5 Bedroom Property for Sale in Winsford
£895,000 - Winsford
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DOUGLAS LANE WETTENHALL, WINSFORD CHESHIRE
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Nestling in 180 acres of farmland, these three new barn conversions at Wettenhall in Cheshire, have been inspired by the heritage and tradition of their surroundings.
The homes have been a labour of love for John Woodward, whose family has owned the farm for three generations. "The farm itself is still operational," says John, "but when we sold off our dairy herd two years ago we looked at these three beautiful brick-built buildings which are around 200 years old and realised they had the potential to be wonderful homes."
"But my wife, Alison, and I had a very specific brief. We wanted these homes to be spacious and built with quality. We wanted them to be private and secure and to really make the most of the wonderful setting and the beautiful views across to the Cheshire Plain and the Beeston and Peckforten Hills."
So Alison and John appointed architects to make the dream a reality. "Once the designs were in place we knew we wanted to use the best local craftsmen we could find," says John. "We also made sure we used quality, traditional materials even down to individual window frames to preserve the heritage of the buildings. But we've also included high-spec, modern fittings such as category 5 cabling and underfloor heating so that these are traditional buildings which require minimum upkeep."
The first property, The Coach House, has four bedrooms two of which are en-suite. "This house has a stunning living room which is a great space for relaxing and entertaining," says John. "The master bedroom suite has wonderful high ceilings with exposed trusses plus an en-suite and walk-in wardrobe. It has two feature round windows and altogether windows to three sides with glorious views. We believe this building was once a coach house as it has three very large archways which we have preserved as part of the design. The centre arch has become the front door surrounded by glass and the arches either side have been fully glazed creating beautiful windows which make the rooms wonderfully light."
The second barn, Swallow House, is the corner of the development and has wonderful views across rolling countryside to the Delamere Hills. "This house has been designed over three floors," says John, "and has a total of five bedrooms, three with ensuite and a master bathroom. Every bedroom features original beams and the master bedroom has the traditional high ceilings. On the second floor is the fifth bedroom, plus a large galleried landing and seating area with exposed trusses. It has a porthole window with great views from such a high position. It's a very peaceful place and would be lovely for relaxing or as an extra area for a teenager to have as their own space." Downstairs, both the dining room and the large living room open out onto the large patio. Swallow House gets its name from the birds that could always be seen flying in and out of the building when it was used as a barn.
Brambles is the third barn on the development and is a total of 5,200 square feet over three floors. "When you first walk in your eye is drawn to a feature window on the stairs," says John. "It's an open staircase with a turned landing that has a massive picture window." Downstairs, the house has all the requirements of a quality family home. "I think here the kitchen / living area is particularly impressive," says John. It's a large kitchen with an island unit and is finished with white gloss units and a black granite worktop. It then leads into the dining / living space which has two French windows leading to the huge patio that stretches the length of the house." Upstairs, Brambles has five bedrooms, four with en-suites to the first floor. On the second floor there's an opportunity to really create the home of your dreams. "It could be two or three more bedrooms," says John. "Or it could become a home cinema, a gym, an office - the possibilities are endless! It's an open plan space which is more than 60 foot long and the light floods in through roof light windows."
John and Alison have seen their dream for these barns become a reality. "We are going to stay in the farmhouse as we truly think this is a wonderful place to live," says John. Sitting on the Cheshire Plain, the barns are less than a mile from the village of Wettenhall. Crewe is about 15 minutes away and Chester is about half an hour's drive.
RECEPTION HALL
8.15m(26'9'') x 5.28m(17'4'')
With oak entrance door. With oak turned staircase to first floor. Large framed window overlooking garden. Inset ceiling spotlights and coved ceiling.
DRAWING ROOM
7.82m(25'8'') x 5.99m(19'8'')
With inset ceiling spotlights and wall lights. Windows overlooking courtyard and French doors and glazed side screens to rear garden. Open views.
DINING ROOM
6.05m(19'10'') x 3.86m(12'8'')
Inset ceiling spotlights. Wall light point. Coved ceiling. Windows overlooking courtyard.
KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM
4.65m(15'3'') x 3.78m(12'5'')
Plus return section of 5'9" x 7'10". White Highgloss kitchen comprising range of base units with cupboards and drawers. Star Galaxy granite worktop surfaces with splashback. Appliances include the Franke stainless steel one and half sink unit with granite drainer. Concealed base built in Siemens dishwasher. Siemens double oven with ceramic hob with granite splashback and stainless steel extractor hood over. Large pan drawer and corner carousel unit. Siemens stainless steel coffee maker. Microwave. Concealed built in Siemens fridge freezer. Central matching console island unit with Rangemaster wine fridge. Cupboards and drawers. Breakfast bar. Inset spotlights. Coved ceiling. French doors to outside.
KITCHEN
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
UTILITY
3.56m(11'8'') x 2.21m(7'3'')
Matching units to the kitchen and also housing the Mistral oil fired central heating boiler. Fuse box. Oak door to outside. Space and plumbing for washing machine and space for dishwasher. Built in freezer.
HALL
Oak door to inner cloaks lobby with:-
CLOAKROOM OFF
With white suite comprising low level W.C. Wash hand basin.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Spotlights. Oak staircase to second floor.
BEDROOM 1
4.57m(15'0'') x 3.73m(12'3'')
Central beam. Double panel radiator. Inset spotlights.
WALK IN WARDROBE
2.21m(7'3'') x 1.42m(4'8'')
Single panel radiator. Spotlights.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
White suite comprising tiled shower cubicle. Vanity unit incorporating Kohler W.C. Wash hand basin with granite worktop surface. Part tiled walls. Slate tiled floor. Wall mounted towel rail/radiator. Spotlights. Velux roof light.
BEDROOM 2
5.66m(18'7'') x 3.38m(11'1'')
Spotlights. Beam to ceiling. Double panel radiator.
EN-SUITE
1.85m(6'1'') x 2.29m(7'6'')
WALK IN DRESSING ROOM
2.03m(6'8'') x 1.37m(4'6'')
Single panel radiator. Sp9otlights.
INNER LANDING
Spotlights. Beam.
BATHROOM
3.38m(11'1'') x 2.11m(6'11'')
White suite comprising Kohler bath with central chrome mixer taps. Wash hand basin. Low level W.C. Part tiled walls. Slate tiled floor. Spotlights. Velux roof light. Heated towel rail. Built in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.
BEDROOM 3
3.38m(11'1'') x 5.82m(19'1'')
Spotlights. Beamed ceiling. Double panel radiator.
WALK IN WARDROBE
2.13m(7'0'') x 1.47m(4'10'')
EN-SUITE BATHROOM
1.75m(5'9'') x 2.13m(7'0'')
BEDROOM 4
5.84m(19'2'') x 3.38m(11'1'')
Spotlights. Beam. Double panel radiator. Window to front.
BEDROOM 5
3.58m(11'9'') x 5.69m(18'8'')
Two double panel radiators. Windows overlooking rear garden with far reaching views. Spotlights.
WALK IN DRESSING ROOM
2.26m(7'5'') x 1.63m(5'4'')
SHOWER ROOM
2.24m(7'4'') x 1.83m(6'0'')
SECOND FLOOR
LANDING
GAMES ROOM/BEDROOM 6
8.08m(26'6'') x 5.16m(16'11'')
With exposed truss, roof purlins. Velux roof light. Two single panel radiators.
BEDROOM 7/ENTERTAINING ROOM
8.10m(26'7'') x 5.08m(16'8'')
Exposed truss, purlins, roof lights. Two double panel radiators.
FURTHER ROOM OFF
3.58m(11'9'') x 5.08m(16'8'')
Exposed purlins. Single panel radiator. Porthole window to gable end with views over the countryside and pond. Velux roof light. Spotlights.
EXTERIOR
Right of access over tarmac centralised courtyard leading to the private gardens. The front gardens are enclosed by dwarf brick walls. Large patios to the rear. Side rear and lawned gardens.
TRIPLE GARAGE
9.88m(32'5'') x 6.73m(22'1'')
Brick and tiled construction.
OPTION LAND
Additional land may be available subject to a separate negotiation.
SERVICES
Mains electricity. Metered water supply. Oil fired central heating. Shared private drainage system.
EASEMENTS AND WAYLEAVES
The property is sold subject to all existing electricity and other easements and rights of way, whether specified or otherwise.
In particular a right of way off douglas lane onto the private tarmac drive and courtyard which leads to the private gardens. Full details will be set out in the contract of sale together with information relating to a quarter share maintenance responsibility for common areas.
