Holly Cottage, Paddock Lane, Audlem

An impeccably presented and appointed four bedroom Cheshire cottage of exceptional quality, style and design incorporating stunning character and features within delightful south Cheshire countryside nearby to Audlem village. Standing in attractive established gardens and grounds to 0.25 of an acre with an additional fenced one acre paddock, detached garage, extensive driveway and private rear garden. Viewing highly recommended.

Agents Remarks

The property stands in a lovely location on the periphery of the historic village of Audlem. Audlem is a most highly regarded and sought after historic village within South Cheshire nearby to the North Shropshire border and provides all the requisites of village life including a superb selection of independent shops including an antiques shop, local butchers and delicatessen. There are three public houses, Thai and Tapas restaurants, mini supermarket, St James church and a medical practice. The towns Market Drayton, Whitchurch and Newcastle under Lyme are also within easy reach and a further range of facilities are located just a short drive in the popular historic market town of Nantwich.

Property Details

Handsome electrically operated remote controlled gates allow access over a cobble edge gravel driveway and an attractive neat hedge borders an impressive lawned garden standing to the front of the property and a Yorkstone cobble edged path leads to a beautiful oak framed tile pitched canopy porch with a raised Indian stone step ascending to a period panelled door allowing access to:

Reception Hall

A delightful entrance to the property with an arch to staircase area with rope handrail stairs ascending to first floor landing and open access leads to:

Living Room

A delightful room with a recessed fireplace incorporating a Clearview log burning stove upon raised hearth with mantel over, cast iron column radiator, double glazed window to front elevation, Amtico oak effect plank flooring, picture lights and open access with a step descends to Open Plan Family Dining Kitchen.

From the Reception Hall a door leads to

Sitting Room/Snug

With a recessed fireplace with hearth and mantel over, double glazed window to front elevation, picture lights and cast iron column radiator.

From the Reception Hall a door leads to

Open Plan Family Dining Kitchen

Kitchen Area
Impeccably appointed with a stunning range of high quality handmade units, pantry cupboard, attractive quartz working surfaces with complimentary upstands, two oven AGA within attractive surround and mantel over, underslung Belfast sink with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, wonderful aspects to a sitting and dining area with views through to south facing lawned gardens, Amtico oak effect plank flooring and a door leads to large shelved walk-in pantry area with wine rack.
Family/Dining Area
With lovely aspects via double glazed French doors within double glazed surround, Velux window and double doors lead to:

Wonderful Living/Sitting Room

Enjoying superb views over the private rear gardens and paddock via wide double glazed French doors, half panelled walling, ceiling beams and cash iron column radiator.

Second Reception Hall/Utility/Boot Room

With a vaulted ceiling, Velux window, double glazed window, superb range of full height fitted cupboards, wall units, enamel sink with mixer tap, integrated freezer, butchers block working surface, door to Family/Dining area and an oak door leads to:

Cloakroom

With wall mounted wash basin, WC and double glazed window.

First Floor Landing

With cast iron column radiator, picture light and a door leads to:

Bedroom Two

A beautifully appointed bedroom with a double glazed window to front elevation enjoying superb views over open countryside.

Bedroom Three

With an over stairs cupboard, fitted double wardrobe, cast iron fireplace and lovely countryside aspects to the front via double glazed window.

From the Landing a step leads to

Inner Landing

With half panelled walling and a door leads to:

Contemporary Bathroom

Impeccably appointed with an eggshell freestanding bath with antique chrome shower tap stand to side, wall mounted chrome towel radiator, WC, large walk-in shower cubicle, ceiling beam, granite topped vanity wash basin with vanity unit beneath and an overhead Heritage roof light.

Bedroom Four

With a double glazed window to south elevation providing lovely aspects over gardens, ceiling beam and partially vaulted ceiling.

From the Inner Landing a step and door leads to

Master Bedroom

Beautifully appointed with a vaulted ceiling, ceiling beams, in-built air conditioning system providing filtered cool/warm air, double glazed window to south elevation providing super views, further double glazed window to rear elevation overlooking gardens and paddock beyond and a door leads to:

En-Suite Shower Room

Impeccably appointed with granite topped sink unit with vanity unit beneath, dado rail, half tiled walls, WC, large walk-in shower enclosure and chrome towel column radiator.

Externally

The driveway provides superb parking facilities and leads to an oversized detached garage with a lovely cobble edged lawned area contained within neat hedging. An Indian stone paved path leads to the side of the garage to a delightful lawned garden area, screened by neat walling with well stocked flower beds and borders and a canopy covers an outside kitchen area that provides a superb space in the summer. The Indian stone path continues to the extensive lawned rear gardens that are bordered by railed fencing and a five bar gate leads to an enclosed paddock within sheep netting and established hedging. The cottage benefits from a further sheltered food orchard with damson and plum trees and a gateway within fencing allows access to a vegetable and greenhouse area with chicken shed, screened with fox protective netting and high hedging.

Fully Boarded Detached Garage

With double doors to front, high ceiling, retractable ladder leading to further overhead storage provision, 12 solar panels to roof, light and power.

To the side of the garage a door leads to

Laundry Room

Superbly appointed with Amtico flooring, fitted units, butchers block effect working surfaces, single drainer sink with mixer, plumbing for washing machine, vent for tumble dryer, half panelled walling and a door leads to:

Tenure

Freehold.

Services

Oil fired central heating, mains water and electricity and 12 solar panels on the garage roof that provide a yearly return of approx. £800.

NB

Please note the double glazed windows and door are newly supplied and fitted by Timber Windows of Knutsford.

The kitchen units are handmade and hand painted by Cheshire Kitchen Bespoke Company of Tarporley. The cabinets are solid oak and the doors and drawers are Beech.

The bathrooms are LUSSO Italian fittings.

New Worcester boiler fitted in July 2025 and services in July 2026.

Directions

From Nantwich proceed South along Wellington Road and continue along Audlem Road into Audlem Village. Turn left within the Village and proceed towards Woore for approximately one mile turn right into Paddock Lane and Holly Cottage is situated on the left hand side.