Lower Barnes, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 4

Agent: Savills - Chester Phone: 01244 725685

An immaculately presented farmhouse with versatile outbuildings, situated in gardens and grounds including a pond and tennis court. Further and available by separate negotiation.<br/><br/> <b>Description</b><br/><br/>Lower Barnes Farm is a handsome period house with brick elevations beneath a Welsh slate roof. It is a beautifully presented house having undergone a significant scheme of tasteful modernisation in recent years, the result is a wonderful family home combining high quality design, fixtures and fittings with the character of a traditional dwelling.<br/><br/>The front door opens into a large reception hall with a study area, which links the elegant sitting room, with a vaulted ceiling and central fireplace, with the superb open plan family kitchen encapsulating a cosy seating area, an oak framed dining wing and the cooking area with an excellent range of bespoke fitted kitchen units, integrated appliances and a four-oven electric Aga. An inner hall serves an excellent fully fitted wine room, a snug and stairs lead from it to the first floor where there is an impressive principal bedroom suite, two further bedrooms with en suites, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The ground floor benefits from oak and natural stone flooring throughout. <br/><br/>The house sits comfortably within its grounds and is approached via electric gates leading onto a gravel drive, with extensive parking. A recently constructed tennis court stands at the rear, as does a range of former farm buildings creating a courtyard at the back of the house. These buildings offer great potential for a variety of uses ancillary to the house, including the creating of an annexe, stabling and garaging. <br/><br/>At the kitchen side of the house, accessed through the oak French windows is a large stone terrace making a perfect place for dining and relaxing in the sunshine. The extensive grounds are mainly laid to lawn and link to a breeze house which offers a perfect place from which to admire the setting sun beside a most attractive pond. <br/><br/>There is an additional 24.28 acres of agricultural land available by separate negotiation. The land is currently let and managed under a long standing commercial agreement to a local farmer. Further information is available from the vendor’s agent. <br/><br/>Overall Lower Barnes Farm is a hugely impressive and well-balanced family home in an excellent rural position.<br/><br/><b>Location</b><br/><br/>Lower Barnes Farm is situated in a delightful rural position in south Cheshire. It stands in a peaceful location off a country lane with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. <br/><br/>The property is about 3 miles from the picturesque village of Malpas. The village has an excellent range of shops, pubs and restaurants, all of which equate to a very easy and enjoyable lifestyle for young professionals, families and those looking to retire.<br/><br/>Bishop Heber High is a popular secondary school, situated on the outskirts of the village. There are independent schools in the area, including Kings and Queens schools in Chester, as well as Ellesmere College, Packwood Haugh and Moreton Hall in Shropshire. <br/><br/>Chester (18 miles) is a leading retail and commercial centre and provides access to the motorway and rail networks. London Euston can be reached in about 2 hours from Chester and 1½ hours from Crewe station (23 miles).<br/><br/>The area offers a wide range of leisure opportunities. Carden Park (7 miles) has two championship golf courses, an excellent fitness club and spa. There are many scenic walks on the Bickerton Hills and fishing on the River Dee.<br/><br/>Malpas 3 miles<br/>Chester 18 miles<br/>Shrewsbury 27 miles<br/>Wrexham 12 miles<br/>Liverpool airport 39 miles<br/>Manchester airport 47 miles<br/>Crewe station 23 miles<br/><br/>Square Footage: 4,353 sq ft<br/> <br/> <br/>Acreage: 4.33 Acres