Shocklach, Malpas, SY14

More than a home, discover a lifestyle you didn't quite believe existed, at Pinfold Farm, an all-encompassing family haven, in the peace of the Cheshire countryside, designed for entertainment, relaxation and reflection.

Electric timber gates nestled within brick pillars open to the gravel driveway, which sweeps through into the courtyard, where parking is available in abundance to the front and rear.

Wrapped up in acres of garden and land, with mature trees and shrubbery, the serenity, space and incredible views offered by Pinfold Farm reveal themselves.

Garages provide additional, secure parking, alongside an open fronted carport, all served by power and lighting.

OWNER QUOTE: "As we pulled into the courtyard I just thought – wow! I think straight away we knew it was the one."

Blending old with new…
Formerly two farm buildings, dating back to the 1800s, Pinfold Farm combines characterful Cheshire country farmhouse charm with contemporary chic, reborn for the modern century and joined together by a modern central bridging section – sympathetically constructed using characteristic reclaimed red brick – that cleverly zones the home into two distinct spaces for living and for entertaining.

Celebrating local craftsmanship
Inside, the interior-designer led landscape owes much to the workmanship of local craftspeople, with the stunning kitchen fitted by Brownlow, a company just outside of Malpas, with local carpet fitters and carpenters also installing much of the flooring, staircases cupboards and cabinetry throughout the home.

Ascend the stone steps to make your way inside through double doors, emerging into the entrance hall, where the farmhouse character reveals itself in the thick weathered beams and lintels.

Double doors open to the heart of the home, the open-plan kitchen-dining area, with the lounge beyond. Bathed in light, views captivate from all angles through elegantly curving windows dressed in plantation shutters.

OWNER QUOTE: "I love to cook, even just daily for the children. Family meals around the table are very important – it's a time to all get together at the end of the day and chat over proper homecooked meals."

Family time
With space for an intimate four-seater dining table to one side and a large, formal dining table to the other, the bespoke kitchen stands proudly, centre stage. In midnight blue with a gilded inlay, storage is in abundance, with cabinets and drawers designed to accommodate pots, pans, dishes, serve-wear, cutlery sets and a whole host of appliances from blenders and mixers to slow cookers.

A practical, carefully conceived kitchen, the hob is inset within the central island-breakfast bar, replete with pop-up extractor, enabling the chef to chat with family and friends whilst cooking. A wide selection of Gaggenau appliances are built in – with the two fan ovens and two combi microwave ovens set at eyeline height for convenience whilst cooking, with a dishwasher and an American style double fridge and freezer with ice dispenser also featuring.

OWNER QUOTE: "It's wonderful to open the French doors and sit out on the patio – it's a suntrap."

Dine alfresco
Underfloor heating warms each step beneath the porcelain tiles, whilst French doors open to the patio, inviting a balmy breeze through on summer days and offering instant access out to the garden for alfresco dining.

In the morning room, light drifts in through multiple windows, with elegant chandelier lighting above, and the stone fireplace serving as an imposing focal point. Relax and unwind with the morning paper, drenched in natural light.

Returning to the entrance hallway, take the inner hallway to the left, where a handy cloakroom with wash basin, heated towel radiator and WC lies opposite a handy cupboard for storing coats and shoes.

Sleep tight
A peaceful and private pair of guest bedrooms awaits at the end of the hallway, each cosily carpeted in cream and served by its own shower room ensuite, and with plantation shuttered windows offering views out over the formal box hedging at the front and striped lawn to the rear.

Ideal for older, dependent relatives, this area of the home is sequestered and quiet.

From the entrance hall, carpet puddles out at the foot of the curving staircase which leads up to the first-floor landing, where light spills in through tall windows, bringing the outdoors in.

Privately nestled to one side of the landing, discover your restful, boutique spa hotel retreat in the master suite at Pinfold Farm.

Entering into the main bedroom, panoramic views reveal themselves through the myriad windows, reflecting the peace and serenity of this setting.

A master piece
Iridescent wallpaper dresses the feature wall opposite a grand window, framing views over the lake. At the end of the enormous bed, relax and unwind on the sofa, with inset fireplace and television. After dinner, head upstairs, throw open the curtains and simply take in the tranquillity of the views out over the lake and fields.

OWNER QUOTE: "When we saw the master suite and the views, we were blown away. The privacy is second to none."

Pamper and preen in the master bathroom, where a capacious wet room shower with drench head and separate bath invites rest and revitalisation whilst admiring views framed by an impressive arched window, with sliding shutters. Twin wash basins feature within the floated vanity units, which also offer storage, alongside a heated towel radiator and WC.

Animal print carpet flows through from the landing into the showstopping dressing room where storage awaits in abundance within the fully fitted wardrobes, drawers and hanging rails. A bespoke ladder slides out when reaching for accessories on the highest shelves.

