Tenure: Freehold
Step into a world where history meets modern luxury with this characteristic sandstone three-bedroom cottage, a true gem full of charm and elegance. No expense has been spared in the thoughtful renovation of this home, seamlessly blending today’s modern family needs with the timeless elegance of days gone by.
Originally a grammar school from circa 1684 to 1775, this property later became the residence of the Eccleston family until 1828. It then reopened as a school until 1877. The twentieth century saw numerous alterations, transforming it into a pair of semi-detached sandstone cottages with stone-slate and Welsh slate roofs.
This home has been graced by notable figures such as Thomas Seddon, the headmaster of Eccleston Grammar, and Richard Seddon, New Zealand’s longest-serving Prime Minister, who was born in the headmaster’s house.
As you enter the grounds, you are welcomed by an arched main entry point and a plaque that commemorates the intriguing history of the home. The beautifully restored entrance hall sets the tone for the elegance within.
The kitchen, with its wooden beams, exposed brickwork, and stone flooring, is truly the heart of the home. It features a large center island with granite work surfaces, high-end Miele ovens, a luxurious Rangemaster gas cooker, and two drinks fridges. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining room, which offers garden views through a panoramic window and tri-folding doors that open onto a large patio area.
The family room, with its feature wood-burning fire, also overlooks and opens up to the rear garden via folding doors, creating a cozy and inviting space.
The ground floor also includes a utility room and a WC for added convenience.
An elegant wooden staircase leads you to the upper floor, where a spacious, light-filled landing area connects to three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Each bedroom features lovely oak-framed windows and windowsills.
The spacious family bathroom boasts an elegant herringbone floor, an oval bathtub, a separate shower stall, and a floating vanity-style sink.
Externally, you will find a detached garage accessible from the oversized rear garden, which features multiple patio areas perfect for outdoor entertaining.
This exquisite home offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of history while enjoying all the comforts of modern living. Don’t miss your chance to make this charming cottage your own!
In our opinion
EPC rating: C. Council tax band: E, Tenure: Freehold,
Two Storey Semi Detached Cottage
Windows to side aspect. Stone flooring. Sandstone bricked walls. Wooden door to front aspect.
Window to front aspect. Stone flooring. Radiator. Wooden ceiling beans. Recessed lighting. Fitted with a range of dove grey cabinets and drawers. Granite work surfaces. Kitchen island comprises of double sinks, breakfast bar area and cupboards and drawers. Integrated appliance include miele double ovens and warming drawer, a five ring gas rangemaster with double ovens and two drink fridges.
Window to rear aspect. American style fridge freezer. Wooden flooring. Utility cupboard for washer and dryer with double doors.
Wc and sink. Part tiled walls. Wooden floors
Window to front aspect. Quadruple pane folding doors to rear aspect. Wood burner fireplace. Wooden ceiling beam. Recessed lighting. Radiator to wall
Panoramic window and tri fold doors to rear aspect. Wooden flooring. Recessed lighting. Sliding barn style door. Exposed brick wall.
White wood and oak staircase and banister. Velux window. Window to front aspect. carpeted flooring. Radiator to wall.
Window to front aspect. Carpeted flooring. Oak and glass door, Feature glass wall. Radiator to wall. Recessed lighting
Window to front aspect. Carpeted flooring. Radiator to wall. Oak and glass door.
Window to front aspect. Carpeted flooring. Radiator to wall. Oak and glass door.
Window to rear aspect. Four piece bathroom suite comprising of shower stall, oval bathtub, wc and floating vanity style sink. Herringbone style flooring. Part tiled floor to ceiling walls with acoustic wall feature. Recessed lighting. Heated towel radiator. Oak door.
Detached garage with double doors and window to side aspect.
Grassed lawn. Patio areas. Flower beds and shrubs. Access point to garage and front aspect
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