Water frontage Conservatory Garden Garage Off-street parking Central heating

3 Bedroomed Detached House
with moorings.

1 Dukes Wharf, Preston Brook, Runcorn, Cheshire

Individual Executive home with unique waterside location

(Reduced to £299,500)

This individual architect designed, property occupies a unique waterside location, enjoying a fair degree of peace and tranquillity and would be of particular appeal to those individuals with a waterways connection. Standing on the banks of a private arm of the Bridgewater canal and having over 120 feet of mooring rights. The property forms part of a small, select, development of executive homes. Constructed in the late 1980's of brick elevations under a pitched tiled roof, offering three-bedroomed accommodation, which is gas centrally heated, double glazed, and cavity wall insulated. It has a full alarm system. All internal woodwork and doors are natural, treated, pine which gives a degree of richness and warmth. The property briefly comprises; entrance hall with cloaks, full length open plan feature lounge with gallery landing, kitchen dining room, study, 3 double bedrooms (one with en-suite), family bathroom and conservatory. A double garage is approached over a timber gantry directly over the canal. Garden areas include the canal side paved patio and sun terrace. A closer inspection is without doubt the only way one can fully appreciate the finer individual details this particular property has to offer.

ENTRANCE
Canopied entrance. Hardwood front door with glazed panel upper sections opens to entrance hall. Single panel radiator, personal access to integral double garage, ground floor WC comprising low level WC, wash hand basin, single panel radiator.



FEATURE FULL LENGTH LOUNGE


32'(MAX) X 12'6”. Having a full height brick chimney breast with inset living flame coal effect gas fire with brass trim, main wall having pine panelling and large inset mirror, turned staircase to first floor, under stairs storage cupboard, three double panel radiators, BT point and Cable telephone and TV points. Two double french windows to side elevation, one leading directly into conservatory, with access to the moorings. Two velux roof lights, ample power sockets.


STUDY
9'6” X 7'3”. Single panel radiator, window to side elevation with views over the canal.

DINING ROOM
11'2 x 10'2”
double panel radiator, artexed ceiling, access to side of property.

KITCHEN
11'6” x 10'6”
Tiled Having a range of light oak base and wall units comprising one and a half bowl inset sink with mixer taps over. Inset four-ring gas hob, extractor, built in double oven and grill. Built in refrigerator/separate freezer, and dishwasher. Plumbing and drainage for auto washer and separate dryer. Ceiling downlighters, pelmet lighting . TV socket. Access to side of property.

A turned staircase from the lounge leads to the first floor minstrels gallery landing which overlooks the lounge. Linen cupboard.

BEDROOM 1
13'1” x 10'6
Having windows to side and rear elevations, single panel radiator, fitted dressing table and bedside units, TV socket, and built-in wardrobes hiding large en-suite, comprising fully tiled shower enclosure low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, single panel radiator, fitted roof light.

BEDROOM 2
16'6”X 9'7”
Fitted wardrobe, shelves and cupboards. Eaves storage cupboards. single panel radiator, TV and broadband cable socket.

BEDROOM 3
10'6X 9'6”
built in wardrobes single panel radiator. TV socket.

BATHROOM
Partially tiled comprising a three piece suite, panel bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, low level pine panelling to wall, double panel radiator, shaver point, velux roof light.


EXTERNALLY

Integral double garage with two single up and over doors, power/light and access directly into hall. Access to the garage is gained over a timber bridge directly over the canal.

The property stands in well-stocked canal-side gardens which boast a whole host of colourful and evergreen plants and shrubs.

There is also a paved patio/sun terrace with pergola and brick supports which have been constructed in such a manner to accommodate a future sun terrace with access gained directly from the master bedroom. (With the appropriate planning consents)

The property is directly opposite a local nature reserve (ideal for dog walking) and national cycle path. It is convenient for the motorway network and twenty minutes drive from both Manchester and Liverpool airports. The local train station (to Manchester, Chester and North Wales) is within walking distance, and the train station for London/ Liverpool/ Birmingham is 10 mins drive away.

For canal enthusiasts the property is situated at the Trent and Mersey end of the Bridgewater canal. With local boatyard facilities and chandlers.


Directions to property. From exit 11 of M56 take the Preston Brook sign. Continue along through Preston Brook, through traffic lights, past O2 building straight on through two more roundabouts. Down Murdishaw Avenue straight through small roundabout, and busway traffic lights. At the bottom of Murdishaw Ave there is a sharp right hand bend at the rear of a line of cottages. Just after these is a canal basin. Keep the basin on your left hand side and No. 1 Dukes Wharf is the first house on your left.


For more information, or for an appointment to view, please telephone the owners Mr and Mrs Mellors, on 07961 877 017 or email lynne.mellors@ntlworld.com