Unique development opportunity close to Delamere Forest

Amazing development opportunity with the benefit of detailed planning consent granted, well located in a high quality residential area with the glorious Delamere Forest within walking distance.
Comment from Robert Reed of Gascoigne Halman
The price of development sites and building plots in the area have soared in value. This therefore is a great opportunity as it is realistically priced and is a good option for private individuals or developers wanting to create a stylish detached dwelling in a lifestyle location on the edge of Delamere Forest and within walking distance of Wild Shore, a water based adventure hub. Delamere Forest, which can be accessed on foot, is a superb location for walks and natural beauty. Once a year there are concerts in the Forest and many high profile artists have headlined through the years.

The building was originally Delamere Estate and subsequently became a workshop and site office. It is presently a redundant garage building. The current owner has worked with renowned local architect and planning consultant Nicola Gibson to create exciting and well thought through plans that were approved by CWAC on the 24th January 2025 under reference 24/03160/FUL.

The approved plans lend themselves to the creation of a funky, contemporary and unique residence, which will provide circa 1900 square feet of living space. The layout allows for three bedrooms served by two en suites and a bathroom. The living space will be focussed around a fantastic kitchen whilst there is also provision for a living room, study, utility and cloakroom.

Externally there is off road parking provision, a car port and what will be a private, low maintenance and compact garden.

The road is increasingly well developed and popular, with a new build house opposite recently exchanging contracts at in excess of £850,000.

If 2025 is the year you want to create your own unique home in a location ideal for those who love the outdoors, then Crown Barn could well be the opportunity you have been looking for.

For a personal description of the property or to arrange a viewing, please contact myself or the Gascoigne Halman Tarporley office.

Location

The subject property is located in the semi-rural village of Oakmere, an area that enjoys huge popularity due to its close proximity to the magnificent 2400 acre Delamere Forest, combined with a position situated just off the A556 Chester to Manchester Road. Both the Oakmere Way (leading to Delamere Forest) and Whitegate Way can be accessed further along Farm Road, where the houses are located.

Wild Shore Delamere is a water-based adventure hub, offering a number of unique, dynamic and adrenaline-charged outdoor activities including a brand new and world first Aqua Chimp, Aqua Park, Wakeboarding, Stand Up Paddleboarding and Open Water Swimming. Wild Shore is the perfect day out for friends, families and individuals. Whether you want to give wakeboarding a try, take on the challenge of a floating Aqua Park obstacle course or explore a stunning lake on a SUP board, Wild Shore has something for all ages and abilities.

For wider amenities the market town of Frodsham, Georgian village of Tarporley and thriving village of Hartford are found within 5 and 8 miles respectively. Nearby Kelsall, 3 miles distant had a doctors, butchers and co op convenience store. Blakemere craft centre is just five minutes drive away whist there is an excellent convenience store in Delamere, known as Delamere Stores.

There are excellent railway links in the locality with Delamere Station being on the Chester to Manchester line. Further connections are found in Hartford (5 miles), Runcorn (10 miles) and the historic city of Chester (13 miles). For those seeking access to the roads the M56, M53, M6, A49 and A41 are all within close travelling distance.

Delamere Forest is Cheshire's largest area of woodland and provides a wonderful area for country walks and natural beauty. The area 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 enjoy water sports close by with the Wildshore water park opposite the entrance to Farm Road. Close by you can also 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 is found at Chester, Haydock, Bangor on Dee and Liverpool.

With regards to restaurants, pubs and cafes close by, there are numerous options. The Vale Royal Abbey Arms and Fishpool Inn are both hugely popular whilst Hollies Farm Shop & Restaurant, Define Food & Wine and Abbeywood Gardens and Cafe and Fourways café and grill at J&S are all within short distance. Manchester and Liverpool International Airports are both found within thirty five -forty minutes drive, in normal travelling conditions. Other key centres are Northwich 7 miles, Warrington (12) Liverpool (25) and Manchester (30)

Directions
From Tarporley village, leave in the direction of Chester then continue to reach the roundabout. At the roundabout take a third exit onto the A49 (Warrington). Proceed up the A49 and having passed the Alvanley Arms Pub and Shire Horse Centre on the right hand side take a left onto the B5152. Proceed across a set of crossroads and carry straight on.

Proceed for a further short distance and at another set of crossroads take a right turn, immediately passing the Vale Royal Abbey Arms on the right hand side. Proceed along for circa one mile and directly opposite Wildshore, look for a left hand turn into Farm Road. Once on Farm Road, the property will be located on the left hand side.

Tenure / Services / Viewing / CIL / Note
TENURE Freehold - this will be verified as part of the legal process.

VIEWING Viewing by appointment with the Agents Tarporley office.

CIL We encourage all parties to check with the local authority but we understand it to be £16,000.

Agents Note Please note that the pictures used are for guide purposes only.

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 three 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, Tresa, Sam, Jerry, Clive, Zoe and Yvonne - 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