6 bedroom detached house for sale

WONDERFUL LOCATION, 8 ACRES, SUPERB VIEWS AND EXCELLENT VALUE Set in 8.840 acres of land - a rare opportunity to purchase an extensive country house with large annex and extensive outbuildings occupying a superb position commanding far reaching distant views. Large Entrance Hall, Three Reception rooms and open plan 20' Breakfast/Kitchen. First Floor: Four Bedrooms and two Bathrooms. Annex comprising Breakfast/Kitchen, 2 Reception Rooms, 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom and Dressing Room. Extensive outbuildings comprising Two Large Garages with Workshop to rear, Greenhouse, Stable block, Summer House and Brick Barn. Total privacy and seclusion yet accessible to many commercial centres.

Mere Brow is a quite superb detached country residence that enjoys a fine position overlooking open countryside. The house stands in approximately 8 acres of land and offers a remarkably rare opportunity to purchase, not only a substantial detached house, ideal for family occupation, but also a large annexe and gardens and grounds that served by extensive outbuildings.
Mere Brow lies within the Village of Weaverham and close to the semi-rural Village of Acton Bridge. The semi rural village of Acton Bridge is renowned as one of Cheshire's most desirable village locations that is nestled in the heart of beautiful countryside, yet lies only a ten to fifteen minute drive from the nearby centres including Tarporley, Northwich and Frodsham. Within ten minutes walk of the house is Acton Bridge Railway Station which runs on the Liverpool - London line in addition to a garden centre, Church and public house.

The adjoining village of Crowton also has a highly regarded public house and picturesque church whilst the area as a whole provides a superb base from which to reach an outstanding array of areas and as a whole provides a superb base from which to reach an outstanding range of educational establishments in both the private and state sector that cater for children from infant school age through to sixth form level. Acton Bridge is also an ideal base for the business traveller with many commercial centres including Chester, Manchester, Liverpool and Warrington 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 40 minutes drive. For those seeking to enjoy the surrounding countryside, there is a vast array of delightful rural walks close at hand. Day to day shops and facilities are also found in nearby village of Hartford.

Mere Brow lies within the Village of Weaverham and close to the semi-rural Village of Acton Bridge. The semi rural village of Acton Bridge is renowned as one of Cheshire's most desirable village locations that is nestled in the heart of beautiful countryside, yet lies only a ten to fifteen minute drive from the nearby centres including Tarporley, Northwich and Frodsham. Within ten minutes walk of the house is Acton Bridge Railway Station which runs on the Liverpool - London line in addition to a garden centre, Church and public house.

Entrance Vestibule

1.45m(4'9'') x 1.32m(4'4'')

Front entrance door with obscured glass panel. Radiator. Parquet flooring. Fitted matwell. Wall panelling. Pine part glazed door leading to entrance hall. Internal window to cloakroom.

Entrance Hall

4.83m(15'10'') x 3.28m(10'9'')

Parquet flooring. Double panel radiator. Staircase rising to first floor with mahogany spindled balustrade. Front aspect UPVC double glazed window. Floor to ceiling brick fireplace with beamed mantel over and display shelf. Double width doors through to lounge. Double width oak door with glass panel through to breakfast kitchen. Door to inner hall. Recessed halogen spotlights. Wall light point. Intruder alarm control panel. Door to entrance vestibule. Telephone point.

Lounge

10.41m(34'2'') x 5.31m(17'5'')

An excellent entertaining space with four front and two side UPVC double glazed windows overlooking gardens and grounds. Three double and two single panel radiators. Exposed ceiling beams. Four wall light points. Oak fireplace with marble hearth and brick inset housing Living Flame coal effect gas fire. Fitted pitch pine furniture to left of fireplace. Step up and double doors to entrance hall. Door to dining room. Telephone point. T.V. point.

Dining Room

5.77m(18'11'') x 5.05m(16'7'')

Marble fireplace and hearth with brick inset housing log effect gas fire. Step up and door through to lounge. Door to utility room. Two double panel radiators. Ceiling cornicing. side aspect UPVC double glazed window. Double width doors leading to outside. Ceiling rose.

