Bunbury Lane, Bunbury, Tarporley

A fine detached residential/ part commercial rural village House with established lock up shop frontage and potential passive income to be generated from a choice of alternative uses (Subject to consents). Overall square footage 6951 over four floors to include the characterful and voluminous three Cellar rooms. Comfortable and adaptable family sized accommodation with four superb double bedroom, two bathrooms and six loft rooms above, Excellent street facing retail unit with store, office, and access to cellar. South easterly formal gardens and brick outbuilding and parking.

Lot 1 The Old Post Office - Price Range - £850,000
A fine distinctive landmark detached period rural village House providing comfortable family sized accommodation with a cellar, four superbly sized double bedrooms, two bathrooms and six second floor rooms, presently used as loft store areas but providing potential, subject to planning, to create extra accommodation and income. Local sources of potential customers include the wedding venues at Peckforton Castle, Dorfold Hall as well as Bolesworth Castle which offers an extensive varied season of top attractions.

Externally there is off road parking, an impressive Detached brick-built Barn ( 492 sqft ) ripe for conversion ( subject to any necessary consents ) holding a key to unlock further passive income in terms of bed and breakfast/Airbnb or as an ancillary self-contained unit for a dependant relative or a long-term tenant.

Lovely areas of secluded garden, that are south easterly in orientation comprise a courtyard, terracing and lawns.

The luxurious accommodation over the first two floors is rich in character and due to the unique combination of the residential back section and the optional front commercial lock up shop/ office/cellar element, this rare opportunity is undoubtedly without comparison in the locality.

Lot 2, Option to purchase commercial self-contained front shop premises. Price £200,000 subject to contract.
The purchaser of the main house will be offered the option to purchase the freehold of the Coffee Shop area subject to the new commercial lease that was granted 2024 for a period of 5 years at a rental of £13,500 pa. A copy of the lease with full details will be available to viewers on the day of inspection. Discussions are open to agree the period for which the option may be exercised.

General Remarks - Comment by Mark Johnson FRICS at Baker Wynne and Wilson
Both the residential and commercial shop elements being the recent subjects of extensive improvements and substantial monetary outlay.

Planning Feasibility Appraisal - An appraisal has been prepared by Richard Lee Project Planning to address the planning feasibility of developing The Old Post Office. Its purpose is to appraise potential development options for the property. It considers issues and policies that will need to be addressed to progress a development project through planning. A copy is available on request.

Accommodation & Dimensions - As detailed on the floorplan.

Location - Situated within Cheshire's beautiful countryside, Bunbury is highly sought after and well known as one of the most picturesque villages in the area. The village itself has a wonderful community feel and boasts a variety of amenities. There is a thriving Co Op convenience store, modern medical centre, and impressive children's play park. Recreationally there are wonderful walking routes nearby including around the popular historic grounds of Beeston & Peckforton Castles. The village also has its own cricket and tennis clubs as well as three public houses.. Bunbury Primary School provides young families with easy access to a high standard of education and other highly reputable schools can be found in the surrounding areas including Tarporley High School, Bishop Heber High School, Abbeygate, Kings and Queens of Chester and The Grange in Hartford. The nearby village of Tarporley and cultural city of Chester provides a wider range of amenities and the whole area is well placed for the business traveller with many commercial centres including Manchester, Liverpool, Crewe, Warrington, and Nantwich, all being found within comfortable commuting distance. Nearby road links include the A49, A483, M6, M56 and M53, also of note is Crewe Railway Station (20 minutes’ drive) and Manchester and Liverpool Airports, both located within reasonable travelling time.

Directions To Cw6 - Proceed from Nantwich along the Chester to Tarporley Road. At the Four Lane Ends Crossroads with the Rasoi Indian restaurant on the left-hand side, take a left turn onto the A49 in the direction of Whitchurch. Continue through Tiverton and Beeston. After passing the former Wild Boar Hotel on your left take the second left turn onto School lane. Proceed for a short distance, towards the centre of the village, passing the Primary School on the right-hand side. Continue along, bearing left and reaching a T junction. Take a right turn and the subject property will soon be located on the left-hand side.

Services - We understand that mains electricity and water are drainage are connected. Oil central heating.

Council Tax - Band D.

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

Viewings - By appointment with the joint selling agents
Mark Johnson FRICS at Baker Wynne and Wilson Nantwich.
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