Chester Road, Tushingham.

The Laurels is a spacious detached family home with versatile accommodation and land to just under 8 acres. The property is presented to a great standard and has five reception rooms, large breakfast kitchen with sitting area, second kitchen, two utilities, seven bedrooms and five bathrooms. There are large landscaped gardens, range of outbuildings and two cabins which overlook the grounds. It is located on the A41 and therefore offers excellent road access to Whitchurch, Malpas and Chester.

Location - The property is located In Tushingham which is approximately two miles from Whitchurch, Shropshire's most historic market town, being well-connected to both Shropshire and Cheshire, as well as being a short walk away from the town centre where you will find an array of independent shops, eateries, and amenities. There is also a junior school on the doorstep in Tushingham and excellent secondary schoo in the village of Malpas which is also close by. Also located at Tushingham is a large equine centre for show jumping and a training centre.

The Market Town of Whitchurch in Shropshire, the UK's county named in 'ABTA'S Top 10 Destinations to Watch 2024'. Bordering South Cheshire and Wales, with countryside on your doorstep and the bustle of town-life just a short walk away. Whitchurch benefits from the feel of a small town, whilst providing everything you could possibly need, including the traditional market held every Friday, local butchers, bakeries, pharmacies, a Family Medical Practice, multiple dentists, an optician, hair dressers, a library, a hospital, as well as some of the major supermarkets. There are local sports and leisure clubs in and around Whitchurch and the cricket, rugby and hockey club are close by. In 2025 a new leisure centre with swimming pool opened up in Whitchurch and the popular Alderford Lake is less than a mile from the property.

Malpas - Malpas is a busy and very well-regarded popular village in Southwest Cheshire, it enjoys the benefits of several very good schools, restaurants, pubs, doctors’ surgery and a selection of local shops. The village has recently been in the spotlight in the press as it has earned recognition as one of the UK's top places to live in 2025 by The Sunday Times. It has a historic church situated in the heart of the village which showcases its heritage with stunning 12th Century architecture. The nearby Beeston and Bickerton Hills can offer some of the best views in Cheshire, and Bolesworth castle, some of the most unforgettable family events including the Bolesworth International Horse Show.

There is excellent road access to Chester, Wrexham, North Wales & the North West.

Chester is one of the North West’s leading retail and commercial centres and provides access to the motorway and rail networks. London Euston can be reached in about 2 hours from Chester. Crewe and Whitchurch Stations also offer a regular service to Manchester Piccadilly. By car, Malpas is within easy reach of the A41 with Whitchurch to the south and a short drive from Chester.

Brief Description - Halls are delighted to be instructed to sell The Laurels by private treaty.

This wonderful, spacious, detached family home dates back centuries and the first record can be found in the 1820's. It is being sold for the first time in over 30 years. The property has a canopied front entrance porch with stained glass door that opens into the entrance hall which features wooden wall panelling, tiled floor, staircase and under stairs storage space. There is a large living room with feature fireplace with log burner, oak flooring and windows to the front. Also to the front is a family room with windows to the front and a brick fireplace. Off the hall is a door that opens into a large kitchen with a feature fireplace with log burner. The kitchen has a wide range of base and wall mounted units, extensive Quartz worktop surfaces, Belfast style sink, American styler fridge freezer, dishwasher, range style cooker with gas hob and electric ovens. There is also a microwave oven, windows with views over the gardens and land.

From the kitchen are double doors into a large garden / dining room with inset spotlights, feature cast iron stove, windows and doors to the rear gardens. Off the kitchen is a door into the inner hall where there is a door to the ground floor shower room which comprises W.C, wash hand basin and accessibility shower. Off the inner hall is a large home office / gym / therapy room with windows and door to the front and access into the large utility & laundry room.

The stairs ascend from the entrance hall to the 1st floor landing. The master bedroom suite is to the rear and has fitted wardrobes and windows overlooking the gardens and land. Off the bedroom is a large en-suite which comprises panelled bath, separate shower enclosure, vanity unit with wash hand basin and W.C. The en-suite has a window with view over the gardens and land. There are three further large double bedrooms to this floor and a large luxury family bathroom. The bathroom has a spa bath, separate shower, W.C and wash hand basin. There are storage cupboards, port hole style window and window to the side. The property has gas fired heating and double glazed windows.

The Barn - Attached to the main part of the house is additional accommodation which could be accessed from the main house should the new owners wish to install a connecting door. The accommodation of the barn comprises a canopied porch, lounge, large fitted kitchen / diner. The kitchen has a wide range of base and wall units, integrated appliances and granite work tops. Off the kitchen is an inner hall / utility with staircase. Door leads to a sitting room / fourth bedroom and doors to the decked covered area and patio. Also to the ground floor is the main bedroom and an en-suite with shower, W.C and wash hand basin. To the first floor are two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom with panelled bath with shower over, low flush W.C and wash hand basin. There is a patio garden to the rear and the property has oil fired heating and double glazed windows.

Outside & Gardens - The property is accessed from Chester Road through an electric gate to a tree lined drive leading to the parking area and carports. There are landscaped gardens to the front, side and rear of the property and also include a children's play area, decked areas with views over the land towards the pool.

Outbuildings - There are a range of outbuildings that include car ports, workshop and store room. There are also two self contained cabins ideal for visitors or family members.

Land - The property has a number of paddocks ideal for grazing animals and perfect for those with horses.

Directions - From the centre of Whitchurch drive out on Chester Road until you get to the roundabout. Take the 2nd exit A41 to Chester. Follow the road for about 1 mile and the property is located on the left hand side.

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Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers. Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted. The charge for these checks is £30 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required. This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.

Schooling - South Cheshire - Bishop Heber High is an ‘Outstanding’ secondary school (Ofsted, 2011), situated on the outskirts of Malpas. There are popular independent schools in the area, including Kings, Queens & Abbey Gate schools in Chester, as well as Packwood Haugh and Moreton Hall in Shropshire.

Viewing Arrangements - Strictly through the Agents: Halls, 8 Watergate Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1DW
WH16 170725

Council Tax - Cheshire West - The Laurels is in Band E on the Cheshire West Council Register.

Services - We believe that mains water, gas, and electricity are available to the property. The heating is via a gas fired boiler to radiators and drainage is to a private septic tank. The adjacent barn is heated by an oil fired boiler.