is fitted with a freestanding rolltop bath with shower attachment, there is a separate tiled shower enclosure, wash hand basin, low level WC, heated towel rail and feature pitch pine flooring.

Double opening gates open onto a gravel driveway this leads to a parking / turning area to the front of the property along with giving access to a detached double garage. The driveway also continues along the side of the property to a further parking and turning area. The gardens to the front of the property are principally laid to lawn and are edged with mature well stocked borders. The gardens extend to either side of the property as well as to the rear again these are principally laid to lawn and edged with stock borders. To the south side there is a large sheltered composite deck sitting/entertaining area in addition to a patio and Greenhouse.

Beyond the formal rear garden there is a further large children's garden/ play area which again is principal lawn and includes fruit trees and a mature cherry blossom. The Detached Double Garage 6.5m x 5.5m is accessed via two automated up and over doors along with a pedestrian door to the rear. The garage is fitted with electric lights and power points. A staircase within the garage rises to a versatile, heated, insulated and soundproofed music room (the vendor plays the drums). This area could easily be utilised as a home Office and benefits from easily accessible under eaves storage cupboards.

Mains water, electricity, oil fired central heating, shared septic tank drainage with adjacent property. Wi-Fi – air band available which can provide up to 900 MB download subject to requirement. Freehold.

Via Cheshire Lamont Tarporley office on 01829 730700.

What3words : From Tarporley proceed south on the A49 towards Whitchurch passing through Bunbury and Spurstow and after passing the turning left for the A534 proceed a short distance and the property will be found on the right hand side.