Whitegate, Northwich

Exceptionally rare and inspiring residential and agricultural holding situated in a delightful location, with elevated views, detached farmhouse, converted residential barn and land extending to 18 acres
Comment from Robert Reed of Gascoigne Halman

This amazing residential and agricultural holding has been in the same family ownership for 37 years and accordingly represents a very special and exceptionally rare buying opportunity. It is a property that has been continually invested in and enhanced through the years and also much treasured and loved, as evidenced by the beautiful gardens and impeccably planned changes. It is offered with no ongoing chain and would be a prime candidate for those families looking for a multi generational living arrangement, an income generating detached converted barn or simply those who want privacy, establishment and a sense of their own space. It would also be ideal for those who want to have animals at home or have a love of the outdoors and walking.

The land extends to circa 18 acres and comprises the driveway, formal gardens, arable and pasture. Very often with such a large amount of land this type of property can often be really rather remote and not connected to a village. Not so here! Within a short walk is a superb pub restaurant whilst the village also has a children's nursery, primary school and Church. Nearby villages provide a wealth of educational choice.

This is a really well balanced property with a pleasing mix of buildings and land. The principal farmhouse is a good size family home of 2000 square feet with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. At ground floor level there are three versatile reception rooms, a large hall and a very spacious breakfast kitchen. The farmhouse has been decorated throughout in recent times and also offer very obvious scope to be further enhanced and modernised to suit individual requirements.

The real treat here is the handsome detached barn which is brick built and offers ancillary two storey accommodation extending to just a little under 2600 square feet. It is presently divided into two self-contained holiday or rental properties and have also been used for occasional guests and family members. Barn one comprises two bedrooms and one bathroom, barn two comprises three bedrooms, family bathroom and en suite. Each has it own breakfast kitchen. The barn is easily convertible to a single dwelling, if required.

For all the wonderful photos and marketing materials one can create, what is very hard to fully convey is what a special location this is. Once up the driveway, it is hard to believe you are in a village, such is the privacy and tranquillity. This is a setting where you can walk your own land, sit in a totally private garden with unchallenged privacy or while away afternoons creating or mending items in the general purpose outbuildings. For those families with younger members, this will represent something of a dream location, with outstanding long terms prospects.

I've been selling houses for 23 years now and can honestly say this is one of my best instructions to date. Hilltop Farm is not a just a collection of buildings and land, it is far more than that - it is a unique lifestyle opportunity like no other presently for sale. Come and enjoy all it has to offer.

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

Accommodation and dimensions

As detailed on the floorplans.

Location

Whitegate is a sought after semi rural area, situated between Hartford and Tarporley. Whitegate CoE Primary School and pre-school are within short distance of the property, as is the Parish Church. The village pub, The Plough, is very popular as both a food and drink destination and is within walking distance.

Whilst being conveniently located for all the aforementioned places, Whitegate boasts some lovely surrounding countryside, with the Whitegate Way and River Weaver close by for those who enjoy walking, cycling and horse riding.

Hartford village is just over five minutes drive away and has a number of shops and schools including the highly regarded Grange Junior and Senior School. Hartford also boasts a main line railway station to Liverpool and London Euston, with regular services taking about two hours.

There are also several golf clubs within short driving distance of the property, plus Vale Royal Abbey golf course within the village. Manchester and Liverpool International Airports can be commuted to in 40 minutes whilst railway links are offered at nearby stations including Hartford, Cuddington, Acton Bridge, Chester and Crewe. MediaCity UK, Salford can be reached in under 45 minutes drive.

The area as a whole has access to glorious countryside and places of significant interest that include ancient castles, boating facilities on nearby canals and the outstanding Sandstone Ridges of Cheshire.

Whilst the area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty, the house also offers an excellent base for the business traveller. In terms of road links, there are extensive connections to the M56, M6 and M53. The A49, A51 and A55 all link to key areas of commerce and interest. Whitegate is particularly convenient for the A556 Manchester to Chester link road.

Directions

From our office in the centre of Tarporley, take a left turn out of the village and proceed until reaching a roundabout. At the roundabout take the third exit onto the A49/Warrington. Proceed up the A49 passing through Cotebrook and going past landmarks such as The Fox and Barrel public house on the right hand side and passing the Tarporley Garden Centre on the left hand side. Upon reaching the crossroads take the right turn onto the A54. Proceed along, passing the Shrewsbury Arms on the left hand side and having passed the left turn into Longstone Lane, look shortly afterwards for a left turn onto Clay Lane (signposted Whitegate Way). Having proceeded onto Clay Lane, proceed right then left and go straight for a while. Continue along, passing through a bridge with traffic lights. Upon reaching a crossroads turn right and proceed for a short distance passing Briary Farm on the left continue until seeing a sign for The Plough public house which is located on Beauty Bank, take a left turn onto Beauty Bank, follow the road around passing the pub restaurant on the left, a converted chapel on the right and some more houses on the left. Head to the end of the lane and the driveway entrance will be on the right hand side.

Tenure / Services / Viewing

TENURE We believe the property is freehold tenure.

SERVICES We understand that mains water, gas, electricity are connected. Private drainage via modern 2007 installed system.

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, 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.