Red Cat Cottage, Red Cat Lane, Crank, St. Helens, Merseyside

£950,000

Guide price

Red Cat Cottage is an attractive detached cottage occupying a prominent position on the edge of Crank Village. This delightful property offers extensive views over the Lancashire countryside, with open field views to the front and rear. For those with children, there are a good selection of schools in nearby Rainford and Billinge as well as plenty of local shops, pubs, restaurants and country walks only a stones throw away.

Entry to the property is taken via a central entrance hall which provides access to all ground floor rooms. The entrance hall provides an excellent first impression, with York stone flooring, solid oak doors and exposed stone setting the tone for the rest of the property.

To the left, the lounge is located to the front of the property and offers light grey carpet, exposed wooden beams and dual windows overlooking the front. The living room is found to the rear of the property and boasts an impressive exposed brick inglenook fireplace with a woodburning stove set beneath a large wooden mantel. A wide window offers delightful views over the countryside to the rear and French doors provide access to the patio and garden.

The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of solid wood wall, drawer and base units with contrasting granite work top surface over and incorporating a freestanding breakfast bar area. There is an inset sink unit with mixer tap. A gas stove sits beneath a stainless steel extractor fan. Other features include a freestanding American fridge/freezer, spot-lighting, ceiling beams and attractive cream tiled flooring. A handy utility room is accessed off the kitchen and offers a useful worktop with sink and space for washing machine and tumble dryer beneath. A downstairs WC is found off the hallway, completing the downstairs accommodation.

Moving upstairs, access is taken to the landing via an impressive half turn ash wood staircase with a large barn feature window to the half landing. The main landing is of a generous size, with grey carpet and white walls interspersed with areas of exposed original stone wall.

The principal bedroom is located to the southern end of the property and features carpeted flooring and neutrally decorated walls with a feature wallpapered wall. There is a central pendant light along with a window providing uninterrupted views of the open countryside beyond. A walk-through wardrobe provides access through to the full size ensuite bathroom which offers a walk in shower, wash hand basin, WC, bidet and heated towel rail. There are slate effect tiles to the floor and wall, with contrasting white wall and ceiling with spot-lighting overhead.

The remaining three bedrooms are all of a good size, with each being easily capable of accommodating a double bed along with bedroom furniture. The fourth bedroom is currently used as a study by our vendors.

Externally, the property offers fantastic outside space with a garden perfect for the whole family. French doors from the living room open out to a delightful patio area surrounded by a shrub border. A well manicured lawn extends along the rear of the garden towards an orchard stocked with a variety of fruit trees. Beyond this, a delightful allotment area can be found with a variety of raised beds, a polytunnel and espaliered fruit trees.

To the front, wooden gates provide access to driveway parking. An impressive detached double garage is located here which also has the added benefit of a wooden lean-to shed to the rear.