The wonky Cheshire cottage in 'secret' village that looks like it should be in a Harry Potter film

A Cheshire village cottage that looks like it is plucked out of a Harry Potter film has been put on sale for £450,000. The Grade II listed building is known as The Nest and can be found in a picturesque market town called Malpas, south of Chester.

A hidden gem in the North of England, the village was recently dubbed as the UK's best kept secret. It has become a sought-after location in the country and came in first place in the top 20 secret villages to live in by The Times.

The Rightmove listing for The Nest, which combines the historic character of the original property with modern living, states: "This historic Grade II listed detached cottage offers the best of both worlds with the characterful frontage offering two separate reception rooms both with exposed original timber beams with the living room enjoying an exposed brick chimney breast."

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CheshireLive reports how the double gates take you to the side of the property where there is plentiful off road parking. The main entrance is situated to the side with a spacious entrance hall with oversized ceramic tiled flooring leading to a downstairs cloaks/WC and utility room.

"The real heart of the home is an extended open plan (over 16ft x 15ft) dining kitchen with continued ceramic tiled flooring with under-floor heating, beautifully appointed fitted kitchen with a bespoke range of painted timber units with integrated appliances and full width bi-fold doors opening onto the rear patio.

"To the first floor there are three double bedrooms all with exposed beams with an en-suite to bedroom two which also has a useful timber framed study/wardrobe area.

"The master bedroom is an excellent size with walk in access to a