The Courtyard, Gorstage, CW8

Comment from Robert Reed of Gascoigne Halman

In my view this is one of the best value for money homes presently offered for sale in the CW8 postcode and a viewing is essential. Offered with no chain, it really does represent an exciting, welcome and rare buying opportunity.

The house forms part of a highly unusual and wonderful development, which was originally constructed in 1999 by Linden Homes. It offers a wonderful lifestyle for a busy growing family or alternatively those seeking a peacefully located home who are downsizing from larger rural property.

The Courtyard is an enclave of the wider scheme and is situated at the far end of the site and close to the historic, grade two listed Hefferston Hall. With this in mind, all the properties in the road have been designed in a neo Georgian architectural style to tie in perfectly with the environment and history of the site.

Unlike many alternative semi rural developments of a similar genre, this is a home that avoids high price service charges, restrictive management company arrangements and poor internet coverage. Instead, the house is on mains drainage, mains gas, mains electricity and has fibre to premises internet.  At £55 a year, the cost of contributing to the central courtyard garden will not break the bank!

This house enjoys one of the best plots in the development, extending to just under a fifth of an acre. The garden is L shaped, has a south westerly orientation and is not overlooked to the rear so has really impressive levels of seclusion and privacy.

Externally the house is attractive and interesting from the front, yet its appearance does little to display the exceptionally large size found within and also extremely light and bright.  The total space, including the integral L shaped garage, extends to 2368 square feet, thereby offering a substantial layout that perfectly caters to the dynamics and changing needs of modern family living.

The moment you step foot through the door, you can fully start to understand what this super home has to offer in terms of scale and flexibility. The entrance hall is in itself a significant feature, standing out as a large, open, and elegant space. It provides ample room for a dedicated study area, creating a highly functional yet welcoming introduction to the property. Flowing seamlessly in an open plan design from the hall is a cozy snug, which serves as another break out space that features a wood burning stove and traditional flagstone floor.

Accessed via double doors from the hall is one of the most delightful rooms in the house, the impressive orangery. This is a remarkably versatile space that links the garden effortlessly to the interior. The current owners utilise it as a combination of a dining room and a family room, making it ideal for both entertaining and quiet daily relaxation.The principal living room also boasts double doors that open to a different part of the garden and is a lovely, spacious setting for larger family gatherings.

The open plan breakfast kitchen forms the true hub of day to day family life, offering ample space for a substantial dining table and chairs. It comes equipped with a good range of appliances and features double doors leading directly out to the garden. Situated just off the kitchen is a useful utility room, which houses the central heating boiler and provides dedicated space for essential white goods.

At the first level, the accommodation continues to impress in every regard. The landing is an attractive area in its own right, with its primary architectural feature being a wooden spindled balustrade. In total, there are five bedrooms arranged across this floor, ensuring plentiful accommodation for family and guests alike. The principal bedroom is hugely impressive, having a large built in wardrobe and a dedicated dressing area, a really excellent overall space. It also enjoys the benefit of an ensuite bathroom, while the second double bedroom also has the useful benefit of its own ensuite shower room, of really good proportion. The three further bedrooms are well proportioned and are served by a family bathroom. If five bedrooms are not needed, these could easily be utilised instead as a studies or hobby rooms. The loft space is easily accessed and is partly boarded.

To the front, there is ample off-road parking alongside direct access to the garage. The garden itself occupies a large corner plot and is blessed by a lawn that makes this a fantastic, safe space for children to play. This outdoor area is incredibly versatile, allowing future owners to use it in different ways to suit the varying needs of families. The current owners have been pleased to see the use and layout of the external space vary as the children grew from youngster to adults. Within the garden is a workshop shed, wood store and very useful shed.

The location is also key for those who value convenient access to commercial hubs – Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool are all under 1 hour and 25 minutes away.  On a day to day basis there are extensive amenities in nearby Sandiway, Cuddington, Hartford, Weaverham, Northwich and Tarporley.

