*Suitable for cash buyers only* A charming cottage requiring renovation in a stunning semi-rural setting with far reaching views. *For Sale by Online Auction 12 noon 12th December 2023"


Situation
Foothills is situated in an idyllic setting, in an elevated position backing onto Bulkeley Hill Woods, on the fringe of the village of Bulkeley. The area is renowned for its natural beauty and proximity to some wonderful walks on the sandstone trail, along both Bickerton and Peckforton Hills. The nearby villages of Malpas, Bunbury and Tattenhall all offer a range of local shops and recreational facilities, while Chester and Nantwich provide a comprehensive choice.
Recreational opportunities in the area are plentiful, including Carden Park Hotel and Spa with its two Championship golf courses, Aldersey Green Golf Club, Tattenhall recreation grounds and numerous walking opportunities.
On the educational front, both Bickerton and Tattenhall have state primary schools and Bishop Heber High School, Malpas is deemed “outstanding” by Ofsted. Excellent local independent schools include King’s and Queen’s Schools in Chester and Abbey Gate College in Saighton.

The Property
This charming sandstone cottage was formerly part of the neighbouring Cholmondeley Estate, and more recently has been in private ownership by the same family for four generations. Foothills was formerly a thatched cottage, an attribute that appears in several properties in the area. The property offers the incoming purchaser scope to modernise and extend in-line with their own requirements, subject to any planning approvals required.

The Accommodation
The principal door, with canopy, opens into a vestibule with quarry tiled flooring giving direct access to a bathroom with two-piece white suite and a separate WC. The kitchen is fitted with an art deco style twin drainer sink unit and appliances include a freestanding gas oven and there is space for a breakfast table. Accessed off the kitchen is a walk-in pantry. The kitchen has lovely views to both front and rear of the property.

At the heart of the house is a well-proportioned dining room, with exposed painted ceiling beams. Further along the property is a spacious lounge featuring a wonderful original “Yorkist” combination stove within a simple wooden surround. This room enjoys painted exposed ceiling beams and enjoys views to the front elevation. To the rear of the property is a lean-to room with Belfast sink and plumbing for laundry appliances, currently used as a utility room. Off the utility room is a large walk-in general store.
An enclosed staircase rises to the first-floor landing giving direct access to two generous double bedrooms both with semi-vaulted ceilings and original cast iron open fireplaces. There is a third bedroom with views to the front elevation.

Gardens and Grounds
The property sits behind a sandstone retaining wall with a gated access leading onto a tarmacadam driveway. The front garden is laid to lawn with numerous topiary hedging. The rear gardens have a beautiful backdrop with Bulkeley Hill Woods and are predominantly lawned, mainly enclosed by mature hedging. Steps lead up through a wisteria clad arch leading up to the lawned gardens. The gardens include a variety of fruit trees including apple, plum, damson, along with blackcurrant and gooseberry canes. (Beyond the gardens is a small wild meadow which is available to the purchaser to rent from the vendor, by separate negotiation).

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings, and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains electricity and water. Propane gas fired central heating.The property is believed to benefit from mains drainage, but buyers must satisfy themselves of this prior to committing to bidding.
The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 45 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 06/09/2023). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

None of the services, appliances, heating installations, broadband, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

Tenure
The property is sold freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Important Notice
The property is available for sale by Online Auction. Interested parties will need to register in advance and complete an ID verification before being able to place a bid. Buyers should allow sufficient time to complete this process before the time expires. Full details can be found on Fisher German’s online auction page – .

Legal Pack
A legal back will be available on Fisher German’s online auction page and interested parties will need to register before accessing the legal documents.

Conditions of Sale
The property will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to common auction conditions and special conditions of sale, which may be found in the legal documents section on Fisher German’s online auction page. Each purchaser shall be deemed to have notice of each condition and all the terms thereof, and to bid on those terms whether they will have inspected the said conditions or not.

Fees
The purchase of this property is subject to a combined Buyer's Fee and Admin fee of £5000 plus VAT, as stated on the auction listing.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – SY14 8BQ

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From Chester, take the A41 heading due south and upon reaching the Broxton roundabout take the first exit onto the A534 towards Nantwich. Continue for approximately 3 miles into the village of Bulkeley and on reaching the Bickerton Poacher turn left onto Stonehouse Lane where Foothills will be seen on your left-hand side after approximately 500 metres.