Property for sale in Malpas

A charming detached 3-bed rural property in a sought-after location and 2.76 acres.

Situation: The property is conveniently located about 7 miles south of the popular town of Tarporley, which offers an extensive range of shopping and other facilities including highly regarded schools, public houses, a hospital and golf courses. It is situated just below Beeston Castle in some of Cheshire's most attractive countryside and enjoys far-reaching, rural views.

The house is within daily reach of Manchester and Liverpool, and Crewe mainline train station offering a regular service to London Euston (from 1 hour and 34 minutes). The Cathedral City of Chester, a Heritage City with Roman and Tudor origins, has a great array of shops, notable schools including Kings & Queens School, an expanding university and sporting facilities.

Equestrian interests are vast in the area including trail hunting with the Cheshire, Wynnstay and North Shropshire Hunts, British Eventing at Kelsall & Somerford Park and racing enjoyed at Aintree, Chester, Bangor-On-Dee and Haydock Park to name but a few. The outriding locally is also excellent with plenty of quiet country roads and bride paths nearby. The local area features stunning countryside walks through the Peckforton and Bickerton Hills.

Description: The Glen, is a unique detached property, set within a sought-after location with outbuildings and land, situated at the foot of Bulkeley Hill and the Sandstone Trail. The Glen is approached from the Sandstone Lane, down a tranquil tree lined drive.

The front door opens into a generous hallway and provides access to the majority of ground floor rooms. Off the hallway is the living room, with wood-burner and large bay window. Opposite the living room is the dining room with wood-burner, large bay window and French doors leading onto the patio. Off the dining room is the kitchen with utility beyond. The ground floor also consists of a rear porch/boot-room and shower room with WC.

The feature staircase, from the entrance hallway, leads to a galleried landing with stained glass doors opening onto the front garden. The master bedroom is a good size with fitted cupboards. There are two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom

The property has countless unique features, which all add to its charm.

Externally: There are mature gardens surrounding the property with a patio and entertaining area to the front and side of the property. There is a mature fruit orchard.

There is a stone-built garage which is a pretty feature at the front of the property.

The main outbuilding consists of 4 storerooms at the front and a large hay barn to the rear. These could easily be converted to stables and tack room. This building does lend itself to potential conversion into residential and/or commercial use, subject to planning permission.

To the side of the property are two timber framed shelters and a glazed dome feature with a swimming pool below. The swimming pool has a removeable cover and has previously been used as a greenhouse.

The land is all down to grass and easily accessible.

Services: Mains electricity & water
Mains sewer.
Oil fired central heating and hot water
EPC- F