Church Road, Tilston, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14

A charming period cottage set in about half an acre, with planning permission approved to extend, offering superb potential in a sought after location.

Description

Rock Cottage is a charming period home set in an elevated and highly sought after position, enjoying wonderful far reaching views across open countryside and towards the village church. Surrounded by rolling rural landscape, it offers a fabulous semi rural lifestyle with the rare advantage of approved planning permission to extend, creating an exciting opportunity to shape a truly special home.

Believed to date from 1828 and lying within a conservation area, the cottage carries a rich sense of history and character. Planning permission, granted in August 2025 (Cheshire West & Chester ref: 25/02522/FUL), allows for a two storey side extension, a part two storey/part single storey rear extension, and alterations to the driveway, giving enormous scope to enhance and reimagine the property.

The existing accommodation includes a sitting room, a further reception room, and a kitchen, with three bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor. The house now requires updating and modernisation, offering the opportunity to create a bespoke home in a superb setting.

Outside, the cottage sits centrally within its plot, which extends to about half an acre in all. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and offer exceptional potential for landscaping, outdoor living, and family enjoyment. A brick outbuilding provides further scope for conversion into a studio, hobby room or home office, subject to the necessary consents. Steps lead down to the road, and the property benefits from a private driveway.

Altogether, Rock Cottage represents a rare and exciting opportunity, a period home with charm, land, views and planning permission, all in a desirable semi rural location that promises a wonderful lifestyle and outstanding potential.

Location

Rock Cottage enjoys a fabulous rural setting in an elevated position within the picturesque village of Tilston. The village offers an appealing blend of community and convenience, with a well-supported parish church, the highly regarded Carden Arms public house serving locally sourced produce, an excellent primary school, a village hall, and a useful local store. Tilston also benefits from a generous playing field with facilities for all ages, including dedicated outdoor fitness equipment. Less than a mile away, The Lost Barn café and farm shop provides a relaxed atmosphere and high quality local produce.

A wider selection of amenities can be found in the thriving village of Malpas, just 4.5 miles away. Its High Street is home to a variety of independent shops, convenience stores, Huxleys delicatessen, a Post Office, mini launderette, coffee shops, dry cleaners, a country store, hairdressers, and a Co Op. Dining options include the renowned Lion public house and restaurant with rooms, as well as Table at Eaton’s Bistro. Malpas also offers practical services such as Laurel Bank Doctors Surgery.
Education in the area is excellent, Bishop Heber High School, sits on the edge of Malpas ad the region is also well served by respected independent schools, including Abbey Gate, Kings and Queens in Chester, and Ellesmere College (20 miles), Packwood Haugh (31 miles), and Moreton Hall (20 miles) in Shropshire.

Despite its peaceful, semi rural charm, the location is far from remote. The A41, A49, A55, M6, and M56 are all easily accessible, offering straightforward travel to Liverpool, Manchester, North Wales, and the Midlands. Rail connections are available from Wrexham, Whitchurch, Chester, and Crewe, with direct services to London. Manchester and Liverpool International Airports provide further connectivity.

The surrounding countryside offers a wealth of leisure opportunities, particularly for those who enjoy golf, cycling, horse riding, and walking. The Sandstone Trail provides a scenic and much loved route for outdoor enthusiasts. Just 2.5 miles away, the exclusive Carden Park Hotel is renowned for its beautifully landscaped grounds, fine dining brasserie, and luxurious spa. Visitors can enjoy wellness treatments, two championship golf courses, and a wide range of leisure activities.

Local dining options are plentiful, with favourites such as the Grosvenor Arms in Aldford (7.6 miles), The Cock O’ Barton in Barton (2.5 miles), and The White Horse in Churton (5.8 miles). The area also offers scenic walks on the Bickerton Hills, fishing on the River Dee, and horse racing at both Bangor on Dee and Chester.

In all, Tilston offers an exceptional lifestyle, a well connected, family friendly village that blends semi rural tranquillity with outstanding amenities and a warm, welcoming community.

Tilston 0.5 miles, A41 2.5 miles, Bickerton Hill 4 miles, Malpas 4.5 miles, Bangor on Dee 7 miles, Wrexham 9 miles, Whitchurch 10 miles, A55 11.5 miles, Chester 12 miles M56 18 miles, Crewe Station 22 miles M6 34 miles, Liverpool Airport 35 miles, Manchester Airport 44 miles
All mileage is approximate.

Square Footage: 966 sq ft


Acreage: 0.4 Acres

Directions

Postcode: SY14 7HB
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