Space, security, serenity…sample a taste of country living garnished with luxury at The Pines, a home where the good times flow, indoors and out.

OWNER QUOTE: “We’ll miss everything about this home, especially the garden.”

Picture prestige living in the peaceful embrace of the countryside and look no further than The Pines, the ‘dream home’ for those pining for space, privacy and calm, but who still want the ease and polish of a high-end residential setting.

A taste of country living

Set within a select group of three exclusive homes in Lach Dennis, The Pines, purchased off-plan, spreads out over a wider footprint than its neighbours, with phenomenal flow and a sublime garden – ideal for both family leisure and entertaining.

By shared agreement, the residents enclosed the development with electric gates and boundary walls, restoring a sense of security and ease that belongs to a previous era and creating a space where children can play out in safety, without passing traffic.

Parking is plentiful for ten or more cars along the driveway, with the garage, currently utilised for business purposes, set back to the rear, keeping the view from the front rooms open and green.

OWNER QUOTE: “Our friends and family refer to it as a dream house.”

Striking through the flawless front lawn, a pathway lined in a low, welcoming sentinel of neatly clipped spherical shrubs leads to the front door.

Welcome home

Light streams in through the window panels beside the door, flooding the entrance hall with natural illumination.

Broad and bright, Farrow and Ball shades of sage green dress the walls, while Karndean warmed by underfloor heating flows underfoot, continuing throughout the home.

Exposed brickwork on the stairs to the left adds additional warmth of welcome, while a shuttered window directly ahead offers a tantalising preview of the garden to the rear, one of The Pines’ most endearing features.

Clever, bespoke-fitted cabinetry sits snugly beneath the stairs, offering seamless storage alongside a cosy built-in bed for canine (or feline) companions.

Quiet moments

Dressed in deep blue-green-grey Downpipe by Farrow & Ball, the study to the left is a refined room in which to work from home, offering a dramatic backdrop for artwork and providing easy views out over the garden to the front.

A spacious room, comfortably accommodating two separate desks, the study, like all the rooms at The Pines, features a television point, with Cat5 cabling throughout.

Comfort and contentment

Across the entrance hall, double doors open to the lounge. A soothing, mature room, ideal for Christmas mornings and quiet evenings after the children have been tucked up in bed, bespoke white panelling lines the lower walls, with textured forest green wallpaper above. Shuttered windows to two sides draw in an abundance of light, while, in the summer months, step out through the French doors to recline on the large rear terrace. Cosy and inviting in winter, the log effect gas fire, controllable at the touch of a button, infuses warmth.

Further along the entrance hallway, discover a dedicated cloakroom for coats and shoes next door to a downstairs WC with wash basin, finished in soft grey tiles and gentle green walls.

Ideal for sleepovers and sports games, the cinema room can be found at the end of the hallway. With richly dark walls (perfect for the framed posters of your all-time favourite movies), soft spotlighting to the edges of the ceiling, and shuttered windows, close the electric blinds down over the shutters and settle in for a night of A-lister action.

The heart of the home

The heart of The Pines is unmistakably its sumptuously sized open plan dining kitchen. Dark, contemporary cabinetry lines the walls, balanced by a large central island with a breakfast bar, creating a casual, sociable point for morning pre-school catch ups and evening debriefs of the day (there is even a dedicated bar and 24-bottle capacity wine rack on hand for weekend socials).

Fully equipped for both everyday living and entertaining, the kitchen is furnished with a suite of Siemens appliances including a steam oven, conventional oven, induction hob, extractor and integrated fridge, alongside two wine fridges — one tucked beneath the bar and another positioned opposite. A Quooker instant boiling tap and integrated waste disposal add to the sense of ease, while ceiling speakers in the dining area set the mood for weekends with friends.

Bifolding and French doors invite the party to spill out onto the patio in warmer weather, while even in winter, with the roof lantern above, the room feels in constant connection to the outdoors. In summer, the boundary between indoors and out almost evaporates with the morning dew. Underfloor heating runs throughout the ground floor, with each room independently controlled via Nest thermostats, ensuring comfort is always personal and perfectly balanced.

Containing the laundry, the utility room has plenty of space for all the family’s attire, with plumbing for washing machine and dryer, built-in freezer and storage.

Bedtime beckons

From the entrance hall, the glass and oak staircase leads up past the exposed brickwork to the first-floor landing, carpeted in cream underfoot.

Overlooking the front of the home, green pheasant feature wallpaper helps mirror the rural setting in the first of the bountiful double bedrooms, currently softly lit by bedside lamps.

Next door, another spacious double is filled with light, offering peaceful views over the rear garden and open countryside beyond. Corner wardrobes offer well-organised storage, with a dedicated vanity area tucked neatly to one side.

