IT'S not every day the opportunity to live in an Abbey presents itself, but our Northwich Guardian Property of the Week does just that.

Strike are offering this unique contemporary three-bedroomed duplex apartment, set within the walls of the beautiful Grade 1 listed Vale Royal Abbey, with the award-winning development known as Champneys.

As if living in an old Abbey wasn't enough, the luxurious apartment also comes with exceptional views of Vale Royal Abbey Golf Course, with the first tea with touching distances of the front door.

With offers in the region of £585,000 being asked for, the apartment has a stunning 1754.5 square feet of space and incorporates three bedrooms, two ensuites and has up to three designated car parking spaces for Champney residents.

Access to Champneys is through the gate to the Victorian Gardens, with the entrance hall shared with the Clock Tower apartment.

An elegant staircase rises to the first floor and in turn leads to the entrance door and behind that, a vestibule with natural stone tiled flooring, a cloaks cupboard and inset downlighters.

The bespoke Maranatha kitchen comprises a range wall, a central island and base units comprising cupboards and drawers, with granite work surfaces throughout.

Five floor to ceiling windows provide an exceptionally natural light to the reception room, provide stunning views across the golf course, with a bespoke commissioned glass and stainless steel staircase leading to the mezzanine level master suite.

The mezzanine level has a glass balcony and a six foot wide natural oak wooden floor, with the large massive master bedroom providing further views over the golf course, with glass doors leading into a dressing room.

Another glass door leads to the ensuite, which comprises a Duravit low level WC, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap, walk-in shower with wall mounted shower head, tiled panelled bath with mixer tap, inset downlighters, wall mounted heated towel rail and underfloor heating.

The second bedroom also contains its own bathroom and dressing room, while the third bedroom has the option of being transformed into a study.

Within minutes of the Abbey is the famous Hollies Farm shop, Cheshire Polo training and Oulton Park, while Ofsted rated outstanding schools and colleges, private schools are plentiful within a 10-mile radius.