Breakfast Kitchen

6.35m(20'10'') x 5.11m(16'9'')

An excellent open plan living space fitted with a range of wall and floor cupboards together with sliding drawers and preparation surfaces throughout. Double width stainless steel sink, drainer unit and mixer tap set beneath wooden framed double glazed window enjoying outstanding rural views. Base for dishwasher. Double glass fronted crockery display cabinet. Integrated Miele double oven with electric warming drawer beneath. Integrated Neff refrigerator. Open fronted display area with six spice drawers. Open fronted corner display unit. Central island unit with solid granite preparation surface and inset Cohler sink with cold water tap and Siemens 5 ring induction hob. Drawers, cupboards, wicker baskets and power points integrated within island unit. Ceiling mounted covered extractor fan over central island unit. Travertine style tiled floor. Low level double panel radiator. Coved ceiling. Two wooden frame double glazed windows overlooking open countryside. Tiled surround to preparation surfaces. Door to utility room. Step up to raised area giving access via double width doors to entrance hall and single width door to snug/sitting room. Large oak kitchen table with bespoke 'L' shaped seat around included in sale price. Semi recessed halogen spotlights. T.V. point. Telephpone point.

Utility Room

4.17m(13'8'') x 3.02m(9'11'')

Fitted with range of floor level cupboards with granite effect preparation surface over. Single bowl stainless steel sink. Franke sink with drainer unit and chrome mixer tap. Fully tiled walls. Coved ceiling. Pine clad ceiling. Quarry tiled floor. Fitted matwell. Door leading to outside with views of open countryside. Intruder alarm control panel. Space for range of white goods. Double panel radiator. Coved ceiling. High level fuse box cupboard. Door to dining room. Door to breakfast kitchen.

Sitting Room/Snug

4.95m(16'3'') x 3.99m(13'1'')

Wooden frame double glazed window overlooking open countryside. Double panel radiator. Ceiling cornice. Ceiling rose. Picture rail. Dado rail. Fireplace with painted carved timber surround. Raised marble hearth and inset housing open grate. Decorative wall mouldings. Door to breakfast kitchen. T.V. point. Telephone point.

Inner Hall

4.01m(13'2'') x 1.14m(3'9'')

Door to cloakroom. Single panel radiator. Door to wine cellar. Two lockable doors leading to annex.

Cloakroom

3.48m(11'5'') x 2.74m(9'0'')

Front aspect UPVC double glazed window. Single panel radiator. Coved ceiling. Exposed ceiling beam. Door to W.C. with low level W.C., wash hand basin and fully tiled walls and pine clad ceiling.

First Floor

Galleried Landing

7.32m(24'0'') x 4.83m(15'10'')

Exposed ceiling beams. Exposed brick chimney breast. Turned mahogany staircase leading down to entrance hall. Double panel radiator. Front aspect UPVC double glazed window. Intruder alarm control panel. Two obscure glass sky lights. Coved ceiling. Airing cupboard with slatted shelving. Two glass fronted display cabinets. Access to loft via high level cupboard and airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder.

Master Bedroom

5.11m(16'9'') x 4.55m(14'11'')

Rear aspect wooden frame double glazed window overlooking open countryside. Double panel radiator. Ceiling cornice and ceiling rose. Semi recessed halogen spotlights. Extensive range of fitted bedroom furniture including linen cupboard. Floor to ceiling wardrobes and fitted bedside units. Dado rail. Intruder alarm control panel. Double doors to landing. Door through to dressing room. T.V. point. Telephone point.

Dressing Room

4.39m(14'5'') x 2.11m(6'11'')

Fitted with an extensive range of fitted wardrobes with semi recessed halogen spotlights. Double panel radiator. Wooden frame double glazed window overlooking open countryside. Door to master bedroom and steps to en-suite bathroom.

En-Suite Bathroom

4.95m(16'3'') x 3.71m(12'2'')

Fitted with low level W.C. (concealed cistern). Bidet. Vanity unit with His and Hers wash hand basins with marble top. Low level storage beneath. Sunken panelled whirlpool bath. Fitted shelving. Half tiled walls. Three wall light points. Ceiling cornice. Semi recessed halogen spotlights. Steps down to dressing room. Triple width rear aspect window enjoying views of open countryside. Door to shower enclosure. Shower enclosure with fully tiled walls. Two semi recessed halogen spotlights. Extractor fan. Fully tiled shower quadrant with glass door housing Mira shower unit. Telephone point.

