6 bedroom house

The Dairy offers discerning buyers a property which satisfies every element of home life. Every detail has been carefully considered, from the combination of both industrial design enveloped and infused by the natural elements, to the extensive flexibility of the accommodation on offer.

Originally a working dairy, it has been redesigned from the ground up, with every thought being given to the practical, aesthetic and multi-purpose uses demanded of the modern home. Near completion, it will be a striking and efficient modern home of c.4,150 sq ft, situated in the beautiful rural setting of Ridley, enjoying stunning views and excellent communications. The Dairy has been designed to allow natural light to permeate the building from morning until evening, extensive views through a sequence of spaces will provide visual continuity throughout the house. It comes with c. three acre paddock and c. one acre curtilage.

The current owners have also incorporated the design expertise of Gail Marsden Design and Asheville Interiors to give a unique statement finish to certain aspects of the property.

Through the main entrance, the reception hall features exposed steel beams, with a centre piece split staircase of both oak and cast iron. Curved walls surrounding the stairway, make this an equally imposing and elegant welcome into the home. Inside the front door an open cloakroom style seating area to the left, and opposite, a generous study / office space. Taking the corridor to the right, is a cloakroom fitted with designer feature sink and wc, opposite which is situated a family/play room. Continuing on to the annexe element of the dwelling, first a room set to be a social space ‘parlour room’ with a luxury finish in its design, and further on, two bedrooms with family bathroom in between, leading on to an open plan kitchen and living area. Here the living space enjoys bi-fold doors with stunning black metal frame design, opening onto the private walled garden.

Returning to the main entrance hall, the corridor follows on into the main hub of the home; here you are struck with the stunning rural view through bi-fold doors, encompassing the dining and kitchen area. The L-shaped spacious open plan design lends itself to entertaining and busy family life. The dining area, amply designed to allow a large dining table, sits directly opposite the sitting room with sliding barn door entrance and a central feature wall housing a bio ethanol fire. Tucked around from the dining room is a fully fitted utility/boot room with external door out to the walled garden area. The white walled kitchen, with underfloor heating, will house a striking hand painted slate grey fitted kitchen. In addition, there will be a central island and fitted appliances including the feature piece, a stunning electric AGA.

The split staircase up to the left takes you firstly to a double bedroom including en-suite shower room. Further on a spacious and private walk through dressing room with ample fitted storage, into the master suite. Here the layout has been designed specifically for the bed to face floor to ceiling windows overlooking the fields beyond. Sweeping round to the left is the discreetly designed open plan ensuite bathroom with separate freestanding luxury bath and shower and matching designer wash basin, a toilet and basin lie further on with lockable door. Returning to the main landing, this follows on to two further bedrooms both with ensuite shower rooms. A number of bathrooms benefit from underfloor heating including the family bathroom in the annexe.

The flooring throughout the property will be a combination of industrial design tiling with white tiling to the bathrooms, solid wood floors to the sitting room, and carpeting to the first floor and parlour on the ground floor. Two boilers and separate utilities serve the annexe and main house respectively so the buyer can flexibly use the accommodation as to suit their circumstances or plans for the residence. The utilities include a water treatment plant, LPG gas tank below ground level at the front of the property and mains electricity. EPC SAP rating C.

The Dairy is positioned in the parish of Ridley, with secluded views over Cheshire countryside but with immediate access to excellent communications. Bordered by agricultural land and the A534, this property provides a home with exceptional views without being remote.

Accessed via the A534, the property is within easy access of main road networks, enabling a peaceful lifestyle whilst having all the modern day requirements and facilities within easy reach. With a local shop just 2.8 miles to the north, 7.6 miles to the picturesque market town of Nantwich to the east providing shops, bars, restaurants and leisure facilities, the property is also only 7 miles from Carden Park Golf Resort providing spa, dining and business facilities. Just over 3 miles to the north is the popular Dysart Arms restaurant and bar. A wider range of shopping, leisure and sports facilities, plus mainline train stations can be found at Chester 14.4 miles and Crewe 11.9 miles.

Independent schools include Abbeygate College in Saighton 10.6 miles, The Hammond 14.8 miles and The Kings & Queens schools in Chester are also within commuting distance at 11.7 and 14.8 miles respectively. State schooling for primary, secondary and sixth form ages is also available locally by way of Tarporley High School & Sixth Form College 4.5 miles, Bishop Heber High School 5.4 miles and Acton Church of England Primary Academy 5.2 miles.

Outside the electric gated driveway leads between the double garage to the left and the main residence to the right. Strategically place external lighting will show The Dairy to its best during the darker hours and the acreage and rural views provide a stunning setting all year round.

The double garage (c.900 sq.ft. ground and first floor) includes a ground floor shower room with WC, stairs leading up to a kitchenette, and through to a spacious room filled with natural light from the four skylights and gable end window overlooking the surrounding fields. This room has been designed to support a multitude of uses; office, bedroom and cinema room.

There is a private south facing walled garden encompassed by The Dairy, the paddock with equine use and planning for the construction of stable accommodation should this be required, and landscaped gardens to the front of the property bordered by post and rail fencing with rural views beyond.

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