Hankelow House, Audlem Road, Hankelow

A DISTINCTIVE DETACHED PERIOD HOUSE OFFERING TREMENDOUS SCOPE FOR IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL, IN THE HAMLET OF HANKELOW WITH OPEN VIEWS

A DISTINCTIVE DETACHED PERIOD HOUSE OFFERING TREMENDOUS SCOPE FOR IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL, IN THE HAMLET OF HANKELOW WITH OPEN VIEWS

Summary - Entrance Porch, Entrance Hall, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Morning Room, Cellar, Family Room, Landing, Four Double Bedrooms, Bathroom, Rear Landing, Oil Central Heating, uPVC Double Glazed Windows, Outside Utility and Coal Store, Garage, Gardens, In all about 0.5 of an acre.

Description - Hankelow House is a substantial two storey detached house, constructed of solid brick under a tiled and slate roof. The house, built to an imposing Georgian design, is believed to date back to the early 19th Century. The interior provides spacious family-sized accommodation with the benefit of oil central heating and double glazed windows.

Outline planning permission (Application No. P07/1717) was granted by Crewe & Nantwich Borough Council on 22nd February 2008 for one detached dwelling. It was extended on 14th April 2012, now lapsed.

Hankelow House is very much a landmark property with tremendous scope, making it an ideal project for private individuals or developers. The overall site extends to about half an acre.

Location And Amenities - Hankelow House occupies a slightly elevated position in the hamlet of Hankelow about 5 miles South of Nantwich. Nantwich has a choice of shopping facilities, social amenities and schools, as well as sporting facilities. Hankelow is a charming hamlet with a chapel, duck pond and the White Lion Pub/Restaurant.

The larger village of Audlem is about two miles. Audlem caters for daily needs with local co-operative store, newsagent, dry cleaners, butchers, flower shop, two restaurants, cafe, three public houses and a medical centre and a fine Church.

On the educational front, there is a primary school in Audlem (Ofsted good) and the house lies in the catchment area for Brine Leas High School/BL6 Sixth Form (Ofsted Good).

There are numerous sporting facilities in the area including tennis, bowling, cricket, football, running and cycling clubs in Audlem. There are two 18 hole golf courses nearby at Whitchurch.

Approximate Distances - Crewe intercity rail network (London Euston 90 minutes, Manchester 40 minutes) 9 miles, The Potteries 15 miles, M6 motorway (junction 16) 11 miles, Chester 23 miles, Manchester Airport 36 miles.

Directions - To find the property take the A529 from Nantwich for about five miles into Hankelow and the property is located on the left hand side, just past the village green.

Accommodation - With approximate measurements comprises:

Entrance Porch - Minton tiled floor, two double glazed windows, composite entrance door.

Entrance Hall - Minton tiled floor, radiator.

Dining Room - 4.52m x 4.52m (14'10" x 14'10") - Open fireplace with tiled hearth and oak mantle, multi-fuel room heater, double glazed full length window with panelled reveals, beamed ceiling, two radiators.

Sitting Room - 4.52m x 4.52m (14'10" x 14'10") - Fine Victorian 'Hoptonwood' stone fireplace with cast and tiled inset, double glazed full length window with panelled reveals, two radiators.

Kitchen/Morning Room - 8.92m x 4.22m (29'3" x 13'10") - Stainless steel double drainer sink unit with cupboard under, fitted cupboards, drawers and shelving, two double glazed windows, ceiling beam, Worcester oil fired boiler, secondary staircase to rear landing, two radiators, access to CELLAR (14'4" x 13'10").

Family Room - 3.76m x 3.45m - Two double glazed windows, fitted shelving, radiator.

PRINCIPLE STAIRCASE FROM ENTRANCE HALL TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Radiator.

Bedroom No. 1 - 4.65m x 4.52m - Double glazed window, open views over countryside, bed light switch, radiator.

En-Suite Washroom - 1.37m x 1.14m - Hand basin, double glazed window, radiator.

Bedroom No. 2 - 4.52m x 4.52m (14'10" x 14'10") - Double glazed window, open views over countryside, bed light switch, access to loft, radiator.

Bathroom - 2.84m x 2.08m (9'4" x 6'10") - White suite comprising bath, bidet, pedestal hand basin and low-flush WC, plumbing for a new shower - partially fitted, cylinder and airing cupboard, heated towel rail.

Bedroom No. 3 - 4.34m x 3.76m (14'3" x 12'4") - Double glazed window, fitted book shelves, radiator.
Door to:

Bedroom No. 4 - 3.96m x 3.76m - Access to loft, built-in desk and book shelves, radiator.

Rear Landing - 4.93m x 1.35m plus recess - Built in cupboard, double glazed window, access to loft, radiator.

Outside - Adjoining brick built UTILITY STORE (10'4" x 9'10") - stainless steel double drainer sink unit, plumbing for washing machine.
COAL STORE (10'4" x 8'0")
BLOCK CONSTRUCTED STORE (9'0" x 7'0") with oil tank.
The house enjoys a 'right of way' over the drive of Westholme Farm, to its own concrete drive leading to a car parking and turning area.
Timber constructed GARAGE.
Two timber constructed garden sheds.
Exterior lighting.

Gardens - These provide a pleasant setting for Hankelow House, having matured over the years. They are lawned with shrubs, mature trees including silver birch, a variety of fruit trees and a vegetable garden with soft fruits. The gardens enjoy open views to the East over open country towards the Staffordshire / Shropshire borders and to the West towards Wales.

Note: Plan is only for identification purposes only.

Services - Mains water and electricity. Tank drainage.
N.B. Tests have not been made of electrical, water, gas, drainage and heating systems and associated appliances, nor confirmation obtained from the statutory bodies of the presence of these services. The information given should therefore be verified prior to a legal commitment to purchase.

Agents Note - The Land Registry title has yet to be updated with the Vendor’s details. Please ask the branch for more details.

Tenure - FREEHOLD - With vacant possession upon completion.

Council Tax - Band 'G'

Viewing - By appointment with BAKER, WYNNE & WILSON.
38 Pepper Street, Nantwich. (Tel No: ).