5250 square feet farmhouse in Kelsall

Offered with no chain, a truly outstanding opportunity to acquire a 5250 square foot farmhouse with a further 1392 square feet of outbuildings, set in just over 1.5 acre with extra land available

Comment from Robert Reed of Gascoigne Halman

It was Publilius Syrus who noted that a good opportunity is seldom presented, and is easily lost. If ever such a quote were applicable to a property, it is this special offering. Remarkably, it has been in the same family ownership for over ninety years so is the rarest of buying opportunities and this handsome farm house stands in a wonderful edge of village location with open fields adjoining. For sale now with no ongoing chain, this is the chance to acquire a home that can provide a very special lifestyle.

The plot extends to a little over 1.5 acre and comprises a long driveway, courtyard, superb formal gardens and a small paddock. For those with an equestrian interest, extra land adjoining may be available to purchase, at an additional cost. The lane comprises the subject property, one other house and a small select collection of beautifully converted barns that were developed by Delamere Developments around twenty years ago.

The main house is rich in character, substantial in size, extends to four floors floors and in summary comprises a lower ground cellar, at ground floor four reception rooms, breakfast kitchen, pantry sun room, utility and bathroom, at first floor five bedrooms, an en suite and further bathroom and crowning the building a billiards room (beat my highest break of 36!), games room and store room. The full detail is shown on the floorplan and in total the size including the cellar, extends to 5250 square feet. It is neatly presented and can be moved into and enjoyed on day one, but likewise it is recognised that a new owner will wish to completely modernise and invest into the house over time to make it suit their individual requirements and also help fully realise the extensive potential that is on offer.

The outbuildings extend to just under 1400 square feet in total size and as one would expect of such a plot there is ample off road parking and turning space, a tree lined driveway approach and glorious formal gardens. The small paddock adjoins the courtyard, located at the rear of the house and outbuildings.

I an not sure in my twenty three year estate agency career I have ever offered a house to the market that has been owned by the same family for a little shy of one hundred years. This is the most exciting of buying opportunities and if ever there was a time to Carpe diem and make a one off purchase, this special home is surely the one to acquire.

For a personal description of the property or to arrange a viewing, please contact myself or a member of the team at the Tarporley office.

Accommodation and dimensions

As detailed on the floorplan.

Location

Kelsall is an extremely popular semi-rural Cheshire village that combines a central location, excellent day-to-day amenities and a superb position amidst some of Cheshire's most picturesque countryside. Regular buses connect local residents to nearby areas, with the number 82 to Chester / Northwich and the 84 Chester to Nantwich.

Within the village there is a large Co-operative convenience store, a renowned village butcher, pharmacist, ladies hairdresser and hugely popular coffee shop. More over there is an active community hall, Vets practice, well attended and comprehensively reordered Parish Church as well as a Methodist chapel. The Doctors surgery was newly built in 2024 and contains a well being hub and community café.

Recreationally Kelsall features tennis courts, playing fields with specialist children's play area and a wonderful collection of walking routes in the surrounding countryside, especially the well-known Sandstone Trail. 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 Delamere Forest.

There are a number of pubs in the village, but worthy of particular attention is that in recent times Brunning & Price have completed their full refurbishment of the pub in the centre of the village, The Morris Dancer. This outstanding public house/restaurant has already been met with wide acclaim and is worthy of inspection along with the recently relaunched Royal Oak, the Farmers Guardian / Birds Nest Café and Willington¿s The Boot Inn, famous to all locals for the amazing homemade pies. Willington Hall not only is a venue destination but it also has a luxury restaurant, Its relaxed atmosphere and menu is peppered with locally sourced ingredients and dishes are firm favourites with our regulars. Close-by beautiful villages include Tarvin, Ashton Hayes, Utkinton, Tarporley and Nantwich.
For those with educational needs, Kelsall has an outstanding Ofsted rated primary school on Flat Lane, which in turn feeds into the nearby Tarporley High School. There are other well regarded schools in the villages surrounding including Kings & Queens of Chester, Abbeygate and The Grange, all accessible by bus.

Anyone needing to commute will find great transport links to the M56, M6 and M53. The A49, A51 and A55 all link to key areas of commerce and interest, including Liverpool, Manchester, Warrington, Wrexham, N Wales and nearby Chester. Rail services from nearby village stations including Mouldsworth, Delamere and Hartford allow further access to the North West Manchester etc. . Two international airports can be located within 45 minutes drive - Liverpool John Lennon International Airport and Manchester International Airport.

Tenure / Services / Viewing

TENURE: Freehold tenure

SERVICES: Gas central heating. LPG also connected. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.

VIEWING: Viewing by appointment with the Agents Tarporley office.

Directions

From the agent's Tarporley Office, turn left along the High Street and take the second road on the right, Utkinton Road. Continue through the village of Utkinton until you reach the T junction opposite Willington Hall. Turn right. Continue for approximately half a mile, turning left at Willington Corner, proceed along until seeing the first right turn into Common Lane. Take this turning and proceed along where upon the entrance Commons Farm (shared with other properties) will be found on the left hand side. Proceed down the driveway and follow round the drive to the right where upon the subject property will be located.

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, Lydia 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.