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Highbrooke House, Higher Wych, Nr Malpas, SY14 7JT Enjoying magnificent rural views, set in grounds of a little over four acres and located within comfortable commuting distance of Chester City centre - a splendid individual four bedroom, two bathroom, four reception room detached house with numerous features of merit including a one bedroom annexe, extensive outbuildings, two paddocks and a magnificent semi-rural location - for sale with no ongoing chain
The sale of Highbrooke House is an exciting and rare buying opportunity. Higher Wych is an outstanding semirural hamlet where properties are continually in demand and rarely become available. The property was purchased by the present clients around eight years ago and since that point has undergone a complete transformation and radical scheme of refurbishment. The extensive works include the upgrading of the roof, a complete re-wiring, the installation of wooden framed double glazing throughout (the majority of which was completed three years ago), the construction of the garage/studio, an extension of the house at ground floor level three years ago, the creation of the one bedroom annexe and the installation of a new kitchen and bathroom fittings throughout. Only with a viewing inspection can the quality, breadth and scope of the property be truly appreciated. The house itself is ideal for family life. Opening with a large reception hall complete with oak staircase rising to the first floor, there are at ground floor level four separate reception rooms in addition to a cloakroom and a rear hall/utility room. The unquestionable highlight of the ground floor space is the open plan breakfast kitchen/dining room which is the true focal point of day to day life. At first floor level the master bedroom has an en-suite shower room, whilst the three further bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. The house has been comprehensively refurbished but done so in a very sympathetic manner which combines original period features with a suitably sensitive modern specification with the overall blend representing the perfect balance. Externally there are numerous features of note. In addition to the ample level of off road parking via an extensive gravelled driveway there is also an impressive range of outbuildings that comprise a one bedroom annexe, stable block, garage/car port/studio and an impressive tractor shed and mower store.
The gardens are an absolute delight and wrap right round the property with the rear garden having been subject to a particularly impressive scheme of landscaping and design including integral lighting. The one bedroom annexe comprises a bedroom, shower room and kitchen and is ideal for those with an dependent relative, regular guests or for a child returning from university. The garage/car port/studio is a two storey building with the studio presently used as a home office. The other outbuildings serve perfectly the two paddocks that belong with the property with the total plot size being a little over four acres. From the various aspects of the property magnificent views can be enjoyed of the surrounding countryside and the general peace and tranquillity of the location cannot be overstated. The property has been priced at a very realistic level to attract market attention and is being offered for sale with no ongoing chain. Considerable levels of market activity are anticipated due to the scope, breadth and high level of rarity that is attached to the opportunity. LOCATION Higher Wych is a delightful, peaceful hamlet that is situated in unique and stunningly beautiful surrounds. There are wonderful walks on the doorstep and the area as a whole is noted for its attraction of diverse wildlife. A popular section of the Sandstone Trail is available at Bickerton Hill. In geographical terms, Higher Wych stands on the triple border of Cheshire, Shropshire and Wales. Despite the beauty of the surrounds and the general tranquillity, Higher Wych is far from isolated. The historic town of Whitchurch is less than ten minutes drive away and has a High Street with both independent and chain stores in addition to good size Tesco and Sainsbury's supermarkets. Within five minutes drive of the house is a Starbucks Coffee Shop, McDonalds and Esso / Spar. Larger commercial centres are also easily accessible with these including Chester (18 miles), Wrexham (15 miles) Shrewsbury (26 miles) and Tarporley (16 miles). The village centre of Malpas is just five minutes drive away. Malpas offers extensive day to day amenities such as a butchers, bakers, restaurants and monthly farmer's market.
The nearby golf courses include Carden Park and Hill Valley. Horse racing can be enjoyed in Bangor on Dee, Chester and Aintree. Railway stations are located in Whitchurch, Chester and Crewe, with Crewe providing a particularly convenient base from which to travel to London approximately 1hr 30 minutes. For those with young children, the renowned Iscoyd Park day nursery is quite literally down the road. With regards to primary school, Hanmer and Bronington are both within catchment whilst Penley High School is the catchment for Secondary School age children. Albeit not within catchment, those looking for secondary education in Cheshire may choose to contact the outstanding rated Bishop Heber High School in Malpas - found within five to ten minutes drive of the house. RECEPTION HALL 21' 6" x 9' 11" (6.55m x 3.02m) Staircase with oak spindled balustrade rising to the first floor. Fitted matwell. Oak flooring. Radiator with decorative cover. Doors to sitting room, breakfast kitchen/dining room, cloakroom and living room. Access to deep understairs storage cupboard. Feature front and side aspect oak framed double glazed windows. Oak front entrance door. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Two wall light points. CLOAKROOM 7' 4" x 3' 4" (2.24m x 1.02m) Fitted with a suite comprising low level WC and vanitory unit with wash hand basin and chrome mixer tap. Side aspect double glazed window. Painted ceiling beams. Oak flooring. Latched door leading through to the entrance hall. LIVING ROOM 17' 9" x 14' 10" (5.41m x 4.52m) Dual aspect double glazed windows. Large full height sliding patio door overlooking rear garden, paddocks and views beyond. Minster stone fireplace with open grate. Fitted double width cupboard. Fitted shelving. Two radiators with bespoke covers. Four wall light points. Door to the entrance hall. SITTING ROOM 14' 7" x 12' 2" (4.44m x 3.71m) Oak latched door leading to the entrance hall. Wooden door leading to the breakfast kitchen/dining room. Double panel radiator. Side aspect window. Exposed ceiling beams. Wall light point. Framed opening leading to the conservatory.
