Outstanding country house in over seven acres, just outside Tattenhall village

Set in grounds of 7.21 acres and approached via a long driveway, a superbly restored country house extending to 7930 square feet in total and offering many assets including outstanding leisure complex

Comment from Robert Reed of Gascoigne Halman

The vast majority of people I meet love older houses that are packed with character and charm and by virtue of their age and size have immediate stature and presence. These houses are typically Grade II Listed as is befitting of their elevated status and characteristics. The challenge for many people is that this genre of house is often dated and in need of significant capital expenditure.

The subject property, Golborne Old Hall, is a very rare offering for sale as it delivers both historical charm (dating from 1682) and a superb interior that has been heavily invested in. The end result is a first class family home that has an on point tasteful contemporary specification, outstanding interior design and can be enjoyed immediately without the need for large investment.

The home is fully deserving of its Grade II Listed Status and is noted as a building of special architectural and historical importance. The specification includes a pressurised water system and Villeroy and Boch sanitary ware.

There is immense space on offer both internally and externally. The house, including the leisure complex extends to 7930 square feet. There are five reception rooms, each displaying much character and a large open plan farmhouse kitchen that is comprehensively equipped and provides a natural focus for day to day life.

The two floors above offer six bedrooms in total, two with en suites and the others served by a shower room and bathroom. Excellent views of the gardens and grounds can be observed from all the rooms.

This is a house that is not just large and impressive but also great fun. For those like me who enjoy snooker, the full size snooker room will be of instant appeal. However with a lifetime best break of 36, I don't think I'll be heading to the Crucible Theatre any time soon!

For those who enjoy fitness, the bespoke internal leisure complex is fantastic part of this house. It can be accessed either from the kitchen or directly from the outside. The heated swimming pool was refurbished in 2014 and extends almost the full length of the building. There is also a jacuzzi, sauna, shower room, changing area and at first floor a games room or gym space.

Externally this is a property that has so much to offer. The gardens have been beautifully planned and thought through and provide a setting with variety, colour and maturity. There is an initial long driveway approach which lead to wrought iron gates that then open to the house. The initial area of lawn has a fountain and there is also a small area of woodland. The principal gardens to the east and south have mature hedging, herbaceous border, large expanses of lawn and large expanses of patio and terraces.

If you love having parties, entertaining friends and socialising, then your heart will sing when you see the terrific open fronted and covered BBQ area which is set on a flagged terrace, is constructed of brick and has a felt roof and fireplace. The summerhouse is another excellent asset, having oak flooring, bifold doors and having direct access into the adjoining field. In addition to entertaining this would be a lovely reading room or summer study.

The remaining fields are sub divided into three, are down to grass and suitable for mowing and grazing horses or livestock.

Priced very competitively, this is a home of outstanding individual character and one where inspection is essential.

For a personal description of the property or to arrange a viewing, please contact me at the Tarporley office.

Accommodation and dimensions

As detailed on the floorplan.

Location

This superb home is situated in a rural yet most accessible part of the County just beyond the sought after village of Tattenhall to the south of Chester. Tattenhall village offers a comprehensive range of services including a general store, butcher, chemist, doctor¿s surgery, church, pubs and restaurants whilst the historic Cathedral city of Chester with high street retailers and out of town retail parks is just five miles distant.

Schooling in the area is well provided for. There are primary schools in Tattenhall, Waverton and Saighton whilst state secondary schools in Malpas and Christleton are both well regarded. Additionally there is a good selection of private schools nearby including Abbeygate College at Saighton, King¿s & Queen¿s in Chester as well as The Firs. Other independent schools are the Grange at Hartford and Ellsemere College.

On the recreational front the village has a thriving sports club offering football, cricket, tennis, squash and a gym. Locally there are golf courses at Carden Park, Aldersey Green and Waverton, motor racing at Oulton Park, sailing at Manley Mere and rowing on the River Dee in Chester. For the equestrian enthusiasts there is hunting with the Cheshire Hunt, polo at Little Budworth, and horse racing at Chester, Bangor-on-Dee, Haydock and Aintree.

Despite its rural location the property enjoys good road links being within easy reach of the Chester Business Park, Wrexham Industrial Estate and Deeside Industrial Park. Beyond Chester access is gained to the M53 and M56 motorways permitting daily travel to Liverpool and Manchester. Both cities have international airports which are 30 and 34 miles respectively and at Hawarden there is a non-domestic airport for private jets. Travel to London is available via train from Chester and Crewe train stations which both offer a sub 2 hour service to Euston.

Key mileage distances

Tattenhall 2 miles
Chester 5 miles
Crewe 19 miles
Liverpool Airport 26 miles
Manchester Airport 35 miles
M56 8 miles

Directions

FROM TARPORLEY

Leaving the agents Tarporley office drive in the direction of Nantwich and proceed along passing a Texaco/Spar on the left hand side at which point take the immediate right turn onto Birch Heath Road. Proceed to the very bottom of Birch Heath Road passing Pudding Lane on the left hand side. At the T junction take a right turn. Proceed along for a couple of miles until passing Huxley Primary School on the right hand side. Take the next left turn into Huxley Lane. Continue down Huxley Lane and having passed the `The Inn at Huxley' on the left hand side, at the next junction take a left turn on to Red Lane. Proceed along passing over two bridges. Upon reaching a crossroads take a right turn and proceed to the bottom of this road, passing a former farm shop on the left hand side along the way. Take a right at the junction, proceed along and as the road bears round to the left you will then go straight and reach a T junction. Take a right hand turn towards Chester and the house will be found further along on the right hand side.

FROM CHESTER

From Chester travel south on the A41 towards Whitchurch for just under four miles. Continue past the left turn for Tattenhall and on for another few hundred yards, passing a layby on the left hand side. The entrance for the subject property will be the next drive on the left, 100 yards on. Turn onto the drive and proceed to the top where the entrance gates will be found.

Tenure / Services / Information and Viewing

TENURE We believe the property is freehold tenure with vacant possession.

SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Broadband connection.
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way: The property is sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, public or private whether specifically mentioned or not.

Local Authority: Cheshire West & Chester Council. Tel:

Council Tax: The property is assessed under Tax Band H.

Fixtures: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars all contents fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments, statues, carpets and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale.

Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

VIEWING Viewing by appointment with the Agents Tarporley office

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, Zoe, Clive, Yvonne and Jeremy - 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.