Chester Road, Winsford

A home with a story to tell, and space to live life your own way.
Believed to date back around 150 years and formerly a village bakery, this characterful Victorian semi-detached home is far more than first impressions suggest. Warm, welcoming and wonderfully versatile, it blends period charm with adaptable living space, making it ideal for modern family life, multi-generational living, home working or simply those seeking something a little different from the ordinary.
From the moment you arrive, the property begins to unfold. A side driveway leads past a recently constructed timber workshop and covered entertaining area, complete with bar space and potting shed, before opening onto a beautifully private south-west facing garden, a surprisingly peaceful setting designed for both relaxation and entertaining.
As dusk falls, this space truly comes into its own. With a built-in outdoor kitchen incorporating a full-size electric oven and traditional pizza oven, generous patio seating areas and mature gardens beyond, it is a home equally suited to quiet evenings as it is to gathering friends and family.
Inside, the principal accommodation offers warmth and character in abundance. The welcoming entrance hall, currently used as a study area, leads through to a dining space and generous lounge with patio doors opening directly onto the rear terrace. A large inner hallway creates an additional reading or sitting area, while the split-level layout adds further personality and flexibility throughout the home.
Two double bedrooms occupy the upper floor, one benefitting from a walk-in wardrobe, while the contemporary bathroom is thoughtfully positioned on the half landing.
What makes this home particularly special, however, is the additional independent living space accessed separately from the front of the property. Currently arranged as two reception-style rooms with shower facilities, the space has also been dressed to demonstrate its potential as guest accommodation, a private suite for a dependent relative, a teenage retreat, creative studio or home office environment all while remaining connected to the main residence.
For buyers seeking a property capable of adapting as life changes, this flexibility is increasingly difficult to find.
Located on Chester Road on the outskirts of Winsford, the property remains conveniently placed for access across Mid Cheshire, while still offering a surprising sense of privacy and retreat once inside.
This is not a standard home and that is precisely its appeal.





Outdoor Kitchen (full size electric oven)
Continuing along the outdoor covered walkway, you arrive at the show-stopping outdoor kitchen area - a space clearly designed for those who love to entertain. The centrepiece is a full-size pizza oven, beautifully set within its own bespoke recess and framed by vibrant mosaic tiling that instantly catches the eye. Alongside sits a full-size single eye-level oven, seamlessly built into the structure, allowing for effortless outdoor cooking. Thoughtfully designed and superbly executed, this impressive alfresco kitchen transforms the garden into a true social hub - perfect for hosting friends and family long into the evening.

Rear Garden View
The south-west facing rear garden is arranged across two thoughtfully designed levels, allowing you to enjoy both sunshine and seclusion. As you leave the outdoor kitchen area and turn the corner, you step onto a decked terrace - the perfect spot for a barbecue and outdoor dining while enjoying the afternoon and evening sun. From here, the garden gently unfolds to the lower level, laid to lawn and framed by a variety of established shrubs and planting, creating an peaceful nd private setting. With no overlooking properties, the garden feels wonderfully secluded and an ideal place to relax and unwind.

Bar/ Entertaining Space
Whether its family, friends or just some quiet time for you away from the hustle and bustle of the main house, this space offers a sanctuary where you can sit, have a drink and watch TV. Having three fixed skylight windows for additional natural light, this self-contained bar and seating area is the ultimate hosting space.
A remarkable timber-clad extension offering a bar and seating area, workshop and dedicated potting/craft room, with cleverly concealed utility space hidden behind bespoke wooden doors, creating a seamless blend of lifestyle and practicality.

Workshop / Potting shed
A truly distinctive feature of this property, this impressive covered area has been thoughtfully created by the current owner using beautifully crafted timber throughout. Adding further character is the delightful potting shed / craft room, constructed with attractive timber cladding and shelving, providing an ideal space for garden enthusiasts or creative hobbies.

Lounge 3.86m (12'8") x 4.78m (15'8")
Generously proportioned and positioned to the rear of the property, the principal lounge forms the heart of the home. characterful wooden ceiling beams introduce warmth and subtle architectural interest, while a further door leads to a mall vestibule area and convenient ground-floor cloakroom, enhancing everyday practicality. French doors open onto the raised decked terrace beyond, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living and allowing the space to expand effortlessly during the warmer months.

Kitchen 4.32m (14'2") x 2.87m (9'5")
Continuing the sense of space found throughout the home, the kitchen blends modern practicality with feature that sit comfortably within the property's period charm. Positioned just off the lounge, the space enjoys natural light from the windows to the side and rear elevations overlooking the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units complemented by woodblock effect laminate worktops and incorporates a ceramic hob with triple extractor above. The single high level oven is set within an attractive brick built surround with cupboard beneath, creating distinctive focal point. further features include an exposed plate rack, ceiling spotlights and space for an American style fridge freezer.

