Rose Cottage Farm, Weaverham Road, Gorstage, CW8 2SG

A private country home with a separate two-bedroom cottage, extensive equestrian facilities and approximately three acres.

There is a wonderful sense of escape to Rose Cottage Farm. Passing through electric gates, the property opens into an exceptionally private setting of gardens, paddock and established greenery, creating the feeling of being tucked away in the countryside while remaining remarkably well connected to Sandiway, Cuddington, Weaverham and Hartford.

Believed to date from the mid-1800s, the Victorian farmhouse has evolved into a highly versatile country home. The main house is complemented by a characterful two-bedroom detached cottage, extensive stabling and outbuildings, a gym and sauna, summer house and hot tub area. Together, they create a property particularly well suited to multi-generational living, equestrian life, working from home and families looking for genuine space and flexibility.

The farmhouse itself extends to around 2,250 sq ft, with the annexe providing a further approximately 824 sq ft and the collection of outbuildings extending to around 2,626 sq ft.

Character, Flow and Everyday Living

The entrance has been thoughtfully reworked to create a more welcoming arrival, with a boot room and entrance hall providing a practical transition between country life and the main living accommodation.

At the heart of the house is a beautifully renovated kitchen and breakfast area. Replaced in 2023, the kitchen combines quartz worktops with a comprehensive suite of integrated NEFF appliances, including an oven, microwave, warming drawer, induction hob, extractor and dishwasher. It is a space designed as much for gathering as cooking, with the breakfast area opening directly towards the gardens.

Alongside the kitchen are the utility room and downstairs WC, keeping the practical elements of family life neatly contained.

The more traditional reception spaces sit towards the front of the house. A separate penelled dining room lends itself naturally to dinner parties and family occasions, while the lounge offers another comfortable everyday living space and features a fitted media wall.

Oak has been used particularly effectively throughout this part of the house. Internal doors have been replaced in oak, while the hall has been finished with engineered oak flooring and handcrafted oak steps.

The Garden Room - A Room for Every Season

One of the most appealing spaces is the garden room.

Looking across the garden and adjacent field, it has been designed to work throughout the year rather than simply as a seasonal conservatory. An insulated solid roof, central heating and air conditioning make it a genuine extension of the main living accommodation, while solid wood parquet flooring gives the room warmth and character.

It is easy to imagine this becoming the room people naturally gravitate towards - somewhere for a quiet morning coffee, an afternoon overlooking the gardens or relaxed evenings as the seasons change outside.

LIFE AT ROSE COTTAGE FARM: “The garden room is such a calm, relaxing space. We love being able to sit here and look across the garden and paddock, whatever the season.”

Three Bedrooms Including a Generous Master Suite

The first floor continues the sense of space and flexibility, with three double bedrooms alongside the family bathroom.

The master suite occupies its own part of the floor and brings together a generous bedroom, dedicated dressing room and en suite shower room. Fitted wardrobes and additional walk-in storage add plenty of practicality, while both the family bathroom and en suite have been recently updated.

The remaining bedrooms provide flexibility for children, guests or home working depending on how the house needs to function.

An Additional Flexible Space

The second floor provides a substantial attic room with eaves storage.

This additional floor adds another layer of versatility to the farmhouse and could suit a variety of uses depending on individual requirements.

The Cottage - Independent Living with Character

For anyone looking for genuine multi-generational living, Rose Cottage Farm has a particularly compelling advantage.

The separate cottage is much more than an occasional guest space. Arranged over two floors, it provides its own kitchen and living accommodation, a garden room, downstairs WC, two bedrooms and a bathroom.

The open-plan kitchen and living room creates an inviting heart to the cottage, complemented by a further lounge/garden room. Quartz worktops feature within the kitchen, while fitted wardrobes provide useful storage to both bedrooms.

It gives family members the ability to live close by while retaining independence and privacy - equally, it could provide excellent guest accommodation or suit other uses subject to any necessary consents.

