Situation
Coniston is situated on the edge of the popular and charming Cheshire village of Farndon, close to the England/Wales border. Farndon itself offers an excellent array of local conveniences including a pharmacy, post office, general store, a butcher, a speciality coffee shop, a beauty studio, a recently refurbished gastro pub, The Hare, and a church. Holt, Chester and Wrexham provide more comprehensive amenities.

On the educational front, Farndon Primary School is within a short walk with secondary schooling at Darland High School, Rossett and local independent schools include Abbey Gate College in Saighton and King's and Queen's Schools in Chester.

The property is well placed for commuting to the commercial centres of the North West via local motorway networks and rail services.

The Property
Coniston is an attractive and spacious detached bungalow constructed in 1990 and occupying a generous corner position at the entrance to an exclusive small development on the fringe of the village. The bungalow has the benefit of planning permission for conversion of the garage and carport to provide an annexe.

The Accommodation
An entrance porch opens through to an inner hallway with useful cloaks cupboard with twin bi-fold doors. The herringbone Canadian oak parquet flooring continues through to the dining hall which is accessed via an open exposed brick archway. This delightful room also features three arched windows with deep sills to the front elevation and leads to the lounge with slate fireplace with living flame gas fire, polished oak flooring, and dual aspect to front and side.

Off the dining hall, the well-proportioned kitchen is fitted with a range of base, wall units and drawers with white high gloss fronts, complemented by the black granite effect work surfaces and stainless-steel sink. Integrated appliances include the eye level double oven and four ring gas hob with chimney style extractor hood above. White tiled flooring extending through to the separate utility room with open shelving, void for fridge/freezer and plumbing and void for washing machine and stainless-steel sink unit. The adjoining cloakroom features a W.C and wash basin. The spacious and bright conservatory is situated at the rear of the bungalow off the kitchen and enjoys delightful views over the garden and patio. The snug with contemporary wall mounted electric fire and door leading out to the garden could also be utilised as a fourth bedroom.

A second exposed brick archway leads from the dining hall to an inner hall with airing cupboard and white panelled doors to the bedrooms and bathroom. The master bedroom is situated to the front of the property and has the benefit of fitted bedroom furniture and a fully tiled wet room with wc and wash basin. The two further double bedrooms both overlook the rear gardens and one is fitted with bedroom furniture comprising high gloss wardrobe and overhead storage lockers. The family bathroom comprises a coloured three-piece suite and fully tiled walls.

Gardens and grounds
The bungalow is approached over a brick pavoured driveway with low level brick walling to the front. The drive provides ample parking for several cars and leads to the carport with pedestrian access to the attached single garage with loft storage and electricity supply. The neat front lawned gardens extend to the side of the garage and gated access from the carport leads to the rear gardens and patio. The mainly lawned easterly facing gardens are bounded by mature borders to include evergreens, shrubs and well-maintained hedge to the rear boundary. A hexagonal summerhouse with electricity supply adds to the charm of the garden and a paved patio, accessed internally from the snug provides a pleasant outdoor seating area. There is a useful gravelled domestic area with timber garden shed. The plot as a whole extends to about 0.32 acres.

Planning
Cheshire West and Chester Council granted planning consent for “alterations to existing garage to include single storey extension, change of doors to windows and new roof, alterations to driveway and entrance gate post”. Planning was granted on 22 February 2023 under application no. 22/03032/FUL. The development should be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission i.e February 22 2026.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixture and fittings, furniture, carpets, curtains, lighting, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water and electricity are connected. Gas central heating and mains drainage.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 80 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 13/09/2023). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

None of the services, appliances, heating installations, broadband, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

Tenure
The property is believed to be freehold.

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester Council

Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to all existing easements, wayleaves and rights of way whether specified or not within these sales particulars.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – CH3 6PL

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From Chester head south on the B5130, Sandy Lane, through Huntington and on crossing the A55 take the 2nd exit at the mini roundabout. Continue along the B5130 continuing through Aldford, and after 2.2 miles turn left onto Sibbersfield Lane. After 1.2 miles turn right onto Barton Road and then after a further 0.3 miles turn right into Greenway.