Tree Tops, Peckforton Hall Lane, Spurstow, Tarporley, CW6 9TF

Set amidst a patchwork of fields knitted together by hedgerows on one of Cheshire’s most leafy rural lanes, Tree Tops is a home that knows exactly how to entertain.

Tucked back off Peckforton Hall Lane, Spurstow sits comfortably between the vibrant village life of Bunbury and Tarporley and the walking country of Beeston and Peckforton. Beyond neat cobble setts, pull onto the recently relaid gravel driveway, offering plenty of parking for five cars alongside a garage and electric vehicle charging point.

Welcome home

Stained glass casts a colourful reflection on the walls of the porch, laid underfoot in monochrome patterned tiling.

Beyond, in the warmth and welcome of the entrance hall, herringbone flooring lends a touch of French country house character underfoot while dramatic botanical wallpaper adds a flourish of boutique-hotel glamour.

Flair continues in the cloakroom, with downstairs WC and wash basin, while storage is available under the stairs.

Formerly an office, a quiet reading room lies to the left, light-filled and versatile. With space for a single bed and the convenience of the cloakroom next door, it could readily serve as a ground-floor bedroom for an overnight guest or dependent relative, should needs evolve.

Recharge and relax in the garden room next door, a peaceful retreat, cleverly reconfigured from the home’s original kitchen layout, where bespoke glazed pocket doors slide back to reveal display shelving. Light drifts in through a large window providing leafy garden views, ensuring this room is the perfect spot for a peaceful moment, a morning coffee or an evening gin and tonic with a friend.

Leave the doors open to create an easy flow through into the lounge when entertaining. Bright and spacious, with French doors opening onto the rear patio and open countryside drawing the eye beyond, this is another room that has moved with family life, evolving from a teenage hangout and movie room to a peaceful garden-facing retreat.

Practical places feature too, with a light utility room offering plumbing for a washing machine and dryer, and access through into the garage.

In delicious contrast to the lighter living spaces, the whiskey lounge introduces a more theatrical mood. Inspired by the intimacy of a speakeasy, bespoke illuminated cabinetry with 56 alcoves creates a striking display for whisky, wine or collected curiosities, while black and copper ceiling detailing and French château-inspired styling enhances the mood. Used by the current owners as both a home office, conversation piece and entertaining space, it is a room with unmistakable personality.

Feast your eyes

Throughout Tree Tops there is a built-to last feel, reflected in the quality of finishesthroughout, and nowhere is this felt more so than in the bespoke handmade Cheshire Kitchens kitchen, the sociable heart of the home.

Stretching across the rear of the house, this expansive open-plan space has been designed for family life at its fullest, with space for cooking, dining, celebrating, relaxing and unwinding indoors and out, with French doors opening to the pergola covered patio and bifolding doors opening to the decking area.

OWNER QUOTE: “This is where we spend the bulk of our time. Having the bifolding doors at the end of the kitchen open is the essence of summer living.”

Gather at the large and sociable central island which naturally draws people in, while the dining area, warmed by a log burner, reflects the owners’ fondness for French-inspired interiors. Appliances include a double fridge freezer and electric Aga, with storage plentifully available.

A true party house, the kitchen is the source of New Year gatherings, games evenings and conversation with the fire flickering in the background as guests drift between kitchen, patio and garden, drink in hand.

Moments of stillness and contemplation can still be found in quiet morning coffee at the island, family suppers, or simply watching the ponies in the neighbouring field wander over hopefully in search of an apple from the garden.

Bedtime bliss

From the entrance hall ascend the stairs where five characterful bedrooms await.  Off the landing to the left, a single bedroom currently serves for visiting children and grandchildren when not in use as a crafting room.

Peace and calm await in the principal bedroom, a room where spaciousness and cosy comfort coexist in harmony. Cushioned windows to both the front and rear draw in natural light while offering far-reaching views over the garden, neighbouring fields and, occasionally, the resident ponies. Private and peaceful, warm-toned wooden flooring and floral decor soften the sense of scale, creating a restful boudoir feel. A walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room complete the sense of self-contained privacy and luxury.

Returning along the landing, to the left, forest and fern greens meet in the guest bedroom, with built in storage and a grey metro-tiled shower room en suite, ideal for teenagers or guests who want a bit of privacy, replete with glorious garden views.

Refreshment awaits in the nearby bathroom, spacious and bright containing a bath with shower overhead alongside wash basin, WC and heated towel radiator.

The fourth of the bedrooms is showered with light from a wide window overlooking the garden and is again furnished with built-in wardrobe storage.

Meanwhile, to the front, a further double bedroom is light and bright, with plenty of room for freestanding wardrobes, ideal for family or guests.

Family time outdoors

Step outside and onto the broad stone terrace where the covered pergola offers shelter and shade enabling al fresco suppers and barbecues that needn’t be dictated by the British weather.

Beyond, lush green lawn unfurls, separated by raised beds to form an upper and lower lawn, adding character whilst providing ample space for children’s garden games. Mature trees provide shelter for birds, whose song adds to the garden’s relaxed ambience.

At the back of the garden, the summer house adds another layer of liveability to the outdoor space, with provision for the addition of a hot tub to the rear.

OWNER QUOTE: “The introduction of the canopy changed our way of living – we can leave the doors open without worrying about the rain coming in – have BBQs without needing to cancel – it's been a game changer."

Out and about

Step out of the door and straight into some of Cheshire’s finest walks and rambles with the renowned Sandstone Trail within easy reach for daily dog walks and spectacular views taking in both Peckforton Castle and Beeston Castle.

Take a scenic stroll through the fields to The Pheasant Inn, the perfect stop off point for lunch or a thirst quencher, while closer to home, Panama Hattie’s sits just moments away for cocktails and relaxed dining. The Yew Tree Inn in Bunbury and The Dysart Arms are both popular local favourites for sunny afternoons in the beer garden.

For day-to-day essentials, nearby Bunbury is brimming with the essentials, including a Co-op, Post Office, cafés including award-winning Tilly’s and The Sheds, alongside a fish and chip shop, while Tarporley provides a wider choice of independent shops, eateries and everyday conveniences.

Families are well served, with Partou Brambley Hedge Day Nursery and Pre School nearby, highly regarded schooling in Bunbury and a bus service to Tarporley High School stopping close to the house. Enjoy weekends spent in the tree tops or splashing about with both BeWILDerwood Cheshire, Manley Mere and Wild Shore Delamere within easy reach for den building, zip-lining, paddleboarding, sailing, wakeboarding and wild swimming.

Despite the rural setting, connectivity remains refreshingly straightforward, with Chester, Nantwich and Whitchurch all easily accessible for shopping, commuting and wider amenities.

A home full of life, built for fun, enjoyment and entertainment, Tree Tops is a home as dynamic as its name suggests. With its splendid country views, surroundings and setting, Tree Tops is the home that brings family life to life.

OWNER QUOTE: “People love visiting, having parties, or meals because of the space and character. There is such a lovely feel being here.”

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