PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
We are delighted to offer for sale this imposing Victorian four bedroom, abutted former farmhouse which was constructed Circa. 1886. The farmhouse is located in a rarely available position on a much sought after residential road, on the edge of the village. Rixton offers all the advantages of living on the edge of the Cheshire countryside, whilst being ideally placed for commuting to Manchester, Warrington and Liverpool. Rixton is located between both Lymm and Culcheth villages. The area is excellently served by schools & colleges including a super new High School currently under construction at nearby Culcheth. The flexible and spacious accommodation briefly comprises; impressive open entrance vestibule, reception hall, lounge, separate dining room, a superb open plan family living space, comprising of a conservatory style kitchen and a delightful conservatory/summer room, the cellars and the guest cloakroom/WC. Planning permission has been granted (Warrington Borough Council Application Number A01/43353) for a conservatory to the side elevation. On the first floor of this impressive home you will find the master bedroom, with an en suite shower room, three further bedrooms and a bathroom. The property is set in approximately one acre of delightful lawned gardens, laid out to three sides of the house. A gated sweeping driveway leads to a block paved parking area and a detached, double garage block, with an office above (7 metre sq). The property also benefits from central heating. An early internal inspection is recommended.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
IMPRESSIVE OPEN ENTRANCE VESTIBULE: Front door, with twin inset leaded light, part stained glass panels, with matching stained glass panels above leading through to:
RECEPTION HALL: Feature covered radiator, cornicing and a rose to the ceiling, doors leading to:
GUEST CLOAKROOM/WC: Traditional style WC, with a matching wall mounted wash hand basin, rose to the ceiling, radiator.
LOUNGE: 18' 4 x 16' (5.59m x 4.88m) This is a bright dual aspect room. Large traditional bay window, with pattern frosted, leaded light, part stained glass panels above and a fitted feature window seat below, further window, with pattern frosted, leaded light, part stained glass panels above (side aspect), feature covered radiator, feature fireplace with a sandstone surround, incorporating a cast iron inset, open hearth fire, mounted on a tiled hearth, picture rail, cornicing and a feature decorative rose to the ceiling.
2ND LOUNGE/ DINING ROOM: 18' 5 x 17' 11 (5.61m x 5.46m) Window, with leaded light, part stained glass panels above, affording delightful views over the gardens, feature covered radiator below, two further windows overlooking the summer room, feature inset fireplace, with sandstone trim and a stone hearth, on which is fitted a traditional style solid fuel burner, recessed bookshelf and a cupboard to one side of the fireplace, picture rail, cornicing and an impressive decorative rose to the ceiling, door leading through to:
SUPERB OPEN PLAN FAMILY LIVING SPACE: Comprising of a kitchen, a breakfast area and a family area.
CONSERVATORY STYLE KITCHEN: 18' 8 x 10' 10 (5.69m x 3.30m) Extensive range of matching fitted wall and base units, with contrasting Granite working surfaces, designated cooking area, included in the sale of the property there is a traditional style fitted Aga cooker, with a roasting and a simmering oven below and a fitted matching Aga module unit, which incorporates a four ring gas hob and two electric ovens built in below (Aga available to purchase under separate negotiation) central food preparation area, incorporating an inset Belfast style sink unit, with a single drainer aside and a built in microwave below, as well as an integrated dishwasher, recessed space for an oversized fridge freezer, useful built in understairs storage cupboard/cellar, underfloor heating, open plan through to:
CONSERVATORY/SUMMER ROOM - FAMILY AREA: 18' 11 x 10' 1 (5.77m x 3.07m) The conservatory/summer room is of a brick based construction, with the rest being timber framed and double glazed throughout, with a vaulted ceiling and an double glazed opening skylight, twin sets of double glazed doors leading out onto the formal garden areas, two traditional style radiators, as well as under floor heating throughout the open plan kitchen and family living area.
From the kitchen there is a door and a staircase leading down to:
THE CELLARS: The cellars are divided into two large rooms, with a third room separating the two. These rooms are clean, tidy and useable. Being an ideal area for large amounts of storage, within the first cellar room the gas central heating boiler is housed, where there is also space and plumbing for a washing machine and a tumble dryer, as well as a Belfast style sink unit, there are two radiators within the cellars, the third cellar room could be utilised as an office and has power, light, a radiator and a telephone point.
