5 bedroom house

With views over Vale Royal and Whitegate village in grounds of circa 4.5 acres - a unique detached residence offering five bedrooms, three bathrooms, seven reception rooms and large outbuilding

Comment from Robert Reed of Gascoigne Halman

This is a house that I absolutely loved even before I got to the front door. The approach is hugely impressive, with a terrific tree lined sweeping driveway leading up to the house. When you arrive, the property itself continues to excel.

The gardens and grounds are the first thing to mention, with the house well centred within the plot. The overall size is circa 4.5 acres and this comprises both formal gardens and paddocks, making this an ideal property for those with a growing family. It should also be noted that there are many aspects over Whitegate village and Vale Royal, which are unique and to be treasured. The location also provides dramatic and impressive sunsets throughout the year. It should also be noted that there is a large outbuilding that comprises two double garages with the first floor area extending over both. There is potential use as a games room, home office or other use subject to necessary planning permissions.

Inside offers a wonderful combination of original features and refined tasteful contemporary quality. It is a house that has a warm character throughout, with features including original ceiling beams, dressed sandstone, fireplaces, an oak staircase, feature area of exposed wattle and daub and delightful original floorboards. In terms of the more contemporary, the garden room off the kitchen and the superb refitted bathroom stand out.

The other thing worthy of particular attention is the very flexible layout. There are in total seven reception rooms, five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Accordingly, the layout can be adapted easily to suit the differing needs of families at changing stages of life.

This is a charismatic, one off unique property that is hugely impressive and located in a first class position. A viewing is strongly recommended.

The client has continued to invest in the property in recent times. These include recent redecoration, a new boiler and new polytunnel as well as a positive health check on the condition of the roof.

For a personal description of the property or to arrange a viewing, please contact myself or a member of the team at the Tarporley office.

Alternatively my colleagues at Knutsford office know the house well, with Andrew Rogers being the first point of contact.

Accommodation and dimensions

Entrance Hall 5.74m (18'10) Max x 3.35m (11') Max

Cloaks cupboard (2.84m (9'4) x 1.32m (4'4)

Separate WC 1.78m (5'10) x 1.52m (5')

Utility Room 2.59m (8'6) x 1.73m (5'8)

Bedroom Five/Reception Room 4.83m (15'10) Max x 4.75m (15'7) Max

Open Plan Reception Rooms

Sitting Room 4.78m (15'8) x 3.61m (11'10)

Dining Hall 4.8m (15'9) Max x 4.65m (15'3) Max

Opening into:-

Family Room 4.47m (14'8) x 2.36m (7'9) Max

Main Entrance Porch 1.3m (4'3) x 1.12m (3'8)

Study 2.36m (7'9) x 2.18m (7'2)

Drawing Room 4.9m (16'1) x 4.55m (14'11)

Snug 2.74m (9') x 2.62m (8'7) (With views through land to village)

Open Plan Breakfast Kitchen Garden Room

Breakfast Kitchen 8.74m (28'8) Max x 3.23m (10'7) Max

Opening into:-

Garden Room 4.34m (14'3) Max x 2.97m (9'9) Max

FIRST FLOOR

Landing One Accessed via staircase from Dining Hall

Master Bedroom Suite

Bedroom One 4.93m (16'2) x 4.9m (16'1)

Dressing Room 2.79m (9'2) x 2.11m (6'11)

En-suite Shower Room 2.31m (7'7) Max x 1.73m (5'8) Max

Bedroom Three 4.8m (15'9) x 3.91m (12'10)

Bathroom 3.58m (11'9) x 3.2m (10'6)

Landing Two (Accessed via staircase from Entrance Hall)

Bedroom Two 4.83m (15'10) Max x 4.7m (15'5) Into bay

Bedroom Four 3.68m (12'1) Into wardrobes x 3.23m (10'7)

Shower Room 2.62m (8'7) x 1.78m (5'10)

OUTSIDE

Detached Garage Block And Garden Store Above

Double Garage One 5.69m (18'8) x 4.75m (15'7)

Double Garage Two 5.56m (18'3) x 4.75m (15'7)

First Floor Garden Store

Location

Whitegate is a beautiful sought after semi rural area, situated between Hartford and Tarporley with a predominance of open countryside. The highly rated Whitegate CoE Primary School and pre-school are within short distance of the property, as is the Parish Church. The village pub, 'The Plough', is very popular as both a food and drink destination.

Whilst being conveniently located for all the aforementioned places, Whitegate boasts some lovely surrounding countryside, with the Whitegate Way and River Weaver close by for those who enjoy walking, cycling and horse riding.

Hartford village is just over five minutes drive away and has a number of shops and schools including the highly regarded Grange Junior and Senior School. Hartford also boasts a main line railway station to Liverpool and London Euston (with regular services taking about two hours).

There are also several golf clubs within short driving distance of the property, plus Vale Royal Abbey golf course within the village. Manchester and Liverpool International Airports can be commuted to in 40 minutes whilst railway links are offered at nearby stations including Hartford, Cuddington, Acton Bridge, Chester and Crewe. MediaCity UK, Salford can be reached in under 45 minutes drive.

The area as a whole has access to glorious countryside and places of significant interest that include ancient castles, boating facilities on nearby canals and the outstanding Sandstone Ridges of Cheshire. Delamere Forest, originally part of the Delamere Estate is a landmark in the locality and can be reached in car in just over ten minutes.

Whilst the area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty, the house also offers an excellent base for the business traveller. In terms of road links, there are extensive connections to the M56, M6 and M53. The A49, A51 and A55 all link to key areas of commerce and interest. Whitegate is particularly convenient for the A556 Manchester to Chester link road.

Directions

From our office in the centre of Tarporley take a left turn. Upon reaching the roundabout take the third exit onto the A49. Proceed up the A49 through the village of Cotebrook and after passing the Garden Centre on the left hand side you will come to a crossroads. At the crossroads take the right turn onto the A54. Proceed along, passing the Shrewsbury Arms Public House on your left side and at the next crossroads take a left hand turn onto Shay Lane. Proceed along Shay Lane for a couple of miles until reaching a further set of crossroads. Carry straight over and take the first right turn into Foxwist Green. Proceed for half a mile along the lane and there is a left turn onto a driveway that leads to two properties. Keep to the left and the subject property will be located, clearly marked by a Gascoigne Halman 'For Sale' board.

Tenure / Services / Viewing

TENURE We believe the property is freehold tenure.

SERVICES We understand that mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage and oil central heating.

VIEWING Viewing by appointment with the Agents Tarporley office.

WANT TO MOVE BUT NEED TO SELL?

If you are interested in this property but need to sell your own home in Cheshire, South Manchester or the Peak District, Gascoigne Halman can provide a free, no obligation market appraisal and valuation of your own home. We are proud to be the leading estate agent in the area, with a network of twenty one offices - full contact details can be located on our website. Robert Reed is the manager of the Tarporley office.

The Tarporley team consists of Robert, Pamela, Oliver and Julie - we pride ourselves on being not just professional and efficient but also warm and welcoming. If you are in the village and fancy a coffee, do come in and say hello. We are located at 62 High Street, Tarporley, six premises to the left of Tarporley Parish Church. Our building is a landmark in the village, having above the shop front a beautiful illuminated fully working heritage clock.

NOTICE

Gascoigne Halman for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) no person in the employment of Gascoigne Halman has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

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