Chapel Lane, Mouldsworth

Enjoying excellent levels of privacy in glorious grounds of 2.71 acres, located on a quiet lane yet within walking distance of amenities, a superb detached house with double garage and studio

Comment from Robert Reed of Gascoigne Halman

As a location, Mouldsworth has a deserved reputation for excellence and from a property perspective, it offers a wonderful variety of unique homes. The subject property is perfectly located on a quiet country lane and being set well back from the lane, discreetly positioned behind electrically operated gates, it enjoys superb levels of seclusion and privacy. The grounds are impressive, extending in total to 2.71 acres and comprising a mixture of delightful gardens and a beautiful meadow.

The house itself is a first class five bedroom, three bathroom and five reception room family home. It enjoys a pleasing blend of traditional features and character with a terrific layout that provides the flexibility and key open plan living spaces required for modern day living. At just under 3000 square feet, it is arguably the ideal size, being spacious and generous in proportion whilst not being too onerous to maintain. The house is just one part of the overall package here, with there also being outstanding grounds and a hugely versatile outbuilding comprising double garage and studio.

Let me share a few key observations of the house. The area of the layout which is the key hub for family life is the light and spacious open plan kitchen, dining, and family living area. This is a large area, which has been intelligently designed and opens directly on to the rear garden. The large patio which is accessed via bi-folding doors of kitchen living area and is the ideal setting for al fresco dining and outdoor entertaining.

In the Summer the doors and windows give a lovely air flow and natural light whilst in the winter, the 5kW Defra exempt Chesney wood burning stove becomes a key focal point. Those who read my property listings regularly (but perhaps never admit it!) will know my love of Agas and here at Brook House there is a programmable Total Control electric Aga in addition to a conventional electric oven sitting within a bespoke handmade kitchen.

The other reception rooms comprise a study, dining room and living room. The latter two are particularly large, each have an open fire and excellent aspects over the gardens. They also provide great break out spaces for larger families. At first floor level all bedrooms have superb views of the gardens. The layout is also rather innovative here and works really well. The two largest en suite bedrooms are on one side of the house whilst the three further bedrooms are helpfully grouped together and served by a stylish family bathroom.

Externally the studio, located at the back of the double garage is a super open space, that has been utilised by the present owners for a variety of purposes. Home office, art studio or library would be great uses for the more studious among us. Perhaps showing a less impressive level of sophistication, I would personally lean towards a pool table, darts board and large TV screen for sporting occasions! The present owners have also used it as a home gym, yoga studio, homework room and children's party room. An A rating 5kW Contura wood burning stove, fitted 2016, enables the space to be used all year round. As a certain TV quiz show used to say `the choice is yours'!

This outbuilding also has solar panels installed to it, providing the overall property with enhanced eco credentials. The double garage is most useful and is fitted with an electric car charging point.

And wow, what a garden! The gardens wrap around the house and in terms of natural boundaries, the beech hedges and mature trees provide extensive privacy. The variety within the plot is exceptional. There is a formal lawn, ideal for croquet, a potager used for growing herbs, salad vegetables and strawberries and a more functional part of area tucked behind the garage includes the greenhouse, tool shed and space used for keeping chickens.

One stand out feature is the rear garden, perfectly designated as a more relaxed space with areas left wilder and less restrictive so as to encourage nature. This is also a great setting if you enjoy the sound of bird song. For youngsters who enjoy adventures, there is a treehouse whilst the summerhouse and a stone seating circle are other notable features. As is true of all houses with wrap around gardens there is always a sunny spot when required and likewise welcome shade in a heatwave! The gated entrance leads to one of my personal tick list items, that being a car turning circle!

In addition to the core plot of 0.91 acre and included within the price is a delightful meadow, extending in size to 1.8 acres. The present owners have planted small leaved lime trees around the perimeter. Other planting includes English Oak trees and a range of hedging species including Wild Rose to enhance the biodiversity of an existing hedgeline along the eastern boundary. The field itself has been managed as a meadow and is cut once a year at the end of the summer for hay to allow for flowering species to set and scatter seed. At the far side of the meadow is a small allotment area used for growing fruit, vegetables and cut flowers.

And what of the location? Well within ten minutes walk you can get to a recently refurbished pub / restaurant, a Church and a railway station. The station is a hugely useful service which opens up the options of children getting to school in Hartford or Chester or an evening meal in the city centre. If you enjoy walking or have a dog, then there is a 20 minute walk to Manley Common, which in turn accesses the Sandstone Trail and Delamere Forest. Chapel Lane is on National Cycle Route 5 and if you like watersports, a short cycle will take you to a specialist centre at Manley Mere. If you want a loaf of bread, you can head to the impressive community village shop at Ashton Hayes.

By now you have probably worked out I love this house! You have the chance to buy it......

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 floorplan.

Location

Mouldsworth is a delightful village, found in what is widely regarded as one of the most sought after parts of the County of Cheshire, adjoining Delamere Forest. Within the village is the recently refurbished and highly regarded Goshawk public house / restaurant and a railway station on the Chester to Manchester line providing regular services. The adjoining village of Manley has a very well run and active village hall with regular activities, events and a full size snooker table.

Mouldsworth is situated in a rural yet most accessible area with local services in the nearby market town of Frodsham, the popular village of Tarporley, the City Centre of Chester and the villages of Kelsall and Ashton Hayes.

Schooling is well provided for in the area with the Kings, Queens and Abbeygate in Chester, The Grange at Hartford, SJD Sixth Form College in Northwich and local primary schools in the villages of Manley, Ashton Hayes, Norley, Delamere, Kelsall and Tarvin.

On the recreational front there are golf courses at Delamere, Sandiway, Helsby, Chester and Tarporley, motor racing at Oulton Park, polo at Little Budworth and horse racing at Chester, Haydock, Aintree and Bangor on Dee. There are Churches covering several denominations in the villages surrounding Mouldsworth and a Roman Catholic Church within walking distance.

The area enjoys excellent road communications with ease of access to the M6, M56, A49, A54, A556 and A55 permitting daily travel to Manchester, Liverpool, The Potteries, North Wales and Birmingham. Liverpool and Manchester international airports are 17 and 30 miles respectively and there are comprehensive rail links via stations at Chester, Crewe, Hartford and Frodsham.

Directions

From the centre of Tarporley, proceed out of the village in the direction of Chester and at the roundabout take the second exit. Proceed along for a few miles passing through the villages of Clotton and Duddon and the right hand turn into Tarvin. Upon reaching the Tarvin roundabout take the second exit and proceed along until reaching a left hand turn signposted Ashton Hayes and Mouldsworth. Take this turn and proceed along and shortly after the left hand bend by the former Golden Lion pub continue straight along through Ashton village passing the landmark of the Parish Church on the left hand side. Continue along and up the road leaving Ashton and entering into Mouldsworth. Having passed the Goshawk public house on the left hand side and the railway station on the right hand side, proceed up the hill and take the first left turn into Smithy Lane and then a right immediately onto Chapel Lane. Proceed along Chapel Lane whereupon the subject property will be found on the right hand side opposite a converted chapel and set behind electrically operated security gates.

Tenure / Services / Viewing

TENURE We believe the property is freehold tenure.

SERVICES Oil central heating, mains water and electricity.

Private drainage. Sewage waste is dealt with by a Marsh Ensign sewage treatment plant installed in April 2017 and complying with the 2020 regulations and binding rules.

In March 2019 18 solar panels, owned outright, were installed to the roof of the studio / double garage providing a 6.4 kW system

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

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