5 bedroom cottage for sale

Nestled on the fringes of farmland, in the picturesque village of Dodleston, this remarkable five-bedroom home, boasting the John Douglas style reminiscent of the former Duke of Westminster Estate, offers expansive living spaces and ample parking, all set back from the road amidst generous front and side gardens.

The property boasts adaptable family-friendly interiors, including an inviting entrance hall, a spacious open-plan living room divided into two sections, spanning over 22ft by 18ft, complete with a sizable cast iron log burner and original fireplace.

A well-appointed dining kitchen, featuring a charming farmhouse-style range of units, is complemented by a convenient utility room and ground floor bathroom. Additionally, a rear sitting room showcases a cast iron multi-fuel stove and solid oak flooring, providing serene garden views. An imaginative home office or children's play room complete with a timber staircase leading to a bed deck, with vistas of the surrounding farmland. Moreover, a utility room, with plumbing provisions for a WC, presents flexibility for potential use as a ground floor bedroom. With two staircases leading to the first floor, the property caters to those seeking independent living arrangements for elderly relatives or mature children.

On the upper floor, the cottage is divided into two sections with separate staircases. Towards the back of the house lies a generous master bedroom, featuring an expansive ensuite bathroom equipped with a luxurious roll-top bath and a convenient walk-in shower. Adjacent to this is the fifth bedroom, which offers versatility as a potential dressing room for the master, boasting serene views of the surrounding fields. Towards the front of the property, there are three additional double bedrooms, all conveniently serviced by a well-appointed shower room.

Externally, the property boasts expansive private gardens, predominantly laid to lawn, with a charming patio area overlooking the scenic farmland, providing a perfect blend of original period features and contemporary extensions that seamlessly integrate with the late Victorian charm of the home.

Plum Tree COttage is situated just south of Chester in the small, popular village of Dodleston where there is a church, post office/shop, Red Lion gastropub, village hall and primary school.

Dodleston is excellently placed for access to Chester City centre, Chester Business Park, Broughton Retail Park, and the motorway network to Liverpool, Manchester and North Wales and the M6.

Dodleston Church of England Primary School is approximately 200 yards from the property, and the following independent schools are a short drive away – King's and Queen's School, Abbey Gate College and The Firs.

Mains electricity, water, and drainage and gas central heating.
Council Tax Band E(Cheshire West and Chester)