House For Sale £1,300,000
SITUATION
Reades is delighted to offer for sale Park House - an imposing country home enjoying a stunning semi-rural setting, occupying a sizeable plot within a private, gated development, on the outskirts of the sought-after village of Saughall, in Chester.
Situated just four miles North-West of Chester's bustling city centre, the village of Saughall offers a host of amenities, including a useful Co-op convenience store & Post Office, highly regarded primary school, doctors surgery, well-stocked pharmacy, an excellent village pub, tea rooms/cafe, a chinese takeaway and a choice of hairdressers, and is just a short bus ride or 15-minute car journey from the city centre. The junction of the A540/A494 & M56 is a little over two miles away and offers swift passage into North Wales, to the Wirral, Liverpool and to Manchester in less than an hour.
DESCRIPTION
Constructed in 1999, Park house was designed in the neo-Elizabethan style to complement its neighbour, namely Shotwick House - a pristine John Douglas-designed, Grade II listed manor house built in 1872. Offered over three floors, the main house briefly comprises; a grand, double-height reception hall; bright kitchen/breakfast room, offering a range of shaker style fitted units topped with a mix of wood and marble work surfaces and gas Rangemaster range, open to; utility room, with waste disposal, leading to; vast, double-height orangery with tiled roof; spacious, full-depth, drawing room with feature fireplace and French doors opening to patio; formal dining room, also with French doors; sitting room, with window overlooking the grounds; study and WC.
A staircase rises from the reception hall to an impressive octagonal, galleried first floor landing, leading to; generous master bedroom, with bay window overlooking the grounds, walk-in dressing room and en suite shower room; a second en-suite bedroom, two further large double bedrooms and family bathroom, having oversized bath with shower over. A private landing offers access to a further staircase, with useful cupboard beneath, leading upwards to a versatile second floor room - ideal as a bedroom, staff quarters, hobby room, cinema room or similar recreational space, with full head-height along its length, provision for the installation of rooflights and access to two substantial storerooms at either end.
A spiral staircase rises from the orangery to a first floor, self-contained annex over the garage, offering an ideal space for guest accommodation, a gym or studio, with en suite shower facilities. With internal inspect a must, Park House also benefits from having gas central heating and hardwood double-glazing throughout.
GROUND FLOOR
Reception hall
Downstairs WC
Kitchen / breakfast room - 5.20m x 3.00m [17' 0" x 9' 10"]
Utility room - 5.15m x 2.45m [16' 10" x 8' 0"]
Dining room - 6.28m x 4.71m [20' 7" x 15' 5"]
Sitting room - 5.60m x 3.55m [18' 4" x 11' 7"]
Drawing room - 9.82m x 4.86m [32' 2" x 15' 11"]
Orangery - 12.30m x 4.59m [40' 4" x 15' 0"]
FIRST FLOOR
Galleried landing
Master bedroom - 7.37m x 4.91m [24' 2" x 16' 1"]
Dressing room - 2.50m x 2.30m [8' 2" x 7' 6"]
Master en suite - 2.30m x 2.28m [7' 6" x 7' 5"]
Bedroom 2 - 5.60m x 5.20m [18' 4" x 17' 0"]
Bedroom 2 en suite - 2.45m x 2.20m [8' 0" x 7' 2"]
Bedroom 3 - 4.71m x 4.45m [15' 5" x 14' 7"]
Bedroom 4 - 4.38m x 3.50m [14' 4" x 11' 5"]
Family bathroom - 3.65m x 2.30m [12' 0" x 7' 6"]
SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom 5 / hobby room - 7.18m x 3.80m [23' 6" x 12' 5"]
Loft store 1 - 4.03m x 3.03m [13' 2" x 9' 11"]
Loft store 2 - 4.41m x 2.26m [14' 5" x 7' 4"]
ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE
Garage area - 7.18m x 7.16m [23' 6" x 23' 5"]
Boiler room - 2.59m x 1.38m [8' 6" x 4' 6"]
ANNEX OVER GARAGE
Main room - 7.18m x 7.16m [23' 6" x 23' 5"]
Shower room - 2.08m x 1.85m [6' 9" x 6' 0"]
Store
EXTERNAL
Nestled into the Cheshire countryside, enjoying easy access to numerous footpaths and views towards the Welsh Hills, Shotwick Park is located around a quarter of a mile outside of the village along a private, no-through road. Access to the development is via wrought iron gates hanging from impressive sandstone piers, having both intercom and code access. A wide driveway leads through perfectly manicured ground, past two tennis courts, before branching off to the private entrance of Park House, where a tarmac driveway leads through woodland before opening into an extensive parking area, leading to double garage, with twin up-and-over doors to front, personnel door opening to orangery, light, power and boiler room. The large plot and the surrounding communal grounds are maintained by the management company.