Bedroom 2

4.04m(13'3'') x 3.91m(12'10'')

Front aspect UPVC double glazed window. Double panel radiator. Two wall light points. Coved ceiling. Double width wardrobe. Exposed beam.

Bedroom 3

5.13m(16'10'') x 3.00m(9'10'')

Two front aspect UPVC double glazed windows. Two double panel radiators. Full width fitted limed oak fitted wardrobes with two mirror fronted doors. Two wall light points. T.V. point.

Bedroom 4

4.27m(14'0'') x 2.79m(9'2'')

Rear aspect UPVC double glazed window. Wood laminate flooring. Double width wardrobe. Side aspect window. Coved ceiling. Ceiling rose.

Family Bathroom

2.87m(9'5'') x 2.54m(8'4'')

Fitted with white suite comprising white suite comprising Kohler low level W.C. with push button flush. Ideal Standard pedestal wash hand basin. Panelled bath with fully tiled area over housing Mira shower unit. Two side aspect wooden framed double glazed windows. Coved and pine cladded ceiling.

Annex

The annex to Mere Brow has superb facilities offering extensive accommodation ideal for those with dependant relative or returning student.

Entrance

5.00m(16'5'') x 1.93m(6'4'')

Door leading to outside. Pine door leading to lounge. Two exposed brick arches lead through to snug. Study area set into alcove.

Lounge

6.12m(20'1'') x 5.11m(16'9'')

Corniced ceiling. Brick arch leading to entrance area. Front aspect UPVC double glazed window overlooking driveway and garden. Two double panel radiators. Wooden frame double glazed windows overlooking open countryside to rear. Two wall light points. Built in storage space with bespoke oak doors. T.V. point. Telephone point.

Snug

5.21m(17'1'') x 3.40m(11'2'')

Two rear aspect wooden frame double glazed windows. Original cast iron fireplace with marble hearth housing Living Flame coal effect fire. Staircase rising to first floor. Two wall light points. Framed opening to kitchen. Pine door with glass panels leading to entrance area.

Breakfast Kitchen

4.37m(14'4'') x 4.11m(13'6'')

Fitted with an excellent range of cream fronted floor level cupboards together with rolled edge granite effect preparation surface. Single bowl stainless steel sink with two drainer units and chrome mixer tap set beneath tiled window cill. Front aspect UPVC double glazed window. Space for cooker. Tiled surround to preparation surfaces. Space for fridge freezer. Double panel radiator. Coved ceiling. Framed opening to living room. Integrated 'L' shaped seat. Door to rear hall.

Rear Hall

4.37m(14'4'') x 0.94m(3'1'')

Wood laminate flooring. Dado rail. Coved ceiling. Door to rear porch. Door to utility room. Door to breakfast kitchen. Door to bedroom. Door to bathroom.

Bedroom

5.26m(17'3'') x 4.04m(13'3'')

Double panel radiator. UPVC double glazed window overlooking garden. Coved ceiling. Two wall light points. Framed opening to dressing room.

Dressing Room

3.30m(10'10'') x 1.42m(4'8'')

(Measurement taken to front of fitted wardrobes). Five fitted wardrobes. Coved ceiling. Framed opening to bedroom area.

Bathroom

3.56m(11'8'') x 2.87m(9'5'')

Fitted with a Green suite comprising low level W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin. Corner panelled bath. Fully tiled shower enclosure housing Mira unit. Fully tiled walls. Pine clad ceiling. UPVC double glazed obscured glass window. Double width airing cupboard with slatted shelving and lagged hot water cylinder. Towel rail. Double panel radiator.

Utility Room

3.53m(11'7'') x 2.64m(8'8'')

Quarry tiled floor. Fitted matwell. Fully tiled walls. Pine clad ceiling. Double width cupboard with hanging rail. Door to outside with obscured glass panels. Single bowl stainless steel sink with drainer unit. Space for white goods. UPVC double glazed window overlooking cobbled courtyard.

Rear Porch

2.03m(6'8'') x 1.45m(4'9'')

Side aspect window. Door to outside. Quarry tiled floor. Internal window to breakfast kitchen. Coved ceiling.

First Floor

Side aspect UPVC double glazed window. Wall light point.

Bedroom

5.44m(17'10'') x 2.82m(9'3'')

UPVC double glazed window overlooking courtyard. Radiator. Circular UPVC double glazed window overlooking front garden and courtyard. Double panel radiator. Framed opening and steps down to cloakroom/dressing room.

