THIS imposing six-bedroom country house dating from the late 19th century is our property of the week.
Bostock House, on the edge of Middlewich, could be yours for just shy of £1 million. Fisher German is marketing the property for £995,000.
Despite its rural location, this characterful home is less than a mile from the town centre and within walking distance of The Hayhurst Arms.
Set in around 6.5 acres, a stable yard and menage are available by separate negotiation.
The country house is set in 6.5 acres
This spacious property has five reception rooms and three bath/shower rooms.
There are five reception rooms
Bostock House bears the date stone 1875 being built of red brick under part black and white timber elevations and is believed to have been constructed in place of the neighbouring Bostock Hall when it was demolished for rebuild in the 19th century.
Bostock House dates back to 1875
The house is the very essence of a period country home with imposing features including tall chimney stacks, carved finials, decorative brickwork and mullioned windows which is continued throughout the property with grand reception rooms, spacious bedrooms all within beautiful gardens and grounds.
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The living room
A studded front door leads into the open entrance hall with wide turned staircase to the first floor.
To either side of the hall there is a drawing room, sitting room and dining room. The dining room is elegant and well proportioned, containing a fireplace and hearth beneath timber surround.
The dining room
The drawing room is equally as impressive with an open fire, moulded cornicing and a French window with an uninterrupted garden aspect.
Beyond is a sitting room and games room which has a separate access to the front and an adjoining strong room.
The kitchen is fitted with a bespoke farmhouse style wall and base units under granite worksurfaces and two dressers containing double fridge units and cupboards.
The kitchen
The centre island incorporates Neff microwave with Miele induction hob in addition to a Villeroy & Boch Belfast sink and oil-fired 3 oven Aga with companion unit.
The kitchen has electric underfloor heating through polished limestone floor which leads to a breakfast room and snug which has direct access onto raised decking at the rear of the house overlooking the gardens.
Three of the bedrooms are very spacious
The first and second floor is accessed via a wide timber staircase with ornate moulded handrail and balusters.
There are six bedrooms
From the landing access is gained to three of the principle bedrooms with bedrooms two and three being particularly large rooms served by a family bathroom.
The spacious master bedroom has a dressing room with built-in wardrobes and ensuite bathroom.
There is a separate flat above the garages
The property also has a separate flat which has a family bathroom, kitchen, living room and two bedrooms.
Access is via a door between the garages in the courtyard.
A stable yard is available by negotiation
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