Property description

DESCRIPTION Standing in attractive, rolling Cheshire countryside, at the edge of Delamere Forest, Crabtree Green Farm was once a so-called "model farm" at the edge of the Vale Royal Estate of Lord Delamere. With traditional brick and slate buildings round a large courtyard and a spacious Georgian-style Farm House, it has provided an opportunity to create a number of individual homes. The owners of the former Farm House have completely remodelled the accommodation to modern requirements, whilst retaining the attractive exterior charm and character of this distinctive home.



Internally the design echoes the traditional features whilst luxury modern fittings and services make this a spacious family home for the 21st century.



The adjacent two-bedroomed Coach House affords additional accommodation for a dependant relative, extended family, independent children or a nanny, whilst the five-bedroomed, four-bathroomed main house provides ample space for a growing family and for entertaining.



The landscaped grounds offer privacy and interest, whilst the double garage provides discreet and secure parking. With a curving driveway, with two access points, lawned gardens with trees and shrubs, the property enjoys a delightful stone-paved patio suntrap, and a small enclosed courtyard to the secure parking. With a curving driveway, with two access points, lawned gardens with trees and shrubs, the property enjoys a delightful stone-paved patio suntrap, and a small enclosed courtyard to the rear of the Coach House. 

DIRECTIONS From the A556 travelling from Manchester towards Chester, through Sandiway, at the traffic lights at the junction with the A49, continue straight across in the direction of Chester and at the next crossroads, at the brow of the hill, turn right into Stoneyford Lane and the entrance to Crabtree Green Farm House will be found as the second and third gated private driveway entrances on the left-hand side. 

LOCATION Oakmere stands astride the A556 between Chester and Manchester on the fringes of Delamere Forest and with convenient road access to the main regional centres of employment and the Chester to Altrincham train line at Delamere and Cuddington Stations. 

THE FARM HOUSE  

GROUND FLOOR  

HALLWAY The spacious hall with Travertine marble floor tiling creates the immediate impression of space and quality. The attractive front door features hand-made decorative glass panels and the hallway extends to the heart of the house with access to the principal reception rooms and kitchen, with the attractive oak staircase rising to a ballustraded landing. 

CELLAR There is a cellar beneath the hallway and lounge, with trap door and ladder access only. 

DRAWING ROOM 17' 4" x 13' 7" (5.28m x 4.14m) with a window to the front aspect, with its original wooden shutters and with the particular feature of the deep square bay window overlooking the rear garden, this is a bright and attractive room, with a focal point of the traditional style fireplace. 

DINING ROOM 17' 6" x 13' 11" (5.33m x 4.24m) occupying a corner of the ground floor with windows to the front and side aspects, this is another bright room, of which the main feature is the original woodblock flooring complemented by a traditional fireplace. 

CLOAKROOM With low flush w.c. and wash hand basin. 

SNUG 11' 7" x 9' 8" (3.53m x 2.95m) with a window overlooking the side garden, this attractive and cosy room has been designed both as a snug and as a home office or study, with power sockets and "Cat 5" network cabling for computers and ancillary office equipment. 

KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM 22' 0" x 19' 1" (6.71m x 5.82m) overall Family Room/Breakfast Area with French windows overlooking the enclosed rear garden and patio and extending through to the main kitchen area with windows to the side garden and a feature central island unit, complemented by granite worktops, this spacious room will become the hub of the house and exudes the quality and attention to detail emphasised throughout. This is a hand-crafted installation by Great Britten Interiors. The oak units house cupboards, soft-close drawers and integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Attractive traditional-style cooker recess, with side cupboards and Britannia stainless steel range, with six-burner gas hob and two electric double ovens. Extractor hood. The large central island unit is fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers and a wine rack. Lit by recessed downlights and with Travertine marble tiled floor. 

UTILITY 9' 6" x 5' 8" (2.9m x 1.73m) with external door, sink unit and base units by Great Britten Interiors and with plumbing for an automatic washing machine. 

FIRST FLOOR The oak turned staircase rises to a ballustraded split-level landing. 

MAIN LANDING Oak-finish flooring, complementing the traditional style oak staircase and ballustrading. Airing cupboard/linen store with pressured water system storage cylinder. 

BEDROOM ONE 17' 4" x 13' 11" (5.28m x 4.24m) a spacious corner room with windows to the front and side aspects. 

EN-SUITE A large beautifully appointed shower room with oak finished cupboard and discreet panelled unit, his and hers semi-recessed wash hand basins, w.c. with concealed cistern and large walk-in shower with glass screen and drying area. Tiled walls and floor. Window to front aspect. Downlights and towel rail/radiator. 

BEDROOM TWO 17' 3" x 13' 9" (5.26m x 4.19m) A large, double room with window overlooking the landscaped front gardens 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM With fully tiled walls and floor complementing the white suite of w.c, wash hand basin and corner shower unit. 

BEDROOM THREE 12' 4" x 10' 0" (3.76m x 3.05m) with window to side aspect. 

BEDROOM FOUR 12' 4" x 9' 0" (3.76m x 2.74m) with window to side aspect. 

BEDROOM FIVE 12' 3" x 9' 9" (3.73m x 2.97m) with window to side aspect. 

FAMILY BATHROOM Oval bath with side taps, low flush w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin, complemented by cream and grey tiling and downlights. 

SHOWER ROOM Beautifully appointed with a large shower, semi-recessed white wash hand basin, low flush w.c. with concealed cistern with white high gloss discreet unit and cupboard. Full width shower with sliding door access. Window to rear aspect.  

DOUBLE GARAGE 19' 10" x 9' 5" (6.05m x 2.87m) with up-and-over door to the front, light and power connected. External water tap to rear 

THE COACH HOUSE Formerly part of the adjoining courtyard buildings, this delightful cottage-style property has been crafted to create light and space, with a good degree of privacy and flexibility of accommodation. 

DINING KITCHEN 16' 8" x 14' 0" (5.08m x 4.27m) with Shaker-style cream units, with wood finished worktops and incorporating deep stainless style sink unit, ceramic hob with electric oven beneath, integrated fridge and automatic washing machine/dryer. Window to the front aspect and French windows to the side garden. Balustraded stairway  

LOUNGE 17' 0" x 15' 1" (5.18m x 4.6m) with under stair recess with display shelving, two French windows to the enclosed rear private Courtyard. 

FIRST FLOOR The balustraded staircase rises to a landing at first floor level with roof window above 

BEDROOM ONE 8' 10" x 8' 0" (2.69m x 2.44m) with exposed roof truss and recessed downlights to ceiling. Window to side aspect 

BEDROOM TWO 9' 9" x 8' 9" (2.97m x 2.67m) with exposed roof truss and recessed downlights to ceiling. Window to side aspect.



 

BATHROOM Walls part-tiled with heated towel rail/radiator and fitted suite of w.c., wash hand basin and recessed shower. 

EXTERNALLY The landscaped gardens include a large stone-paved patio terrace, with steps down to the enclosed courtyard to the rear of the Coach House, whilst lawns to the front, side and rear border the driveway with a number of ornamental shrubs and trees and attractive water features. External provision for drainage and power connection for services to a site for a possible summer house/office. Electrical connection laid for one set of automatic gates. 

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