Old Pale Heights, Kelsall, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6

A charming country home with far reaching views and equestrian facilities, situated in about 7.6 acres.

Description

Occupying an elevated position, Mulberry House is an exceptional country home enjoying far-reaching views across the Cheshire countryside, together with access to one of the region's most celebrated natural landscapes.

The property comprises a beautifully converted five-bedroom barn conversion, a striking contemporary two-storey ancillary building with roof terrace, extensive equestrian facilities and approximately 7.62 acres of gardens, paddocks and grounds. Approached via a private driveway with electric gates, the house combines character, versatility and a wonderful connection to its surroundings.

The welcoming reception hall provides an impressive introduction, with principal reception rooms arranged around a double-height galleried landing. The accommodation has been thoughtfully designed for both family life and entertaining, with a living room opening onto the gardens, a formal dining room which lead to an open-plan family kitchen centred around a large island and has an in formal dining area. Beyond lies a generous games room with adjoining utility room, creating an excellent space for everyday living and gathering with family and friends. A study to the front of the property provides an ideal home office.

The principal bedroom suite features a mezzanine dressing area and en suite bathroom, while three further bedrooms and a family bathroom are arranged across the first floor. On the second floor, a substantial landing provides valuable additional living space, ideal as a sitting room, study area, library or hobby room, alongside a fifth bedroom.

Particularly noteworthy is the contemporary two-storey outbuilding, which has planning consent for use as a garage, home office and gymnasium. Extending to approximately 1,046 square feet, with a roof terrace and modern lighting system, the building offers exceptional flexibility and lends itself to a variety of lifestyle uses, whether for entertaining, working from home, wellbeing pursuits, family gatherings or guest accommodation, subject to any necessary consents.

The gardens and grounds have been carefully designed to maximise enjoyment of the setting. Formal gardens surround the house, while a gently rising pathway leads to an elevated terrace at the highest point of the property, where panoramic views provide a spectacular backdrop for outdoor dining, entertaining and watching the changing seasons unfold across the surrounding countryside.

Equestrian facilities are accessed via a separate gated entrance and include four stables, two tack/store rooms, a manège, field shelter and paddocks.

Mulberry House presents a rare opportunity to embrace a rural lifestyle without compromising on connectivity. With its extensive grounds, equestrian facilities, versatile ancillary accommodation and proximity to Delamere Forest, the property offers an exceptional environment for family life, entertaining and outdoor pursuits, all set against the backdrop of some of Cheshire's finest countryside.

Location

Mulberry House occupies a superb position, commanding far-reaching views across the Cheshire countryside and enjoying a rare sense of immersion in nature. One of the property's defining features is its proximity to Delamere Forest, with miles of woodland trails, walking routes and riding paths accessible from the doorstep. Extending to approximately 2,401 acres, this much-loved natural landscape provides an ever-changing backdrop of ancient woodland, seasonal colour and abundant wildlife. Whether enjoyed on foot, horseback or by bicycle, this extraordinary setting encourages an outdoor way of life, where nature, recreation and relaxation become part of the everyday experience of living at Mulberry House.
The nearby village of Delamere (1.6 miles) provides primary schooling, a shop, community centre, public house and cafes. Whilst The Hollies Farm shop (5 miles) offers a butchery, delicatessen, fresh fruit & vegetables, home cooked meats and homemade pies. Kelsall, Tarvin and Tarporley offer a range of local shops, cafes, restaurants and public houses. For wider amenities, the market towns of Frodsham and Northwich are both found within ten miles.

There are excellent railway links in the locality with Delamere Station being on the Chester to Manchester line. Further railway connections are found nearby in Runcorn, Hartford, Chester and Crewe, all providing services to London Euston (from about 90 mins). International airports are located at Manchester and Liverpool.

The area enjoys excellent connectivity via the local road network, with convenient access to the M56, M53, M6, A49, A55 and A41, providing links to the commercial centres of Warrington, Liverpool and Manchester, as well as the wider Wirral peninsula and North Wales.

Primary and secondary schooling is well provided for with Delamere CE Academy (primary) and The Grange at Hartford. Chester provides an excellent selection of independent schools including Queen’s, King’s and Abbeygate.

A wealth of leisure and sporting opportunities can be found throughout the surrounding area. Horse racing is available at Chester and Bangor-on-Dee, polo at Cheshire Polo Club near Tarporley, and motor racing at Oulton Park. The area is also particularly well served by golf clubs, with courses at Delamere, Sandiway, Whitegate, Tarporley, Frodsham and Helsby.

Directions
Delamere Forest Visitor Centre 1 mile | Kelsall 5 miles | Tarporley 6.5 miles | Tarvin 7 miles | Sandiway 7 miles | Frodsham 7 miles | Whitegate 8 miles | Helsby 8 miles | Hartford 8 miles | Northwich 9 miles | Runcorn 13 miles | Chester 14 miles | Crewe 17 miles | Warrington 17 miles | Wirral Peninsula 25 miles | North Wales 20 miles | Bangor on Dee 30 miles | Oulton Park 5.5 miles | M56 11 miles | M53 12 miles | A55 12 miles | M6 15 miles | A49 4 miles | Liverpool 30 miles | Manchester 34 miles | Manchester Airport 26 miles | Liverpool Airport 19 miles
(Please note: all times and distances are approximate).

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Square Footage: 4,375 sq ft