Northwood - Sandbach - Ref: P2129

This Grade II listed Georgian Villa stands prominently on Queen Street, with tall sash windows, a pedimented entrance and a distinctive parapet topped with urn finials. Dating from the early nineteenth century, the house retains much of the character that gives buildings of this period their individuality.

Inside, the ground floor is centred around two generous reception rooms. Both have strong original detail, including shuttered windows, wall panelling and traditional fireplaces. The breakfast kitchen has a more informal feel, with shaker style cabinetry, exposed brickwork and substantial timber beams creating a striking contrast with the lighter finish elsewhere in the home.

A ground floor WC and utility area sit off the main accommodation, while the cellar below provides useful storage.

Upstairs, the first floor is arranged around four bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate shower room. Two additional loft rooms sit above, accessed via stairs.

Outside, the rear garden includes lawn, paved areas and established brick boundaries, with the neighbouring church forming part of the historic setting.

The history here is more than a backdrop. Historic England records the house as probably dating from the early nineteenth century, built in Flemish bond red brown brick with a slate roof. Its listed features include sash windows, shutters, panelled doors and a turned staircase. Queen Street itself forms part of an important area in the development of Middlewich, with Georgian and early Victorian houses reflecting the growth and prosperity brought by the canal age. The neighbouring United Reformed Church stands on a site first used by the congregation in 1813, with the present church completed in 1871. EPC rating: E.