Property description

A large well-presented detached 6 Bedroom Family Home set in its own grounds extending to approximately 4.5 acres benefitting from far reaching views across rolling countryside with the Peckforton Hills and Raw Head in the distance, conveniently situated between the highly popular villages of Tarporley and Tattenhall.


A large well-presented detached 6 bedroom family home set in its own grounds extending to approximately 4.5 acres benefitting from far reaching views across rolling countryside with the Peckforton Hills and Raw Head in the distance, conveniently situated between the highly popular villages of Tarporley and Tattenhall.


•Reception Hall, 3 well-proportioned Reception Rooms; Music Room, Study, Kitchen Breakfast Room, Garden Room/Conservatory, Playroom, Utility and Cloakroom. •Landing giving access to 6 Double Bedrooms and 3 Bath/Shower rooms. Both the Family Bathroom and the Master En-suite have recently been refitted to a very high specification. •Private mature south facing gardens, elevated paved sitting/entertaining areas, large hexagon shaped summer house with decked sitting area, games room/ gym, 2 loose boxes and tack room. Double garage and open front garage. Newly built tractor shed, 2 paddocks totally approximately 3 acres.

Location
The property is situated in the small hamlet of Huxley, within 4 miles of the popular village of Tarporley. Chester 7 miles and Nantwich 12 miles. Tarporley is a picturesque village with a bustling High Street that offers a comprehensive range of facilities including pubs, cafes and restaurants, and numerous shops such as convenience stores, pharmacy, DIY, clothing boutiques, gift and antique shops. Other facilities include a petrol station, health centre, cottage hospital, dentist surgery, veterinary practice, community centre, and highly regarded primary and secondary schools. Huxley is located within the heart of Cheshire and surrounded by some of the most glorious countryside, with Delamere Forest and the Peckforton Hills within 4 miles. Nearby links to the M53, M56, M6, A556, and A500, allowing the commuter access to a number of commercial destinations including Chester, Wrexham, Warrington, Liverpool, Manchester and Crewe. Crewe railway station is situated within 17 miles and provides a service to London Euston within 1 hour 40 minutes.

