Summary - THE WILLOWS PLANT LANE MOSTON SANDBACH CW11 3QD
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious 17th‑century cottage with huge grounds and conversion potential.
Over 3 acres: formal garden, orchard, two ponds and extensive pasture
Grade II listed — protects character but restricts alterations and adds maintenance
Existing planning permission to link nearest outbuilding to the main house
Newly renovated interior yet retains exposed beams and inglenook fireplace
Four bedrooms, two reception rooms, c.2,986 sq ft and garage/games room
Oil central heating and timber frame with assumed limited insulation
Very slow broadband speeds — may affect home working
Chain free; remote hamlet location, about 10 minutes to Sandbach town centre
The Willows is a rare, characterful 17th-century timber‑framed cottage set within over three acres of mixed paddocks, formal garden, orchard and two ponds. Renovated to combine period details—exposed beams, inglenook fireplace and timber framing—with modern living, the house offers four bedrooms, two reception rooms and nearly 3,000 sq ft of internal space. A garage and several multi‑functional outbuildings extend usable accommodation and workspace.
Outbuildings are a major asset: a games room/garage, home office, workshop and stores give flexible options for hobbyists, small‑scale equestrian use or home business. There is existing planning permission to convert the outbuilding closest to the house and link it to the main property, creating clear scope to add living space while retaining rural privacy. The property is offered chain free for a straightforward move.
Important practical points: the house is Grade II listed, which protects its character but will restrict alterations and may complicate some works. The building is timber framed with assumed limited insulation and uses oil‑fired central heating; long‑term running and upgrade costs should be considered. Broadband speeds are very slow and the council tax band is described as quite expensive. These are balanced by very low local crime and a quiet hamlet setting about ten minutes from Sandbach town centre.
For buyers seeking a lifestyle change—families wanting space for children or animals, and buyers who value privacy and period character—The Willows offers a significant plot and flexible outbuildings with opportunity to enhance value. Buyers should budget for listed‑building maintenance, potential insulation upgrades and service costs (oil heating, slow broadband).
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