Willow Farm

AN ATTRACTIVE, TASTEFULLY RENOVATED, DETACHED PERIOD HOUSE WITH OUTBUILDINGS AND LAND, IN A TRULY IDYLIC RURAL SETTING WITH STUNNING VIEWS ABOUT ONE MILE FROM AUDLEM VILLAGE. IN ALL ABOUT 4.2 ACRES
DESCRIPTION
Willow Farm was built in the 1840’s of brick under a tiled roof. Approached over a long private drive it enjoys a peaceful and beautiful setting. The present owners have resided in the house for 26 years and have continually invested in and enhanced it over this time. It has been much treasured and loved, evidenced by the beautiful grounds and well planned changes. Willow Farm is offered with no on going chain and would be ideal for those families looking for an equestrian property, or simply those who want privacy and a sense of their own space.
The land wraps around the house and buildings, thus giving both excellent privacy and also the real ease and convenience for day to day equestrian use.
The property boasts extensive outbuildings totalling about 2,200 square feet which include a superb brick and tiled garage block, former shipon, stable block and implement store. These versatile structures provide ample space for various pursuits.
The gardens and grounds at Willow Farm are a delight and have been well nurtured over the years. Highlights include a South West facing formal garden with patio, orchard, kitchen garden with greenhouse and a lovely woodland walk that leads to the top paddock. The whole extends to about 4.2 acres.
LOCATION & AMENITIES
Willow Farm is situated about one mile from Audlem village and half a mile from the Hamlet of Hankelow in an area of outstanding countryside. The sought after, award winning, village of Audlem caters for daily needs with local co-operative store, newsagent/general store, dry cleaners, butchers, flower shop, two restaurants, café, three public houses and a medical centre. Nantwich (6 miles), offers a more comprehensive range of services with high street retailers, banks, restaurants, leisure facilities and supermarkets. Crewe (10 miles) provides a fast intercity rail network (London Euston 90 minutes, Manchester 40 minutes). The M6 motorway (junction 16) is 12 miles and Manchester International Airport 40 miles.
On the educational front, there is a primary school in Audlem (Ofsted Good) and the house lies in the catchment area for Brine Leas High School/BL6 Sixth Form (Ofsted Good). Private schooling in the area includes Newcastle High School, The Grange at Hartford, The Kings and Queens in Chester and Ellesmere College.
There are numerous sports facilities in the area including tennis, bowling, cricket, football, running and cycling clubs in Audlem. There are two 18 hole golf courses at nearby Whitchurch. Equestrian interests are vast in the area including British Eventing at Kelsall and Somerford Park and racing enjoyed at Aintree, Chester, Bangor on Dee and Haydock Park.
DIRECTIONS
To find the property take the A525 South of Nantwich for about 5 miles into Hankelow, turn left by the White Lion Public House into Longhill Lane, proceed for 200 yards and turn right (signed Bunsley Bank), proceed for .7 of a mile and the entrance drive to Willow Farm is located on the right hand side.
EPC Rating: C