Starling Cottage, Kingsley Road, Crowton CW8 2RW

In the quintessential Cheshire country village of Crowton, discover your own oasis of calm, at Starling Cottage.

Cottage comforts Originally a farm workers’ cottage, Starling Cottage has been extended and enhanced over the years, all the while preserving its comforting cottage charm, with much of the original Cheshire brick retained and reused.

Private and peaceful, with fields stretching out to the front and rear, grazed by ponies and sheep, pull onto the driveway, where there is parking for one vehicle to the front, whilst a gate part way along opens to reveal additional parking for two further cars to the rear.

Attractive cottage garden planting features to the front, with ferns, euphorbia, Japanese Quince, Hellebores and hart’s tongue, with a flourish of colour in springtime as the daffodils and tulips peep through.

Character and style Make your way inside, into the large porch, where there is plenty of space to take off coats and boots, before freshening up in the handy cloakroom to the left, with WC and wash basin.

Ahead, a large panel of glass and glazed door precede the entrance hall, carpeted underfoot and with neutral panelling to the lower wall, blending modern comfort with a classic, country aesthetic for a characterful feel.

OWNER QUOTE: “Light wells bring natural light in through the stairwells, it never feels dark.”

Warmth and welcome The hand built fireplace in the lounge on the right is furnished with a Clearview log-burning stove, filling the room with cosy warmth and cheer on winter days, as windows to two sides draw in light. Peaceful and private, westerly windows capture sunset vistas, looking out over the driveway at the side, and over to the tall hedgerows at the front. Wooden flooring flows underfoot, while there is ample space for sofas and side tables, and even a piano.

Entertain with ease at Starling Cottage, with a large and light dining room offering direct access out to the patio and garden via French doors, ideal for alfresco mealtimes throughout the summer months, serenaded by birdsong.

Feast your eyes Conveniently close, the kitchen awaits to the right of the dining room, where a walk-in pantry brings a classic farmhouse element in line with modern living, offering ample storage. With wood-effect luxury vinyl tiling underfoot, the kitchen is a practical family hub, served by an array of recently fitted appliances including an oven, hob, dishwasher and with space for a freestanding fridge-freezer.

With views out to the garden from the kitchen, there is also convenient access out to the garden from the handy utility room, where the kitchen garden is prolific with herbs you can harvest to help with cooking.

Brimming with storage, the utility room also offers a handy boot room entry when returning home with muddy boots.

Bedtime beckons From the entrance hall, take the carpeted staircase, where panelling features to the lower walls, up to the first-floor landing, arriving at a bedroom currently serving as an office on the right.

Next door, windows to two aspects fill the neighbouring double bedroom with light, offering views out over the fields and towards the village.

A third bedroom next door also offers space for a double bed. Carpeted, and suffused in natural light from the large window, this bedroom, like its predecessors, is dressed in calming, neutral tones.

Soak and sleep Refresh and unwind in the family bathroom, warmed by underfloor heating and furnished with a large, claw footed, freestanding tub with showerhead attachment. There is also a wash basin, WC, heated towel radiator and separate shower cubicle.

Wake up to a chorus of birdsong and the soothing sound of the breeze blowing through the poplar tree from the master bedroom, which offers far reaching views out over the countryside to the rear. A quiet, calm bedroom, served by its own shower room ensuite tiled in a soothing shade of grey and warmed by underfloor heating, this master suite serves as an oasis of calm.

Peace and privacy Take a seat outside on the patio and soak up the soundtrack of nature, in a garden populated by sparrows, blackbirds, goldfinches, starlings and even the occasional woodpecker. At night, listen for the telltale twit-twoo of the owls.

As dusk falls, admire the stunning sunsets.

OWNER QUOTE: “I love the garden, it’s like an escape from the busyness of the world.”

Tucked behind mature hedges, as summer meets with autumn, the views reveal themselves.

Brimming with strawberries, raspberries, currant bushes, rhubarb and apple trees, there is ample space to grow your own fruit and vegetables at Starling Cottage. Alongside also a small wildlife pond, the garden is sectioned into different ‘rooms’, with space for children to explore and plenty of different seating areas, allowing you to follow the sun as it moves around.

OWNER QUOTE: “We make a lot of jam!”

Seek shelter beneath the shade of the trees and breathe in the aroma of the roses. There is a handy large shed for storage, alongside a greenhouse.

Out and about Fields populated by horses hint at the area’s popularity among the equine community, with many nearby bridlepaths ideal for exploration on horseback.

Circular walks extend from the door, with the Millennium Green close by, offering strolls alongside the stream. Further afield, pack a picnic and walk down alongside the River Weaver to the locks.

Explore the secret green lanes close by or head into Delamere Forest for tree top adventures at the Go Ape centre. This area is exceptional for bike rides.

Pick up your essentials in the village shop in Norley, which even stocks locally produced honey and is right by the bus stop that picks up for the local schools.

Head into Kingsley, the next village along for your stamps and parcel collections at the Post Office, or travel to Frodsham, around a five-minute drive away, served by both a Post Office and a Co-op.

In nearby Northwich and Frodsham you can find several supermarkets, whilst for commuters, there is easy access to the M56 and M6 for travel to Warrington, Chester and Manchester. Meanwhile, train connections from Frodsham connect you directly with Manchester and Chester.

Families are well served by the surrounding village primary schools, with bus stops in Crowton serving at number of local high schools including Weaverham High and St. Nicholas in Hartford. Highly regarded independent school The Grange is also served by the bus stop opposite the shop in Norley.

An ideal retreat for young and old, Starling Cottage provides a peaceful escape to couples seeking tranquillity and room to grow, while offering early retirees an opportunity to reconnect with nature and grow their own in the spacious garden.

A warm, welcoming sanctuary, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life where calm descends at Starling Cottage; a perfect fit for anyone looking to embrace a serene and fulfilling lifestyle.

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