Old Pale Heights, Kelsall, Tarporley, CW6 0GL

AGENT CODE - EM001

The property in summary comprises a detached converted barn extending to 4308 square feet, a cutting edge contemporary two storey outbuilding with terrace of 1046 square feet with permission for use as garage, home office and gym and an equestrian yard that has 784 square feet stable block, ménage, paddocks, a field shelter and its own independent gated entrance. 

The property has only ever had one owner and in the nearly twenty years of ownership, there has been substantial and continual capital investment into every aspect of the property, with painstaking attention to detail and intelligently thought through, beautifully implemented changes. 

The principal accommodation is the 4308 square feet detached barn, completed in 2005 with all work undertaken by one of this part of Cheshire's most renowned developers, PPLS Developments. There is a stunning use of oak and high grade materials throughout and the layout is perfectly formulated for family life. There is also a huge amount of space. The house is ready to move into and can be enjoyed immediately, whilst also offering some scope for individual customisation and selective contemporary upgrading.

One aspect of this amazing home which requires no change at all is the incredible two storey outbuilding, with consent for use as a garage, home office and gymnasium. Cutting edge contemporary quality is on show here with a sophisticated LED lighting system and top grade fitments throughout, together with bespoke furniture and doors. 1046 square feet in total and with a designated terrace, this is a building of rare and special quality. 

The property has two gated entrances, one leading to the main residence and one to the equestrian yard. The views from the latter being elevated, far reaching, very wide and hugely impressive. 

The key thing to understand with this amazing home is the lifestyle options it so readily presents. Enjoy walking? Then stroll into Delamere Forest. Enjoy hosting parties? With extensive parking, gorgeous gardens and designated terraces, there is no better setting. Enjoy wildlife and nature? The natural habitat here is exceptional. Want the space and feeling of character without the maintenance problems of older houses? Look no further! Enjoy peace, tranquillity and just want to get away from it all? This is the setting for you!

The location is ideal for those who want to embrace the best benefits of rural life without compromising on centrality and accessibility. The far reaching rural views, walks connecting to Delamere Forest and the wonderful grounds give this property the sense of rural delight. But it is also convenient , you can walk to school (Delamere CE Primary Academy) and a thriving village store yet also commute to Chester, Manchester and Warrington with ease. 

This is also an ideal location and format for those who enjoy total privacy and seclusion yet also value the security and sense of community that comes with not living totally on your own. The adjoining barns in Old Pale Heights are striking, distinctive and of high quality and whilst offering on the doorstep community, also do not overlook the subject property.

Location 

The address of this house is Kelsall, but in many regards, Delamere is the village that it most closely associates with. 
Delamere Forest or Delamere Forest Park is a large wood near the village of Delamere in Cheshire.

The woodland, which is managed by the Forestry Commission, covers an area of 972 hectares, 2401 acres, 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. Delamere village itself has a historic parish Church, convenience store and 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 45 minutes commute. Primary and secondary schooling is well provided for locally notably Delamere CE Academy (primary) and The Grange at Hartford. Chester provides, 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 

Kelsall is an extremely popular semi-rural Cheshire village. Within the village there is a large Co-operative convenience store, a renowned village butcher, pharmacist, ladies hairdresser and hugely popular coffee shop. More over there is an active community hall, newly build Doctors surgery and community hub, Vets practice, well attended Parish Church and Methodist chapel. 
Recreationally Kelsall features tennis courts, playing fields with specialist children's play area and a wonderful collection of walking routes in the surrounding countryside, especially the well-known Sandstone Trail. 

There are a number of pubs in the village, but worthy of particular attention is that in recent times Brunning & Price have completed their full refurbishment of the pub in the centre of the village, The Morris Dancer. This outstanding public house/restaurant has already been met with wide acclaim and is worthy of inspection along with The Boot Inn, famous to all locals for the amazing homemade pies! 

Nearby Tarporley is an iconic Georgian village with an OFSTED outstanding secondary school and a super range of amenities.