VIEWING
By appointment with the agents' Tarporley office.
TENURE
We understand the tenure to be freehold.
Nestling in 180 acres of farmland, these three new barn conversions at Wettenhall in Cheshire, have been inspired by the heritage and tradition of their surroundings.
The homes have been a labour of love for John Woodward, whose family has owned the farm for three generations. "The farm itself is still operational," says John, "but when we sold off our dairy herd two years ago we looked at these three beautiful brick-built buildings which are around 200 years old and realised they had the potential to be wonderful homes."
"But my wife, Alison, and I had a very specific brief. We wanted these homes to be spacious and built with quality. We wanted them to be private and secure and to really make the most of the wonderful setting and the beautiful views across to the Cheshire Plain and the Beeston and Peckforten Hills."
So Alison and John appointed architects to make the dream a reality. "Once the designs were in place we knew we wanted to use the best local craftsmen we could find," says John. "We also made sure we used quality, traditional materials even down to individual window frames to preserve the heritage of the buildings. But we've also included high-spec, modern fittings such as category 5 cabling and underfloor heating so that these are traditional buildings which require minimum upkeep."
The first property, The Coach House, has four bedrooms two of which are en-suite. "This house has a stunning living room which is a great space for relaxing and entertaining," says John. "The master bedroom suite has wonderful high ceilings with exposed trusses plus an en-suite and walk-in wardrobe. It has two feature round windows and altogether windows to three sides with glorious views. We believe this building was once a coach house as it has three very large archways which we have preserved as part of the design. The centre arch has become the front door surrounded by glass and the arches either side have been fully glazed creating beautiful windows which make the rooms wonderfully light."
The second barn, Swallow House, is the corner of the development and has wonderful views across rolling countryside to the Delamere Hills. "This house has been designed over three floors," says John, "and has a total of five bedrooms, three with ensuite and a master bathroom. Every bedroom features original beams and the master bedroom has the traditional high ceilings. On the second floor is the fifth bedroom, plus a large galleried landing and seating area with exposed trusses. It has a porthole window with great views from such a high position. It's a very peaceful place and would be lovely for relaxing or as an extra area for a teenager to have as their own space." Downstairs, both the dining room and the large living room open out onto the large patio. Swallow House gets its name from the birds that could always be seen flying in and out of the building when it was used as a barn.
Brambles is the third barn on the development and is a total of 5,200 square feet over three floors. "When you first walk in your eye is drawn to a feature window on the stairs," says John. "It's an open staircase with a turned landing that has a massive picture window." Downstairs, the house has all the requirements of a quality family home. "I think here the kitchen / living area is particularly impressive," says John. It's a large kitchen with an island unit and is finished with white gloss units and a black granite worktop. It then leads into the dining / living space which has two French windows leading to the huge patio that stretches the length of the house." Upstairs, Brambles has five bedrooms, four with en-suites to the first floor. On the second floor there's an opportunity to really create the home of your dreams. "It could be two or three more bedrooms," says John. "Or it could become a home cinema, a gym, an office - the possibilities are endless! It's an open plan space which is more than 60 foot long and the light floods in through roof light windows."
John and Alison have seen their dream for these barns become a reality. "We are going to stay in the farmhouse as we truly think this is a wonderful place to live," says John. Sitting on the Cheshire Plain, the barns are less than a mile from the village of Wettenhall. Crewe is about 15 minutes away and Chester is about half an hour's drive.
RECEPTION HALL
8.15m(26'9'') x 5.28m(17'4'')
With oak entrance door. With oak turned staircase to first floor. Large framed window overlooking garden. Inset ceiling spotlights and coved ceiling.
DRAWING ROOM
7.82m(25'8'') x 5.99m(19'8'')
With inset ceiling spotlights and wall lights. Windows overlooking courtyard and French doors and glazed side screens to rear garden. Open views.
DINING ROOM
6.05m(19'10'') x 3.86m(12'8'')
Inset ceiling spotlights. Wall light point. Coved ceiling. Windows overlooking courtyard.
KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM
4.65m(15'3'') x 3.78m(12'5'')
Plus return section of 5'9" x 7'10". White Highgloss kitchen comprising range of base units with cupboards and drawers. Star Galaxy granite worktop surfaces with splashback. Appliances include the Franke stainless steel one and half sink unit with granite drainer. Concealed base built in Siemens dishwasher. Siemens double oven with ceramic hob with granite splashback and stainless steel extractor hood over. Large pan drawer and corner carousel unit. Siemens stainless steel coffee maker. Microwave. Concealed built in Siemens fridge freezer. Central matching console island unit with Rangemaster wine fridge. Cupboards and drawers. Breakfast bar. Inset spotlights. Coved ceiling. French doors to outside.
KITCHEN
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
UTILITY
3.56m(11'8'') x 2.21m(7'3'')
Matching units to the kitchen and also housing the Mistral oil fired central heating boiler. Fuse box. Oak door to outside. Space and plumbing for washing machine and space for dishwasher. Built in freezer.
HALL
Oak door to inner cloaks lobby with:-
CLOAKROOM OFF
With white suite comprising low level W.C. Wash hand basin.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Spotlights. Oak staircase to second floor.
BEDROOM 1
4.57m(15'0'') x 3.73m(12'3'')
Central beam. Double panel radiator. Inset spotlights.
WALK IN WARDROBE
2.21m(7'3'') x 1.42m(4'8'')
Single panel radiator. Spotlights.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
White suite comprising tiled shower cubicle. Vanity unit incorporating Kohler W.C. Wash hand basin with granite worktop surface. Part tiled walls. Slate tiled floor. Wall mounted towel rail/radiator. Spotlights. Velux roof light.
BEDROOM 2
5.66m(18'7'') x 3.38m(11'1'')
Spotlights. Beam to ceiling. Double panel radiator.
EN-SUITE
1.85m(6'1'') x 2.29m(7'6'')
WALK IN DRESSING ROOM
2.03m(6'8'') x 1.37m(4'6'')
Single panel radiator. Sp9otlights.
INNER LANDING
Spotlights. Beam.
BATHROOM
3.38m(11'1'') x 2.11m(6'11'')
White suite comprising Kohler bath with central chrome mixer taps. Wash hand basin. Low level W.C. Part tiled walls. Slate tiled floor. Spotlights. Velux roof light. Heated towel rail. Built in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.
BEDROOM 3
3.38m(11'1'') x 5.82m(19'1'')
Spotlights. Beamed ceiling. Double panel radiator.
WALK IN WARDROBE
2.13m(7'0'') x 1.47m(4'10'')
EN-SUITE BATHROOM
1.75m(5'9'') x 2.13m(7'0'')
BEDROOM 4
5.84m(19'2'') x 3.38m(11'1'')
Spotlights. Beam. Double panel radiator. Window to front.
BEDROOM 5
3.58m(11'9'') x 5.69m(18'8'')
Two double panel radiators. Windows overlooking rear garden with far reaching views. Spotlights.
WALK IN DRESSING ROOM
2.26m(7'5'') x 1.63m(5'4'')
SHOWER ROOM
2.24m(7'4'') x 1.83m(6'0'')
SECOND FLOOR
LANDING
GAMES ROOM/BEDROOM 6
8.08m(26'6'') x 5.16m(16'11'')
With exposed truss, roof purlins. Velux roof light. Two single panel radiators.
BEDROOM 7/ENTERTAINING ROOM
8.10m(26'7'') x 5.08m(16'8'')
Exposed truss, purlins, roof lights. Two double panel radiators.
FURTHER ROOM OFF
3.58m(11'9'') x 5.08m(16'8'')
Exposed purlins. Single panel radiator. Porthole window to gable end with views over the countryside and pond. Velux roof light. Spotlights.
EXTERIOR
Right of access over tarmac centralised courtyard leading to the private gardens. The front gardens are enclosed by dwarf brick walls. Large patios to the rear. Side rear and lawned gardens.
TRIPLE GARAGE
9.88m(32'5'') x 6.73m(22'1'')
Brick and tiled construction.
OPTION LAND
Additional land may be available subject to a separate negotiation.
SERVICES
Mains electricity. Metered water supply. Oil fired central heating. Shared private drainage system.
EASEMENTS AND WAYLEAVES
The property is sold subject to all existing electricity and other easements and rights of way, whether specified or otherwise.
In particular a right of way off douglas lane onto the private tarmac drive and courtyard which leads to the private gardens. Full details will be set out in the contract of sale together with information relating to a quarter share maintenance responsibility for common areas.
VIEWING
By appointment with the agents' Tarporley office.
TENURE
We understand the tenure to be freehold.
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