Stapleford

A beautifully presented country house situated in lovely gardens and grounds in a sought after location.

Description

Stapleford Cottage is a handsome country residence situated within delightful southwest facing gardens and grounds extending to about 7.5 acres. The house has been extended over time, most recently in 2020 which included the remodelling of the first floor, a new staircase and creation of 5 ensuite refurbished bathrooms. The house is presented to an exemplary standard, with accommodation flowing well across two floors offering a balance of formal entertaining rooms and relaxed family living space. In all, the accommodation extends to 4,829 sq. ft with additional store rooms and garaging.

The ground floor offers flexible living space enjoying an abundance of natural light, with all of the principal reception rooms having doors providing access to the garden. The drawing room and dining room are in the original part of the house which is believed to date from 1850 and include a wood burning stove and charming exposed timbers. The kitchen is well appointed with a range of Neptune fitted units including an AGA as well as a large central island with a breakfast bar. There is a large utility room off the kitchen with separate access outside.

The kitchen opens into the family living space which enjoys lovely views of the gardens and continues into the garden room. This is a wonderful area for entertaining family and friends.

There are five double bedrooms each served by an ensuite bathroom. The principal bedroom suite is outstanding, with an open ensuite with a freestanding bath and a walk in shower. The views are stunning offering a south westerly aspect over the garden, pond and rural vista beyond.

Gardens and land
Stapleford Cottage is approached via a sweeping driveway flanked by well-maintained open parkland style lawns leading to the house with a turning circle, garaging and parking space for a number of cars.

The south facing gardens are beautifully stocked and can be enjoyed throughout the seasons. There is a large terrace which spans the length of the house and opens into an entertaining and alfresco dining area.

There is a full-size tennis court situated within the grounds and a pond with an island which attracts a variety of wildlife.

There are also two paddocks which could work well for equestrian use.

Location

Stapleford is a rural Hamlet surrounded by glorious Cheshire countryside, with a small number of select residences, coveted for its rural feel and convenient position, close to nearby commercial centres and surrounding landmarks.

Tarporley (4 miles) is a highly sought-after village with an attractive High Street offering a diverse selection of amenities including cafes, restaurants, public houses, independent shops, fashion boutiques and three churches, as well as primary and secondary schooling and a range of community services.
The City of Chester (7 miles) 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. It is home to Chester Racecourse, the oldest site of continuous horse racing in the UK.
Chester also gives access to the motorway network providing a link to other north west and midlands conurbations and to Liverpool (23 miles) and Manchester (30 miles) airports. The nearby leisure opportunities are excellent. Portal Golf Club and Carden Park Hotel and Spa both have championship golf courses and a range of other facilities. There are also numerous walks and cycling routes in the area including Delamere Forest and the Sandstone Trail, as well as polo at the Cheshire Polo Ground. Crewe Railway Station (18 miles) offers regular rail service to London Euston (from about 1 hour 30 minutes).
There are a number of highly regarded schools in the locality including St Peter’s Primary School in Duddon, The Grange in Hartford, Kings, Queens and Abbeygate in Chester along with High Schools in both Tarporley and Christleton.

The Cheshire landscape, Welsh mountains, nearby country pubs and restaurants and varied local architecture all give the area a truly unique feel.

Distances
Tarvin Village 1.7 miles | Tarporley 4.2 miles | Chester 7.3 miles | Kings School Chester 10.3 miles | Crewe Railway Station 18. 4 miles | Nantwich 18.6 miles| M6 (Junction 19) 22 miles | Liverpool Airport (via M56) 23 miles | Manchester Airport (via M56) 30 miles

Directions
From Chester take the A51 towards Vicars Cross, passing Vicars Cross Golf Club on the left continue along the A51, when you come to the Tarvin Roundabout turn right (2nd exit). Stay on the A51 for approximately 1.7 miles before taking a right turn into Burton Road (signposted Burton, Huxley & Tattenhall). After approximately 125m is a crossroads with white railings, carry straight on. Stapleford Cottage is the next property on the right hand side, the drive is accessed before the house over a cattle grid.

Postcode: CW6 0ET
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Square Footage: 4,829 sq ft


Acreage: 7.51 Acres