Lodge House

Located in one of Cheshire's most sought after areas, close to the village of Willaston, and surrounded by open farmland, lies this Lodge and The Coach House; two detached dwellings within an established plot that extends to 0.5 acres.

This Grade II listed sandstone property dates back to 1857, it was later extended with the the utmost attention to detail to preserve the aesthetic and character of the building. The property provides incredibly spacious and versatile accommodation and the added bonus of having a separate detached dwelling in the grounds means it would also appeal to the multi-generational buyer or perhaps those looking for a development opportunity as well as the family market.

The property is being offered for sale with no onward chain and viewing is essential to appreciate what is on offer.

Property Description - This stunning home has been lovingly maintained by the present owners who have created a home that is inviting and serene. There is potential for further upgrades and for the re-development of The Coach House, subject to the relevant permissions. Many of the original features have been retained including exposed sandstone walls and timber beams, round headed sash windows, and beautiful exterior stone detail.

The property is approached through a pillared entrance which leads to a private driveway where there is a parking and turning area. The entrance to the property is a beautiful oriel style sandstone vestibule, this opens to a large reception hallway with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. The ground floor layout is spacious and has a variety of different spaces which allow for family living, entertaining and relaxation. Off the reception hallway, step lead up to the extension which is used for formal dining, this area is open to the lounge which has exposed sandstone walls and an open fireplace. At the opposite side of the house there is a separate sitting room which leads through to the kitchen-breakfast room. The kitchen has an excellent range of storage units including a pantry and there is an integrated double oven, hob and microwave. Double doors off the kitchen lead out to the rear garden. The ground floor also has a bedroom, dressing room and en-suite. On the first floor there are two additional bedrooms with built in storage and a modern bathroom.

The Coach House is a separate dwelling and rated as such by the council, this is in need of modernisation but provides further accommodation that comprises; hallway, kitchen-living room, conservatory, two bedrooms, a shower room and bathroom.

Externally the grounds are very well established and incredibly private. There is a paved patio area and cottage style garden along with an extensive lawn with established borders and mature trees. This leads through to an orchard and wood.

Location - The property is located in a highly sought-after semi-rural, yet accessible location less than a mile from the village of Willaston. Willaston provides a comprehensive range of local services for everyday needs including convenience store, café, deli, bakery, two village pubs, doctor and dentist surgeries and a primary school.
Heswall and Neston are a few miles distance and provide a wider choice of shopping together with high street banks and supermarkets. Lydiate Lodge is conveniently placed for Chester and Liverpool which offer a wide range of shopping, schooling and leisure facilities.
There is a well-regarded primary school in Willaston together with several grammar schools in Wirral including West Kirby, Caldy and Wirral is complemented by various independent schools nearby including, Birkenhead and The Firs and Kings and Queen’s schools in Chester.

On the recreational front there is a variety of sporting activities in the area including sailing and windsurfing on the Marine Lake and Dee Estuary, golf clubs at Caldy, Heswall and Royal Liverpool at Hoylake. Rugby at Caldy and on the edge of Thornton Hough and The Neston Club offers cricket, hockey, tennis and squash.

Communications - The property benefits from excellent road communications being three miles from the M53 motorway which provides fast access to Liverpool and Chester and connects with the national motorway network including the M56 for travel to Manchester. There is a rail link from Hooton to Liverpool & Chester from which there is a sub 2hr intercity service to London Euston and both Liverpool and Manchester are served with international airports.

Approximate Distances:
Chester: 10 miles. Liverpool: 11 miles. Manchester: 48 Miles.

Other Information - Tenure: Freehold. Please note, whilst this property shares an entrance with The Lydiate development, it is completely separate and not subject to any service charges.

Council Tax: Lydiate Lodge Band E. The Coach House Band A. Cheshire West & Chester.

Services: Mains gas, electricity, water. Sewage is by way of sceptic tank.

Lodge Accommodation -

Vestibule Entrance -

Dining Hallway - 5.44m x 3.00m (17'10" x 9'10") -

Lounge-Dining Room - overall 8.38m max x 5.31m max (overall 27'5" max x -

Sitting Room - 4.06m x 3.78m (13'4" x 12'5") -

Kitchen-Breakfast Room - 5.05m x 3.71m (16'7" x 12'2") -

Bedroom One - 4.62m x 3.35m (15'2" x 11') -

Dressing Room - 2.92m x 2.11m (9'7" x 6'11") -

En-Suite - 2.82m x 1.52m max excluding shower (9'3" x 5' max -

Bedroom Two - 3.58m x 3.23m (11'9" x 10'7") -

Bedroom Three - 3.43m x 3.23m (11'3" x 10'7") -

Bathroom -

The Coach House Accommodation -

Entrance Room - 4.9m x 2.5m (16'0" x 8'2") -

Shower Room - 1.50m x 1.50m (4'11" x 4'11") -

Living Room - 5.7m x 4.8m (18'8" x 15'8") -

Conservatory - 4.3m x 3m (14'1" x 9'10") -

Bedroom One - 4.5m x 3.48m (14'9" x 11'5") -

Bedroom Two - 5.7m x 2.9m (18'8" x 9'6") -

Bathroom - 3.20m x 2.01m (10'6" x 6'7") -



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