A“unique” home has come on the market that is more than 200 years old.
The four bedroom cottage sits on approximately a third of an acre, with plenty of greenery. Set in the countryside, on Laburnum Lane, Warrington, estate agents say that the home alone has around 70 trees on the plot.
However, in the surrounding area, there’s plenty more nature. From the cottage, that’s down a cobbled driveway off a country lane, the owner can enjoy bird watching and spotting foxes.
READ MORE: 'Treetops' home secluded behind electric gates on an exclusive road
If the quiet countryside life sounds like it’s for you, the cottage will set you back almost a million pounds, with the home being listed for offers in the region of £925,000. Estate agents Purplebricks say “there are only a few properties on this lane and they very rarely come onto the market.”
Properties in Warrington had an overall average price of £260,436 over the last year, according to Rightmove’s sales information. Most of the sales in the region during the last year were semi-detached properties, selling for an average price of £255,399.
Terraced properties sold for an average of £182,973 while detached properties fetched £430,172. Overall, sold prices in Warrington over the last year were similar to the previous year and 13% up on the 2019 peak of £229,947.
Images of the home show that the cottage is split across two levels but it also benefits from a detached garage. Throughout the home boasts wooden beams and plenty of countryside characterises including a cosy log fire and solid oak floor.
Despite keeping many of its period details, the home include modern features, such as an integrated kitchen, utility room and plenty of storage. To the first floor are all four bedrooms, two of which are large double rooms.
The home itself sits on a large plot that also has a double garage and two driveways. One of the driveways is big enough to park a motorhome or boat.
The gardens have a vegetable patch, a large patio area and a water well. There's plenty of space to sit and enjoy sunsets from the uninterrupted views of the countryside.
The Purplebricks listing reads: “[We] are delighted to welcome to the market this exceptional and truly unique four bedroom detached cottage built over 200 years ago. Located in the upmarket Warrington suburb of Penketh, Home to some of the best schools in the borough, amenities, transport links.
“Externally there is approximately 1/3 of an acre with an estimated 70 trees within the grounds. The cottage sits on a country lane that is enjoyed by horse riders, walkers, joggers and cyclists, and also bird watches.
“Bats to Canada goose also owls can be heard at dusk, hares and foxes can also be spotted. It's truly amazing to be so close to the town and remain in the countryside. There are only a few properties on this lane and they very rarely come onto the market.”
View more images and information about the property on Rightmove here.
Receive the latest property news, interior design and renovation inspiration by signing up here to ECHO House and Home
READ NEXT: Bidding wars for homes in Merseyside's most in demand postcodes
Period home for sale on street lined with gated houses