CONSERVATORY 14' 10" x 11' 6" (4.52m x 3.51m) UPVC double glazed windows overlooking garden, driveway and views. Fully tiled floor. Double panel radiator. Framed opening to sitting room. Conservatory has a Cheshire brick construction, polybicarbonate roof and triple aspect UPVC double glazed windows in addition to an internal window with aspect into the sitting room. BREAKFAST KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 27' 9" x 16' 1" (8.46m x 4.9m) The breakfast kitchen/dining room is a splendid open plan area with light coming in from three sides and having internal doors that lead to the entrance hall, sitting room and rear porch/utility room. The kitchen comprises a comprehensive range of Shaker style wall and floor cupboards, together with sliding drawers and wood block preparation surfaces and upstands throughout. The fitted appliances include a four ring hob, a Zanussi oven, Whirlpool multispeed extractor hood, Whirlpool dishwasher and one and half bowl Belfast sink with drainer unit set into breakfast bar/preparation area. The blue oil fired Rayburn is inclusive within the sale price and has a tiled splashback and recessed ceiling spotlights over. The kitchen benefits from attractive beamed ceiling and halogen spotlights. There is a door that leads to a pantry with built in shelving. The kitchen runs open plan to the dining room which alternatively can be used as a family area. There are oak double width patio doors opening onto a splendid landscaped garden with Indian stone patio. Within this area there is also recessed ceiling spotlights, access to the breakfast bar, framed opening leading to the kitchen, a wall mounted television point and oak flooring. The dining area has underfloor heating.
REAR HALL/UTILITY ROOM 14' 0" x 5' 5" (4.27m x 1.65m) Maximum measurements. Armitage Shanks single bowl Belfast sink. Worcester boiler. Space for tumble dryer. Space for fridge/freezer. Fully tiled floor. Single panel radiator. Wall and floor level cupboards. Access to eaves storage space. Double glazed window overlooking garden. Stable door leading to the outside. Fitted shelf and step up and door through to the breakfast kitchen/family room. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 8' 4" x 7' 4" (2.54m x 2.24m) Having the benefit of underfloor heating the en-suite shower room has a walk in fully tiled double width shower enclosure, fully tiled floor, low level WC with push button flush, vanitory unit with circular wash hand basin, chrome mixer tap and tiled splashback and heated towel rail/radiator. Wall mounted heater. Recessed ceiling spotlights and double width window to the side elevation. FIRST FLOOR LANDING L-shaped landing is an appealing introduction to the first floor accommodation having a front window overlooking the driveway, fitted shelving, staircase with oak spindled balustrade leading down to the entrance hall, recessed ceiling spotlights, double panel radiator. Doors to four bedrooms and family bathroom. MASTER BEDROOM 18' 4" x 14' 3" (5.59m x 4.34m) Dual aspect windows. Double panel radiator. Door leading to the landing. Door and step down leading to the en-suite shower room. Door to the landing.
BEDROOM TWO 16' 1" x 12' 7" (4.9m x 3.84m) Dual aspect window enjoying splendid views. Double panel radiator. Built in floor to ceiling wardrobe. BEDROOM THREE 13' 8" x 8' 6" (4.17m x 2.59m) Side aspect window. Double panel radiator. Fitted floor to ceiling wardrobe and shelving. Door to the landing. BEDROOM FOUR 12' 4" x 7' 1" (3.76m x 2.16m) Floor to ceiling fitted wardrobe. Double panel radiator. Front aspect window. Door to the landing. BATHROOM 12' 4" x 7' 1" (3.76m x 2.16m) Front aspect window. Double width fitted airing cupboard with integrated light, slatted shelving and hot water cylinder. Heated towel rail/radiator. Double panel radiator. Suite comprising low level WC with push button flush, vanitory unit with floor level cupboard and wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and tiled splashback in addition to a panelled bath with tiled splashback, chrome mixer tap and shower attachment. Ceiling spotlights. Door to landing.
