Burton, Neston, Cheshire

*By Tender* A substantial period property set within expansive private gardens, enjoying a peaceful woodland backdrop in a charming village setting. In all about 0.88 of an acre.


The property
The Vicarage is a substantial three storey detached residence, believed to have been constructed in 1904 by the local Gladstone family. The property is situated within a designated Conservation Area and is understood to lie within the Green Belt.

The house retains a wealth of attractive original period features, including high plaster coved ceilings, picture and dado rails, panelled internal doors, open fireplaces and fine internal joinery. While rich in character, the property now offers excellent scope for sympathetic upgrading and enhancement, subject to the necessary consents.

Ground floor
An enclosed porchway provides access to a substantial oak front door, which in turn opens into a spacious and imposing central reception hall. This impressive space features parquet wood flooring, which continues through much of the ground floor, and sets the tone for the quality and scale found throughout the house.

To the front of the property lies a well-appointed study, featuring a wood-burning stove set within a painted surround with sandstone insert, complemented by glazed French doors opening to the side elevation. To the rear is an elegant drawing room with parquet flooring and a wood-burning stove set within a recess, complete with an oak over-mantel. This room enjoys delightful views over the rear gardens and the adjoining woodland beyond.

The dining room is generously proportioned and features an open fireplace within a decorative surround and sandstone insert, making it ideal for both everyday use and formal entertaining.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of cabinetry incorporating Bosch appliances, including a ceramic hob with extractor hood and a double electric oven. A wood-burning stove set within a brick-lined recess adds character and warmth. Adjoining the kitchen is a useful utility room with drainer sink, plumbing for laundry appliances and access to a walk-in pantry.

Completing the ground floor accommodation is a traditional boot room with period cabinetry and a Belfast sink, together with a cloakroom fitted with a two-piece white suite.

First floor
A turned staircase with substantial painted spindles and polished oak handrails rises to the first floor, passing a striking eight-panel stained glass picture window set within stone mullions and enjoying far reaching views across the adjoining countryside.
The spacious first-floor landing provides access to a WC, linen store and a useful understairs storage cupboard. There are four well-proportioned double bedrooms on this level, all retaining original open fireplaces and all benefiting from superb rural views.
The family bathroom is fitted with a two piece white suite including a panelled bath, while an additional shower room provides en suite facilities to the principal bedroom, with a second door offering access from the landing.

Second floor
An enclosed staircase continues to the second floor, arriving at a landing with useful eaves storage. This level provides access to two double bedrooms, one of which is currently partitioned and offers excellent potential to create en suite facilities, subject to the necessary consents.

Gardens and grounds
The Vicarage is set back behind a sandstone wall with twin sandstone gateposts creating an attractive in-and-out driveway, providing extensive forecourt parking and leading in turn to a single detached garage.
The gardens are a particular highlight of this appealing property, enjoying a predominantly southerly aspect and extending in total to approximately 0.88 of an acre. The formal gardens are mainly laid to lawn and bordered by established planting including rhododendron, holly, laurel, a variety of specimen trees and an attractive twisted hazel.
Beyond a Leylandii hedge lies a composting area, with an archway leading through to a kitchen garden featuring numerous raised and ground-level vegetable beds. To the eastern side of the property there is an orchard containing a variety of soft fruit trees.
The gardens benefit from a wonderful and entirely private backdrop, adjoining Burton Woods.

Situation
The Vicarage occupies a central position within the picturesque village of Burton, situated to the north west of Chester and a short drive from the popular village of Neston. Neston provides an excellent range of everyday amenities, while the historic Roman city of Chester offers a comprehensive selection of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities.
Recreational opportunities in the area are extensive, with a number of highly regarded championship golf courses including Heswall and Royal Liverpool close by. Sailing and water sports are available at Dee Sailing Club and Hoylake, together with a wide variety of local social and sporting clubs.

The location is well suited for commuters, with convenient access to the M53 and M56 motorway networks, providing links to the principal commercial centres of the North West. Chester railway station offers a direct service to London Euston in under two hours, while Manchester and Liverpool airports provide a choice of international travel options.
The area is also well served by a range of educational facilities. Local primary and secondary schools include Neston High School and Calday Grange Grammar School, along with a number of highly regarded independent schools, including King’s and Queen’s Schools in Chester.

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.

None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is around 154 Mbps, however please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out. The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1800 Mbps] (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 14/04/2026). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 14/04/2026). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.
Method of sale

The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty method. However the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.

Local Authority
Cheshire West & Chester Council
Council Tax Band G

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Planning
The selling agents will not provide advice/guidance on the planning history for the property/land. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations. It is assumed that enquiries have been satisfied, prior to an offer being made.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML)
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML), we are required to request forms of identification and carry out due diligence on any parties connected to a successful offer. Should an offer be made on behalf of a business/company, AML due diligence will also be necessary. Proof/source of funding must be supplied, prior to offer acceptance.

Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – CH64 5TJ
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