5 bedroom house

A delightful country house just outside a prime Cheshire village with a self-contained suite, outbuildings and land.


Description

The Barracks is a fine thatched property in an exceptional position approached via a long private drive and with far-reaching rural views to all sides.

It has a long and rich history and the name is believed to date from the 17th century when it was used by Cromwell’s armies during the siege of Beeston Castle.

A porch covers the part-glazed front door which opens into a spacious reception hall with a central staircase, a WC to one side and a cloaks cupboard to the other. To one side is an impressive drawing room with a large bay window from which there are lovely views over the garden. It is a very well-proportioned room which is ideal for entertaining.

The dining room is similarly impressive with a beamed, vaulted ceiling and dual aspect. The bespoke kitchen has a range of high quality integrated appliances and a breakfast area with direct access to the garden and beyond is a sitting room, again with French doors to the garden. There is a door from the kitchen into a back hall and the utility room, with a laundry chute, is situated off the side hall.

A door from the dining room leads into the self-contained suite. This is a versatile space which has been used as a home office in the past. It is a currently arranged with a kitchen, living room, first floor bedroom and bathroom. The suite kitchen provides the link to an integral garage offering secure and covered access to the house.

Good storage is a feature of the first floor accommodation with fitted wardrobes and cupboard space. The principal bedroom in particular has extensive wardrobes and an en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en suite).

The property benefits from extensive outbuildings, used for garaging, a workshop and storage. They offer considerable flexibility and there would appear to be potential for a variety of uses, subject to gaining the necessary consents, including office space, gym, cinema etc.

The gardens and grounds are a delightful element of the property. The sweeping drive leads to the front and side of the house and is flanked by lawns and to one side is a well-stocked fish pond and an old potting shed. There are a number of borders and mature shrubs and trees, however the maintenance is limited by the extensive lawns framing the house. There are a number of sitting and dining areas and at the far end of the garden an all-weather tennis court.

The house is protected on all sides by the land which is arranged in a series of well fenced paddocks which benefits from a separate access from Bird's Lane and a water supply. It is occupied under a short term arrangement (expiring November 2020) by a farming tenant who currently uses it for the grazing of beef cattle.

The total area of the property is about 36 acres.

Location

Bunbury ½ mile, Tarporley 4 miles, Chester 15 miles, Crewe station 13 miles, Manchester airport 31 miles

The Barracks is in a stunning private position less than a mile from the historic village of Bunbury.

Bunbury is a small, picturesque village with an excellent range of local amenities including a convenience store, a butcher, three public houses and a beautiful Church. Of particular note is Bunbury Primary School which holds a strong reputation and acts as a feeder for Tarporley High School.

Bunbury is just under 5 miles from Tarporley which is a highly sought-after village. Tarporley has an attractive High Street with a broad range of independent shops and restaurants and a popular secondary school ('Outstanding' Ofsted 2014). Independent schooling is available at Kings and Queens in Chester and at Abbey Gate College in Saighton.

The City of Chester is one of the North West's leading retail and commercial centres serving a catchment area extending from Manchester to Shrewsbury and covering the whole of North Wales. Chester also gives access to the motorway network providing a link to other North West and Midlands conurbations and to Liverpool and Manchester airports.

The property is only 14 miles from Crewe where there is a direct and regular rail service to London Euston (from 1 hour 34 minutes).

Leisure opportunities are easily at hand with a number of sporting clubs in Bunbury village, including cricket, bowls and tennis. There are also numerous pleasant walks in the area.





Acreage: 36 Acres

Marketed by: Savills, Chester