4 bedroom detached house for sale - £595,000

Rare opportunity to purchase a Grade II Listed thatched mill house occupying a site extending to approximately 1.5 acres in the village of Raby Mere. The property requires a scheme of modernisation and refurbishment and has planning approval for extension to create a quite stunning family home. Full inspection recommended.


Directions:

From Clatterbridge roundabout (junction 4 M53) proceed along Mount Road (B5151) continuing into Clatterbridge Road. Turn left with the junction of the B5136 into Thornton Common Road, at the "T" junction turn right onto Blakeley Road and "Mill House" is on the left hand side opposite the mere.


"Mill House" is a most attractive period house in a picturesque setting with grounds extending to approximately 1.5 acres. The property occupies a delightful setting with views over Raby Mere.


The property is of brick and stone construction underneath a thatched roof which, we understand, was replaced in 2003. Planning Approval has recently been granted for extensions to the side and rear to create spacious family accommodation with five reception rooms and four bedrooms. The property offers a wealth of period features including leaded windows, exposed beams, open fireplace and, of course, the thatched roof. The property offers a rare opportunity for purchasers to create a quite stunning family home.


The property enjoys a convenient yet secluded location being approximately 2 miles from junction 4 of the M53. Local shops are available at Bromborough, Willaston or Thornton Hough with more comprehensive shopping facilities at Heswall, Chester or Cheshire Oaks.


The accommodation comprises:


Front door to:


DINING HALL 14'10" x 14'8" with cast iron Period fireplace, leadlight window to the front.


LOUNGE 18' x 15' into splayed bay window, further window to the front, French doors to the rear, fireplace.


KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM (could be sub divided) 23' x 15' windows to the front, French doors to the rear.


REAR HALL and CLOAKROOM


FIRST FLOOR


Temporary turned staircase leads to :


LANDING off which there are


FOUR BEDROOMS and BATHROOM.


The renovation of the property has commenced including installation of a damp proof course and the replacement of some first floors with herringbone tongue and groove boarding and the creation of a gallery style landing over the dining hall.


OUTSIDE


Splayed entrance leading to gravel drive with lawned gardens to either side. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with well stocked borders and low sandstone walls. There is an abundance of mature shrubs, trees and bushes and Clatter Brook runs along the southern and eastern boundaries. The grounds to the rear of the property may be accessed via a path from the driveway leading past the derelict mill and a mill run . There is also a 5-bar gate onto Blakeley Road.