The Ridge, Delamere, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8

An attractive family home with tremendous potential, occupying a peaceful and private location with wonderful, far reaching views across the surrounding countryside, standing in mature gardens of just under an acre.

ACCOMMODATION IN BRIEF

- Porch; Entrance Hall; Fitted Kitchen; Dining Room; Sitting Room; Lounge; W.C.; Utility room.
- 4 Bedrooms; 3 Bath/showers (2 En-suite).
- Far reaching views; Detached garage with extensive parking and planning permission for conversion.
- Landscaped, lawned gardens to the front, side & rear to approximately 0.9 of an acre.

LOCATION

Fairwind occupies a semi-rural setting in the heart of West Cheshire, situated off a private lane from Eddisbury Hill on the edge of Delamere. The house enjoys an elevated position with commanding views across the surrounding countryside, and the immediate position is of particular note as The Ridge is a private lane with no through traffic, serving a small collection of private houses. Therefore, the position offers purchasers the opportunity to acquire a detached property in a tranquil position albeit within walking distance of local services, a choice of pubs and unspoilt countryside.

The nearby villages of Kelsall and Tarporley offer a more comprehensive range of services which are complimented by the towns of Northwich and Warrington, along with the historic city of Chester which is some 11 miles distant with a good selection of high street retailers, banks and supermarkets together with out-of-town retail parks at Broughton and Cheshire Oaks. Fairwind falls within the catchment of Delamere Church of England primary school, and there are state secondary schools nearby at Weaverham, Helsby, Tarporley and Christleton complemented by private schools locally including The Grange at Hartford, Abbeygate College at Saighton and the King’s and Queen’s in Chester. On the recreational front there is golf at Delamere, which can be seen from the property, and Sandiway, football at Kelsall, cricket at Oakmere and sailing on Manley Mere as well as Wild Shore at Oakmere. The nearby Delamere Forest with outdoor activity centre also offers extensive walking and is ideal for mountain biking & horse riding. For the equestrian enthusiasts there is also Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre and polo at Little Budworth, and there is a motor racing circuit nearby at Oulton Park.

COMMUNICATIONS

The area enjoys excellent road links being within daily travelling distance of all areas of commerce throughout the North-West including locally the Chester Business Park, Crewe, Macclesfield, Deeside industrial park and Daresbury Science park. Also, access via M6 is approximately 12 miles, and the M56 motorway is 9 miles distant allowing for ease of travel to Liverpool and Manchester which are both served by international airports. From nearby Delamere Station there is a regular service to Chester, Stockport and Manchester, and travel to London Euston is from Hartford, Crewe and also a direct service to Liverpool.

DESCRIPTION

Fairwind is a charming detached property which has been a wonderful family home to the present owners since 1997. Constructed of brick beneath a tiled roof, the house has an attractive front façade, and is served by double glazing and LPG central heating. It enjoys an extremely private and elevated position towards the end of a no through lane, with the most wonderful views across the surrounding countryside. Indeed, on a clear day the Pennines and 4 counties can be seen from Fairwind.

The house provides well proportioned and adaptable accommodation, arranged over two floors, particularly suited to family living. There does, however, appear to be great potential to extend the house so as to take full advantage of the exceptional location and views, and the site would accommodate a larger dwelling if required. To support this, on 22nd February 2023 Planning Application 22/03665/FUL was approved (though now expired) permitting single storey side and front extensions. The proposed alterations, which included an additional garage, were to the north and east elevations, however the expansive side garden to the south could accommodate a two storey extension, subject to any necessary consents.

Internally, the layout is adaptable, well maintained and ideal for a family. However, some reconfiguring to reflect modern styles which often include a more open plan design might be considered particularly if forming part of a larger scheme. There are presently three reception rooms all accessed off a large reception hall with attractive staircase, two with firepplaces (one housing a woodburner), and all having lovely aspect into the gardens. The kitchen has been well fitted and includes extensive storage with cupboards and drawers beneath granite work surfaces, electric oven and grill, LPG hob and wonderful view from the kitchen sink. Beyond is a useful utility with back door and also housing the Worcester boiler which was replaced in around 2019.

At first floor level there are four double bedrooms, albeit one used as a study, a family bathroom and two shower rooms within the two larger bedrooms, which also have fitted cupboards/wardrobes. All bedrooms have pleasant open views, in particular the three across the front elevation of the building.

OUTSIDE

Fairwind is approached from The Ridge over a drive which leads up to the house. To the side is a lawn which is gently sloping, and a path leads around the front of the building to the side and the front door. From the front of the house, the views are quite spectacular. Alongside The Ridge is a detached garage and large parking area with independent access accommodating several vehicles. The garage (5.7m x 5.34m deep) is of brick construction with a Firestone EPDM rubber roofing membrane, with timber bifold doors and served with light and power. On 19th December 2023 Planning Application 23/00691/FUL was approved permitting extension and conversion of the garage to form holiday accommodation.

The main gardens are to the rear and south west of the house, and are predominantly laid to lawn, rising away from the house to a stone wall at the top of the bank which adjoins a field. The garden has many mature trees, notably oak, underplanted with spring bulbs providing a very scenic and attractive setting, ideal for families.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Address: Fairwind, The Ridge, Delamere, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2HX

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession.

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. LPG central heating. Broadband connection.

Local Authority: Cheshire West & Chester Council - T:

Council Tax: Band G

Future Development Value: The contract will contain an overage provision in favour of the vendor for 25 years reserving 50% of any uplift in value arising on the granting of planning permission for any additional dwellings.

Fixtures: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars all contents, fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments, statues, carpets and curtains are excluded from the sale. Certain item may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewing: By appointment with Jackson-Stops Chester office - T:

Directions: From Chester travel east on the A51/54 Manchester Road for approximately 9 miles and at the top of the Kelsall by-pass bear left on the A556 towards Delamere. Continue for a further 1 mile turning left at the cross-roads opposite the Vale Royal Abbey Arms into Station Road. In less than ½ a mile having passed Delamere Stores turn left into Eddisbury Hill and then first left for The Ridge. Fairwind is the penultimate property on the right hand-side.