A bespoke and beautifully styled Arley home

Kennels Cottage

Balancing the quiet calm of the countryside with community and connectivity, Kennels Cottage blends peace, privacy and tranquillity with a deep-rooted connection to the local land.

Rural retreat

Nestled at the top of the Kennels Green, and enjoying the neighbourly feel of the community, yet set back from the development itself, Kennels Cottage is distinguished by its unique architectural appearance.

Approaching along the tree-lined road, the leafy lane opens up into the small community, an oasis of civilisation within the surrounding countryside. A former farmhouse, nestled on the historic Arley Estate, Kennels Cottage has undergone a breathtaking transformation over the years.

OWNER QUOTE: “It’s very private here, but you still feel part of this community of lovely people who look out for one another.”

A home with history

Once part of a thriving farmstead dotted with outbuildings and stables, the surrounding land was sold to a property developer, giving rise to the handsome enclave of around a dozen homes that now neighbours Kennels Cottage. The original farmhouse, Kennels Cottage, itself stood apart, preserving its unique history. Once divided into two cottages for farmworkers, it has since been lovingly restored to its former glory as a single dwelling.

Thoughtfully extended and enhanced over time, Kennels Cottage has been transformed into a spacious and characterful family home, where the warmth of its rural past meets the comforts of modern living.

Pull through the gated entrance and along the lengthy driveway, leading to a timber-framed garage block at the rear.

Enchanting arrival

A new oak porch provides shelter when removing muddy wellies, prior to stepping through into the entrance hall, where Chinese rustic riven slate tiles flow out underfoot, warmed by underfloor heating, which flows throughout - powered by the ground-source heat pump. Instantly the homeliness of Kennels Cottage is conveyed in the choice of earthy-toned materials, matching skirtings and stunning oak internal doors.

Freshen up in the recently refitted cloakroom on the right, furnished with vanity unit wash basin and wall-mounted WC, where a further door opens to reveal storage space for coats and boots.

Welcome home

On the left, the entrance hall opens up via Crittall-style doors, which slide back to reveal the study, a light and bright room with built-in shelving, ideal for those working from home. White walls serve as an effective blank tapestry, drawing distinctions through the furniture and artwork. Shutters feature in some of the rooms, highlighting the walls and making the most of light flow through the rooms.

Teal metro tiles add a splash of colour in the utility room, where a trio of exposed bulb pendants highlights the practicality of the space. Shuttered windows ensure a bright working space, with plenty of fitted Shaker-style cabinetry with wooden worktops, a double Belfast sink and plumbing for washer and dryer alongside an overhead clothes airer.

Relax and unwind

Returning along the entrance hallway, pass by the original front door, framing views out, before continuing on into the lounge, a cosy yet spacious room, where an updated log-burning stove casts a toasty glow. Wooden flooring amplifies the farmhouse warmth, whilst bifolding doors capture delightful views out over the striped lawn beyond. Crittall doors offer a seamless connection through into the kitchen.

This large, magnificent family kitchen offers defined spaces for distinct purposes, whilst retaining an open and easy flow.  

The heart of the home

Bespoke fitted, and emanating quality and style in its thoughtful design and high-end finish, deep blue cabinetry offers ample storage in the practical heart of the kitchen. An impressive array of integrated appliances helps enhance the ease of mealtimes, with a Quooker tap for boiling, cold-filtered and sparkling water, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and electric Aga. The central island breakfast bar, topped in Silestone, serves as a sociable space, ensuring the host can stay connected when cooking. A pantry redoubles the home’s connections with its farmhouse origins, both pleasingly practical for storage and serving as another opportunity to celebrate the glorious views out over the garden and countryside through the window within.

OWNER QUOTE: “We spend a lot of time sitting at the breakfast bar looking out over the garden with our morning cup of tea. There’s so much worktop space, you can prepare a meal while someone else is working at their computer, all feeling together.”

Wine and dine

In the dining room, the illuminated drinks cabinet with copper feature is the ultimate entertaining space, where the cast iron fireplace imbues farmhouse hospitality and warmth.Bifolding doors connecting to the garden, and Crittall doors sliding back to offer seamless passage into the lounge, speak of the high-quality, contemporary enhancements that make Kennels Cottage so easy and enjoyable to live in.

