Shay Lane, Hampton, Malpas

Delightful country house in excellent condition, set in grounds of just under 25 acres, commanding superb views of the Bickerton Hills together with magnificent and versatile outbuildings

Comment from Robert Reed of Gascoigne Halman

It is a huge honour to offer for sale Hampton Grange, an exquisite rural retreat with an outstanding and rarely found combination of attributes. It is, in my opinion, as good an example of its type presently available to buy, within a very wide radius and for many people, they will have already decided to offer just by the time they reach the tree lined driveway approach!

Whilst I regularly encounter a demand for one off residences of character at the higher end of the market, often the sheer amount of work associated with restoring an older property can be a challenge for those purchasers short of time. No such concerns exist here, with the house and outbuildings having been subject to a continuous and unstinting investment in recent years. These works combine the character and appeal of the original buildings with sustainable and tasteful contemporary quality.

The video tour, detailed floorplans and photograph selection demonstrate comprehensively the detail of this magnificent offering. So let me just pick a few brief highlights.

Firstly the relationship between the house and the land. Set in just under 25 acres, this is a most tranquil and beautiful setting, with the house taking full advantage of the views by virtue of large feature windows and a bespoke first floor living room with balcony overlooking land that is owned by the property.

The second is the terrific layout of the principal dwelling, which extends to a little over 4500 square feet. This is a home that is set up and designed for modern day living, with the largest boot room / utility that I recall seeing, a superb open plan kitchen dining family area and an excellent balance of bedrooms with bathrooms.

Third is the amazing range of outbuildings. The main house is separated from the two storey outbuilding by a beautifully landscaped courtyard. As will be noted, the outbuilding has appealing accommodation, is beautifully converted, has storage rooms and a fantastic two storey barn. This building has a wide range of potential uses and the full planning history and status of the building can be established via the local authority and through the contract of sale. There is also a stable block, field shelter and triple garage. Adding the house and all the outbuildings together combine to an overall size of a little over 10,000 square feet.

This wonderful home is for sale with no ongoing chain and we would be pleased to accommodate viewings on an individual basis with interested parties.

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 attached floorplan.

Location

Hampton is a beautiful semi rural hamlet, equidistant from Malpas and Cholmondeley.

Cholmondley is known for the iconic Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, which are open most of the year and to which an annual membership can be purchased. Just a little further on is the hugely popular pub restaurant, The Cholmondeley Arms.
Malpas is a historic and picturesque Cheshire village that features a fine gothic church and many period buildings in a variety of architectural styles. The bustling High Street contains a range of independent retail businesses, including convenience stores, Huxleys delicatessen, Post Office, mini launderette, coffee shop, dry cleaners, country store, and recently opened Co-Op. There is also newly renovated pub / restaurant known as The Lion, `Table at Eatons' Bistro, pharmacy, Lloyds Bank, hairdressers and Laurel Bank Doctors Surgery.


Within Malpas there is the OFSTED rated 'Outstanding' Bishop Heber High School, and the OFSTED `Good' Alport Primary School. Those seeking a wider choice of schools will find ample provision by virtue of Shrewsbury School and Moreton Hall, both of which have bus collections from Malpas. There is also the highly regarded Ellsemere College within less than thirty minutes drive. In Chester there is the impressive choice of Kings, Queens and Abbeygate.

For those who enjoy the delights of rural life, there are many country walks close at hand, without any need to get in a car. Nearby is a popular section of the Sandstone Trail available at Bickerton Hill.

The beauty and tranquillity of the location does not however stop it from being extremely central and accessible to many commercial centres. Wrexham, Chester, Liverpool, Shrewsbury and Manchester are 12, 16, 27, 41 and 54 miles away respectively. Railway stations are located in Whitchurch, Chester and Crewe whilst there are international airports in Manchester and Liverpool. There is sensible commuting access to the A49, A41, A534, A55, M6, M56 and M53.

Tarporley and Nantwich can both be accessed within less than 25 minutes drive whilst the nearby market town of Whitchurch, just seven miles away, has major supermarkets including Sainsburys, a Costa Coffee and two Michellin Star recommended restaurants.

Directions

From the High Street in Tarporley travel out of the village in the direction of Nantwich and at the end of the High Street turn left onto the A49. At Four Lanes End traffic light cross roads with the Indian restaurant on the right hand side, turn right onto the continuation of the A49 in the direction of Whitchurch. Proceed along this road for several miles, through the villages of Beeston, Tiverton and Spurstow and continue until reaching the Cholmondeley Arms pub and restaurant on the left hand side. At this point take a right turn onto Bickerton Road. Shortly before reaching the farm shop and post office, take a left turn onto Shay Lane. Proceed along and after passing Hampton Springs on the left hand side, the gated driveway entrance to the subject property will be visible on the same side, clearly marked by a Gascoigne Halman `For Sale' board.

Tenure / Services / Viewing

TENURE We believe the property is freehold tenure, to be confirmed in the contract of sale.

SERVICES We understand that mains electric and water are connected. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating is connected.

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.