EXTERNAL The property commences with a useful gravel expanse that leads to a full sized vehicular and pedestrian size timber five bar gate. The timber five bar gate leads to a large gravelled driveway that provides ample off road parking and turning space for multiple vehicles and has aspect over the formal gardens and leads directly to the garage/car port/studio. The formal gardens either side of the property have been beautifully designed so as to provide large expanses of lawn, beautifully stocked beds and borders, Indian stone patio expanses, external lighting, gravelled paths and of course the delight of the beautiful rural views surrounding. Behind the fully alarmed garage/carport/studio and accessed via a timber five bar gate is a useful yard area with open fronted hay barn, large parking/turning area and a five bar gate that leads into the paddock. There is a further area of beautiful formal garden to the rear that has been comprehensively landscaped by the present owners to an excellent design and specification. This garden area has access to the breakfast kitchen/dining room via double width oak doors and also can be accessed to the house via the stable door in the rear hall/utility room. The garden has a large Indian stone expanse, attractive area of lawn, beautifully stocked beds and borders and aspects beyond to the paddock. It also leads to the annexe. The L-shaped stable block has full post and rail fencing, large turning out area and access to the paddocks. There is a gentle stream that flows to the rear end of the property and is within the curtilage as defined by the Land Registry documents which will be available as part of the sale contract. Throughout the gardens and grounds which extend in total to 4.056 acres it should be noted that nearly complete levels of seclusion and privacy can be enjoyed in addition, the tranquillity of the location cannot be overstated. CAR PORT/GARAGE 19' 6" x 18' 11" (5.94m x 5.77m) The property benefits from a high quality custom built open fronted garage/studio that comprises as follows:- Staircase leading to studio. Door leading to store. Power and light connection.
STORE 9' 1" x 3' 3" (2.77m x 0.99m) Power and light connection. STUDIO 18' 4" x 16' 7" (5.59m x 5.05m) Being located directly over the garage. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Circular window. Lockable door leading to staircase that in turn gives access to the garage/car port. Restricted head height. SINGLE STOREY LEAN-TO MOWER STORE 11' 10" x 10' 1" (3.61m x 3.07m) Power and light connection. HAY BARN/TRACTOR SHED 30' 1" x 19' 7" (9.17m x 5.97m) The open fronted hay barn is a good size and is split into two sections with the measurement quoted as being the overall space. ANNEXE Accessed from the landscaped rear garden is an excellent versatile outbuilding that is split into the following sections. There is opportunity, subject to planning permission, to extend the annexe further into the current tack room and stables if a large ancillary space is required. KITCHEN 9' 4" x 7' 4" (2.84m x 2.24m) Fitted with a range of wall and floor cupboards together with rolled edged preparation surface and one and half bowl stainless steel sink with tiled splashback. Wood laminate flooring. Wall mounted heater. Also includes its own hot water system. Access to roof space. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Part glazed door leading to the outside and doors leading to the shower room and bedroom. SHOWER ROOM 8' 8" x 5' 10" (2.64m x 1.78m) Fully tiled shower enclosure. Low level WC with push button flush. Vanitory unit with wash hand basin and chrome mixer tap. Travertine tiled window sill. Windows overlooking orchard area. Wall mounted heated. Heated towel rail/radiator. Door to the kitchen. BEDROOM 12' 9" x 10' 10" (3.89m x 3.3m) Side aspect window. Wall mounted heater. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Door leading to the kitchen. OUTBUILDING 11' 4" x 7' 7" (3.45m x 2.31m) At the rear of the outbuilding there is a tack room/store.
STABLE ONE 11' 7" x 11' 6" (3.53m x 3.51m) STABLE TWO 12' 0" x 11' 5" (3.66m x 3.48m) SERVICES We understand that mains water, electricity, oil central heating and private drainage are connected. The property benefits from an integrated security camera system and the fencing throughout is of high quality. VIEWING Viewing by appointment with the Agents Tarporley office TENURE We believe the property is freehold tenure ROUTE From our office in Tarporley High Street, take a left turn out of the village and proceed along passing the Texaco petrol station on the left hand side. Continue and having passed Haddington Park on the right hand side, reach a junction and take a left turn on to the A49. Continue for a short distance until reaching the "Red Fox" crossroads. At this crossroads take a right turn onto the A49 to Whitchurch. Proceed for around 11 miles, passing through Beeston and Spurstow. Landmarks will include "Panama Hatty's" on the right hand side and the Cholmondley Arms pub / restaurant on the left hand side. Continue until reaching a roundabout at the start of Whitchurch and take the 2 nd exit. Proceed down until the next roundabout and carry straight on (2 nd exit). Soon a Starbucks, McDonalds and Esso / Spar will be found on the left hand side. At this roundabout take the third exit on to the A525. Proceed along for approximately two miles and just after a left turn onto the A495 Ellsemere Road take a right hand turn, signposted Iscoyd Park. Proceed up this land, passing Iscoyd Park on the right and the subject property will be located on the right hand side, clearly identified by a Wright Marshall For Sale board.
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