Little Rake Lane, Chorlton-by-Backford, Chester, CH2

A superb Grade II listed house with classic Georgian proportions, splendour and architecture complimented with a recent comprehensive refurbishment to the highest standard.

Description

Chorlton Manor is an outstanding property that has been painstakingly refurbished to the highest by the current owners, returning it to its former Georgian glory with many contemporary additions for uber family living and entertaining.


This beautifully presented classic Georgian accommodation is set over three floors and provides an excellent combination of reception rooms and six bedrooms. Many of the original features have been retained, restored and lovingly updated including all the doors and architraves, staircase, hand rail, skirtings, ceiling covings, sash windows, fireplaces, magnificent oak panels, parquet floors, wide oak wooden planks boards, silk carpets, Lantern roof conservatory, Farrow & Ball paint to many rooms.


The house is approached via a private stone driveway accessed via electric gates which leads through to a parking area by the house and oak car port bays. The downstairs accommodation briefly comprises a welcoming entrance hall with original ornate cast iron radiator, spacious lounge with contemporary Ribbon flame Portuguese lime stone fireplace and parquet flooring, light filled conservatory/breakfast room, cinema room with bespoke lighting and full Yamaha sound system and there is an impressive open plan kitchen/dining/living area with a range of high quality fitted units and appliances. The kitchen area provides a relaxed space for both formal and informal dining and the ambiance is enhanced by high quality recessed lighting and impressive views out onto the garden. The kitchen has been completed to the highest standards and has carea white marble worktops, wide board Todd's flooring, quooker hot tap and Miele wine cooler.

The first floor comprises an outstanding principal bedroom with custom bespoke handmade built in wardrobes with lush silk carpets and there is an impressive dressing room along with an en suite bathroom with bath and shower. Bedroom 2 has an ensuite and there is a further bedroom with fitted wardrobes and storage. The second floor comprises a family bathroom, WC, two bedrooms with en suites and there is a further bedroom with en suite. The house also has a spacious attic area which could have a variety of uses and is currently set up for a private recording room and tv lounge. There is also a spacious tanked original wine cellar with pitcher pine Victorian flooring boards.

The gardens at Chorlton Manor are a real feature of the house, the manicured gardens are laid mainly to lawn with different sections and provide a lovely setting for entertaining and family life. The private courtyard is illuminated in the evening by remote control and the lighting enhances the specimen trees beautifully. There is an original sandstone pond with water feature and there is a flower arch providing the most tranquil setting for early evening drinks and gatherings. The garden has a large patio area which is currently utilised for outdoor dining and entertaining.

There is a separate paddock next to the property which has its own gated access.

This extensive refurbishment has been carried out with attention to detail, set in a beautiful courtyard setting (privately owned by the property) provides the perfect idyllic escape for country living and entertaining all within reach of Chester city centre of about 2 miles.

Location

Chester 4 miles, Liverpool 16 miles, Manchester 40 miles

Chorlton-by-Backford is a sought after residential location approximately two miles north of Chester, and is convenient for daily travel to Liverpool, Manchester, Deeside and North Wales via the M56, M53 and the A55 North Wales trunk road.

Chester is a busy commercial centre and offers a good selection of both private and state schools including King's and Queen's Schools. The city has a wide range of shops and on the recreational front there is sailing and rowing on the river, golf at Curzon Park and horseracing on the Roodee Racecourse.


The historic city of Chester provides a wide range of retail, commercial and leisure activities. There are also excellent schools in the area and private schools include the King's & Queen's schools in Chester.

Chester provides a link to the motorway network and the M53 linking the main northern conurbations and North Wales. Chester railway station has a direct service to London Euston (taking just over 2 hours).

There are nearby golf courses at Eaton, Vicars Cross, Portal Golf and Country club and Carden Park, and horse racing at Chester and Bangor on Dee.

Please note: all times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,426 sq ft