This property is said to date back to 1775 and has all the charm and character of the bygone era, its location is perfect being in a semi rural area on the fringe of North Rode village centre and a convenient drive to the local towns of Congleton, Macclesfield and Leek.

Although the property retains character, it also has all the modern conveniences and has been well maintained and improved by the present owners, of particular note is that the windows have been replaced by Everest being constructed of timber frames and finished in 'Chartwell Green' and being triple rated and double glazed. The shared septic tank has been replaced by a modern sewerage treatment plant which meets the latest regulations and finally the property was re-roofed two years ago by the reputable specialists, A D Booth.  

The internal accommodation has three forms of heating, these being LPG central heating from a combi boiler, part electrical and a cast iron multi fuel stove in the lounge fireplace.  

Internally the well maintained and tastefully decorated accommodation comprises feature front door to hall with access to the fitted rustic cottage kitchen, dining room, W.C./cloakroom, lounge with French doors to outside, door to lobby with stairs to first floor landing accessing three bedrooms, the master having fitted wardrobes and completing the accommodation is the bathroom with white traditional style claw foot bath and shower over.

Externally the property is set with a cottage style garden and opposite the property is a woodland area which accommodates parking for three cars with modern steel shed.

Viewing is highly recommended if you are seeking a property with true rustic appeal.        

ENTRANCE HALL - 10' 0'' x 4' 4'' (3.05m x 1.32m)
Solid oak stable-type front door with beautiful stained and leaded glass insert. Limestone tiled floor. Windows to two elevations. Antique pine door to dining room. Telephone point. Exposed beams. Access to:

KITCHEN - 13' 11'' x 11' 3'' (4.24m x 3.43m)
Exposed beams. 'Rivened' granite worktop with tiled splashback above, and with moulded drainer to inset glazed Belfast sink unit with brushed aluminium period-style mixer tap. Range of attractive base units incorporating cupboards and drawers, together with concealed space and plumbing for washing machine, and integrated Bosch dishwasher. Exposed brick chimney recess with built-in extractor hood, tiled surround, and space for range cooker. Matching wall cupboard housing Worcester combi LPG central heating boiler. Matching corner-set wall cupboard. Tall matching unit housing Belling integrated fridge freezer, and with adjoining floor/store cupboards and wine rack. Limestone tiled floor. Radiator. Door to:

DINING ROOM - 12' 3'' x 9' 0'' (3.73m x 2.74m)
Heavily beamed ceiling incorporating superb original strip timber infill. Radiator. Beamed archway to lounge. Door to:

CLOAKROOM
White suite with brass period-style fittings and comprising: low flush W.C., and hand basin. Storage recess. Beamed ceiling. Two wall light points. Radiator. Quarry tiled floor.

LOUNGE - 12' 3'' x 11' 11'' (3.73m x 3.63m) into chimney recesses
Windows to two elevations including twin triple rated double glazed French doors to garden and twin arched double glazed windows to either side of the chimney recess. Splendid cast iron multi-fuel burner set into chimney recess on raised stone flagged hearth and with stone mantel above. Heavily beamed ceiling with superb original strip timber infill. Two wall light points. Two electric Fischer radiators. Door leading to:

LOBBY
Natural light. Night storage heater. Staircase to first floor.

First Floor

LANDING
Two wall light points. Electric meter. Store cupboard. Triple rated double glazed window to rear aspect.

BEDROOM 1 - 12' 4'' x 12' 0'' (3.76m x 3.65m) into chimney recesses & excluding built-in bulkhead store cupboard
Pitched and beamed ceiling with two double glazed Velux windows. Additional triple rated double glazed window. Two wall light points. Radiator. Two fitted double wardrobes.

INNER LANDING - 12' 5'' x 2' 11'' (3.78m x 0.89m)
Pitched and beamed ceiling. Radiator. Doors to:

BEDROOM 2 - 13' 2'' x 8' 10'' (4.01m x 2.69m) plus deep recess with fitted shelving
Triple rated double glazed windows to two elevations. Pitched and beamed ceiling with double glazed Velux window. Two wall light points. Telephone point. Radiator.

BEDROOM 3 - 11' 3'' x 7' 10'' (3.43m x 2.39m) plus door recess
Pitched and beamed ceiling with double glazed Velux window. Triple rated double glazed window. Two wall light points. Radiator.

BATHROOM
Walls are part strip timber panelled to complement traditionally styled suite in white with chrome fittings and comprising: free-standing claws foot bath with Britannia St James shower unit with traditional shower head, pedestal wash basin and low level W.C. Attractive black and white diamond patterned tiled floor. Pitched and beamed ceiling with two double glazed Velux windows. Radiator.

OUTSIDE
Attractive mature lawned cottage garden. Opposite the woodland garden, there is a modern steel shed on land owned by the vendor which also accesses the road with parking for three cars.

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity, LPG heating and a shared modern water/sewerage treatment plant that meets current regulations, which replaced an old septic tank.

TENURE
Freehold. However, the owner pays £100 per annum for a right of way to access the garage and parking.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the sole selling agent TIMOTHY A BROWN.

Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold