Farm Road, Oakmere, CW8

Comment from Robert Reed of Gascoigne Halman

This a home that combines a central position within short travelling distance to a number of nearby villages, towns and commercial centres with a walking distance proximity to the beauty and splendour or Delamere Forest. It is located at the head of a quiet cul de sac and is a home that has been heavily invested in and radically transformed in the last few years.

In many ways this is a barn that you have to get inside to fully appreciate the space on offer. With an overall area of 1024 square feet, the emphasis and aim of recent layout changes was to create larger open plan luxurious spaces rather than a greater number of smaller darker spaces. The result is a format that is ideal for couples, smaller families or those looking to downsize.

The main living room is a fantastic space, over 18 feet in length and having a brick fireplace as its focal point, this containing a wood burning stove. With wooden flooring and fantastic interior design, this is a really appealing place to relax with a book or movie or gather socially with friends and family. A project the present owners have taken on is the opening up of the separate kitchen and dining rooms into a large open plan space so as to create a space that is now the natural hub for daily life. Double doors link this area to the garden.

Upstairs there are two lovely double bedrooms and a superb refitted high specification shower room.

Externally there is parking to the front and side and the gardens are easy to maintain, relatively compact and absolutely ideal for al fresco dining. Across the lane at the back is a pony paddock that if required is available by separate negotiation. The paddock is shown in the final two images on the internet listing.

It should also be noted that the residents have worked extremely hard to keep common charges to a minimum, with the current annual charge being less than £150. This compares extremely well with other similar developments.

If you want a sense of being rural, do not want to live on a crowded housing estate but still want the security of neighbours, this barn has a lot to offer.

In terms of position, Delamere Forest, can be accessed on foot so this is a great location if you enjoy walking in the countryside. The Forest is a superb location for natural beauty. Once a year there are concerts in the Forest and many high profile artists have headlined through the years.

For a personal description of the property or to arrange a viewing, please contact myself or the Gascoigne Halman Tarporley office.

Location

The subject property is located in the semi-rural village of Oakmere, an area that enjoys huge popularity due to its close proximity to the magnificent 2400 acre Delamere Forest, combined with a position situated just off the A556 Chester to Manchester Road. Both the Oakmere Way (leading to Delamere Forest) and Whitegate Way can be accessed further along Farm Road, where the houses are located.

For wider amenities the market town of Frodsham, Georgian village of Tarporley and thriving village of Hartford are found within 5 and 8 miles respectively. Nearby Kelsall, 3 miles distant had a doctors, butchers and co op convenience store. Blakemere craft centre is just five minutes drive away whist there is an excellent convenience store in Delamere, known as Delamere Stores.

There are excellent railway links in the locality with Delamere Station being on the Chester to Manchester line. Further connections are found in Hartford (5 miles), Runcorn (10 miles) and the historic city of Chester (13 miles). For those seeking access to the roads the M56, M53, M6, A49 and A41 are all within close travelling distance.

Delamere Forest is Cheshire's largest area of woodland and provides a wonderful area for country walks and natural beauty. The area is noticeable for the numerous walks, rides and climbs, interesting meres, canals and rivers, country parks and dozens of places to visit within a comfortable travelling distance.

Those who enjoy sport can enjoy water sports close by with the Wildshore water park opposite the entrance to Farm Road. Close by you can also take advantage of golf clubs including Delamere, Sandiway, Whitegate Tarporley, Frodsham, Helsby. There is also a renowned motor racing circuit at Oulton Park. Horse racing is found at Chester, Haydock, Bangor on Dee and Liverpool.

With regards to restaurants, pubs and cafes close by, there are numerous options. The Vale Royal Abbey Arms and Fishpool Inn are both hugely popular whilst Hollies Farm Shop & Restaurant, Define Food & Wine and Abbeywood Gardens and Cafe and Fourways café and grill at J&S are all within short distance. Manchester and Liverpool International Airports are both found within thirty five – forty minutes drive, in normal travelling conditions. Other key centres are Northwich 7 miles, Warrington (12) Liverpool (25) and Manchester (30)

This property is exceptionally well located for a choice of excellent local schools, including the highly sought after Grange Independent School, Cransley Independent School, St Nicholas RC High School , Hartford 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 and within the town there is also Sainsburys, Aldi, Lidl and Asda. Barons Quay provides a multi-screen Odeon cinema. 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.

For those who enjoy polo, golf and tennis, there are multiple option within a short travelling distance whilst Kelsall Equestrian Centre and the Shire Horse Centre are both hugely popular.

Directions

Leaving the agents Tarporley office drive along Tarporley High Street in the direction of Chester. Upon reaching the roundabout take the third exit, turning right onto the A49 towards Northwich and continue along passing through the village of Cotebrook, passing the Fox and Barrel and Murco petrol station on the right, Tarporley Garden Centre on the left and The Hollies Farm Shop on the right hand side. Continue along and pass the Nunsmere Hall Hotel on the left hand side and shortly afterwards reach the crossroads with the Shell garage in front of you. Turn left, proceed straight on for circa 1.5 miles in the direction of Chester and take a right turn into Farm Road. Once on Farm Road take the first left, opposite two stylish new builds into the courtyard. The subject property is located at the far end on the left hand side.

Tenure / Services / Viewing

TENURE Freehold – this will be verified as part of the legal process.

SERVICES LPG central heating. Mains water, electricity are drainage are connected.

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, Yvonne, Clive and Lydia - 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

Parking - Off street

Dedicated off road parking.