Herringbone Karndean flooring flows underfoot in the main family bathroom, a serene space with modern heated towel radiators, deep bath with LED lighting beneath and separate walk-in shower.

Boutique bedroom suites

Crossing the landing to the left, bedroom two offers true homely luxury. Another beautifully spacious double, with fitted wardrobes providing practical, built-in storage and a dedicated vanity area framed by a large mirror, the en suite is particularly impressive – spacious, softly lit and served by a large double shower with plenty of space to dress; this private space is designed for comfort and relaxation.

Next door, discover a deep linen closet with plenty of shelving for towels, before arriving at the master bedroom.

A sanctuary in every sense, space and light prevail, with French doors to the Juliet balcony captivating the eye upon entrance, framing views out over the large rear garden and leafy treeline beyond.

On balmy summer days, open the French doors to welcome in the breeze, watching the morning sun rise above the fields where, to the left, horses graze and to the right, sheep drift across the landscape.

A walk-in dressing room also awaits, carefully planned with fitted wardrobes and meticulously thought-out storage including cubbyholes for shoes, pull-out rails for trousers and jeans, dedicated jewellery drawers, perfume displays and a mix of full and half hanging rails.

Beyond, the en suite continues the feeling of calm and indulgence, with a double vanity wash basin, a large mirror and a walk-in shower.

Additional storage is found in the fully boarded loft spaces accessed via pull-down ladders — both within the main house and above the garage.

Entertain and enjoy all year long

Designed for luxury and fun both indoors and out, The Pines is the perfect family home for those who love to entertain…and nowhere is that more evident than in the garden — a space that has been completely reimagined as the social heart of the home.

Transformed from simple lawned gardens at the front and rear, these professionally landscaped gardens have been relaid to bring people together and make the most of every season.

Inspired by a love of travel and a desire to recreate the relaxed, sun-soaked feel of Ibiza and the Mediterranean, the owners worked with a garden designer to transform the clay soil into a beautifully structured landscape that works with the setting. The result is a garden that feels purposeful, immersive and effortlessly sociable.

Directly outside the kitchen and lounge, a wide patio creates a natural flow for dining and entertaining, while a dedicated garden bar area follows, complete with built-in barbecue, pizza oven, beer pumps, power for an outdoor fridge and a covered seating space with an open fire – ensuring the garden is just as inviting on cooler evenings as it is in summer.

Designed with all ages in mind, a sunken trampoline features for the children, alongside a hammock zone for stargazing and a sunbathing terrace where water features create a calm, spa-like atmosphere. A hot tub and sauna, tucked within their own peaceful corner, offer a quiet, restorative retreat.

Artificial lawns to both the front and rear keep the garden looking pristine year-round, while a comprehensive drainage system to the rear includes land drains and sump pumps to ensure it remains dry and usable in all weathers, also making it practical for dog owners, with no muddy paws returning indoors. There is also a handy shed for storage.

OWNER QUOTE: “Because of the garden, all the family events take place here, which is handy for us!”

Out and about

The ideal home for city émigrés looking to sample country living without relinquishing their creature comforts, The Pines offers the rural idyll: a safe and secure pastoral setting in which to raise children whilst remaining close to all amenities.

From the front door, walks extend in every direction, with the park at Lower Peover just a stone’s throw away. In the warmer months, a natural meeting place for local families, explore the ponds, streams and well-trodden paths excellent for dog walking. Peover Eye, a natural beauty spot, is perfect for picnics and paddles, with a popular village pub offering refreshments on a sunny day.

For those with equestrian interests, horse-riding facilities are nearby, while day-to-day convenience is never far away. All major supermarkets deliver to the area and for everyday essentials, a village post office lies just three to four minutes away. Ubers arrive within minutes ready to whisk you home from one of the selection of established pubs including The Bells of Peover, The Three Greyhounds and the Cheshire Crown.

Despite its rural feel, The Pines remains well connected. Knutsford and Northwich are both approximately ten minutes away by car, while Plumley railway station is just a five-minute drive, for speedy rail links when commuting or enjoying weekend trips.

Families are particularly well served by local schools which include Lower Peover Primary, the independent Cransley School in Great Budworth, alongside secondary schools in Holmes Chapel and Knutsford. School buses collect from directly outside the gates. Colleges such as Reaseheath and Sir John Deane’s are also easily accessible, with coach pick-up points within a short walk.

For those emerging from suburbia in search of somewhere more rural, with the same level of luxury they are used to, who love to entertain and want space both outdoors and in, with great scope to work from home comfortably, alongside minimal maintenance, The Pines is the dream forever home.