Dressing Room

3.84m(12'7'') x 3.12m(10'3'')

Fitted wardrobes. Single panel radiator. Wooden frame double glazed window overlooking open countryside. Vanity unit with storage and inset wash hand basin in addition to low level W.C. Steps up and framed opening to bedroom.

Exterior

Mere Brow is approached via a pillared entrance that in turn leads to a long sweeping driveway. The driveway extends to approximately quarter of a mile at which point the side elevation of the house can be seen. The driveway then turns to a cobbled area that leads to the house and widens to form a very useful parking and turning area. The first part of the driveway provides access to one of the fields via a five bar gate.
The garden immediately in front of the property is mainly laid to lawn and is surrounded by beautifully stocked beds with flowering plants and baby trees. A further raised rockery with mature specimen plants within it is found. The accommodation can be accessed via the front entrance door and also leading to the annex. Off the courtyard the double garage via twin doors can be found. The cobbled expanse continues before turning into a large concrete courtyard that acts as a central point for access to the outbuildings.
The formal gardens are mainly laid to lawn and offer superb levels of privacy and seclusion. From the formal gardens gated entrances lead to the paddocks. The gardens are beautifully and abundantly stocked to provide great variety and colour in total provide the perfect backdrop to this outstanding countryside residence. Large paved patio area with inset brick base table. There is also security lighting and an outside W.C.

Outbuildings

Gazebo/Summer House

Of brick construction with tiled roof over and access via double width UPVC double glazed doors. Quarry tiled floor. Pine clad ceiling. Coved ceiling. Cheshire brick walling. Wall light point. Two side aspect UPVC double glazed windows. Chimney for barbecue.

Double Garage

Twin doors. Rear WORKSHOP with bench and large loft area over.

Greenhouse

17.27m(56'8'') x 3.58m(11'9'')

With grapevine and peach tree.

Semi Detached Stable Block

3.63m(11'11'') x 2.72m(8'11'')

Comprising two stables. Measurements are approximate.

Stable Block

7.92m(26'0'') x 2.90m(9'6'')

Approximate external measurements. External timber construction. Four external stable doors.

Detached Brick Barn

5.92m(19'5'') x 5.72m(18'9'')

A beautiful brick and slate building with extensive space incorporating open fronted covered area.

Stable 1

5.21m(17'1'') x 2.74m(9'0'')

Located off open fronted barn.

Stable 2

5.33m(17'6'') x 2.79m(9'2'')

Stable 3

3.28m(10'9'') x 2.82m(9'3'')

Front access to courtyard.

Stable 4

3.30m(10'10'') x 2.74m(9'0'')

Front access to courtyard.

Stable 5

5.74m(18'10'') x 3.99m(13'1'')

Stable 6

6.02m(19'9'') x 3.66m(12'0'')

First Floor

Access via external open tread timber staircase.

Room 1

3.35m(11'0'') x 2.29m(7'6'')

Room 2

3.53m(11'7'') x 3.25m(10'8'')

Room 3

8.28m(27'2'') x 6.10m(20'0'')

Services

We understand that mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating.

Reservation Of Development

In respect of the agricultural/pasture land only any permission available or obtainable by the purchaser or his successors in title for any development requiring planning permission then the vendors retain 40% of any increased value over the existing value at that date. This provision will apply for a period of 21 years from the date of completion and will be set out more particularly in the sale contract to which all purchasers are referred.

Viewing

By appointment with the agents' Tarporley office.

Tenure

We understand the tenure to be freehold.

Route

From our office in Tarporley proceed up the A49 in the direction of Warrington. Proceed straight on for a few miles until reaching a crossroads. Carry straight on at this junction through the village of Cuddington and upon reaching a roundabout take a right turn towards Weaverham. Continue along West Road for a short distance passing the Hanging Gate pub on the left and follow this road. Proceed a further short distance whereupon the driveway entrance to Mere Brow will be found on the left hand side.

MISREPRESENTATION ACT 1967. Messrs Wright-Manley for themselves and for the vendors or Lessors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that:1.The particulars are set out as general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. 2.All descriptions and 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. 3. No person in the employment of Messrs.Wright-Manley has any authority to make any representation whatever in relation to this property.