4 bedroom house

Location

The rural hamlet of Bickerton is an area renowned for its natural beauty and has its own primary school, Church and Village Hall - which has a lively programme of events and an active Tennis Club. The villages of Bunbury, Tattenhall, Malpas and Tarporley are a short drive away, whilst Chester city centre is approximately 12 miles. There is an excellent primary school in Bickerton, whilst the highly regarded Bishop Heber High School in Malpas approx. 4 miles. Recreational opportunities in the area are plentiful with superb walks on the surrounding hills and numerous local popular dining pubs such as the The Egerton Arms, The Sandstone, The Pheasant and the Bickerton Poacher are all close at hand.

Accommodation

A covered storm porch with sandstone detailing and bench seating leads to a part glazed panelled front door which opens into a large Reception Hall 20'3 x 11'5 narrowing to 8'4 with feature galleried landing above. Finished with tiled floor which continues into the ground floor Cloakroom, there is also a door to the rear porch that opens onto the court yard at the rear. The well –proportioned Drawing Room 24'8 x 18' dimensions include two large bay box windows one of which provides spectacular elevated views across South Cheshire and beyond a further feature is the sandstone inglenook fireplace incorporating a multi fuel burning stove set on a York stone hearth.

Dining Room

The Dining Room 16'9 x 12'3 is likewise a well-proportioned reception room providing magnificent views via large floor to ceiling picture window along with glazed sliding door which opens onto a South facing York stone Alfresco Entertaining Area, adjacent to the Dining Room is the large L shaped farmhouse style Kitchen/Breakfast Room which has bi-folding doors opening to a Conservatory.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

The Kitchen Breakfast Room 20'3 x 18'1 is fitted with an extensive range of wall and floor cupboards complimented by tiled work surfaces matching dresser unit and Butler's Pantry Cupboard fitted with shelving vegetable/fruit baskets and granite work surface, there is fitted bench seating which can comfortably accommodate an eight to ten person dining table. Integrated appliances include an electric two oven Aga, dishwasher and under-counter fridge, with space for a further free standing fridge freezer within the Utility Room, which also provides additional wall and floor cupboards along with plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. A tiled floor within the kitchen runs seamlessly into the Conservatory via the bi-folding doors.

Conservatory

The Conservatory 17'6 x 12'1 offers magnificent views across South Cheshire and Shropshire with the Derbyshire hills in the distance, double doors open onto the magnificent York stone Entertaining Garden which can be accessed independently from all the principal reception rooms.

First Floor Accommodation

To the first floor there is a spacious Galleried Landing 16' x 9'9 giving access to three large Double Bedrooms and three Bath/Shower Rooms (two being En-suite). The Master Bedroom Suite is entered via a Dressing Room 12'2 x 8'7 with doors to both the Bedroom and Bathroom. The Bedroom 20'4 x 14'1 (dimensions include built-in wardrobes) and offers spectacular elevated views as does the En-suite Bathroom which compromises large cast iron bath, separate shower enclosure, low level WC, bidet, his and hers wash hand basin with useful storage cupboards and drawers beneath.

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Guest Bedroom Two 15' x 14'10 also offers similar spectacular views and benefits from an En-suite Bathroom, comprising double ended bath set within a tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Bedroom Three 20'4 x 11' offers attractive views over the gardens and paddock to the rear and is conveniently positioned adjacent to a Shower Room which is accessed from the galleried landing.

Guest Suite

Also to the ground floor accessed off the main Reception Hall there is a versatile Guest Suite which could be used for a dependent relative, it provides an Inner Hallway, Bedroom, Sitting Room and Bathroom, albeit the current vendors have utilised the Bedroom 11'8 x 8'7 (dimensions include shelved wardrobes) as a Study and the Sitting Room as a Snug/TV Room 11'5 x 9'9, the adjacent Bathroom comprises panel bath with shower above, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

Externally

A block set driveway continues through automated wrought iron double gates leading up a Sandstone lined walled drive which opens out onto a large Parking/Turning Area laid to Granite setts and unveiling to prospective visitors the stunning view which can be enjoyed from the property, the block set drive continues past the property to a rear Courtyard providing ample additional parking and turning space as well as giving access to the Double Garage 19' x 16'10 with electrically operated up and over door, with lean to Single Garage/Useful Storage Area 20'8 x 10'1 to the side.

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To either side of the drive beyond the dressed Sandstone walling there are formal lawned gardens. There is a large sheltered South facing Side / Rear Garden which the vendor has principally laid to York stone creating a delightful Sitting /Entertaining Area with spectacular elevated views. They have also created irrigated raised beds retained with dressed sandstone walling and a Pond/Water Feature with ornamental bridge, beyond which there are further lawned gardens which include a timber framed building accommodating a Hot Tub, Sauna and Shower. To the side/rear of the property there is a Paddock extending to approximately 1.5 acres.

Directions

From leaving our Tarporley Office, head on the A49 towards Whitchurch upon entering Ridley turn right onto the A534 towards Wrexham and continue on this road through Bulkeley passing the Bickerton Poacher on the left hand side. Continue up the hill and on the brow of the hill turn left signposted Bickerton and Malpas proceed down to the cross roads by Bickerton Church and proceed straight across onto Goldford Lane, the entrance to the driveway to Silver Birches can be found after approximately ½ mile on the right hand side.

Services / Tenure

Mains Water, Electricity, Oil Fired Central Heating, Private Drainage System. / Freehold

Viewings

Strictly by Appointment only with Cheshire Lamont