5 bedroom detached house for sale

This is a one off property that has a great driveway approach and enjoys outstanding elevated views over acres of open countryside and this can unquestionably be described as a special location.This is a particularly good opportunity for those who want privacy, establishment and land. The whole site extends to circa 7.51 acres with the plot having gardens, fields and woodland. It would be a natural choice for those looking to tend animals or with an equestrian interest.The house itself is very large, extending in total to just under 3500 square feet and comprising five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a large hallway, two reception rooms, and a good size kitchen dining breakfast room. There is an adjoining annex with a garage, store room, hall and WC on the ground floor and a large multi-function room on the first floor. The house dates back to 1890 and was originally a coach house to the adjoining property; Mere BankThere is obvious scope to enhance and adapt the house to suit differing individual requirements and with so much space and versatility, the possibilities are numerous. Families looking for a house with an annexe or multi-generational living potential will be particularly drawn to this and there is also the opportunity if desired to create a highly contemporary, light and modern home taking advantage of the spectacular location.Access is always important and the subject property has two options, both accessed from Sandy Lane. The first is the principal driveway that is all within the curtilage of the property whilst the second is a right of access over the adjoining property, Mere Bank.LocationThe subject property lies on the rural fringe of the Village of Weaverham. Weaverham is a village with extensive amenities that include a Doctors surgery, swimming pool, recently upgraded children’s play area, two pubs, two Churches a community centre and three schools. The retail offer includes a mini Tesco, Co Op, DIY store, bakery and an impressive array of other outlets which cater for all day to day needs.In nearby Acton Bridge, just a mile from the subject property, there is a Acton Bridge Railway Station which runs on the Liverpool to London line in addition to a well regarded public house. Next to Acton Bridge is the adjoining village of Crowton also has a beautiful village pub, picturesque church and primary school.The position is also an ideal base for the business traveller with many commercial centres including Chester, Manchester, Liverpool and Warrington all being within comfortable daily travelling distance. Within a short drive there is also good access onto the A49, A51, M6 and M56 whilst Manchester and Liverpool international Airports can be found within 21 and 17 miles respectively.This property is exceptionally well located for a choice of local schools, including highly sought after Grange Independent School, Cransley Independent School, St Nicholas RC High School and Sir John Dean's Sixth Form College. Kings, Queens and Abbeygate are all located in Chester City Centre (18 miles distant) whilst Weaverham High School is the most local option for those with secondary school children.Northwich is four miles away and has within in Waitrose, Sainsburys, Asda and Tesco whilst the waterside Barons Quay has provided a multi-screen Odeon cinema, restaurants, coffee shops and a diverse retail offering. There is also a state of the art public leisure facility opened in the town centre with two swimming pools, huge range of gym equipment and classes that cater for fitness enthusiasts.