Property Details: • Type: Semi-Detached • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: 1679 sqft
Key Features: • 18th Century Semi-Detached Home with Period Features • Approx. One Acre of Mature Gardens and Grounds • Three Double Bedrooms with Open Views • Multiple Reception Rooms Offering Flexible Living Space • Quiet Setting with Easy Access to Chester and Local Amenities • Requiring Modernisation – Excellent Potential to Improve and Personalise
Location: • Nearest Station: Chester Station • Distance to Station: 2.2846930651176995 miles
Agent Information: • Address: 11 Grosvenor Street, Chester, CH1 2DD
Full Description: <p>Set discreetly along Warrington Road, Trafford House Farm is a semi-detached home with origins in the 18th century. Once part of a larger manor, it now stands as an individual property within approximately one acre of mature grounds. Its position offers a balance of privacy and convenience, with village amenities nearby and Chester within easy reach.</p><p>A tree-lined driveway leads to the house, which sits comfortably within its plot. The gardens are well established, creating a sense of seclusion, though the property as a whole would benefit from a programme of updating.</p><p> </p><p>Character and Atmosphere</p><p>Inside, the house retains a number of period features, giving it a sense of history and character. While some areas have been maintained, others would now benefit from refurbishment.</p><p>The sitting room enjoys good natural light from a bay window overlooking the front garden. A fireplace provides a focal point, and the room offers a comfortable space with scope for improvement.</p><p>The dining room has a more traditional feel, with panelled walls and parquet flooring. The staircase rises from here, adding interest and reinforcing the character of the house. It’s a practical space for everyday use as well as more formal occasions.</p><p> </p><p>Kitchen and Everyday Living</p><p>The kitchen reflects the age of the property, with exposed beams, quarry-tiled flooring, and a traditional layout. A walk-in pantry provides useful storage, and French doors open onto the patio.</p><p>An additional reception room on the ground floor is currently used as a bedroom, offering flexibility as either further living space or guest accommodation. A ground floor shower room adds convenience.</p><p> </p><p>Bedrooms and Private Spaces</p><p>Upstairs, there are three double bedrooms arranged around a central landing. Each has an outlook over the surrounding gardens or neighbouring fields.</p><p>The principal bedroom benefits from particularly open views, while another retains a cast-iron fireplace. As with the rest of the house, the bedrooms would benefit from modernisation.</p><p>The family bathroom includes a roll-top bath and serves the first floor, though updating would be expected.</p><p> </p><p>Gardens and Grounds</p><p>The gardens extend to around one acre and are a key feature of the property. Mainly laid to lawn, they are bordered by mature trees and established planting, with views across open fields to the rear.</p><p>A paved patio sits alongside the house, suitable for outdoor seating. There are also outbuildings and a garage, which provide useful storage but may require improvement depending on use.</p><p> </p><p>Village Life and Connectivity</p><p>Mickle Trafford offers a range of everyday amenities, including a local shop, post office, and primary school. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking, while Chester offers a wider mix of shopping, dining, and cultural activities.</p><p>The property is well located for access to major road networks, with connections to Manchester and Liverpool, and rail services from Chester to London.</p><p> </p><p>A Home with Potential</p><p>Trafford House Farm is a property with character, space, and a well-positioned setting. While it would benefit from updating, it offers an opportunity to create a home tailored to individual tastes while retaining its period features.</p>