For a personal description of the property or to arrange a viewing, please contact myself or a member of the team at the Tarporley office.

Accommodation and dimensions

As detailed on the floorplan.

Location

Gorstage is an appealing area that lies in the hinterland between Weaverham, Sandiway and Cuddington.

Sandiway and Cuddington are only ten minutes drive from the thriving Georgian High Street of Tarporley. The villages have an excellent range of day to day amenities including the Blue Cap and White Barn public houses, Doctors, Dentist and library. There are two separate areas of shops that include convenience store, newsagents, dry cleaners, bakery, butchers, pharmacy and off licence in addition to the renowned De Fine Food Wine delicatessen, coffee shop and restaurant.

There are also two primary schools, two Churches, Church hall, village community centre, tennis courts and playing fields / park. It should also be noted that within the village there is also a library and Dentist. Cuddington Railway Station runs on the Chester to Manchester line.

The area as a whole provides an excellent base for the business traveller with many commercial centres including Manchester, Chester, Liverpool, Warrington and Birmingham all being within commuting distance and Hartford Station is four minutes drive away - this is on the Liverpool to London line and only fifteen minutes from Crewe. In addition access points to the M6/M56, M53, A49 and A55 are all easily accessible. The house is also within 40 minutes drive of Liverpool and Manchester International Airports and the fast developing MediaCity UK at Salford.

This property is exceptionally well located for a choice of excellent local schools, including highly sought after Grange Independent School, Cransley Independent School, St Nicholas RC High School and Sir John Dean's Sixth Form College. Kings, Queens and Abbeygate are all located in Chester City Centre (16 miles distant)

In nearby Northwich, the popular Waitrose Store and Marina on the river embankment opposite Freshwater View started the exciting rejuvenation programme in the town centre. An £80m development in Northwich Town Centre, Barons Quay has provided a multi-screen Odeon cinema & a large new Asda superstore. There is also a state of the art leisure facility opened in the heart of Northwich, with two swimming pools, huge range of gym equipment and classes that cater for fitness enthusiasts.  

Directions

From our office in the centre of Tarporley, leave in the direction of Chester and upon reaching a roundabout take the third exit onto the A49 Warrington. Proceed straight up the A49 passing various landmarks including the BP / Budgens on the right, Tarporley Garden Centre on the left hand side, Pesto Italian restaurant on the right hand side and you will then a crossroads with a Shell petrol station and Waitrose in front. At these crossroads proceed straight onto Forest Road (continuation of A49). At the crossroads with the White Barn pub on the right continue straight on and proceed until taking a left turn into the Hefferston Grange development. The Courtyard is clearly signposted at the far end of the site and the subject property will be found on the left occupying a prime corner plot.

Tenure / Services / Viewing

TENURE We believe the property is Freehold tenure, this will be confirmed as part of the legal process.

SERVICES We understand that gas central heating, mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. £55 per annum for contribution to courtyard central garden.

VIEWING Viewing by appointment with the Agents Tarporley office.

WANT TO MOVE BUT NEED TO SELL?

If you are interested in this property but need to sell your own home in Cheshire, South Manchester or the Peak District, Gascoigne Halman can provide a free, no obligation market appraisal and valuation of your own home. We are proud to be the leading estate agent in the area, with a network of twenty three offices - full contact details can be located on our website. Robert Reed is the manager of the Tarporley office.

The Tarporley team consists of Robert, Pamela, Oliver, Sally, Tresa, Sam, Clive, Lydia and Yvonne - we pride ourselves on being not just professional and efficient but also warm and welcoming. If you are in the village and fancy a coffee, do come in and say hello. We are located at 62 High Street, Tarporley, six premises to the left of Tarporley Parish Church. Our building is a landmark in the village, having above the shop front a beautiful illuminated fully working heritage clock.

NOTICE

Gascoigne Halman for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) no person in the employment of Gascoigne Halman has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property