Birds Lane

A stunning Grade II listed farmhouse set within beautiful grounds with excellent equestrian facilities, on the edge of the sought-after village of Bunbury.

Description

Woodworth Green Farm is a charming Grade II listed Cheshire farmhouse offering approximately 3,754 sq ft of accommodation, together with a substantial range of traditional outbuildings, barns and equestrian facilities. Set within about 13 acres, with further land available by separate negotiation, the property provides an idyllic rural family lifestyle, with excellent equestrian facilities.

Dating from around 1640, the farmhouse retains its original character, with exposed beams and period detailing throughout, while having been sensitively improved for modern day family living. The accommodation is well proportioned with versatile reception and family spaces.

The property offers excellent equestrian facilities including stabling, tack and store rooms, paddocks, a menage and a horse walker. The barns and outbuildings offer extensive storage and potential for improvements and conversion a variety of uses, subject to any necessary consents.

Woodworth Green Farm enjoys a rural yet accessible position on the edge of Bunbury, offering privacy and open views while remaining well placed for local amenities and transport links.

An oak portico leads to the original farmhouse door, opening into a generous entrance hall with exposed beams and a traditional tiled floor. To the right is a well proportioned sitting room featuring a large redbrick fireplace with wood burning stove and alcove storage. French doors and windows provide good natural light and access onto the terrace and towards the swimming pool. Beyond the sitting room is a snug, currently used as a study, offering a flexible additional reception space with an open fire.

The open plan living kitchen, dining and living area forms the heart of the home, with a spacious dining area with views over the gardens, everyday living area with French doors to the garden and a gas woodburner and a traditional farmhouse style kitchen, fitted with solid wood cabinetry, a central island and an Aga set within an inglenook. Additional appliances include a dishwasher, fridge freezer and electric oven. Off the kitchen is a dining room with underfloor heating and garden views.

A Butler’s pantry and a large utility/boot room provide extensive storage and practical access to the stable yard. There is also a WC.

A magnificent, carved timber staircase rises to the first floor, where the landing is naturally lit by a large window. The principal bedroom is a spacious double with fitted wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom. There are four further double bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room, and a spacious family bathroom with bath, separate shower, vanity unit and WC.

Gardens and Grounds
Woodworth Green Farm is approached via a long private, treelined driveway and with a pond with island frequented by wildlife. The house sits centrally within its grounds, surrounded by open Cheshire countryside. The gardens extend around all sides of the house and include formal planting to the front, with lavender beds, climbing roses and a pergola.

To the rear is a 10m x 6m outdoor swimming pool, enclosed by fencing and hedging, providing the perfect area for enjoying with family and entertaining. Adjacent is a substantial oak built pool house, fitted with a kitchenette, changing area and separate W/C and sink.

The wider grounds comprise lawned areas, established borders and direct access to the stable yard.

A timber double fronted car port sits to the side of the house, where there is also a gardener’s WC and a log store.

Location

Bunbury is a small, picturesque village with an excellent range of local amenities including a convenience store, 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.

Tarporley 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.

There are a number of highly regarded nursery’s and schools in the locality including Brambley Hedge Nursery, Kings, Queens and Abbeygate in Chester along with High Schools in both Tarporley and Christleton.

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.

Leisure opportunities are easily at hand with a number of children’s activities and sporting clubs in Bunbury village, including cricket, bowls, tennis, yoga, Pilates and photography. Portal Golf Club (6 miles) and Carden Park Hotel and Spa (11 miles) both have championship golf courses and a range of other facilities. There are also numerous walks in the area including the Peckforton Hills (4 miles), Bickerton Hills (5 miles), Delamere Forest (14 miles) and the Sandstone Trail (4.5 miles) with an array of cosy country pubs in the area. Polo is available at the Cheshire Polo Ground (9 miles) and horse racing in Chester.

For equestrian enthusiasts, the area is exceptionally well served. Nearby Somerford Park Farm offers one of the leading training centres in the North West, while Southview and Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre provides extensive competition and schooling facilities. Broxton Hall Gallops offers further training opportunities, and the region is supported by several noted equine veterinary practices.

Crewe Railway Station offers a regular rail service to London Euston (from about 1 hour 30 minutes).

Distances
Bunbury Village: 0.6 miles, Tarporley: 4 miles, Chester: 12 miles, Christleton: 12 miles, Crewe Railway Station: 12 miles, Liverpool Airport: 30 miles, Manchester airport: 32 miles, Shrewsbury: 34 miles, Manchester: 40 miles,
Southview: 5 miles, Broxton Gallops: 7.5 miles, Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre: 9.5 miles, Somerford Park Farm: 21 miles
(all distances are approximate)

Square Footage: 3,754 sq ft


Acreage: 12.85 Acres

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Additional Info

Equestrian facilities

Woodworth Green Farm offers an extensive range of equestrian facilities, well arranged around the main yard and designed for practical day to day use. The land extends to approximately 13 acres, with further acreage available by separate negotiation, and includes post and rail paddocks, a menage and a horse walker.

A substantial Grade II listed barn provides six stables along with dedicated tack, feed and wash down rooms on the ground floor. The tack room is secured with a steel plated door and barred windows. All of the day to day management of the horses can be done in this area without going outside, while the horses heads can look into the barn, or out onto the driveway. The layout is well designed, positioned conveniently close to the utility/ boot room of the main house for ease of access.

The upper level of the barn offers a large storage area suitable for hay and shavings, together with an additional plastered room that could serve as a study, office or games room. The barn may offer scope for alternative uses, subject to the necessary consents.

The paddocks wrap around the yard with post and railed fencing. All are supplied with water troughs.

In all, Woodworth Green Farm delivers an excellent equestrian offering, with thoughtfully designed and flexible facilities suitable for family use, professional riders or those wishing to generate equestrian income.