LIFE AT ROSE COTTAGE FARM: “The cottage has allowed us to be close to family and support one another, while still giving everyone their own independence and space.”

Outside - Around Three Acres and Exceptional Privacy

LIFE AT ROSE COTTAGE FARM: “The sunrises here can be stunning. Autumn and winter mornings walking through the paddock with the dog are particularly beautiful.”

The setting is central to the appeal of Rose Cottage Farm.

Sitting within approximately three acres, the house is surrounded by greenery and open space, with gardens flowing towards the paddock. New fencing and direct access between the garden and field help the different parts of the grounds work naturally together.

A patio at the far end of the garden creates another place to sit and enjoy the surroundings, while a summer house and dedicated hot tub area introduce a more relaxed, leisure-led element.

The garden enjoys some memorable early light, with the open setting making sunrise a particular feature.

LIFE AT ROSE COTTAGE FARM: “Driving through the gates gives us that feeling of escapism. There is greenery and open space around you, and it feels incredibly private.”

Equestrian Facilities, Outbuildings and Leisure

The breadth of the outbuildings makes this a particularly unique proposition.

There is an extensive range of stables, including loose boxes and a tack room, together with a substantial barn. For equestrian buyers, the combination of these facilities with the paddock and approximately three-acre plot creates an established setup at home.

Beyond the equestrian accommodation is a dedicated gym with its own sauna, while further stores provide useful space for equipment and the practicalities that come with country living.

Secure electric gates, driveway parking and a car port complete the exterior arrangement.

LIFE AT ROSE COTTAGE FARM: “We were drawn to the amount of space, the flexibility and the potential. The land and outbuildings give the property so many possibilities.”

Life Locally

One of Rose Cottage Farm's strengths is the balance between rural privacy and everyday convenience. Despite its secluded feel, both Sandiway and Cuddington can be reached on foot, while Weaverham and Hartford are only a short drive away.

Groceries?

For everyday essentials, Cuddington Stores is a convenient local option, with the Co-op and Tesco in Weaverham providing further choice. The Hollies Farm Shop is also within easy driving distance for local produce, food and everyday treats.

A Walk?

There is plenty of countryside to explore nearby. Favourite local options include Delamere Forest, Sandiway Quarry, Kennel Lane and Owley Wood, while the rural setting itself makes getting outdoors an easy part of daily life.

A Bite to Eat?

Define in Sandiway is a favourite nearby choice, while the wider area offers plenty of options across Hartford, Tarporley and Northwich. Chester is also less than half an hour away for a broader choice of restaurants and bars.

A Local Pub?

The Blue Cap in Sandiway provides a convenient local pub within easy reach of the property.

A Day Out?

Blakemere Village is only a short drive away, while Tarporley and Chester offer plenty for a day out. The countryside surrounding the property also means weekends need not involve travelling far at all.

Schools?

Local primary options include schools in Sandiway and Cuddington, with further schooling available across Weaverham and Hartford including the prestigious The Grange School. Buyers should make their own enquiries regarding current admissions and catchment arrangements.

Getting Around?

Cuddington railway station is the closest station. The A556 is around five minutes away and the M56 around 15 minutes away, making the setting particularly useful for those travelling across Cheshire and the wider North West. Northwich is around 15 minutes away, Tarporley around 15-20 minutes and Chester around 30 minutes by car.

LIFE AT ROSE COTTAGE FARM: “It feels wonderfully secluded, yet within minutes we can be in Sandiway, Cuddington, Weaverham or Hartford. That balance has been a huge part of what we love about living here.”

In Summary

Rose Cottage Farm is a home that offers far more than the farmhouse alone.

The combination of a character Victorian home, independent two-bedroom annexe, approximately three acres, extensive equestrian facilities, barn and outbuildings, gym and sauna, private gardens and an exceptionally convenient rural location creates a property capable of adapting to many different stages of life.

For buyers seeking multi-generational living, equestrian facilities or simply the freedom that comes with having land, buildings and space around them, this is a home with genuine breadth.

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