Dining Area 1.80m (5'11") x 2.77m (9'1")
Immediately upon entry, an inner dining hall provides a charming and adaptable reception space. The room is illuminated by borrowed natural light from three overhead skylights positioned within the adjoining covered walkway, complemented by its own ceiling light for evening ambience. A radiator ensures year-round comfort, allowing the space to function effortlessly as an intimate dining setting, study area or reading nook. Opening directly into the principle lounge, it creates a pleasing sense of progression through the home while enhancing the overall flow of the ground floor.

Downstairs Cloakroom
Located just off the lounge and accessed via a small inner hallway with wall mounted coat hooks, the cloakroom is fitted with a low level WC with push button flush and a modern white high gloss vanity unit incorporating a hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap. The walls are fully tiled in white, complimented by a decorative band of red cube mosaic tiling.

Staged Reception to Lounge/Diner/Kitchen
Originally designed as part of the long established business, the room has been thoughtfully staged to demonstrate how easily it could function as a stylish lounge or open plan kitchen/living area and, how it could integrate seamlessly into the fully residential setting.

Reception / Retail Area 4.29m (14'1") x 3.76m (12'4")
Positioned to the front of the property, this generous main reception/retail space benefits from a large bay window, filling the room with natural light and creating an inviting first impression.

Treatment Room stage to Bedroom
The treatment rooms has been sympathetically staged as a bedroom, featuring a french door, where the window is that opens directly into the undercover entertaining area, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. An internal door leads through to the adjacent changing room, currently styled as a walk in wardrobe, creating a natural en-suite style suite. Beyond this, the existing shower room completes the sequence, providing practical facilities that can remain as they are.

Treatment Room 4.29m (14'1") x 3.20m (10'6")
Located directly behind the reception area, this room offers peace and tranquility for its current use. Having a window to the rear elevation, a sink with running water, radiator and ceiling light point. This room could easily be reconfigured into a bedroom and the current window be changed into a French Door, leading directly into the undercover entertainment area and through to the main house.

Changing Room to Walk in Wardrobe 1.12m (3'8") x 2.18m (7'2")
Having a ceiling light point, this area, currently used by clients as a changing area leads directly through a door to the adjoining shower room. As a great addition to any bedroom, this would make a fabulous walk in wardrobe.

Shower Room
A practical and well proportioned three piece shower room, comprising a corner shower cubicle with electric shower, a low level WC and a hand washbasin with a sleek chrome mixer tap. Finished with easy-care vinyl flooring, making it a functional yet comfortable space. Perfectly positioned to serve the secondary bedroom suite, this shower combines convenience with a simple, modern style.

Inner Hall / Versatile Reception Space 2.34m (7'8") x 3.53m (11'7")
Accessed via an internal door, this generously proportioned inner hallway offers far more than a simple transitional space. Stairs with pine balustrade and spindles rise to the first floor, while windows to the side aspect overlook the covered area, allowing natural light to filter through. currently utilised by the owner as a yoga area, the space lends itself to a variety of uses including a reading nook, home working area or additional seating space.

Lower Landing / Study Area 2.34m (7'8") x 2.64m (8'8")
The first fight of stairs leads to a spacious lower landing, currently utilised as a home office area. A window to the side elevation allows for natural light, while a radiator provides comfort. A further short flight of stairs with pine balustrade rises to the next level.

Master Bedroom 4.29m (14'1") x 2.90m (9'6")
Generously proportioned, the master bedroom is located to the front of the property and enjoys natural light from the front facing window. The room's flexible layout easily accommodates a range of bedroom furniture, creating a comfortable and inviting space.

Family Bathroom
Accessed from the split level lower landing, the family bathroom is modern in design and fitted with a white suite comprising a curved bath with shower over, corner low level W with push button flush and a vanity wash hand basin. The room is fully tiled and features a distinctive high level ceiling incorporating a Velux window, creating a bright and airy feel whilst also allowing or cleverly integrated storage. A further window to the side elevation provides additional natural light.

Bedroom Two 2.49m (8'2") x 3.17m (10'5")
This bedroom is located to the rear of the property with a window overlooking the rear garden. Well sized and versatile, it is currently arranged as a double and benefits from a small walk-in wardrobe, adding valuable storage. The room could also serve as a guest bedroom, children' s room, or home office.

Main Property View
An unassuming frontage - but what lies behind tells a very different story!

Mixed Use Arrangement
Given the age of the property, which dates back around 150 years, the building benefits from a long-established mixed-use arrangement. The current apportionment is understood to be approximately 80% residential and 20% business use, meaning both council tax and businesses rates are applicable. buyers considering alternative configurations are advised to make their own enquiries with the local authority.