Alpraham, Tarporley

Full Description

A beautifully improved and refurbished farmhouse dating from 1879 situated in the village of Alpraham within easy reach of Chester, Crewe and many of the other major centres of the North West

Spacious family accommodation ideally suited to current lifestyles comprising; Entrance Hall, open plan Sitting Room, Dining Room and Kitchen, Drawing Room, Utility, four Double Bedrooms, two with En-suite Shower Rooms and Family Bathroom

Excellent two storey traditional range of Outbuildings, currently used as Kennels, but with a wide range of alterative uses

Gardens and Grounds
and
Two adjoining paddocks extending in total to approx 2½ acres

SITUATION
Alpraham House is situated on the edge of the village of Alpraham. The busy and popular village of Tarporley is only two miles away providing a wide range of general stores, speciality shops, banking services, restaurants and dining pubs as well as other facilities and amenities. There are good local primary and secondary schools in the area as well as private schools at Abbey Gate College, Kings and Queens Schools in Chester.

Chester is approximately 12 miles, while Crewe main line railway station (10 miles) and junction 16 and 19 of the M6 motorway are all readily accessible.

THE PROPERTY
Alpraham House is a substantial former Cheshire Farmhouse believed to date from 1879. The property is set back from the A51, which runs through the village and is approached over a short drive leading to an attractive rear courtyard. The house has been subject to an extensive scheme of modernisation, improvement and refurbishment by the current vendors and provides extremely comfortable family accommodation ideally suited to current lifestyles.

The ground floor accommodation has been opened up in order that the Sitting Room, Dining Room and Kitchen all flow into each other creating a superb open plan living space. The installation of an oil fired Aga in the Kitchen has created a warm heart to the house and provides a pleasing contrast with a newly fitted Kitchen featuring an electric/gas range with brushed steel extractor, fitted appliances and granite worktops. Attractive Victorian style fire grates have been fitted to the Reception Rooms while the superb original Victorian tiled floors have been retained.
On the first floor, a rationalisation of the floor space has resulted in four good sized Double Bedrooms, two of which boasts beautifully appointed En-suite Shower Rooms. A Family Bathroom has also been thoughtfully fitted with a Heritage style suite which reflects the period and character of the property. A newly installed oil fired central heating boiler runs the pressurised hot water system and central heating.

The property includes an attractive two storey traditional range to the rear of the house which has been used in the past as kennels. The building has been renovated by the current vendors and purchasers should make their own enquiries regarding future uses within this building as appropriate.

The barn presents an opportunity for a wide variety of other uses including ancillary accommodation to the house, home offices or workshops and stores.

The accommodation comprises:

Covered porch to partly glazed front door opening into

Hall
With Victorian mosaic tiled floor.

Drawing Room 4.60m x 4.37m
Open fire set in a cast iron surround with decorative tile inserts and marble hearth, Minton tiled floor, bay window.

Sitting Room 4.28m x 4.35m
Open fire set in cast iron surround with decorative tile inserts and marble hearth, bay window, wide opening to open plan Kitchen and Dining Area.

Dining Area 4.14m x 3.23m
Quarry tiled floor and door to Cloakroom. Step up to:

Kitchen 4.03m x 4.25m max
Oil fired, two oven Aga set in the original brick chimney with sandstone lintel over. Extensive range of fitted units incorporating integral Smeg dishwasher, Hotpoint larder fridge, plentiful storage cupboards and drawers with Belfast sink set in a granite worktop. Neff electric three oven range with gas burner six ring hob and brushed steel extractor over. Further island unit incorporating additional storage space and Breakfast Bar.

Utility
With plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, a Firebird Enviro-max boiler.

WC with Heritage style wash hand basin and WC.

From the Hall, steps lead down to:

Cellar 4.05m x 4.03m
Original terracotta tiles, heated and window with original grille.

Stairs rise to first floor landing giving access to:

Bedroom One 4.24m max x 4.35m
Cast iron fire place with marble hearth, dual aspect windows with far reaching views, En-suite Shower Room with shower tray and Britan shower unit, Heritage style wash hand basin and WC, heated towel rail and marble tiling to floor and walls.

Bedroom Two 3.01m x 3.90m
Dual aspect windows, En-suite Shower Room with shower tray and Britan shower unit, Heritage style wash hand basin and WC with marble tiles to floor and walls.

Bedroom Three 4.08m x 3.23m

Bedroom Four 4.01m x 3.06m max

Family Bathroom 3.18m x 3.05m
Free standing roll top bath with claw feet and mixer taps with shower attachment, Heritage style wash hand basin and WC, heated towel rail and marble tiling to floor and walls.

OUTSIDE
Two storey brick and slate range, newly laid roof with original slate tiles comprising Garage with sliding doors and adjoining Barn (13.60m x 4.75m) incorporating drainage and stairs to first floor laid out with kennels (included by negotiation). This building has mains water and electricity laid on.

KENNELS
The first floor of the range is already laid out for kennels. There are two further large brick annexes which are partly renovation. These are suited to a variety of purposes.

GARDENS
The gardens presently lie mainly to the front of the property and are interspersed with well stocked borders and stone paths.

LAND
Alpraham House extends in total to approx 2½ acres and includes two useful paddocks surrounding the house to the sides and rear and providing considerable seclusion. One paddock is extremely securely fenced with close boarded fencing. The other paddock runs down to a dell which a large pond fed by a natural spring.

SERVICES
Mains electricity and water are connected. Drainage is to a new private septic tank. Oil fired central heating. Underground oil tank for heating and propane gas dual cylinders for cooking. None of the services have been tested and no warranty is given as to their condition.

OUTGOINGS
The property is assessed in band G for Council Tax purposes and the Council Tax payable for 2008/09 is ٠,327.19.

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with Denton Clark 01244 409660.

DIRECTIONS
From Tarporley proceed down the High Street to the by-pass and turn left onto the A51 signposted to Nantwich. Continue through the traffic lights at the junction of the A49 and proceed for another mile whereupon Alpraham House will be seen on the right hand side as you start to enter Alpraham village.