Practical places
Across the landing, conveniently nestled on the first floor, the utility room, plumbed for washing machine and dryer, contains the laundry to one level, within easy reach of the main bedrooms, where you can fold and iron whilst admiring the peaceful, private, far reaching country vistas.

On this side of the landing, discover two self-contained bedroom 'apartments' – ideal for children of all ages, each furnished with walk-in wardrobes, ensuite shower rooms and mezzanine levels; perfect for play and study.

Entertaining haven
A home of two halves, from the kitchen make your way through to the piano room, where robust timber lintels soften the modern glass and tiled flooring and where there is ample space for a grand piano, and a plinth area ideal for musical performers. A sociable lobby and music room, the piano room sets the scene for the leisure wing that awaits.

There is scope to section this area of the home off, with access outside; there is even the potential to install a new driveway to offer independent access to this area of the home, transforming it into the front of the home.

The gateway to the grown-up space, the piano room opens to the games room, replete with a working bar, furnished with wine cooler fridge and remote-control pop-up television screen, built down into the bar area itself.

Centre stage, imported from the USA the games room currently accommodates an eye-catching purple felt pool table, comprised of black and white piano keys and with a jet-black bespoke cover that can transform it into a dining table, perfect for parties.

OWNER QUOTE: "We've turned the games room into a celebration of fun and games."

There is a handy downstairs cloakroom with wash basin and WC off the games room, adding to the convenience when entertaining and hosting outdoor charity events.

Salon chic
Stairs spiral up from the games room to another level of leisure, where a home gym to the left, lined in wooden flooring and with full height windows, allows you to work out whilst taking in the scenery of the Cheshire countryside, all to the beat of an energising soundtrack, courtesy of built-in speakers.

For many, the highlight of Pinfold Farm lies behind the pocket door off this landing, sliding open to reveal the salon.

Furnished with a proper salon sink, pull out hose shower, tilt back leather salon chair and huge mirror, a large skylight and window ensure ample natural light illuminates the room, negating the need for lighting around the dressing table mirror.

Enjoy all the perks of a stylist appointment from the comfort of home, with a fully stocked Smeg fridge and coffee maker also featuring.

Sparkling gold wallpaper amplifies the ambience of luxury. An indulgent room, the salon serves as a quiet retreat, situated away from the main flow of family life.

Movie night
Ideal for movie nights and children's sleepovers, there is also a fantastic cinema room. Spacious, with vaulted ceiling for optimum acoustics, and blackout blinds fitted to the Velux lights, date night has never felt so convenient.

Returning downstairs, continue through from the games room to the formal lounge, a mature room with vaulted ceiling, dressed in soothing heather tones, serving as an oasis for grown-ups.

Beyond, a glass corridor takes in rural vistas on route to the pool room. A sublime space, the heated indoor swimming pool is a highlight of the home. Perfect for children's parties, doors open to the outdoors, for indoor-out living throughout the summer months. It also features a shower room and separate plant room.

Outdoor entertaining haven
Uplighting in doors and windows illuminates Pinfold Farm at night, creating a beacon of comfort to return home to in the distance.

Outside, two acres of low maintenance garden embrace Pinfold Farm, with patios positioned with an eye for the sunshine. Mature trees, formal borders and box hedging strike the perfect balance between formality and English countryside, with a ten-acre field beyond enhancing the privacy of the plot.

Admire the wildlife frequenting the lake and relax and unwind in perfect contentment as the children play safely on the lawns, in this private and securely gated garden. With ample space and a fantastic connection between the indoor space and out, Pinfold Farm is ideal for hosting large gatherings and charity events.

With space and scope to develop further, why not add your own tennis courts or lake view one bedroom apartment above the garage?

OWNER QUOTE: "The home itself is lovely and large, but the outdoor space too – you feel you can really breathe, in complete and total privacy."

Out and about
Pinfold Farm lies in the picture postcard pretty village of Shocklach, a little over half a mile from the Welsh border.

With its friendly feel, Shocklach is a close-knit community, meaning that rural need not mean remote.

OWNER QUOTE: "Everybody is so thoughtful and eager to help each other out. We have a WhatsApp group; you don't feel like you're in the middle of nowhere."

Close by, you can pick up your essentials from the village shop in Tilston, whilst for families, the local primary school is conveniently close, just across the road.

Walks abound from the doorstep; whilst you can also explore the nearby villages of Malpas, Farndon and Holt, where you can discover a number of great British gastro pubs, hair and beauty salons, cafes and bistros, alongside an amazing garden centre and a fabulous farm shop.

Serenity, space and phenomenal views, in a peaceful, private setting. For those seeking a slice of country living whilst retaining life's luxuries, Pinfold Farm ticks every box.


** Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the fixtures and fittings mentioned throughout, items included in sale are to be discussed at the time of offering **