Wigland, Malpas, Cheshire

A wonderful spacious barn conversion with scope to create an annexe, with gardens, garaging and an adjoining paddock, in all extending to approximately 1.99 acres.


This wonderful Grade II Listed barn conversion was converted circa 2006 and offers extensive and adaptable accommodation. The property currently includes a large workspace, ideal for homeworking or an annexe. An adjacent paddock extends to approximately 1.66 acres.

Ground floor
• An enclosed storm porch gives access to a welcoming reception hall leading into a stunning dining hall, with French doors to the rear garden.
• The family kitchen is fitted with hand-painted solid wood cabinets by Cheshire Furniture Company, with quartz worksurfaces. The focal point of the kitchen being a twin oven oil-fired AGA. There is a broad range of integral and integrated appliances.
• The living room has a south-facing orientation and features a wood-burning stove within a brick recess with overmantel. This room features exposed ceiling beams and oak king beams, which feature throughout much of this lovely home.
• Off the living room is a study, with inspirational views across the gardens to the Welsh Hills.
• The principal accommodation includes a utility room with a range of cabinets, along with a Belfast sink and plumbing for laundry appliances. There is also a ground floor WC.
• Occupying the western wing, with a sperate entrance, is a large open-plan room with vaulted ceiling, previously used as office space, but would equally serve as a games room, or can be adapted to create a self-contained annexe. Adjoining this room is a useful WC.

First floor
• A turned oak staircase leads to an impressive landing with a vaulted ceiling, with exposed oak trusses and exposed wall frames with pegged joints.
• The principal bedroom is particularly noteworthy, with its vaulted ceiling, exposed purlins and rafters and porthole window. This bedrooms enjoys a large en suite bathroom with free-standing cast-iron bath, a power shower and a chrome heated towel radiator.
• There are three further generous double bedrooms, all featuring exposed timber work and enjoying lovely rural views. The family bathroom also has a free-standing cast-iron rolltop bath and a heritage suite and chrome heated towel radiator.

Outside
• A gated entrance leads to an extensive courtyard, providing parking for numerous vehicles in-turn giving access to the single garage, with store to the rear.
• Gardens sit to the front and rear of the house. The south facing rear gardens are landscaped with a variety of shrubs and trees, including a natural stone paved patio.
• The front gardens are mainly laid to lawns enclosed by picket fencing.
• Beyond the front gardens, is a large single paddock laid to permanent pasture, with road frontage a vehicular access through a field gate, directly off Higher Wych Road. The paddock extends to approximately 1.66 acres.

Situation
West Barn is located in a wonderful semi-rural setting enjoying magnificent views towards the Welsh Hills. Notwithstanding its rural setting, West Barn is within a short distance of the popular village of Malpas, offering an excellent range of local amenities, including a convenience store, bakery, public houses, restaurants and a doctors’ surgery. Recreational opportunities include cricket, tennis and football at Malpas and District Sports Club.

Malpas is well-served by State schooling, including Malpas Alport Primary School and Bishop Heber High School, the latter awarded “outstanding” by Ofsted. West Barn is well-placed for commuting to the Commercial Centres of the North West via the A41 and A49 leading to the Motorway Network.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage to a bio-disc. Oil-fired central heating. None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

If the private drainage system requires updating/replacement, it is assumed that prior to offers being made, associated costs have been considered and are the responsibility of the purchaser. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations, no further information will be provided by the selling agents.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 900 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 22/07/2024). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.
We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 22/07/2024). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Local Authority
Cheshire West & Chester Council

Council Tax Band G

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – SY14 7JW

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