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4 THE COURTYARD, OAKMERE HALL, CHESTER ROAD, NORTHWICH, CW8 2EG

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The Courtyard Oakmere Hall, Chester Road, Northwich, CW8 2EG

Enjoying its own excellent private garden and with the added advantage of being set in 14 acres of substantial grounds - a superb four bedroom, two bathroom house of character and quality, set in a superb courtyard setting and offering a rare lifestyle opportunity

The sweeping tree lined drive leading to Oakmere Hall is both inspirational and beautiful. It truly sets the scene for what is a unique concept and an exceptionally rare opportunity to purchase what could reasonably be described as a portion of old stately England. In addition to the beauty and quality, the location is surprisingly central, being within forty minutes drive of two international airports.

4 The Courtyard, Oakmere Hall is a stylish and distinctive house standing in a much sought after semi-rural position. The design of the courtyard is typical of a group of 19th century stable buildings having a clock tower and ring turret and are arranged in pairs around the central courtyard.

The internal accommodation is configured in a manner that optimises living space and comfort. Having gas central heating and double glazing throughout the accommodation is briefly arranged as follows: Entrance vestibule with galleried landing, cloakroom with WC, large through living room, study / family/media room, beautifully appointed kitchen running open plan through to a spectacular conservatory which overlooks the rear garden. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a utility room situated off the kitchen. To the first floor the galleried landing leads to the master bedroom which enjoys a large en-suite bathroom and an extensive range of mirror fitted wardrobes. There are also three further bedrooms.

ENTRANCE HALL

Outside the courtyard is block paved and the driveway being within walking distance and further connections being provides double width off road parking. The detached found nearby (10 miles) and the historic city of double garage has an electric up and over door. The rear Chester (13 miles). Also the Hartford and Crewe to Euston garden is worthy of particular attention being of an railway takes approx. 1.55 mins. For those seeking access excellent size, fully enclosed and not being directly to the roads the M56, M53, M6, A49 and A41 are all within overlooked. close travelling distance.

Residents of the Hall enjoy a share in and full use of Delamere Forest is 's largest area of woodland and fourteen acres of the beautifully established surrounding provides a wonderful area for country walks and natural woodland through which many pleasant walks are enjoyed. beauty. The area as a whole is noticeable for the numerous Incorporating an exceptional variety of trees plus other flora walks, rides and climbs, interesting meres, canals and and fauna and frequented by much wildlife, the woodland rivers, country parks and dozens of places to visit within a and lake offer a genuinely rare amenity. comfortable travelling distance. Those who enjoy sport can take advantage of golf clubs including Delamere, Oakmere is a picturesque village that is situated just off the , Whitegate Tarporley, Frodsham, Helsby. There is A556 Chester to Manchester Road. The village lies within also a renowned motor racing circuit at Oulton Park. Horse minutes of the magnificent Delamere Forest. For wider racing at Chester, Haydock and and major amenities the market town of Frodsham is found within 5 football clubs at Manchester, Liverpool and Bolton. miles, the popular Northwich 7 miles, whilst wider commercial centres including Warrington, Liverpool and Manchester are found in 12, 25 and 30 miles respectively. There are excellent railway links in the locality with Delamere Station being on the Chester to Manchester line

LIVING/DINING ROOM

ENTRANCE PORCH 8' 11" x 3' 7" (2.72m x 1.09m) Floor to ceiling glass panelling incorporating wooden front entrance LIVING/DINING ROOM 22' 4" x 13' 2" (6.81m x 4.01m) door. Sandstone effect flooring. Door through to entrance Fireplace with reconstituted stone surround, marble effect hall. Galleried landing above. Obscure glass window into backing and hearth with electric, fire effect heat source . hall. Fan assisted radiator. Coved ceiling. Two ceiling roses. Wooden frame double glazed double sliding doors opening onto patio and ENTRANCE HALL 9' 7" x 6' 7" (2.92m x 2.01m) Staircase overlooking rear garden. Wooden frame double glazed rising to first floor with stained timber spindled balustrade. window overlooking front courtyard aspect. Two radiators. Sandstone effect flooring. Radiator. Door through to Television point. Five wall picture lights. entrance porch. Obscure glass window. Coved ceiling. Ceiling rose. Doors through to principal reception rooms, kitchen and cloakroom.

CLOAKROOM 8' 8" x 3' 8" (2.64m x 1.12m) Fitted with a white suite comprising low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap. Half tiled walls. Radiator. Wooden frame double glazed obscure glass window. Coved ceiling. Sandstone effect flooring.

STUDY/FAMILY/MEDIA ROOM 8' 10" x 8' 9" (2.69m x 2.67m) Sandstone effect flooring. Coved ceiling. Wooden frame double glazed window overlooking courtyard. Radiator. Television point.

