Clotton, Tarporley, Cheshire

The property
Oulton Moss is a handsome double-fronted rendered family home providing flexible, lightfilled accommodation arranged in a U-shaped configuration. The accommodation flows from a welcoming entrance hall/utility room and includes a large open plan drawing/dining room with arched French doors to the garden room. The two areas are separated by a double-sided exposed brick fireplace, and both have arched double doors to a spacious open plan orangery-style conservatory/garden room with two sets of French doors to the garden. The generous kitchen to the front, has a range of wall and base units, complementary worktops and modern integrated appliances.

The accommodation is completed by a bedroom wing comprising a principal bedroom with built-in storage, French doors to the terrace and modern en suite bathroom and an additional bedroom with en suite shower room. Two further double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom complete the facilities.

Outside
Screened by mature trees, the property is approached through twin stone pillars and a five-bar gate over a gravelled driveway providing private parking and leading past the house through a five-bar gate to a brickbuilt part-weatherboarded stable block with hardstanding, four loose boxes and open-sided store. The well-maintained garden surrounding the property is laid mainly to level lawn bordered by well-stocked flower and shrub beds and features paved and gravelled terraces, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining.

There is an adjoining paddock to the property extending to about 4 acres and manège requiring updating, making the property ideal for equestrian use.

Location
The historic small village of Clotton, surrounded by beautiful countryside, has a thriving community spirit and a range of day-to-day amenities including a 14th century church, village hall, Post Office, farm shop, garden centre, hair salon, public house and popular primary school. The nearby award-winning village of Tarporley offers service amenities and an historic high street featuring boutiques, art galleries, a florist, butcher, hairdresser and chemist. The village benefits from regular bus services to Chester and other regional centres, and the nearby A55 North Wales Expressway links to the M53, M56 and key regional centres. Mouldsworth station provides regular services to regional centres and links to central London.

The area offers a good selection of state primary and secondary schooling including Delamere C of E Primary Academy (rated Outstanding by Ofsted) in the village, together with a wide range of independent schools including Abbey Gate, The Hammond, The Firs and The King’s and The Queen’s in Chester.