Hornbeam Cottage, Blakemere Lane, Norley

Fantastic opportunity to acquire a highly energy efficient new build mid terrace house with parking, solar panels and landscaped garden, part of the CWAC discounted sale affordable housing programme

Comment from Robert Reed of Gascoigne Halman

HORNBEAM COTTAGE

In estate agency, you develop an instinct for the appetite of the market place and a clear knowledge of what prospective buyers are looking for. This offer of four houses to the market will, I am sure attract significant interest. The houses are all of excellent quality and form part of the Cheshire West and Chester Discounted Market Sale Programme.

With direct access on foot into Delamere Forest, with no need for a car, this location creates a unique lifestyle opportunity which is to be enjoyed and treasured. Central yet rural, beautiful yet accessible, it is provides a perfect position for those who enjoy countryside, nature and rural walks.

For this type of house, the specification really is superb. Each unit has solar panels, state of the art electric storage heaters, excellent levels of insulation, fully landscaped rear gardens, superb slate roof, beautiful mellow brickwork and allocated space for parking two cars. The layouts are thoughtful and intelligent with good size bedrooms and a flexible ground floor arrangement.

The house is a Cheshire West and Chester `Discounted Market Sale¿ property that is sold at 35% below open market value and can only be purchased by a person(s) who fulfil certain eligibility criteria. The eventual buyer will own 100% of the property and no additional rent is required. The discount is tied to the property in perpetuity to ensure that the unit stays affordable. Full information is available in two documents produced by CWAC covering eligibility criteria and FAQ¿s, available to be e-mailed by the selling agents to interested parties.

The chance to acquire a home of this quality in such an amazing location at under £250,000 is a phenomenal opportunity and I would strongly recommend an early viewing.

For a personal description of the property or to arrange a viewing, please contact myself or a member of the team at the Tarporley office.

Accommodation and dimensions

As detailed on the floorplan

DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION

TENURE We believe the property is freehold tenure, to be confirmed in the contract of sale. The road will be private, rather than adopted and a management company will be formed by the future residents.

SERVICES We understand that mains electric, water and drainage are connected. Electric storage heaters.

VIEWING Viewing by appointment with the Agents Tarporley office.

WARRANTY ¿ The properties will each come with a ten year NHBC guarantee.

CONSTRUCTION ¿ The properties of are of modern timber frame overlaid by brick

ARCHITECT ¿ Sarah Aspinall of Beeston Aspinall Architects

AGENTS NOTE ¿ Please note that the internal pictures used for this listing are for representative purposes only and are taken of a different plot within the development, in a property built in the same style and with the same finish.

Discounted Market Sale Affordable Housing

This property is designated as ¿Discounted Market Sale Affordable Housing¿ under the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 and is subject to certain restrictions. Whilst prospective buyers will own 100% of the property, it can only be sold at 65% of open market value. In this case the quoted asking price on the listing.
The property can also only be sold to purchasers who meet the eligibility criteria. These criteria are designed to assist households who cannot afford to purchase a market home onto the property ladder and who¿s current accommodation is unsuitable, they also give people with a local connection first opportunity to buy.
The property is not suitable for investors who intend to let out the property.
Prospective buyers must be assessed by the Council to determine if they are eligible for affordable housing and will need to complete an application form. Any interested party wanting to offer will need to be assessed by the CWAC Affordable Housing Team.

Prospective buyers can access the form through the CWAC website or contact the selling agents who can send a link to the relevant form.

About Delamere Forest

Delamere Forest is a massive area of woodland in Cheshire. The woodland, which is managed by the Forestry Commission, covers an area of 972 hectares making it the largest area of woodland in the county. It contains a mixture of deciduous and evergreen trees. It is a paradise for those who enjoy long walks and natural beauty. The forest also affords the cyclist a range of activities from quiet family rides to more adventurous mountain biking trails.

Location

Delamere village itself has a historic parish Church, thriving village store, community centre and the hugely popular Vale Royal Abbey Arms public house.
For wider amenities the market towns of Frodsham and Northwich are both found within seven miles. The historic city of Chester is 11 miles distant whilst the Georgian village of Tarporley is just five miles away. Commercial centres including Warrington, Liverpool and Manchester are found in 12, 27 and 32 miles respectively. There are excellent railway links in the locality with Delamere Station being on the Chester to Manchester line being within walking distance. Further railway connections being found in nearby Runcorn, Hartford Chester and Crewe, all providing good travelling time to London Euston

For those seeking access to the roads the M56, M53, M6, A49, A55 and A41 are all within close travelling distance thereby making daily commutes to Chester, Liverpool, Manchester, the Wirral and North Wales practical. Manchester and Liverpool International Airports are found within 40 minutes commute. Primary and secondary schooling is well provided for locally notably Delamere, Academy (primary) Helsby, Tarporley, Weaverham (secondary) and The Grange at Hartford (junior and senior). Chester provides further options, including Queens, Kings and Abbeygate.

The area as a whole is noticeable for the numerous walks, rides and climbs, interesting meres, canals and rivers, country parks and dozens of places to visit within a comfortable travelling distance. Those who enjoy sport can take advantage of golf clubs including Delamere, Sandiway, Whitegate, Tarporley, Frodsham, Helsby. There is also a renowned motor racing circuit at Oulton Park. Horse racing at Chester, Haydock and Liverpool and major football clubs at Manchester, Liverpool and Bolton

Directions

Leaving Tarporley along the High Street in the direction of Chester, continue until reaching a roundabout. Take the third exit onto the A49 following up the hill into Cotebrook. Upon passing the Shire Horse Centre on the right hand side take a left hand turn signposted towards Frodsham B5152. Follow the road along until reaching a crossroads with the Fishpool restaurant/pub on the left hand side. Continue straight across until reaching the next set of crossroads with the Abbey Arms pub on the right hand side. Continue straight on in the direction of Delamere, passing Delamere Community Centre and Delamere Stores on the left hand side. Continue through the forest passing the railway station on the left and past a set of houses on the left hand side. The development will be found a little further on the left hand side, clearly marked with appropriate signage.

WANT TO MOVE BUT NEED TO SELL?
If you are interested in this property but need to sell your own home in Cheshire, South Manchester or the Peak District, Gascoigne Halman can provide a free, no obligation market appraisal and valuation of your own home. We are proud to be the leading estate agent in the area, with a network of twenty two offices - full contact details can be located on our website. Robert Reed is the manager of the Tarporley office.

The Tarporley team consists of Robert, Pamela, Oliver, Sally, Zoe,Clive,Jerry, Sam and Tresa - we pride ourselves on being not just professional and efficient but also warm and welcoming. If you are in the village and fancy a coffee, do come in and say hello. We are located at 62 High Street, Tarporley, six premises to the left of Tarporley Parish Church. Our building is a landmark in the village, having above the shop front a beautiful illuminated fully working heritage clock.


NOTICE

Gascoigne Halman for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) no person in the employment of Gascoigne Halman has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property