Ravenspoint, Barracks Lane, Ravensmoor, CW5 8PR

Escape the everyday and retreat to relaxation at Ravenspoint, an idyllic haven set on a fifth of an acre with open views over countryside at No. 15, Barracks Lane.

OWNER QUOTE: “It’s like being on holiday, there are summer festivals, and the local pub is a sociable highlight.”

Pull onto the driveway where there is comfortably parking for two large cars, alongside the traditionally lawned garden and its neatly planted garden to the front. 

Mid-century revival

Named in tribute to the historic Trearddur Bay house where the previous owners honeymooned, Ravenspoint has been sensitively reinvigorated by its current owners, honouring the clarity and character of its 1960s origins.

Inspired by the clean lines and considered simplicity championed by The Modern House, Ravenspoint has been restored with careful attention to its mid-century character with walls stripped back and replastered, a full rewire and the installation of a new heating system. Downstairs, the kitchen, bathroom and downstairs WC have been refitted, while the former pantry has now been opened out to create a practical ground-floor shower room.

Elsewhere, new vertical radiators introduce a contemporary edge, while replacement windows in sleek black frames and carefully chosen blinds sharpen the home’s mid-century character.

Outside, the porch, redesigned with glass panels and tiled in handmade Fired Earth blue tiles, draws an abundance of natural light through into the entrance hallway, accessed via a solid oak front door with polished chrome T-bar handle. Inside, the entrance hall is a broad and bright space decorated in Farrow & Ball Shaded White to the walls with All White across the ceiling.

Elegant living

From the entrance hallway, original floorboards treated with a Danish whitening oil, introduce a soft, pale Scandinavian tone that flows underfoot into the lounge to the right. A good-sized log burner, positioned at an angle, creates a natural division within the room, forming a cosy seating area to the front where a wide window draws in plenty of light.

OWNER QUOTE: “The downstairs flow works exactly as it should. The open plan layout brings a real sense of space and makes it wonderfully sociable, perfect for gatherings and parties.”

The lounge continues through to a dining area, connecting to the kitchen beyond, where Amtico Décor flooring in Echo Ink runs underfoot. Built-in minimalist cabinetry creates a discreet study area to one side of the dining space, while opposite, the kitchen opens up.

Feast your eyes

Furnished with an electric Everhot range (available by separate negotiation), the minimalist ambience of the home is warmed by the rustic-French feel of the hand-built cabinetry, reclaimed from a London home and meticulously refitted, with leftover oak from the worktops repurposed to create floating shelves. Cupboards painted in Farrow & Ball’s Green Smoke balance the tiling underfoot with a rich blue-green palette, complemented by a white Belfast sink with antique brass taps and integrated appliances including a dishwasher.

Versatile living

Practicality remains close at hand, with a second sink positioned within the utility room. To this side of the kitchen there is also a downstairs WC, while next door, an accessible ground floor bedroom is finished in elegant, minimal Scandi-style, its pale timber flooring and restrained palette reinforcing the home’s clean, contemporary aesthetic. A versatile room, converted from the original garage, this space is ideal for multigenerational living, older teenagers or even for use as a home gym.

Returning to the main open plan living-dining-kitchen, at the far end, the room has been opened up by the current owners, with a heightened ceiling, new sky lights and bifolding doors pulling back to bring the garden in; perfect for balmy summer days.

Back in the entrance hall, the space beneath the stairs has been space-savingly converted into a lit walk-in pantry cupboard with shelving for everyday storage.

Soak and sleep

Make your way up the carpeted stairs to the first-floor landing, turning right to find a natural study or bedroom, shelved and with views to the front through a blind fitted window.

Next door, the same flooring features in the guest bedroom, where large open fronted wardrobes with drawers beneath provide plenty of storage. A spacious double, views again extend to the front garden.

Overlooking the garden and open views to the rear, the master bedroom is simple and elegant in its design with a wall of modern wardrobes: a peaceful retreat.

OWNER QUOTE: “I love the view in springtime with the wisteria in bloom.”

Limestone-effect Amtico flooring features in the bathroom next door, where a large bath with overhead shower invites indulgent soaks and relaxation.

Open outlook

Seamlessly opening up from the kitchen, the garden offers space for all ages, private and unoverlooked to the rear.

Stretch out in the sunshine on the patio, while beyond, the large lawn is bordered by established planting and borders providing plenty of colour throughout the seasons, along with plenty of scope for further development for keen gardeners.

Mature trees and shrubs to both the front and rear create a natural haven for wildlife, drawing a range of birds including greenfinches, goldfinches and woodpeckers, while sparrowhawks and even hedgehogs are known to pass through.

Also featuring to the rear, a large outbuilding with electricity, could be converted into garaging, a studio or work-from-home space, or alternatively removed to create an even larger garden. A Belfast sink with hot and cold water is also plumbed in outdoors, proving particularly useful for al fresco dining preparations or washing muddy dogs after countryside walks.

Out and about

Experience the best of both worlds at Ravenspoint, nestled in a true country village setting, with walks beginning almost from the front door. Barracks Lane itself remains free from street lighting, lending a wonderfully secluded feel, while on clear summer nights, the absence of light pollution reveals a sky filled with stars.

Just along the lane, a footpath leads across open fields and down to a small stream, while continuing further on into Spinners Wood, a nearby conservation area rich with wild damson and pear trees and shaded woodland paths perfect for dog walks.

The Shropshire Union Canal, also close by, provides peaceful towpath walks in either direction, with a lively stretch of canal life around the marina towards Nantwich, with narrowboats drifting by.

Village life centres around nearby Wrenbury, served by a highly rated medical centre, village store, church and school. Retaining a true community feel, festive traditions such as the outdoor Christmas carol service on the village green, bring neighbours together. The Farmer’s Arms, in Ravensmoor at the top of Barracks Lane, hosts regular events throughout the year, including summer live music at Ravens Fest, contributing to the welcoming village atmosphere and sociable mix of long-established farming families and newer arrivals.

Further amenities are easily reached in Nantwich, with its popular food and jazz festivals, leisure centre with open-air swimming pool, independent shops and larger supermarkets including M&S and Sainsbury’s. The town also provides excellent rail connections, making Manchester readily commutable, while a local bus service runs through the village, linking Wrenbury with Nantwich and onward to Crewe and Leighton Hospital.

With its friendly village setting, summer festival ambience and great commutability, Ravenspoint is a home that honours its 1960s origins while offering the clarity, calm and functionality of modern living.

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