A HISTORIC 18th century farmhouse in the heart of the Cheshire countryside has been put up for sale.

Off Town Farm Lane in Norley, The Meadows dates back to 1834 and comes with a 'spacious' courtyard and 2.55 acres of land.

The property, which has been extended and renovated over the years is being marketed at £1 million by Storeys of Cheshire. 

A listing on property website Rightmove says: "Outside lighting guides your way up the steps to the sheltered porch entrance of this spacious and characterful former farmhouse, extended and renovated over the years to offer the ultimate in modern family living.

"Ahead from the hallway, step through into the ‘White Lounge’. Carpeted underfoot and dressed in hushed, barely there tones of translucent grey, this room embodies a sense of peaceful calm where light streams in through double aspect windows.

"The dining room is a wonderful space in which to entertain and host, wine and dine at the large farmhouse table, suffused in light from windows overlooking the garden to two sides. Step out through the French doors to dine alfresco.

The gardenThe garden (Image: Storeys of Cheshire) "Opening up through a squared archway, flow through into the kitchen, where the large kitchen island serves as a natural sociable hub.

"Blending rustic charm in its classic Shaker-style cabinetry with modern shades of navy blue and greys, this capacious kitchen is the heart of the home.

"Dine casually at the breakfast bar, beneath the ambient glow of the contemporary feature light, or cater to the family, utilising the array of fitted appliances including a built-in Miele coffee machine, Range oven and dishwasher.

The kitchenThe kitchen (Image: Storeys of Cheshire) "Granite worktops gleam beneath feature lighting, with further lighting in the kickboards and glass fronted display cabinets."

Upstairs on the first-floor can be found the four bedrooms, including the master suite, which has a walk-through dressing area.

The listing adds: "Each of the good-size double bedrooms at The Meadows offers a view, out over the garden, open fields or to the distant hills."

The dining roomThe dining room (Image: Storeys of Cheshire) Outside, the garden spreads across 2.5 acres and is easily accessed from the back of the home.