Gate House Barns, Kidnal, Malpas

Offering an idyllic semi rural lifestyle with outstanding walks quite literally on the doorstep, a charming and unique barn conversion of circa 1646 square feet, with mature garden, garage and parking.
Comment from Robert Reed of Gascoigne Halman

Do you long to get away from it all with a quiet and peaceful rural environment to come home to each day? Do you love walking in the countryside without the need to get in car? Do you yearn for a house rich in character yet ready to move into and impeccably presented? Do you cherish views and a garden, without a format that needs too much maintenance? If you have answered yes to all these questions then this super converted barn is an ideal proposition.

This lovely barn has a distinctive appearance and is fully deserving of its Grade II Listed status. It was converted circa 2016 and in the last year has undergone a major renewal project. The works have included a significant investment in the plumbing system, a new septic tank in 2016, a new shower room and upgrade of bathroom, excellent and high quality enhancements to the kitchen, including a new island unit and total redecoration throughout using farrow and ball colours. There has also been extensive work in the landscaping of the garden and taken all in all, it is a hugely impressive end result. These upgrades sit alongside the already impressive embedded quality, with the oak staircase being a key focal point.

The layout is perfect for couples, or those with grown up children.

Malpas, just 1.3 mile away, is a great village and the area more generally is increasingly being recognised as a highly convenient location with access to railway stations, airports and key roads all within comfortable reach. This combines with a traditional and appealing village feel and much investment in local amenities including a gastro pub / restaurant known as `The Lion', modern co-op convenience store and recently extended Doctors surgery.

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

Accommodation and dimensions

As detailed on the floorplan

Location

Malpas is a historic and picturesque Cheshire village that features a fine gothic church and many period buildings in a variety of architectural styles. The bustling High Street contains a range of independent retail businesses, including a convenience stores, Post Office, mini launderette, coffee shop, dry cleaners, country store, and new Co-Op. There is also newly renovated pub / restaurant known as The Lion, `Table at Eatons' Bistro, pharmacy, Lloyds Bank, hairdressers and Laurel Bank Doctors Surgery.

Within the village there is the OFSTED rated 'Outstanding' Bishop Heber High School, and the Alport Primary School. Those seeking a wider choice of schools will find ample provision by virtue of the White House School in Whitchurch, whilst in Chester the impressive choice of Kings, Queens and Abbeygate are all within comfortable commuting distance.

For those who enjoy the delights of rural life, there are many country walks close at hand. Nearby is a popular section of the Sandstone Trail available at Bickerton Hill.

The beauty and tranquillity of the location does not however stop it from being extremely central and accessible to many commercial centres. Wrexham, Chester, Liverpool, Shrewsbury and Manchester are 12, 16, 27, 41 and 54 miles away respectively. Railway stations are located in Whitchurch, Chester and Crewe whilst there are international airports in Manchester and Liverpool. There is sensible commuting access to the A49, A41, A534, A55, M6, M56 and M53
Tarporley High Street can be accessed within 25-30 minutes' drive whilst the nearby market town of Whitchurch, just six miles away, has supermarkets including Sainsbury's, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi.

Directions

From the High Street in Tarporley travel out of the village in the direction of Nantwich and at the end of the High Street turn left onto the A49. At Four Lanes End traffic light cross roads with the Indian restaurant on the right hand side, turn right onto the continuation of the A49 in the direction of Whitchurch. Proceed along this road through the villages of Tiverton and Spurstow and turn right onto the A534 (Wrexham Road). Proceed to the end of the road to the T-junction and take a right turn. Follow the road along passing the 'Bickerton Poacher' on the left hand side. Carry straight on until reaching the Broxton roundabout.

At the roundabout take the first exit and continue straight along until reaching the Hampton roundabout (Indian restaurant will be visible). At this roundabout take the third exit towards Malpas village centre - B5069 Chester Road. Go past the Hampton farm shop on the left, over the bridge and the first right onto Mates Lane. Proceed along until the end of Mates Lane. Take a right at the junction and then first right down a lane. At the end of the lane take a left into the development and the subject property will be the first on the left hand side.

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From Chester City centre proceed through Boughton and at Bill Smith's motorcycle showroom turn right and immediately left onto the Christleton Road. At the new 'hamburger' roundabout take the second exit onto the A41. Continue straight across at the Broxton roundabout until reaching the Hampton roundabout (Forts of India restaurant will be visible). At this roundabout take the third exit towards Malpas village centre - B5069 Chester Road. Continue along passing Bishop Heber school on the right hand side and taking a left turn at the T-junction, soon after passing the primary school on the right hand side. The property will be found on the right hand side next to the dry cleaners. The driveway, garage and parking area is located to the rear of the property.

Tenure / Services / Viewing / Service Charge

TENURE We believe the property is freehold tenure, to be confirmed in the contract of sale.

SERVICES We understand that mains electricity and water, are connected. Private drainage. Oil central heating.

VIEWING Viewing by appointment with the Agents Tarporley office.

SERVICE CHARGE £500 a year.

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, Clive 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