Church Lane

Comment from Robert Reed of Gascoigne Halman

So many things in life trade off advantages with compromise. For example, few really tasty puddings come without lots of calories. A good foreign holiday usually comes with travel, delay and inconvenience. Of course the same is often, but not always true of property searching. Often a wonderful house but in a challenged location. Or a first rate position but a house with immense work required.

Pleasingly, this amazing home is the equivalent of a fat free chocolate gateux and a first class holiday with only an hour to travel! Rural but not isolated. Full of original character yet modernised to an excellent contemporary standard. A spacious and mature plot but not too onerous to maintain. Extended significantly but not too big and sprawling. Tranquil and tucked away and thanks to a recent installation the option for Ultra Fast Full Fibre 1800MBPS.

It really is an outstanding home to offer to the market.

In terms of position, the house has a paddock to the front which gives it certainty of aspect in perpetuity whist the gardens extend to both sides and the rear, which is not overlooked. They are landscaped and lit to a high grade specification. The double garage has room over presently used as storage but with some potential (subject to planning) for an annexe whilst the driveway can fit up to six cars.

Layout wise this is a house of considerable merit. The first floor has an outstanding principal bedroom with triple aspect windows and stylish en suite whilst three further double bedrooms are served with two en suites and a family bathroom. Every bath and shower room is fully tiled.

The ground floor is very flexible. The reception rooms are presently a garden room and bespoke home office with the size of the latter lending itself to easily be an additional living room if desired. The real highlight though is the open plan kitchen family dining space. Wow! The stunning high specification kitchen has a huge island, Neff Slide & Hide Smart Ovens, Neff 5 ring Induction Hob, CDA Integrated Dishwasher, CDA 36 Bottle split Temperature wine cooler and some other items available by separate negotiation. It is an inspirational living space which is many peoples dream and also has a utility room bigger than some kitchens I have encountered!

The property has only had three owners in a hundred years, with more recent times seeing a significantly extended house and totally remodelled interior, together with a number of other important enhancements. These include but are not limited to smart phone controlled lighting with LED throughout, smart phone security camera, home alarm system, new Worcester Boiler which is Zone controllable to underfloor heating and installation of dual fuel high power output log burner. There is more on top of this! On a practical note, interested parties will be pleased to note the modern LPG underground tank, state of the art Solido sewage treatment plant that is compliant with the 2020 binding rules, remote fob and keypad aluminium double gate sliding driveway entry, fully covered 6X4 Aluminium outdoor dining and kitchen pergola with lighting and power and for those with a dog, quite likely in this area, an outdoor heated kennel and run.

What's not to like? Come and see for yourself.

For a personal description of the property or to arrange a viewing, please contact myself or the Gascoigne Halman Tarporley office

Accommodation and dimensions

As detailed on floorplan.


Location

The tranquil hamlet of Hargrave is positioned seven miles to the east of Chester. It dates back to Norman times & is situated alongside the Shropshire Union Canal between Tattenhall, Tarporley & Chester. The local Village Hall and green is maintained by the "Sir Thomas Moulson Trust" and the beautiful St Peters parish Church & bowling green is just a few moments stroll from the front door of the subject property. The village lies on the Cheshire plain & enjoys glorious views across some of the Countys' finest countryside, particularly towards the twin castles of Beeston & Peckforton. The Inn at Huxley (formerly The Farmers' Arms) is noted as a go to destination for fine dining.

Nearby Tattenhall has a picturesque high street and offers a good range of services including general store, post office, hairdressers, chemist, doctor surgeries, pubs, restaurants, parish Church and a popular primary school. Also close by is Tarporley, one of Cheshire's most highly regarded villages. It offers a range of facilities including a diverse selection of shops, post office, café's, restaurants, pubs, hospital, churches, highly regarded primary & secondary school and golf course. The historic City of Chester, with Roman and Tudor origins, has a great array of shops, a stunning Cathedral, riverside position and an expanding university with sporting facilities.

On the educational front there is a choice of state primary schools situated in the villages of Waverton, Tattenhall Huxley and Duddon, and secondary schools at Tarporley, Christleton and Malpas. These are complemented by a good selection of independent schools nearby including King¿s and Queen's in Chester, Abbeygate College at Saighton and The Grange at Hartford.

On the recreational front there are several sports clubs locally including football, rugby, cricket, tennis, squash and hockey and golf courses at Waverton, Tarporley, Carden Park, Aldersey Green and Willington. There is motor racing at Oulton Park and for the equestrian enthusiasts racing at Chester. For those who enjoy a walk, the Sandstone Trail runs over the Peckforton and Bickerton Hills and there are hundreds of acres to enjoy at Delamere Forest.

Local Equestrian attractions include Horse Racing at Chester, Haydock and Bangor on Dee; Polo at Cheshire Polo Club in Little Budworth; Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre, show-jumping at Southview, Broxton Hall Gallops; excellent outriding via the local country lanes and the Bishop Bennett Bridleway, a 34m route from nearby Beeston Castle to Wirswall on the Shropshire border and the nearby Delamere Loop.

The property is within commuting distance of Manchester and Liverpool via M56 & M53. Chester mainline train station offers excellent services to London, Liverpool and Manchester whilst International Airports are found in both Liverpool and Manchester.

Directions

Leaving the agents Tarporley office drive in the direction of Nantwich and proceed along passing a Texaco/Spar on the left hand side at which point take the immediate right turn onto Birch Heath Road. Proceed to the very bottom of Birch Heath Road passing Pudding Lane on the left hand side and at the junction take a right turn. Proceed along for a couple of miles until passing Huxley Primary School on the right hand side. Take the next left turn into Huxley Lane. Continue down Huxley Lane and having passed the `The Inn at Huxley¿ on the left hand side, at the next junction take a right. Proceed along passing and take the first right turn in the direction of Hargrave.

You will enter the village and the property will be found further along on the right hand side, clearly identified by a Gascoigne Halman for sale board.

Tenure / Services / Viewing

TENURE We believe the property is freehold tenure, this will be confirmed as part of the legal process.

SERVICES We understand that mains electricity and water are connected. Private drainage compliant with 2020 binding rules and LPG central heating.

VIEWING Viewing by appointment through 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 three 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, Tresa, Sam, Clive, Zoe and Jerry - 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.
EPC Rating: D