KITCHEN/CONSERVATORY

KITCHEN/CONSERVATORY 24' 0" x 11' 2" (7.32m x 3.4m) Wooden frame double glazed French doors opening onto Narrowing to 10'5" (3.2m). A magnificent open plan living patio area. Wooden frame double glazed French doors space which takes full advantage of views over the opening onto side path. Twelve glass panels. Ceiling fan. spectacular private gardens. UTILITY ROOM 4' 11" x 4' 2" (1.5m x 1.27m) Single bowl stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap beneath tiled KITCHEN AREA 11' 0" (3.35m Fitted with an excellent range window sill and wooden frame double glazed window of cream fronted wall and floor cupboards together with overlooking garden area.Plumbing for single bowl stainless sliding drawers and contrasting granite effect rolled edge steel sink. Double width understairs storage cupboard. Built preparation surfaces. 1½ bowl black granite effect sink with in shelves. chrome mixer tap set beneath tiled window sill and wooden frame double glazed window to side aspect. Built in 'Leisure Range Cookmaster 100' with five ring gas hob, warming plate, two ovens, grill and griddle. Matching granite effect splashback above range. Stainless steel multi speed extractor hood. Space for microwave. Space and plumbing for dishwasher/washing machine. Two deep American style pan storage drawers. Breakfast bar with space for four stools. Central ceiling halogen spotlights. Radiator. Tiled surrounds to all preparation surfaces.

CONSERVATORY 13' 0" x 10' 5" (3.96m x 3.18m) An excellent addition to the property providing further living accommodation and taking full advantage of views over garden. Of brick base construction with a pitched roof.

CONSERVATORY

FIRST FLOOR frame double glazed window overlooking garden area. Television point. Radiator. Access to fully boarded loft with LANDING Wooden frame double glazed window lights and pull down ladder. overlooking garden. Two radiators. Coved ceiling. Wall light point. Telephone point. Access doors to all bedrooms BEDROOM THREE 8' 11" x 7' 6" (2.72m x 2.29m) Wooden and bathroom. Airing cupboard housing lagged hot water frame double glazed window overlooking courtyard. cylinder, electric immersion heater and with slatted shelf. Radiator. Open galleried spindled balustrade looking into the porch area. BEDROOM FOUR 9' 0" x 6' 0" (2.74m x 1.83m) Wooden frame double glazed window overlooking garden. Radiator. MASTER BEDROOM 12' 10" x 10' 10" (3.91m x 3.3m) Floor to ceiling fitted wardrobe Measurements to front of fitted wardrobes.Floor to ceiling mirror fronted fitted wardrobes providing hanging and FAMILY BATHROOM 9' 0" x 6' 10" (2.74m x 2.08m)White shelving space. Wooden frame double glazed window four piece suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin, overlooking courtyard. Radiator. Ceiling downlights. panelled bath and shower cubicle with overhead shower, Television point. Telephone point. Concealed entrance door tiled walls, double radiator, double glazed window to side, accessed between two sets of fitted wardrobes through to: ceiling downlights/extractor fan and base vanity unit.

EN SUITE BATHROOM 10' 11" x 7' 4" (3.33m x 2.24m) EXTERNAL The rear garden is a noticeable feature of the White four piece suite comprising low level WC, wash hand house having been superbly landscaped so as to comprise basin, hydro spa multijet shower capsule bath and shower a large paved patio providing full space outdoor furniture in cubicle, ceiling downlights, part tiled walls, double radiator addition to large expanse of lawn. The lawn is flanked by and vanity base unit beautifully stocked borders that comprise a combination of flowers, plants, trees and mature hedging. The garden is BEDROOM TWO 11' 11" x 11' 3" (3.63m x 3.43m) Floor to fully enclosed by a 7ft large brick wall. There is also an ceiling fitted wardrobes with sliding drawers providing attractive rockery located interspersed amongst the lawn. ample hanging, shelving and storage space. Wooden External lighting.

COMMUNITY ROOM Residents have the full use of a communal entertaining building with its own party room, bar, shower / wc and table tennis room.

DOUBLE GARAGE 18' 3" x 18' 1" (5.56m x 5.51m) Twin up and over doors. Door with obscure glass panel leading to side path. Power and light connections. The detached double garage is approached via a double width block paved driveway that provides off road parking for two vehicles. There is eaves storage within the garage roof.

SERVICES We understand that mains water, electricity, gas, septic tank drainage are connected.

There is also a £169 per month ground maintenance management charge - full details available from selling agent

VIEWING Viewing by appointment with the Agents Tarporley office

TENURE We believe the property is freehold tenure.

DIRECTIONS From our office in the centre of Tarporley, turn right along the High Street (towards Chester) turning first right on to Forest Road. Travel up Forest Road and at the junction turn right on to the A49. Continue on this road, and carry straight on at the traffic lights shortly after the Tarporley Garden Centre. At the next set of traffic lights (junction with the A556) turn left in the direction of Chester. After a short distance take a right turn (entrance to Oakmere Hall) and continue along the driveway, passing the hall on the right hand side. Proceed up the private road marked with a no entry sign. Off this lane is a discreet right turn that leads to the courtyard development, under an archway. Number four is in the top left hand corner.

ENTRANCE TO OAKMERE HALL AND THE COURTYARD

Tel: 01829 731300 wrightmanley.co.uk Wright Manley Fine & Country 63 High Street, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0DR [email protected] fineandcountry.com