Accommodation
A glazed panel front door opens into the enclosed Entrance Porch which in turn gives access to a Central Reception Hall finished with a travertine tile floor and staircase rising to the first floor, doors off to the Dining Room, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen Breakfast Room and Cloakroom. The Drawing Room 22'10\" x 18'3\" is a well-proportioned formal reception room offering attractive views over the garden, glazed double doors open to the conservatory and a further set of doors to the Music Room 14' x 12'2\" which alternatively could be used as a second home office or Television Room if desired. The Dining Room 14' x 12'6\" finished with a solid oak floor benefits from 8'6\" ceiling height and has a central cast iron fireplace and surround set on a raised hearth. The family Sitting Room is of similar proportion and also has a central fireplace with limestone surround. The generous Kitchen Breakfast Room 19'3\" x 11'2\" is fitted with an oil fired 2 oven Aga and has an extensive range of wall and floor cupboards including pan drawers and matching dresser style unit complimented with granite work surfaces which incorporates a 4 ring induction hob with extractor above and a breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include fridge freezer and dishwasher, in the adjacent Utility Room there are additional integrated appliances which include 2 Neff ovens, one of which is a microwave combination oven, fridge freezer as well as additional matching storage cupboards which includes a pull out larder cupboard, granite work surfaces and space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Off the Kitchen giving an open plan feel via glazed double doors there is a Large Conservatory/Garden Room 23'10\" x 13' narrowing to 8'9\" offering access onto a paved entertaining terrace and south facing rear garden with far reaching views. The Utility Room gives access to a Rear Hall/Boot Room and versatile Playroom 19'1\" x 10'6\" finished with an oak effect floor which continues into the Study/Office 9'6\" x 8'. A large Cloakroom 7'9\" x 7'3\" off the Reception Hall is finished with a travertine tile floor and comprises low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin with heated towel rail/radiator. The first floor landing gives access to 6 Double Bedrooms and 3 Bath/Shower Rooms (2 En-suites). The Master Bedroom 15'6\" x 15'1\" (maximum dimensions) which includes two built in double wardrobes. The room offers attractive views over the rear garden and beyond to the Peckforton/Bickerton Hills and door to recently refurbished En-suite Bathroom finished to a high specification comprising free standing modern double ended bath, large quadrant shower enclosure with body jet shower system, his and hers oval shaped wash hand basins set on a granite top with useful storage cupboards beneath and mirror above, low level WC, heated towel rail/radiator, heated tiled floor and fully tiled walls. Guest Bedroom Two 16'8\" x 18'9\" dimensions include built in wardrobe and En-suite Shower Room. This suite also enjoys attractive views over open countryside towards Peckforton and Bickerton Hills. Within the wardrobe there is a removable panel which gives access to a large under eaves storage area ideal for suitcases, etc. Bedrooms Three and Four are both a similar size 13'11\" x 12'6\" and have 9' ceiling height and feature original cast iron decorative fire places, along with far reaching views to the front towards Utkinton, Willington and Manley. Bedroom Five 17' x 9'10\" is a versatile double bedroom and could be utilised as a nursery or Dressing Room if desired being adjacent to the Master Bedroom. Bedroom Six 11'4\" x 9'8\" overlooks the rear garden with views beyond to Peckforton, Bickerton and Raw Head. The Family Bathroom 11'2\" x 9'2\" has also been recently refitted to a high specification and includes panelled bath, separate contemporary shower enclosure, twin wash hand basin set on an oak base unit provides storage cupboards beneath with large mirror above which is wired for sound, low level WC, heated towel rail/radiator, contemporary tiling to the walls and floor (heated to the floor).

Externally
The property is accessed via a splayed brick entrance with electric double gates leading into a bonded gravel driveway which passes in front of the double garage, open fronted garage and stable block to a large parking/turning area to the side of the property. The gardens are particularly extensive with a gravel pathway leading to the front door. The formal gardens enjoy south facing aspect and include an extensive paved sitting/entertaining area with sandstone steps leading down to the lawned gardens and with stocked borders offering an array of colour and orchard area to the side. There is a large decked sitting/entertaining area at the bottom of the garden with a large Hexagon shaped 16'6\" summer house with children's look out/turret which is ideal for children and family entertaining. Beyond the gardens and to the rear of the stable block there is a large field purposefully cut short and levelled for a children's football pitch, etc., incorporating a newly built tractor shed. The second field is accessed via a reinforced bridge over a stream that separates the two fields. The combined area of the fields is approximately 3 acres. Double Garage 19'6\" x 17' with two electronically operated up and over doors, light and power sockets with attached Open Fronted Garage 17'2\" X 9'5\". Stable Block: Stable One 12'6\" x 10'; Stable Two 12' x 10'; Tack Room 8' x 10' and Games Room/Gym 19'2\" x 14\".

Services
Double glazed throughout; Oil fired central heating; Septic tank drainage; Mains water and electricity

Directions
From Tarporley proceed down the high street to the petrol filling station turning right onto Birch Heath road. Follow this road for one and a half miles to the T-junction at the end turning right towards Huxley/Tattenhall. Continue along this lane for a further two and half miles, passing the primary school on the right hand side and in the centre of the village, turning left onto Huxley Lane. The property can be found after a further quarter of a mile on the left hand side.

Property Features :

• Large Drawing Room, Family Sitting Room, Dining Room, Music Room
• Large Breakfast Kitchen Room, Play Room, Office and Conservatory
• 6 Double Bedrooms., 3 Bath/Shower Rooms (2 En-suite)
• Spectacular views towards Peckforton and Bickerton Hills
• Set in Approx. 4.5 acres, with stabling and paddocks