Shotwick Park, Saughall, CH1

LOCATION
Situated approximately four miles northwest of the historic city of Chester, the village of Saughall presents a rare opportunity to enjoy the tranquility of rural living within immediate reach of major urban centres. This highly regarded village combines traditional community values with modern convenience, making it an ideal location for families, professionals, and retirees seeking a balanced and refined lifestyle.

At the centre of village life is the Vernon Institute, a historic building serving as a focal point for local events, recreational activities, and community engagement. The surrounding area offers an abundance of green space, including Meadow Park and well-maintained play areas, which contribute to a serene and family-friendly environment.

Saughall benefits from a comprehensive range of local amenities. These include a Co-op food store, pharmacy, café, post office, hairdresser, takeaway, and a popular public house. The presence of a local garage and mobile post office further enhances the village's self-sufficiency. Despite its peaceful setting, Chester city centre is easily accessible by car or public transport, providing an extensive array of retail, leisure, and dining facilities, from high-street names to independent boutiques and fine restaurants.

The village is also well-regarded for its educational provision. Saughall All Saints Primary School enjoys an excellent reputation for both academic performance and pastoral care. Older pupils are well served by a selection of highly rated secondary schools in Chester, including prestigious independent options such as The King's School and The Queen's School.

Transport connections are among Saughall's most significant assets. The village is conveniently positioned close to the A540, A5117, and M56, offering direct access to Liverpool, Manchester, the Wirral Peninsula, and North Wales. Chester railway station provides frequent services to key destinations, including a direct route to London Euston in under two hours. In addition, both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester International Airports are less than an hour away, ensuring convenient international travel.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Pine Cottage is situated within the grounds of the Victorian Grade II listed Shotwick House, originally constructed in 1870 by the Vernon Family. The property was divided into separate dwellings in 1991, with the conversion completed in 2000.

Nestled in the picturesque Cheshire countryside, Shotwick Park offers easy access to a network of footpaths and stunning views of the Welsh Hills. Located just a quarter of a mile outside the village, the property is accessed via a private, no-through road. The entrance is marked by wrought iron gates, set within impressive sandstone piers, with both intercom and coded entry. A sweeping drive leads through 8 acres of beautifully maintained communal woodland and formal gardens, which include two tennis courts.

Pine Cottage briefly comprises: a welcoming reception hallway with practical storage, a W.C., a spacious living room with a feature fireplace as its focal point, and a bespoke fully fitted Neptune modern shaker-style kitchen with silver handles and quartz worktops. A utility room is also provided. The ground floor includes a bedroom with an en-suite shower room. On the first floor, the principal bedroom offers views over the garden and communal grounds to the front, accompanied by a spacious and elegant en-suite bathroom. Additionally, there is a further bedroom with an en-suite shower room and a useful store room.

Externally, the front of the property features a lawned garden and a patio area that opens to the communal grounds that are for the enjoyment of all residents. The property also benefits from a double garage and ample parking.

VESTUBULE - 4'3'' X 3'11''
Partially glazed wooden entrance doors, tiled floor and glazed door into the reception hallway.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY - 13'4 X 4'11'' MAX
Coved ceiling, ceiling light point, wall mounted gate intercom entry system, telephone point, radiator. Doors through to living room, bedroom three, utility room, WC and useful storage cupboard.

BEDROOM THREE - 14'2'' X 14'2'' MAX,
Window overlooking the rear of the property, wall mounted gate entry intercom, coved ceiling, ceiling light point with decorative ceiling rose, radiator, telephone point, TV point. Door through to ensuite shower room.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM - 6'10'' X 5'8''
A three-piece suite comprising; wall mounted WC with concealed system, pedestal wash handbasin with gold mixer taps, walk-in shower with canopy showerhead, fully tiled walls, ladder style heated towel rail, recess ceiling spotlights and shaving socket.

UTILITY ROOM - 6'10'' X 4'10''
Window overlooking the front elevation, ceiling light point, low level units with granite effect laminated work surfaces, single stainless-steel sink unit and drainer with chrome mixer tap, tiling to worksurface areas, space for washing machine and dryer.

