House For Sale £795,000
A charming property with stabling and land extending to approximately 2.08 acres, within views towards Bickerton Hills. Additional 5.19 acres by separate negotiation.<br/></br>
<b>Situation</b>
The Spinney is located in a beautiful semi-rural setting in the village of Duckington, enjoying exceptional rural views towards the Bickerton Hills.
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A range of local amenities are available in Tilston and Malpas, the latter having a broader selection including public houses, restaurants, a convenience store, grocers with bakery, hairdressers and a highly regarded doctor’s surgery. The pretty village of Tilston has a convenience store and gastro pub. The historic Roman city of Chester offers a comprehensive choice.
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Recreational opportunities include some superb walks along the nearby Sandstone Trail, sporting pursuits in Malpas and nearby Carden Park Hotel Golf Course and Spa offers first rate recreational facilities along with two championship golf courses. Local state schooling includes Tilston C of E Primary School, along with Malpas Alport Primary School and Bishop Heber High School, the latter deemed “outstanding” by Ofsted.
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The area is well-placed for commuting to the commercial centres of the Northwest via the A41 and A49, leading to the motorway network. Chester station offers a direct service to London, Euston within 2 hours.
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<b>The Property</b>
The Spinney is a wonderful property, believed to have been built circa 1986, providing extensive accommodation over one level. The property benefits from beautiful gardens, extensive stabling and two paddocks, ideal for those with an equestrian interest or simply those requiring privacy or amenity land.
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An adjacent agricultural field, extending to approximately 5.19 acres, is available by separate negotiation.
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<b>Summary of Lots</b>
The Spinney is available as a whole or in two lots.
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<b>Lot 1</b>
The Spinney, garaging, equestrian facilities and two paddocks, in all extending to approximately 2.08 acres.
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<b>Lot 2</b>
Single agricultural field, extending to approximately 5.19 acres.
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<b>Lot 1:</b>
<b>Accommodation</b>
A hardwood arched top door opens into a storm porch, providing a welcoming reception. At the heart of the property is the kitchen, fitted with a comprehensive range of solid maple cabinets with a range of appliances including a Miele undermounted oven, an electric hob with extractor hood, an integral fridge and an Aga oil-fired Rangemaster double oven. The kitchen has space for a large breakfast table and enjoys a walk-in pantry. Off the kitchen is a spacious utility room with a range of cabinets, plumbing for laundry appliances and a Belfast sink. The back door from the utility room opens to a covered area useful for drying laundry and leads to a two-roomed outhouse.
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At the far end of the property is a well-proportioned lounge having triple aspects to the gardens and countryside. The lounge features an open fireplace within a wood surround with marble inset and hearth. A pair of French doors enjoy a southerly aspect, opening to the pretty central courtyard. The dining room, currently used as a snug, is linked to the lounge with French doors creating a wonderful entertaining space. A pretty sun room has a westerly aspect with a glazed elevation and a door opens to the central courtyard. This room has recently been used as a fourth bedroom.
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The bedroom accommodation occupies the southern wing of the house, comprising a generous principal bedroom with bespoke fitted wardrobes and dressing unit, two further double bedrooms, all served by a spacious family bathroom with three-piece suite. A cloakroom provides coat hanging space and leads to a shower room with WC.
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<b>Outside</b>
An imposing, splayed, sandstone entrance with gate opens onto a sweeping tarmacadam driveway leading to an extensive hard-standing providing parking for numerous vehicles. A detached double garage with twin double doors has external stone steps giving access to a large first floor loft store, ideal as a home office or gymnasium. This building could have potential for conversion to a granny annex, subject to the necessary consents. The gardens were professionally designed and planted by Charles and Martin Puddle, who were the acclaimed head gardeners at the famous Bodnant Gardens for many years. The design was planned to need minimal maintenance but year-round interest, and includes a wide selection of flowering shrubs, perennials and bulbs, interspersed with deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. Established formal gardens sit to the north and south of the property with a broad range of specimen trees, fir trees, rhododendrons and floral borders. Of particular interest is the central courtyard featuring a large circular floral bed, edged with granite setts, planted with a wonderful display verbena.
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In addition, there is a range of stores, ideal for wood and coal storage.
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<b>Land and Equestrian Facilities</b>
A substantial wooden “Browns of Wem” stable block comprises three loose boxes along with an open-plan hay barn. The stable building benefits from water, power points, lighting and cold-water supply. Adjoining the stable building is a car port along with a covered seating area. To the rear of the stables is a large steel portal-framed covered barn, ideal for those with caravan, car or boat storage requirements. There are additional stores and a fourth loose box.
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There are two ring-fenced paddocks, one to the south and the second to the north of the house, both having direct access from the driveway.
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<b>Lot 2</b>
To the north west of the property, across the adjoining lane is a single, ring-fenced agricultural field extending to approximately 5.19 acres. This field is laid to permanent pasture, ideal for the grazing of sheep, other livestock or horses. The land benefits from road frontage to three sides, with two separate vehicular access points, along with a pedestrian access adjacent to the entrance to The Spinney. The land is undulating sloping towards the centre of the field.