The unique balance between classic character and clean contemporary lines is showcased at its finest in the glass passageway leading from the kitchen through into the garden room, where light oak beams, built-in book casing and rustic tiling balance the glazing. Double doors open from this wow-factor space to provide access to an outdoor kitchen and patio, where the large, lush lawn extends beyond.

Returning to the entrance hallway, copper accents feature in both the carpet runner of the staircase and the textured wall on the turn leading up to the landing, where original beams are authentically revealed on the left.

Dressed to impress

Beyond, vivid verdant green dresses the high quality fitted wardrobes and drawers in the dressing room, which is situated next door to the first of the serene and soothing bedrooms. With cottage windows to two sides framing views out over the garden, raised beds and orchard, sleep soundly in this calming sanctuary.

Soak and sleep

Coming out of this bedroom and turning left, refresh and revive in the main family bathroom. Newly fitted, and warmed by underfloor heating - like all of the bathrooms and ensuites at Kennels Cottage - dove grey tiles in a matt finish are crisp and clean, balanced by black fittings including the tap of the vanity unit wash basin, heated towel radiator and LED mirror.

To the left of the family bathroom, offering enchanting views out over the garden, a gleefully sized double bedroom is furnished with fitted wardrobes and a spacious ensuite bathroom. Relax and unwind in the bath or douse yourself beneath the rainfall showerhead above.

Next door, recessed shelving features in the third of the bountiful bedrooms, where once again the idyllic views are captured upon entry by the cosy cottage-style window with its beautiful latches.

Sanctuary awaits in the master bedroom at the end of the landing, whose high, sloping, ceiling with robust truss beams amplifies the warmth of the original, now ornamentalfireplace. Blue fitted wardrobes offer plenty of storage, whilst the warmth from the underfloor heating can be felt in the spa-style ensuite, with marbled tiling to the walls and underfoot and large walk-in shower with rainfall head. Spectacular views beckon from both bedroom and bathroom.

Reams of storage can be found in the two boarded lofts above, accessible by pull-down ladders.

Garden haven

A haven for relaxation and outdoor living, the garden at Kennels Cottage blends privacy with spectacular open views. The west-facing main garden enjoys the warmth of the evening sun and is perfect for al fresco dining, with an outdoor kitchen complete with electricity, plumbing and a BBQ allowing you to enjoy entertaining outdoors throughout the summer.

To the front, the south-facing orchard features an array of fruit trees, including plum, apple and quince. For the green-fingered, two raised vegetable beds provide a productive space for growing your own, ideal for gardening enthusiasts. Safe and secure, neat hedging defines the boundaries of the garden.

Soak up the rays on the front terrace with your morning coffee, watching the sun’s progress as it moves to the rear, offering uninterrupted views over the rolling Cheshire countryside, bathed in breathtaking sunsets which make for magical evenings.

Two outbuildings, a tractor store, the carports and a gym add further flexibility to the outdoor space.

Out and about

Nestled in the picturesque Cheshire countryside, Kennels Cottage enjoys a location that’s as unique as the home itself. Rural, but not remote, the nearby community of Kennels Green offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, providing a reassuring sense of security without compromising privacy.

Embrace the outdoors, with a network of circular walking routes winding through the nearby Arley Estate, perfect for long, scenic strolls with or without your canine companion.Dedicated dog-walking fields with private slots are also available just across from the nearby stables. Call in at your local pubs, The Cock O’ Budworth and The George and Dragon in Great Budworth for a well-earned thirst-quencher, the latter accessible over the fields from your back gate.

When it comes to local shops and eateries, the vibrant towns of Knutsford and Northwich are nearby. For everyday essentials, pick up your milk and newspaper from Wincham, which is served by a handy Spar and Post Office.

Commuting is effortless from Kennels Cottage, just ten-minutes from Knutsford, Northwich, and Lymm and with excellent road links via the M6, M56 and A556 providing access to Manchester, Liverpool and beyond. Crewe station is a short drive away, offering speedy services by rail to London in under 90 minutes.

Families are well served by a range of primary, secondary and independent schools close by, including Cransley School, The Grange and Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form.

Offering tranquil rural living with community close by alongside seamless connections to the city, Kennels Cottage balances the best of both worlds. Whether you’re a growing family or an older couple looking for a luxurious, relaxing retreat in which to host loved ones, Kennels Cottage is an idyllic home in which to live, entertain and make memories for years to come.

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