WC - 5'10'' X 3'1''
Window with obscured glass to the front elevation, two ceiling spotlights, low-level WC, wall mounted wash handbasin with gold taps, partially tiled walls with decorative feature tile, floor tiling and radiator.

STORAGE CUPBOARD
Wall mounted electrical consumer unit, central alarm control pad, ceiling light point and useful shelving .

LIVING ROOM - 20'9'' X 19'8''
A large room with a central coal effect stove in white with decorative wooden surround and marble hearth, three ceiling light points with decorative ceiling rose, two built-in two radiators with decorative radiator covers, aerial point with provisions for wall mounted television. Spiral staircase to the first-floor, double opening doors through to the conservatory and door through to the kitchen dining room.

CONSERVATORY - 15'5'' X 16'10''
High ceilings with two Velux windows, ceiling light point, wall light, windows overlooking the mature gardens and double opening doors onto the rear patio, floor tiling

KITCHEN - 19'9 X 11'11''
Beautifully fitted with a handmade wooden modern shaker style kitchen by 'Neptune' with silver handles comprising of drawers and cupboards with Quartz worktops and matching upstands. Integrated oven and grill, microwave oven, five-ring touch control 'Neff' induction hob with decorative mantel surround housing a concealed extractor. Tall unit housing a built-in fridge and freezer. Built-in recycling bin, integrated dishwasher, pull out corner cupboard, two windows to the side elevation and further window overlooking the front, engineered wood flooring, ceiling light points.

LANDING - 7'4'' X 6'10''
Velux windows, ceiling light point. Doors to bedroom one, bedroom two and useful eaves storage.

BEDROOM ONE- 17'4'' X 13'9''
Windows to the front elevation overlooking the communal gardens, ceiling light point, loft hatch, built-in wardrobes incorporating rails and shelves with open decorative glazed cabinets, matching side tables and dressing table, aerial point and door through to the en-suite bathroom.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM - 12'3'' X 8'7''
A charming four piece suite in pink comprising; central sunken large bath with bronze mixer taps, wall mounted wash hand basin with gold mixer taps and two useful opening storage cupboard beneath, wall mounted bidet with mixer taps and WC with concealed system, partially tiled walls with decorative border, Ladders style heated towel rail, window to the side elevation, shaver socket and ceiling spotlights.

BEDROOM TWO - 14'3'' X 14'1''
Window to the rear elevation, ceiling light point, partially exposed beams, aerial point, radiator. Door through to the en-suite shower room

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM - 8'' X 7'8''
A three-piece suite in white with chrome style fittings comprising; low level WC, double shower with glaze sliding doors, pedestal wash hand basin, fully tiled walls with decorative feature tile, radiator and ladder style radiator.

DOUBLE GARAGE - 17'10'' X 15'8''

EXTERNAL
The property includes its own detached double garage, with additional parking available in front. At the front of Pine Cottage, a charming lawned garden with well-stocked borders and mature trees leads onto beautifully maintained communal grounds. These grounds feature picturesque woodland walks, a pond area, two tennis courts, and expansive manicured lawns.

FINER POINTS
- Viewing - By prior appointment please call to arrange a viewing
- Floor plan is intended as general guidance and are not to scale
- The Energy Performance rating for the property is band 'C'
- There is a monthly service charge paid to Shotwick House Management Company ("SHMC") of £295 per month, which includes water rates and the maintenance of all the grounds including the private lawns, courtyards, patios, trees, and common areas. Electricity for the main gates, estate lighting and all the electricity for the private garages except for car charging which is via separate metered garage supplies when needed / requested.
- Energy Performance Rating of band C

TENURE
We believe the property to be Leasehold on a 999 year lease from 1990. Each of the 15 residents owns a share of the freehold and has one voting share.

COUNCIL TAX
Council Tax Band F - Cheshire West and Chester.

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SERVICES
We understand that mains drainage, electricity and water are connected. Drainage is provided by a shared septic tank.

AML (Anti Money Laundering)
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