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<b>Situation</b>
The Spinney is located in a beautiful semi-rural setting in the village of Duckington, enjoying exceptional rural views towards the Bickerton Hills.
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A range of local amenities are available in Tilston and Malpas, the latter having a broader selection including public houses, restaurants, a convenience store, grocers with bakery, hairdressers and a highly regarded doctor’s surgery. The pretty village of Tilston has a convenience store and gastro pub. The historic Roman city of Chester offers a comprehensive choice.
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Recreational opportunities include some superb walks along the nearby Sandstone Trail, sporting pursuits in Malpas and nearby Carden Park Hotel Golf Course and Spa offers first rate recreational facilities along with two championship golf courses. Local state schooling includes Tilston C of E Primary School, along with Malpas Alport Primary School and Bishop Heber High School, the latter deemed “outstanding” by Ofsted.
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The area is well-placed for commuting to the commercial centres of the Northwest via the A41 and A49, leading to the motorway network. Chester station offers a direct service to London, Euston within 2 hours.
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<b>The Property</b>
The Spinney is a wonderful property, believed to have been built circa 1986, providing extensive accommodation over one level. The property benefits from beautiful gardens, extensive stabling and two paddocks, ideal for those with an equestrian interest or simply those requiring privacy or amenity land.
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An adjacent agricultural field, extending to approximately 5.19 acres, is available by separate negotiation.
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<b>Summary of Lots</b>
The Spinney is available as a whole or in two lots.
</br>
<b>Lot 1</b>
The Spinney, garaging, equestrian facilities and two paddocks, in all extending to approximately 2.08 acres.
</br>
<b>Lot 2</b>
Single agricultural field, extending to approximately 5.19 acres.
</br>
<b>Lot 1:</b>
<b>Accommodation</b>
A hardwood arched top door opens into a storm porch, providing a welcoming reception. At the heart of the property is the kitchen, fitted with a comprehensive range of solid maple cabinets with a range of appliances including a Miele undermounted oven, an electric hob with extractor hood, an integral fridge and an Aga oil-fired Rangemaster double oven. The kitchen has space for a large breakfast table and enjoys a walk-in pantry. Off the kitchen is a spacious utility room with a range of cabinets, plumbing for laundry appliances and a Belfast sink. The back door from the utility room opens to a covered area useful for drying laundry and leads to a two-roomed outhouse.
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At the far end of the property is a well-proportioned lounge having triple aspects to the gardens and countryside. The lounge features an open fireplace within a wood surround with marble inset and hearth. A pair of French doors enjoy a southerly aspect, opening to the pretty central courtyard. The dining room, currently used as a snug, is linked to the lounge with French doors creating a wonderful entertaining space. A pretty sun room has a westerly aspect with a glazed elevation and a door opens to the central courtyard. This room has recently been used as a fourth bedroom.
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The bedroom accommodation occupies the southern wing of the house, comprising a generous principal bedroom with bespoke fitted wardrobes and dressing unit, two further double bedrooms, all served by a spacious family bathroom with three-piece suite. A cloakroom provides coat hanging space and leads to a shower room with WC.
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<b>Outside</b>
An imposing, splayed, sandstone entrance with gate opens onto a sweeping tarmacadam driveway leading to an extensive hard-standing providing parking for numerous vehicles. A detached double garage with twin double doors has external stone steps giving access to a large first floor loft store, ideal as a home office or gymnasium. This building could have potential for conversion to a granny annex, subject to the necessary consents. The gardens were professionally designed and planted by Charles and Martin Puddle, who were the acclaimed head gardeners at the famous Bodnant Gardens for many years. The design was planned to need minimal maintenance but year-round interest, and includes a wide selection of flowering shrubs, perennials and bulbs, interspersed with deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. Established formal gardens sit to the north and south of the property with a broad range of specimen trees, fir trees, rhododendrons and floral borders. Of particular interest is the central courtyard featuring a large circular floral bed, edged with granite setts, planted with a wonderful display verbena.
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In addition, there is a range of stores, ideal for wood and coal storage.
</br>
<b>Land and Equestrian Facilities</b>
A substantial wooden “Browns of Wem” stable block comprises three loose boxes along with an open-plan hay barn. The stable building benefits from water, power points, lighting and cold-water supply. Adjoining the stable building is a car port along with a covered seating area. To the rear of the stables is a large steel portal-framed covered barn, ideal for those with caravan, car or boat storage requirements. There are additional stores and a fourth loose box.
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There are two ring-fenced paddocks, one to the south and the second to the north of the house, both having direct access from the driveway.
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<b>Lot 2</b>
To the north west of the property, across the adjoining lane is a single, ring-fenced agricultural field extending to approximately 5.19 acres. This field is laid to permanent pasture, ideal for the grazing of sheep, other livestock or horses. The land benefits from road frontage to three sides, with two separate vehicular access points, along with a pedestrian access adjacent to the entrance to The Spinney. The land is undulating sloping towards the centre of the field.
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