4 bedroom detached for sale

Superb four bedroom, four bathroom, six reception room detached house of 3679 square feet with excellent energy efficient credentials, treble garage with studio, stable block and outstanding 2.2 acre plot

Comment from Robert Reed of Gascoigne Halman

This unique and very special detached house is without parallel in the locality and many miles beyond. It has the rare and welcome distinction of having been commissioned, designed and built for owner occupation and as a result is embedded with quality features in every area of the property both internally and externally. Having never been offered to the open market before, this is a genuinely rare and remarkable buying opportunity.

What strikes me most about this house is the blend of appealing traditional building materials that blend perfectly with the local vernacular combined with forward looking design and build that allows for economic living. Examples of the former include the use of reclaimed brick and an oak framed garden room extension whilst examples of the latter include excellent levels of insulation, a ground source heat pump, underfloor heating and a bio disc private drainage system.

This house has also been lovingly designed so as to have extensive character, architectural interest and unique features. This list of attributes is rarely typical of a house of such modern construction and accordingly, much praise is due to all involved with its design.

If I were to list all the key features here, the advert would never end, so I will restrict myself to highlighting a few key elements of outstanding quality which particularly impress. The first is the spectacular entrance hall that has a beautiful bespoke oak staircase, vaulted ceiling and aspect to the galleried landing. I also love the flexibility of the layout. With six reception rooms in total, there is the capacity here for both open plan living and separate spaces when needed. I also love the distinctive character that each room enjoys, with a lovely mixture of vaulted ceilings, feature windows, extensive natural light and interesting shapes and sizes. At first floor level are four en suite double bedrooms, all with excellent aspects over the surrounding gardens and rural views of farmland. The house in total extends to circa 3679 square feet.

I would best summarise the house as being a splendid and tasteful modern country house with all the space that such a property provides, whilst also incorporating the best elements of a cottage in terms of character and homeliness.

The splendid plot is the perfect match for the house both in terms of size (2.2 acres) and the beautiful quality of its development. Approached via a secure gated brick pillared approach, the property commences with a thick gravelled driveway that provides extensive off road parking and turning space. It is intelligently designed, splitting off cleverly to the triple garage with home office or studio over to the left and the stable block and single garage to the right.

The owners have spent considerable time, effort and capital expenditure in creating a first class garden that is beautiful, colourful, mature and established yet also not too onerous to maintain. It is split into different areas and al fresco dining and outdoor entertaining can be accommodated in all parts of the gardens as the sun moves round. The external environment is totally private and the large meadow beyond the garden, within the ownership, is principally laid to lawn but also has been planted up at the front with attractive specimen trees.

Perfectly located on a tranquil country lane, in its own land, yet just six miles from the City centre of Chester, this is a one off gem and a property that myself and Gascoigne Halman are proud and honoured to offer to the market.

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.

Accommodation and Dimensions

As detailed on the floorplan.

Location

The subject property is in Great Barrow, a village of charm, history and character which enjoys a strong community spirit and lies within a green belt and a conservation area.

The property occupies a good central position in the rural village of Great Barrow being just four miles to the east of Chester. The village offers an attractive church, pub / restaurants such as the Stamford Bridge and White Horse Inn. It offers tasty freshly cooked food and a takeaway service.
There is also a social club bowls/cricket fields and Barrow village hall where many community groups are based.

There is a well regarded primary school in the village (Barrow CofE) which is a designated partner school to Christleton High School which is the nearby state school and is OFSTED rated outstanding and there is a bus service from Great Barrow. There is also an excellent selection of private schools in and around nearby Chester including Abbey gate College and the Kings & Queens Schools. For those who travel in the direction of Manchester, The Grange Junior and Senior School are located in Hartford and Sir John Deans Sixth Form Centre can be reached a further five minutes away.

In the village there is a village playing field, cricket club plus several nearby golf courses in the locality at Waverton and Vicars Cross. There is horse racing at Chester, Bangor on Dee and Aintree. Little Budworth offers polo and motor racing at Oulton Park.

The location acts as an ideal base from which to access many other commercial centres including Manchester, Liverpool and Warrington. Furthermore it should be noted that both Manchester International Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport can be accessed within forty minutes drive.

Nearby railway stations are located at Chester, Crewe, Frodsham, Hartford and Nantwich. Crewe station is only 21 miles away and enjoys a direct (circa 90 minutes) and regular rail service to London Euston.

Directions

Leave Tarporley in direction of Chester. Upon reaching the roundabout, take the second exit and proceed along the A51 in the direction of Chester. Proceed through Clotton and Duddon passing landmarks that include Duddon Primary School on the right hand side and Okells Garden Centre on the left hand side. Upon reaching the Tarvin roundabout, take the first exit in the direction of Chester. Proceed along the A51 and upon reaching a set of traffic lights take a right hand turn in the direction of Great Barrow. Having taken the right turn onto Barrow Lane, pass the Stamford Bridge pub on the left hand side and proceed towards the middle of the village. Pass the primary school on the left hand side and the Cricket club and Foxcote team rooms on on the right. Take the right turn onto Morley Lane at a crossroads. Proceed along for circa half a mile and there will be a sharp right turn onto Nortons Lane. Take the next right and the subject property will be found further along on the right hand side.

Tenure / Services / Viewing

TENURE We believe the property is freehold tenure.

SERVICES Ground source heat pump. Bio disc drainage system. Mains water and electricity.

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 two 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, Sally, Zoe,Clive,Jerry, Sam and Tresa - 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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