From the reception hall there is a turning staircase leading to:
A SPLIT LEVEL 1ST FLOOR LANDING: Window (rear aspect), with views over towards Rivington, cornicing to the ceiling, doors leading to:
MASTER BEDROOM: 19' 4 (measured into bay) x 16' (5.89m x 4.88m) Original bay window, with pattern frosted, leaded light, part stained glass panels above and delightful views overlooking the gardens, two built in triple wardrobes, with matching storage cupboards, feature covered radiator, picture rail, cornicing and a decorative rose to the ceiling, door adjoining:
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: Traditional window, with pattern frosted, leaded light, part stained glass panels above and fitted shutters (side aspect), matching suite comprising of a shower cubicle, vanity unit incorporating a mounted wash hand basin with mixer taps and matching fitted storage cupboards aside, full length mirror to one wall, feature contemporary chrome vertical heated towel rail/radiator, cornicing and a rose to the ceiling, extractor fan, double radiator, oak flooring.
BEDROOM 2: 12' 10 x 8' 1 (3.91m x 2.46m) Window (rear aspect), with a pattern frosted, leaded light, part stained glass panel above, double radiator below, vanity unit with an inset wash hand basin, triple built in wardrobe, fitted shower cubicle extractor fan, picture rail, cornicing and a decorative rose to the ceiling.
BEDROOM 3: 14' 10 (plus area of wardrobes) x 7' 6 (4.52m x 2.29m) Window with leaded light, part stained glass panels above (gardens aspect), radiator below, triple built in wardrobe, wash hand basin, picture rail, cornicing and a decorative rose to the ceiling.
BEDROOM 4: 10' 6 x 7' 1 (3.20m x 2.16m) Twin windows, with leaded light, part stained glass panels above (gardens aspect), radiator below, built in double wardrobe, vanity unit with an inset wash hand basin and a tiled surround.
BATHROOM: Frosted, double glazed window (rear aspect), traditional style suite comprising of an open cast bath, with claw feet and traditional central mixer taps/shower attachment, matching pedestal wash hand basin, traditional style low level WC, radiator/heated towel rail, feature panelling to two walls, leaded light, part stained glass feature skylight.
OUTSIDE:
The property has twin electric gates to the front and a sweeping driveway, which leads along pass the front of the house to a block paved parking area, where there is located a large detached, double garage block, which is in the style of an old coaching house. The garage block has courtesy lanterns over, as well as video security, with a side door and an entrance leading through to a staircase, which leads to a large area above the garage, which is currently being utilised as an office, but could be used as family play room, there is also a further storage room with power to the rear of the garage block.
The main house has courtesy lanterns and security lights surrounding. The rest of the gardens comprise of a very large, two tiered lawn area, with well stocked, flower and shrub borders and beds aside. There is a Wendy house, which benefits from power, light, a radiator and outside power sockets. There is also a children's play area.
To the left hand side elevation of the property there is a further enclosed lawned area, with flower and shrub borders and beds.
Immediately to the rear of the conservatory there is an enclosed courtyard style garden area, with a stone paved patio, elevated feature flower and shrub borders and beds, a traditional style Victorian lantern. There are also outside power sockets to the rear elevation of the house.
TENURE: - FREEHOLD POST CODE: WA3 6LL
DIRECTIONS: From our Culcheth office, turn right onto Warrington Road and at the mini roundabout turn right into Holcroft Lane. Follow this road to the end, passing over the motorway bridge and the Rhinewood Hotel in the village of Glazebrook. Continue through Glazebrook and just before the traffic lights turn right into Manchester Road. Follow and turn right into Dam Lane. School Lane can be found as the first turning on your left hand side.
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS - Strictly by appointment with our Culcheth Office - 01925 768 200 and Worsley office - 0161-794 7272.
Opening hours for our Culcheth Office: 9.30am to 5.30pm weekdays and 10.00am to 4.00pm Saturdays
Opening hours for our Worsley office: 9am to 6pm weekdays and 10.00am to 4.00pm Saturdays
WARNING
The mention of any appliances and/or services within these sales particulars does not imply they are in full and efficient working order.
Please note that all measurements are approximate and should not be relied upon if considering carpets, curtains, along with any other fixtures and fittings
While we endeavour to make our property details accurate and reliable, if there is any point, which is of particular interest to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information. Do so if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
