High Street, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14

A wonderful Grade II listed Georgian townhouse with ample parking.

Description

Beech House is situated in the heart of Malpas village on a plot extending to approximately 0.18 acres. The property enjoys fabulous views and offers around 3,521 square feet of accommodation. This stunning and superbly presented six-bedroom Georgian townhouse features mature landscaped gardens and extensive off-road parking, with potential for commercial use subject to the necessary planning permissions.

The house is a fine example of classic Georgian architecture, a four-storey townhouse with lower ground floor cellars and accommodation arranged over the three upper floors. The proportions are excellent, and the property retains its charm and character while being beautifully presented. Period features include open fireplaces, exposed brick and timber detailing, sash windows, original cornicing, oak floors, and a magnificent staircase.

The front door opens into a porch, where a second door with lovely stained glass leads into the reception area and sitting room. From here, steps rise to the library, fully fitted with bookshelves and featuring a fireplace with a stone surround and fender seat. The library leads to a study area and then into the kitchen, which is fitted with a range of units, an Aga, a separate cooker, and double doors opening onto the terrace. The adjoining dining area connects to a utility room beyond.

A living room, complete with an electric fire and stone surround, completes the ground floor.
On the first floor are three double bedrooms, including the principal bedroom suite, and a family bathroom. The second floor offers three further double bedrooms and an additional family bathroom.

The lower ground floor provides extensive cellarage, comprising three rooms.

Outside, a secure paved terrace is accessed via the kitchen and leads to the walled garden, which is mainly laid to lawn with beautiful planted borders and an adjoining orchard area. Double gates open onto a spacious private parking area, accessed directly from Well Street. This area offers building potential, subject to the necessary planning consents. Plans are available from the vendors agent.

Formally the village Post Office, Beech House presents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful townhouse in the heart of the village, ideal for family living or offering potential for commercial use, subject to the necessary planning consents. Its central village location and unusually generous private parking to the rear makes it a truly distinctive property.

Location

Malpas is a historic and picturesque Cheshire village that features a fine medieval church and many period buildings in a variety of architectural styles. The bustling High Street contains a range of independent retail businesses, including convenience stores, Huxleys delicatessen, Post Office, mini launderette, coffee shops, dry cleaners, a country store, hairdressers and Co-Op. There is also the well renowned public house and restaurant ‘The Lion’ which offers rooms, along with a Table at Eaton’s Bistro and Laurel Bank Doctors Surgery. The village offers an enjoyable lifestyle for young professionals, families and those looking to retire.

Bishop Heber High, a popular secondary school (OFSTEAD rated Outstanding), is situated on the outskirts of the village. The area offers wealth independent schools in the area, including Kings and Queens schools in Chester, Ellesmere College, Packwood Haugh and Moreton Hall in Shropshire.

Chester is a leading retail and commercial centre and provides access to the motorway and rail networks. London Euston can be reached in about 2 hours from Chester and 1½ hours from Crewe station.

The area offers a wide range of leisure opportunities. Carden Park (6 miles) has two championship golf courses, an excellent fitness club and spa. There are many scenic walks on the Bickerton Hills, fishing on the River Dee and horse racing at Bangor on Dee and Chester.

Square Footage: 3,521 sq ft


Acreage: 0.18 Acres

Directions

Wrexham 12 miles | Chester 15 miles | Crewe station 18 miles | Shrewsbury 27 miles | Liverpool airport 37 miles | Manchester airport 41 miles


Postcode: SY14 8NN
What3words : ///jolly.gradually.weeps