Meadows Farm, Monks Lane, Audlem, Cheshire, CW3

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Baker Wynne & Wilson - Nantwich Phone: 01270 359399

<ul><li><p><strong>GUIDE PRICE: £800,000 - £850,000</strong></p></li></ul><p>A CHARMING AND CHARACTERFUL DETACHED PERIOD FARMHOUSE IN NEED OF GENERAL MODERNISATION AND REFURBISHMENT WITH A SUBSTANTIAL RANGE OF TRADITIONAL AND MODERN FARM BUILDINGS. ALL SET WITHIN ABOUT THREE ACRES, IN A WONDERFUL RURAL POSITION HALF A MILE FROM AUDLEM VILLAGE CENTRE.</p><ul><li><p><strong>DESCRIPTION</strong></p></li></ul><p>Meadows Farm is a detached period house, constructed of brick under a tiled roof and approached over a sweeping concrete drive to a concrete yard with a turning circle. It offers an exciting opportunity to acquire a fine country house, buildings and land in a wonderful rural position, half a mile from Audlem village. It is believed to have been built on the site of a medieval mill as an Outlier to Combermere Abbey (dating from 1133) and used as a brewhouse. Although the oldest part of the house is believed to be late Medieval, it was substantially remodelled and enlarged in 1891, so in essence is essentially Victorian. Not listed, the house has been in the same family ownership since 1953 and is now offered for sale with no on going chain. It has been a much loved and happy family home. </p><ul><li><p><strong>The house extends to about 2,800 square feet.</strong></p></li></ul><p>The accommodation offers some superb reception rooms, with generous dimensions, bay windows with original shutters, Medieval inglenook, a Minton tiled floor and exposed cruck frames.</p><p>The traditional courtyard, range of buildings is aesthetically similar to the house in appearance and would undoubtably convert into ancillary accommodation. However, there are opportunities for other varied uses which could be undertaken to the traditional range and also the block constructed cattle housing, steel frame Dutch Barn and Implement Store. The principle range of brick and tiled buildings extends to about 3,500 square feet. The modern buildings extend to about 7,500 square feet. For avoidance of all doubt to prospective purchasers, any change of use from the present use as agricultural buildings will require planning permission.</p><ul><li><p><strong>LOCATION & AMENITIES</strong></p></li></ul><p>Meadows Farm occupies a wonderful position, half a mile from Audlem village centre. Audlem was mentioned in the Doomsday book as Aldelyme, and Edward 1 granted a market charter in 1295. Audlem is on the Shropshire Union canal, which has a run of 15 locks, designed by Thomas Telford to raise the canal 93 feet from the Cheshire plain to the Shropshire plain. The River Weaver passes West of the village. The sought after, award winning, village of Audlem caters for daily needs with local co-operative store, general store/newsagents, dry cleaners, butchers, flower shop, two restaurants, cafes, three public houses and a medical centre. Nantwich (7 miles) offers a more comprehensive range of services with High Street retailers, banks, restaurants, leisure facilities and supermarkets. Crewe station (11 miles) provides a fast intercity rail network (London Euston 90 minutes, Manchester 40 minutes). The M6 motorway (junction 16) is 11 miles and Manchester Airport 40 miles.</p><p>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). Private schooling in the area includes Newcastle High School, the Grange at Hartford, the Kings and Queens in Chester and Ellesmere College. There are numerous sports facilities in the area including tennis, bowling, cricket, football, running and cycling clubs in Audlem. There are two 18 hole golf courses in nearby Whitchurch, equestrian interests are vast in the area including British Eventing at Kelsall and Somerford Park and racing enjoyed at Aintree, Chester, Bangor on Dee and Haydock Park.</p><ul><li><p><strong>DIRECTIONS</strong></p></li></ul><p>From Nantwich, proceed along Wellington Road (this becomes Audlem Road), proceed for about 6 miles into Audlem, then left by a small green into Heathfield Road, proceed for 200 yards and then turn left into Monks Lane and Meadows Farm is located on the right hand side.</p><br/>EPC Rating: F