4 bedroom house

Location, luxury, lifestyle…

The elusive trio most sought after in a home. New Chapel Cottage is an equestrian delight encapsulating precisely what a Fine & Country Home is all about. It’s been a labour of love which is demonstrated in each immaculate inch of its footprint. It has it all, boasting outstanding views as far out as Jodrell bank and the Welsh hills, equestrian facilities and the space for a family to thrive. Designed to perfection with the reassurance of a new build, delicately balanced with the characterful charm and history of its old life spent as a cottage, barn and shippon, all wrapped up in approximately five acres of land… with more available for negotiation should you need! The footprint remained the same, yet a touch of magic has been sprinkled to deliver an outstanding new property providing a rather enviable lifestyle for its owners.

Welcome To New Chapel Cottage - Follow the curve of the stone walls down the private lane, instruct the electric gate to open up and let the driveway guide you in. As the gate closes behind you feel that wave of bliss at being back home where you belong. Follow the cobbles to park up in either your secure garage or the wooden oak open barn style car port- there’s ample parking here which will come into its own as this home was made for having guests visit! Before you approach the stone flags at the foot of the solid wooden church style front door, linger a little longer and take in those breath-taking views! Under the glow of the overhead lantern turn your key and step inside…

Relaxation At Its Finest - Enter into the porch and take in the grand entrance hallway ahead of you… what a statement to welcome your guests with! As your eyes are drawn up and around you will note the traditional farmhouse feel and neutral colour palette that is reflected carefully throughout the entirety of the property. Special touches catch your eye throughout, vaulted ceilings, exposed trusses, mullion windows, ample fireplaces and the use of quality stones and solid woods…
The stature of the staircase embraces your cosy reading nook, a decadent little spot to take a book from the library and find some time for yourself. Heading onto boot room it’s time to take off your coat and wellies and settle home for the evening.
The formal lounge beckons you in from the entrance hall, but what feature to take in first?! Two adjacent huge arched windows mirror each other dressing both edges of the room, flooding in light and framing the outdoors like a picture. Double doors open up onto the courtyard allowing a gentle breeze to lift the home on a summers day… and for those cosy winter nights the log burner flickers away taking centre stage, set within a huge stone fireplace which reaches right up to the tip of the vaulted ceiling. This is a room made for entertaining, in fact, the whole house is… you can guarantee it will be hard to get rid of your guests at the end of the day!

A Culinary Delight - Open up the wooden double doors off of the formal lounge, they are the gateway to the kitchen of your dreams! Even a chef would feel spoilt with the grand four oven cream AGA, an indispensable helping hand in a busy kitchen! Make use of the roasting, simmering, warming and baking ovens to make the most delectable Sunday Roast. It’s set in a red brick surround, a pleasing contrast to the solid Pippy oak units housing the double Belfast sink, Fisher and Paykel dishwasher and ample storage for your pots and pans. Stable doors grace both sides of the kitchen to showcase the views and allow the air to flow in, a theme reflected throughout the house with a connection to the outdoors gifted by a myriad of doors.
When its time to dine you have the option of the morning room set within the kitchen or the adjoining formal dining room, both a wonderful setting in their own right. On a sunny day the morning room is so beautiful to enjoy a cuppa and the newspaper before your busy day, whilst the formal dining room makes those special occasions extra magical with its views, character and multi fuel log burner as a focal point over Christmas Dinner.
The utility room also leads off from the kitchen, home to larders for your dried goods, a Siemens American style fridge freezer and Whirlpool American washer and dryer to keep the family organised… plus there is a multi jet wet room located here too, conveniently placed to rinse away the days’ equine activities, or indeed any muddy paws!

Work Away - Should you find that your days’ work can sometimes be done from the comfort of your own home, then my oh my does this home have the perfect setting! Up the dog leg solid wooden stairs you will find a mezzanine office overlooking the formal living room, separate from the buzz of family life yet still very much connected, it’s a bright, inspiring and motivating setting to work from, with the added bonus of two workstations and sublime cosiness from the multifuel log burner set between the two.

The Sleeping Quarters - When it’s time for bed the family has four bedrooms to choose from, the one generous sized bedroom on the ground floor with a gorgeous reclaimed old fireplace, and three further luxurious bedrooms upstairs! All ooze character and a neutral light colour palette creating the optimum setting for rest and relaxation.
The master bedroom is a true masterpiece- as you lift the latch on the wooden door you will be greeted from the heat of the roaring log burner opposite your bed, to cuddle up to as you rest your eyes for the night. A walk-in wardrobe will ensure dressing for the day to be a pleasure, getting ready with ease after freshening up in your en-suite… it has a slipper bath to die for with an overhead shower and woodland views as you soak!

The Grounds - With gardens to make you as proud as a peacock this wonderful five-acre setting has ample areas to enjoy, all surrounded by a mature woodland backdrop. As you sit upon your lounging furniture on the patio and light up the firepit BBQ, cast your eyes down the lawn as it blurs into the distant countryside views, the reservoir glistening royal blue as you try to spot Jodrell Bank on a clear day.
What better way to spend a sunny Sunday than taking a copy of ‘Horse & Hound’ and sitting by the pond watching the Koi Carp with the sun on your face?!
For those of you with horses there are two stone stables and a tack/feed room with electric points, rubber matting, automatic water dispensers and lighting. There is adjoining grazing land of approximately four acres, and a the paddock area is a prime location to convert to a ménage (subject to planning permission), adjoining the garden.
Other out buildings include the garage which could also be used as a workshop if you often have a project on the go, a log store and bin shed and the ultimate surprise… shelters for the two pairs of resident peacocks which live here! You can keep them if you wish they are rather beautiful! or the owner can make alternative arrangements for our feathered friends should you prefer.

A Labour Of Love - Since 1999 this property has been a labour of love and dedication by its owners, every fine detail carefully thought out, each material used carefully curated. The original stones were preserved and reused, the original footprint of the cottage barn and shippon remain the same as to tastefully secure the original charm of the property and stand as a reminder of its history, when Brian the Bull once occupied the courtyard!! It’s hard to believe this stunning home has only been here for 20 years, as it very much feels part of the landscape…

In A Nutshell - The owner told us of their fondness of the home- ‘’As soon as we laid eyes on the plot, we just knew it was a very special project… one we simply couldn’t resist! The pay off has been well worth it, this has been the most wonderful big family home for us. It was made for entertaining; we have had many a great party here with our loved ones in the summer, spread out in the gardens with our firepit BBQ on the go! Once home after leaving you really do appreciate how rural and peaceful the grounds feel, we are only now moving on as it now feels too big for the two of us’’.

An Idyllic Location - Set down the private New Chapel Lane, New Chapel Cottage offers a little bit of the good life on the edge of urban living, set within the Lancashire countryside in the town of Horwich. This property has found that perfect balance of seclusion and inclusion, it’s private yet accessible with amenities within easy reach. For those with a love of the great outdoors you are spoilt for choice with ample local walks, a footpath starts at the foot of the garden to High Rid Reservoir, a lovely place to stretch your legs with your pooch and take in the surroundings. When it’s time to relax there are a choice of good local pubs serving up excellent pub grub, plus finer dining options too. You are connected with the M61 motorway if you need to venture further afield, however we bet you wont want to ever leave home!



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