Listed for £1,250,000
January 2, 2026
Sold for £925,000
2019
Sold for £600,000
2013
Sold for £740,000
2004
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There is no doubt that The Lymes represents an exceptionally rare buying opportunity within walking distance of Audlem village centre.
Location & Amenities - The Lymes occupies a prominent position 600 yards from Audlem village centre. Audlem was mentioned in the Doomsday book as Aldelyme, and Edward 1 granted a market charter in 1295. Audlem is on the Shropshire Union canal, which has a run of 15 locks, designed by Thomas Telford to raise the canal 93 feet from the Cheshire plain to the Shropshire plain. The River Weaver passes West of the village. The sought after, award winning, village of Audlem caters for daily needs with local co-operative store, post office, newsagents, dry cleaners, butchers, flower shop, restaurant, cafe, three public houses and a medical centre. Nantwich (7 miles) offers a more comprehensive range of services with High Street retailers, banks, restaurants, leisure facilities and supermarkets. Crewe station (11 miles) provides a fast intercity rail network (London Euston 90 minutes, Manchester 40 minutes). Whitchurch is 8 miles, Newcastle Under Lyme 15 miles, Chester and Shrewsbury 25 miles, the M6 motorway (Junction 16) is 11 miles and Manchester Airport 40 miles.
On the Educational front, there is a primary school in Audlem (Ofsted Good) and the house lies in the catchment area for Brine Leas High School/BL6 Sixth Form (Ofsted Good). Private schooling in the area includes Newcastle High School, The Grange at Hartford, The King's and Queen's in Chester and Ellesmere College.
There are numerous sports facilities in the area including tennis, bowling, cricket, football, running and cycling clubs in Audlem. There are two 18 hole golf courses at nearby Whitchurch.
Directions To Cw3 0Bp - From Nantwich, proceed along Wellington Road (this becomes Audlem Road) for about 6.5 miles into Audlem, with the Church on your left, turn left, proceed for 600 yards and the property is located on the left hand side.
Accommodation - With approximate measurements comprises:
Reception Hall - 4.50m x 3.56m (14'9" x 11'8") - Minton tile floor, ceiling cornices, picture rail, two single wall lights, period style radiator, inner staircase hall, picture rail, radiator,
Drawing Room - 9.30m x 4.39m plus the two bays (30'6" x 14'5" pl - Minster stone fireplace with Clearview wood burning stove, two box bay windows with shutters (to be found throughout the property), ceiling cornices, picture rail, fitted cupboard and shelving, three period style radiators.
Study - 4.65m x 3.05m (15'3" x 10'0") - Bookshelves, door to front garden, designer radiator.
Dining Room - 6.25m into bay x 4.98m (20'6" into bay x 16'4") - Open fireplace with cast grate, tiled inset, slate hearth, an interesting timber canopy, fine bay window, period style radiator.
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Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 7.34m x 4.85m (24'1" x 15'11") - Excellent range of floor standing cupboard and drawer units with granite worktop, double Belfast sink, island unit/breakfast bar with granite worktop, integrated wine cooler, Rangemaster Nexus style cooker with extractor hood above, plumbing for dishwasher, central Clearview wood burning stove, painted beamed ceiling, inset ceiling lighting, inset for American style refrigerator, archway to boot room, three windows, two period style radiators.
Boot Room - 3.86m x 2.39m (12'8" x 7'10") - Three built in cupboards, tiled floor, period style radiator.
Rear Hall - Door to rear, tiled floor, hanging fitting, cloaks area, period style radiator, door to cellar.
Cellar - 6.76m x 2.41m (22'2" x 7'11") - Barrelled ceiling.
Stairs From Inner Staircase Hall To First Floor La - Walk in linen store, period style radiator.
Shower Room - White suite comprising low flush W/C and hand basin, tiled shower cubicle with rain head shower and hand held shower, fully tiled walls, period style radiator.
Inner Landing - 4.67m x 1.30m (15'4" x 4'3") - Picture rail, period style radiator.
Bedroom - 6.10m x 2.59m (20'0" x 8'6") - Two windows, period style radiator.
Principle Bedroom Suite - Comprising:
- Bedroom - 4.47m x 4.47m (14'8" x 14'8") - Built in triple wardrobe, access to loft, picture rail, fireplace (blocked off) with carved timber painted surround, period style radiator.
- Dressing Room - 4.47m x 4.47m (14'8" x 14'8") - Excellent range of built in wardrobes and dressing table, cast iron grate with painted carved timber surround, shelving, picture rail, period style radiator.
- Bathroom - 4.62m x 2.95m (15'2" x 9'8") - White suite comprising freestanding bath with claw feet, low flush W/C and hand basin, tiled shower cubicle with Mira shower, two single wall lights, exposed wall timbers, tiled floor, part panelled walls, underfloor heating, radiator/towel rail.
Bedroom - 3.73m x 3.10m (12'3" x 10'2") - Picture rail, period style radiator.
Snug - 3.43m x 2.46m (11'3" x 8'1") - Period style radiator.
Inner Landing - 2.97m x 1.04m (9'9" x 3'5") - Storage cupboard with window.
Bedroom - 5.46m x 4.55m (17'11" x 14'11") - Cast iron fire grate with slate hearth and painted carved timber surround, built in cupboards, picture rail, two period style radiators.
Bedroom - 4.88m x 4.22m (16'0" x 13'10") - Cast iron fire grate with painted timber surround, access to loft, two windows, built in cupboard, picture rail, period style radiator.
Bathroom - 4.09m x 2.87m (13'5" x 9'5") - White suite comprising free standing bath with ball and claw feet and mixer shower, pedestal hand basin and low flush W/C, panel walls to dado, two windows, tiled floor, cast iron fire grate, two single wall lights, period style radiator/towel rail, built in cupboard.
Outside - Attached UTILITY ROOM 10'1" x 8'7" plumbing for washing machine, quarry tiled floor, shelving. STORE 9'3" x 8'2" Tempest cylinder, radiator.
Firebird oil fired central heating boiler.
To the rear of the property there is an East facing courtyard with lighting. Exterior lighting. Outside tap. Oil tank.
Buildings - Brick built slate roof detached Coach House Range comprising GARAGING AND STABLE 37'0" x 16'2" GYM 16'2" x 8'0" Staircase to Room above 36'8" x 16'9". Timber constructed Range comprising Potting Shed 11'11" x 10'1", Store 11'11" x 10'0", Store 11'11" x 9'8", Garden Room 11'6" x 9'10" with light, Open Fronted Entertaining Area 19'10" x 11'6" with power and light. Timber Range of eight stables (in poor condition) each measuring about 11'5" x 9'10". Outside Gravel car parking and turning area direct
Gardens - The slightly raised, gardens enjoy a South Easterly aspect. They are extensively lawned with a well stocked orchard with apple, pear, plum and damson. Wild flower areas grow amidst the orchard alongside established Salvia Rhododendrons and Roses. From the rear gravel courtyard, an Arbour leads to a Mediterranean styled paved area. To the South there is an ornamental pool, flower and herbaceous borders. To the West of the property is the largest formal lawn which is flanked by hedgerow, mature trees including pine and lime and a flagged terrace. To the North there is an enclosed children's play area. The gardens and grounds a particular feature of The Lymes and provide colour and interest through the seasons.
Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage.
N.B. Tests have not been made of electrical, water, 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.
Council Tax - Band G.
Viewings - By appointment with Baker Wynne & Wilson