Sutton Field, Whitegate, CW8

Quiet, peaceful and with the unmistakable feel of a country cottage, Cherry Trees is a substantial four-bedroom detached home in the sought-after village of Whitegate.

Behind its traditional cottage character lies a home designed with family life in mind. Generous living spaces include a large lounge, separate family room or study and a kitchen/breakfast room opening into a particularly inviting garden-facing dining and sitting room. Upstairs, four bedrooms are complemented by two bath/shower rooms, while outside a private south-easterly facing garden, gazebo, driveway and double garage complete the picture.

For the current owners, it was the combination of peace, rurality and location that first drew them to Cherry Trees, with village life, countryside walks and everyday amenities all close at hand.

Ground Floor

Step inside to the entrance hall, where the layout immediately offers a choice of living spaces, allowing family life to spread naturally throughout the ground floor.

To the front, the family room provides a useful degree of separation from the main reception rooms. With a fitted media wall, this flexible space works equally well as a snug, children's room or home office, creating somewhere quieter to retreat to while remaining connected to the rest of the home.

LIFE AT CHERRY TREES: “It was the peace and quiet that really drew us here. You have that cottage feel and rural setting, but you're still well placed for everything you need.”

The main living room is generous and comfortable, with a bay window to the front and doors opening outside to the side, bringing in plenty of natural light. Its proportions make it a natural place for the family to come together, with room to relax without feeling overly formal.

At the heart of the ground floor, the kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with granite worktops alongside an integrated dishwasher and fridge and Neff cooking appliances. A pantry adds valuable everyday storage, while the adjoining utility room keeps laundry and household tasks neatly removed from the main living spaces. A ground-floor WC is positioned alongside.

The kitchen flows through into one of Cherry Trees' most appealing spaces: the dining and sitting room.

Looking directly out over the garden, this bright addition to the home creates an easy transition between cooking, dining and relaxing. Doors open outside from more than one side, making the garden feel like a natural continuation of the room during the warmer months.

LIFE AT CHERRY TREES: “The dining room looking out onto the garden is our favourite part of the house. It's such a lovely place to sit and enjoy the outlook.”

Whether gathering around the table for Sunday lunch, opening the doors on a summer afternoon or simply settling down with a coffee and enjoying the garden beyond, it is a room that brings the outdoors into everyday life.

First Floor

Upstairs, four bedrooms provide plenty of room for family and guests.

The master bedroom is a generous double with its own en suite shower room, creating a private retreat away from the living spaces below.

Three further bedrooms provide excellent flexibility. Two offer particularly generous proportions, while the fourth works well as a child's bedroom, guest room or home office, allowing the accommodation to adapt as family needs change.

The family bathroom has been recently renovated and provides both a bath and separate shower, combining contemporary practicality with the needs of a busy household.

Storage has also been well considered, with dedicated eaves storage accessible from the landing alongside additional loft space.

Outdoor Living

Privacy is one of the garden's greatest assets at Cherry Trees.

Facing south-east and screened from the wider world, it provides a peaceful backdrop to the home and a natural setting for outdoor dining, children's play and relaxed summer weekends.

The connection from the dining and sitting room encourages life to move easily outdoors whenever the weather allows, while a gazebo creates another sheltered spot from which to sit back and enjoy the surroundings.

LIFE AT CHERRY TREES: “The garden is very private. We love being able to sit outside, enjoy the peace and feel tucked away from everything.”

The current owners have also added a built-in bar within the garden, introducing a sociable element for summer gatherings and entertaining.

To the front, off-street driveway parking is complemented by a substantial double garage, providing secure parking and valuable additional storage.

Life Locally

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Everyday Essentials For everyday shopping, the owners make use of the local Co-op, Hartford and The Hollies, keeping essentials and fresh produce conveniently within reach.

Whitegate's rural feel therefore comes without sacrificing everyday convenience, with Hartford and the surrounding villages providing a wider choice of shops and services.

Favourite Walks One of the great pleasures of living here is the choice of walks close to home. The owners highlight routes along Whitegate Way and the River Weaver, alongside walks across the fields towards The Plough.

LIFE AT CHERRY TREES: “We love being able to head out for a walk without having to make a day of it. Whitegate Way, the River Weaver and the fields towards The Plough are all favourites.”

For a longer day spent outdoors, Delamere Forest is another favourite, with its woodland setting providing a change of scenery within easy reach.

Local Pub The Plough in Whitegate is the owners' local, providing a natural destination for a drink or something to eat, and one that can be incorporated into a countryside walk from home.

Dining Out For something to eat a little further afield, the owners highlight Define in nearby Cuddington, adding to the selection of places to eat and drink throughout the surrounding villages.

Village Life Whitegate retains a close-knit community feel, with the owners particularly highlighting the local community that regularly gathers around events held at the school and church.

The River Weaver, golf course, church, school and The Plough can all be reached on foot from Cherry Trees, reinforcing the balance between its quiet setting and connection to village life.

Schools & Connections The owners highlight Whitegate and Hartford for local schooling, while Hartford and Cuddington railway stations provide useful connections for journeys further afield.

LIFE AT CHERRY TREES: “There's a real community here, with lots happening around the school and church. It feels rural and peaceful, but you're still connected to everything around you.”

It is this combination that gives Cherry Trees much of its appeal: a genuinely peaceful home with countryside on the doorstep, yet with schools, stations, shops and surrounding Cheshire villages all readily accessible.

Cherry Trees is a home that offers breathing room without leaving everyday life behind.

Its four-bedroom layout and choice of reception spaces provide flexibility for family life, while the garden-facing dining and sitting room creates a particularly strong connection with the private south-easterly garden. Add the double garage, generous parking and countryside walks nearby, and there is an ease to life here that extends well beyond the house itself.

Quietly positioned in Whitegate, with village life and open countryside close at hand, Cherry Trees offers the space to gather, entertain and retreat in equal measure.