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" AN INTRIGUING AND VERY WELL APPOINTED 18TH CENTURY,
GRADE II LISTED, DETACHED LODGE PROPERTY
WITH LOVELY SOUTH FACING GARDENS
BACKING ONTO WOODLAND AND OPEN COUNTRYSIDE.
Living Room/Dining Room, Breakfast/Kitchen, Inner Hall,
Two Bedrooms, Bathroom, Studio, Bedroom with Sitting Area/Office,
Oil Central Heating, Secondary Glazed Windows, Car Parking Spaces,
Garage Space (Subject to PP)
Gardens in about .22 of Acre.


DESCRIPTION West Lodge was designed by Samel Wyatt and is believed to date back to 1771. In recent years it has undergone a sympathetic programme of restoration and enlargement to a high specification. West Lodge and East Lodge are former gate lodges to Doddington Hall. The lodges, gates and piers are listed Grade II as being of historic and architectural interest. The original property is constructed of dressed sandstone blocks, the extension, of handmade bricks of matching hue. The roofs are in slate.
The property offers versitile and characterful accommodation in an enviable location. LOCATION AND AMENITIES West Lodge is situated in Walgherton, about 1 mile for Wybunbury village centre. Wybunbury village offers a general store/post office, church, primary school and a public house. The historic market town of Nantwich is 4 miles, Crewe's intercity rail network (London Euston 1? hours, Manchester 40 minutes) is 6 miles. M6 motorway (junction 16) 8 miles, Chester 25 miles, Manchester and Liverpool 40 miles.
THE ACCOMMODATION (WITH APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS) COMPRISES:
LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM 5.44m(17'10'') x 5.44m(17'10'') Bay 9'0 x 4'0
Central open fireplace with raised stone hearth and timber mantle. The bay consitis of five secondary glazed floor to ceiling windows plus two inset ceiling lights. Window to front, TV aerial point, two central heating radiators.
Archway with wrought iron gates lead to Breakfast Kitchen (re-fitted in 2004). DINING AREA BREAKFAST/KITCHEN 4.27m(14'0'') x 3.66m(12'0'') A surperb range of Harvest Interiors hand painted units comprising of floor standing cupboards and drawers with worktops, wall cupboards, tall floor standing cupboard, wine rack and drinks cupboard, stainless steel 1? bowl single drainer sink unit with cupboards under, Bosch oven and four burner hob unit with extractor hood above. Integrated Bosh dishwasher, integrated Smeg refridgerator and freezer, ceramic tiled floor, plumbing for washing machine, two secondary glazed windows and door to rear, inset ceiling lighting, central heating radiator. INNER HALLWAY Access to part borded loft.
BEDROOM NO 1 4.06m(13'4'') plus recess x 3.51m(11'6'') Fitted five section range of wardrobes with louvre door and cupboards above, secondary glazed window overlooking gardens and woodland, central heating radiator.
BEDROOM NO 2 2.90m(9'6'') x 2.54m(8'4'') Cylinder and airing cupboard with louvre doors, secondary glazed window overlooking countryside, central heating radiator.

BATHROOM Re-fitted in 2005.
White suite comprising spa bath with shower screen and shower with high mounted rain dance shower head, vanity unit with inset hand basin, low-flush WC, chrome ladder radiator, ceramic tiled floor with under floor heating, fully tiled walls, inset ceiling lighting. WROUGHT IRON SPIRAL VICTORIAN STYLE STAIRCASE FROM LIVING ROOM TO STUDIO BEDROOM.
STUDIO BEDROOM 5.44m(17'10'') x 5.44m(17'10'') With sitting area/office.
A splendid room of historic interest with many old oak beams and trusses, and featuring the original construction of pyramidal roof. Double glazed domed window with lovely views of wooded countryside, double glazed conservation roof light, creda storage heater. OUTSIDE Enclosed area with adjoining boiler room with Mistral oil fired boiler. Oil tank. Exterior light, outside tap.
The lodge is approached through the original entrance gate to Doddington Hall (although no longer used by the hall). The drive, which is shared, leads to a private parking area. NB Planning permission (now lapsed) was obtained for a secondary vehicular access onto Crewe Road. There is sufficent grounds at the side of the lodge for a garage (subject to planning permission).
Summer House with light and power.
Small Timber constructed shed.
GARDENS The gardens extend mainly to the rear. There is a lawn at the front with a rhododendron bush. The rear gardens are South facing and are extensively lawned with specimen trees, herbaceous and flower borders. One side borders on a bluebell wood. There is an ornametal pool with waterfall, pergola, stone set patio and a large crazy paved patio. In all, a most plesant aspect overlooking woodland and countryside
SERVICES All Mains services are connected to the property.
N.B. Tests have not been made of electrical, water, gas, drainage and heating systems and associated appliances, nor confirmation obtained from the statutory bodies of the presence of these services. The information given should therefore be verified prior to a legal commitment to purchase.
TENURE FREEHOLD - With vacant possession upon completion. VIEWING By appointment with BAKER, WYNNE & WILSON.
38 Pepper Street, Nantwich. (Tel No: 01270 625214).
L233 Mar 11 This footer paragraph is an example only and should not be relied upon as complying with current legislation. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.
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