Situation
Spurstow Smithy is located in an idyllic semi-rural setting between the villages of Spurstow and the hamlet of Haughton, approximately 4 miles to the south of Tarporley. The property comprises the Smithy Cottage and Smithy Complex to the west of the house, the latter being Listed Grade II, along with two adjoining paddocks.


Recreational opportunities include Portal Golf Club and Carden Park Hotel and Spa. Both have Championship Golf Courses and a range of other facilities. The area is well-renowned for excellent walking opportunities along the Sandstone Trail and Bulkeley Hill Wood, polo at the Cheshire Polo Ground and racing at Oulton Park Circuit.


On the educational front, there are several well-regarded schools in the area including King's and Queen's School at Chester, Abbey Gate College at Saighton and the Grange School in Hartford.


Spurstow is well-placed for commuting to the commercial centres of the northwest, with Junction 16 of the M6 within 16 miles. Both Crewe and Chester Railway Stations offer direct services to London Euston within 1¾ and 2 hours respectively.


The Property
Spurstow Smithy comprises the main cottage and neighbouring smithy complex. The main cottage comprises a welcoming entrance porch with quarry tiled flooring, leading directly into the main reception room, featuring a decorative brick fire surround and in turn flows into the dining area and kitchen. A bathroom and adjoining WC are accessed off the kitchen. To the first floor, are 3 bedrooms, all having wonderful panoramic rural views.


The Smithy itself, which is Grade II Listed, comprises an open plan, vaulted, workspace with an adjoining covered carriage bay. To the south of the Smithy is a detached outbuilding comprising a hayloft, along with pig sties and general stores.


Outside
The cottage sits in formal gardens both to the front and side. To the rear of the cottage is an old wash house and general store. The smithy also benefits from lawned area to the front and rear.


The property also benefits from two agricultural fields, which have two access points: one directly behind the smithy and the other further along Long Lane, with road frontage. The fields are predominantly flat with a timber outbuilding to one side, with the boundaries being a mixture of mature hedging and fencing to the roadside.


Planning
Planning permission for a two-storey extension to the rear under Permitted Development Rights was granted by Cheshire East Council under application no. 21/0042N, dated 16 November 2021.The approval is for the construction of a two-storey rear extension, new access and driveway and detached single storey garage.


Any Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) liabilities will rest with the purchaser. (It is understood that a CIL payment is not payable if the property is built by a self-builder for their own occupancy, but buyers should satisfy themselves of this, prior to committing to purchase.)