Chester Road, Gatesheath, Tattenhall

Set in seventeen acres and beautifully positioned in an edge of village location - exceptional 17th Century house of 8475 square feet together with extensive garaging, outbuildings and glorious grounds


Comment from Robert Reed of Gascoigne Halman
Please see Robert's visit to Gatesheath Hall in the attached video.

Further photographs pending.

In my twenty years of selling property, I have been honoured with the instructions of some of Cheshire's finest and most interesting homes. Even within that context, the opportunity to purchase Gatesheath Hall is most special - this is a unique home of exceptional quality and appeal. This summary seeks to cover the key elements of this wonderful property, but do call my office and a comprehensive brochure can be e-mailed or posted out, giving even more of the detail.

The first thing to note is the location - usually a house with seventeen acres is very remote. In this case though, having approached the property over a long driveway, you have the feeling of seclusion, privacy and peace. This is combined with the convenience of being just a single mile from Tattenhall and eight miles from the City Centre of Chester.

The front façade is particularly impressive with the original part of the house believed to date from the late 17th century whilst the main house is mid-18th century. The property is constructed of Flemish and English bond brickwork beneath a slate roof. The house is three storey and the principal part has a symmetrical three bay façade with rusticated quoins and central stone porch. Gatesheath Hall has much to commend it architecturally and is fully deserving of its Grade II listing.

The internal condition of the house is impressive, having been lovingly restored and beautifully enhanced through the vendors period of ownership. The continual level of investment is well demonstrated in the superb bespoke kitchen that runs open plan into living space and provides the hub of day to day living. There are also six reception rooms and as one would expect of a 17th Century house, they are packed with immense character and can be flexibly utilised. With eight bedrooms and five bathrooms, this is a wonderful home to both raise a family and entertain friends. For those looking to achieve glory at the Crucible, a full size snooker table is located on the top floor.

This is also a very well balanced property, with equal interest, variety and scope outside as well as in. In addition to the main residence there is an attractive courtyard range of traditional buildings with garaging, stabling and indoor swimming pool beyond which is a collection of more modern outbuildings. Within the formal grounds is a summer pavilion and tennis court adjoining railed paddocks and parkland. The whole extending to 17.00 acres (6.87 hectares) and providing a unique and stunning context to this splendid home. Given the land and extensive high quality stables and outbuildings, this would be an ideal option for those with an equestrian interest.

Position wise the property is in a beautiful part of the County, close to Beeston and Peckforton castles, the sandstone trail and the amazing beauty of nearby Burwardsley which has elevated aspects and an excellent pub / restaurant with surely one of the best views in the County.

People often talk about a dream home or an aspirational property purchase and both these phrases would cover well this most wonderful and unique mini country estate.

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

Accommodation and dimensions

As detailed on the floorplan and within the PDF brochure.

Location

This superb home is situated in a rural yet most accessible part of the County just beyond the sought after village of Tattenhall to the south of Chester. Tattenhall village offers a comprehensive range of services including a general store, butcher, chemist, doctor's surgery, church, pubs and restaurants whilst the historic city of Chester with high street retailers and out of town retail parks is just eight miles distant.

Schooling in the area is well provided for with a very successful primary school in the village which is within the catchment area for Bishop Heber on the outskirts of Malpas and rated outstanding by Ofsted. Additionally there is a good selection of private schools nearby including The Whitehouse at Whitchurch, The Grange at Hartford, Abbeygate College at Saighton and The King's & Queen's in Chester.

On the recreational front the village has a thriving sports club offering football, cricket, tennis, squash and a gym. Locally there are golf courses at Carden Park, Aldersey Green and Waverton, motor racing at Oulton Park, sailing at Manley Mere and rowing on the River Dee in Chester. For the equestrian enthusiasts there is hunting with the Cheshire Hunt, polo at Little Budworth, and horse racing at Chester, Bangor-on-Dee, Haydock and Aintree.

Despite its rural location the property enjoys good road links being within easy reach of the Chester Business Park, Wrexham Industrial Estate and Deeside Industrial Park. Beyond Chester access is gained to the M53 and M56 motorways permitting daily travel to Liverpool and Manchester. Both cities have international airports which are 30 and 34 miles respectively and at Hawarden there is a non-domestic airport for private jets. Travel to London is available via train from Chester and Crewe train stations which both offer a sub 2 hour service to Euston.

Key mileage distances

Tattenhall 1 mile
Chester 8 miles
Crewe 19 miles
Liverpool 24 miles
Manchester 45 miles

Directions

FROM TARPORLEY

Leaving the agents Tarporley office drive in the direction of Nantwich and proceed along passing a Texaco/Spar on the left hand side at which point take the immediate right turn onto Birch Heath Road. Proceed to the very bottom of Birch Heath Road passing Pudding Lane on the left hand side. At the T junction take a right turn. Proceed along for a couple of miles until passing Huxley Primary School on the right hand side. Take the next left turn into Huxley Lane. Continue down Huxley Lane and having passed the `The Inn at Huxley¿ on the left hand side, at the next junction take a left turn on to Red Lane. Proceed along passing over two bridges. Upon reaching a crossroads take a right turn and proceed to the bottom of this road, passing a farm shop on the left hand side along the way. Take a left at the junction, proceed along and as the road bears round a right hand bend Gatesheath Hall is the second entrance drive on the left hand side.

FROM CHESTER

From Chester travel south on the A41 Whitchurch Road and after approximately 7 miles turn left signposted Gatesheath and Tattenhall. Proceed on Chester Road for just over half a mile and as the road bears round a right hand bend Gatesheath Hall is the second entrance drive on the left hand side.

Tenure / Services / Information and Viewing

TENURE We believe the property is freehold tenure with vacant possession, to be confirmed in the contract of sale.

SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil central heating and solar panels. Telephone line and Broadband connection.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way: The property is sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, public or private whether specifically mentioned or not.

Entitlements: For the avoidance of doubt no Quota or Single Farm Payment entitlements are included with the sale.

Local Authority: Cheshire West & Chester Council. Tel:

Council Tax: The property is assessed under Tax Band G.

Town & Country Planning: Gatesheath Hall and the Courtyard Buildings are listed Grade II, under separate listings.

Fixtures: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars all contents fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments, statues, carpets and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale.
Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

VIEWING Viewing by appointment with the Agents Tarporley office.

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 and Danielle - 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.