VIEWINGS
Viewings are exclusively by appointment. Please contact our Hawarden office to discuss your requirements.
TENURE
DIRECTIONS
Details supplied on request.
This property is available exclusively with Reades!
We carry out viewings between 8am and 8pm, any day of the week*. Please contact our office and a member of our friendly team will be happy to arrange an appointment that is convenient for you.*Subject to staff availability and arranging access (occupied properties especially).
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Before arranging a viewing, we will ask you several questions to establish your circumstances. Please ensure that you have a few minutes to spare when you call so we can go through this process. Reades is registered with the Information Commissioner no. Z8533957. Any information you provide is held securely in accordance with Data Protection requirements and not given to any other persons or organisation, unless with your permission.
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Thank you for searching for your new home with Reades.
Before requesting a physical viewing, please consider the following:
Is this property right for you?
The occupier (vendor or tenant) will spend time getting the property 'viewing ready' and to help avoid disappointment and wasted time for all concerned, prior to requesting a physical viewing we ask that you have:
IMPORTANT: Please do not go onto the property, even if it is unoccupied. Viewings must be arranged by appointment, even where the vendor is conducting their own, so please direct all enquiries to Reades.
The full listing can be found at Reades.uk/ps07456
Is it within budget?
Properties are selling quickly right now, most often for their asking price and sometimes for more.
When we speak, we will ask you to indicate the level of offer you might consider making based on the information available online, subject of course to you having a physical viewing and a survey taking place (where required). If it is well below those already received or required by our vendor, it will help us to determine if a physical viewing is necessary at this stage.
Are you ready to buy?
Need a mortgage?
If you are buying with a mortgage, prior to viewing you need to obtain a Decision in Principle (DiP) from a lender to show your ability to secure a loan at the required level (subject to application).
Don't have a DiP? Reades Financial Services can help with that!
Speak with a mortgage advisor - 0 1 2 4 4 5 3 8 5 3 8
Find out more about Reades Financial Services - Reades.uk/fs
Have a property to sell?
If you need to sell to buy, it is best that you obtain a valuation for your property so you know where you stand.
Use the Reades Valuation Tool to get an indication of value, find out what we do and receive an instant VAT inclusive fee quote for FREE!
Reades.uk/valuation
Alternatively, speak with one of the team to arrange a free valuation visit - 0 1 2 4 4 5 6 0 7 4 5.
Request a viewing
When you're ready, the fastest way to request a viewing is via your desired listing on the Reades website.
Submitting a request will secure your position in the queue (especially useful when there is lots of interest), you will receive an instant response detailing what we require and on receipt of the necessary information from you, we will call you back to discuss arranging a viewing.
Request a viewing here - Reades.uk/ps07456/viewing
We look forward to hearing from you and to helping you find your new home.
V:23.3.6.94413
Reades is delighted to offer for sale Park House - an imposing country home enjoying a stunning semi-rural setting, occupying a sizeable plot within a private, gated development, on the outskirts of the sought-after village of Saughall, in Chester.
Situated just four miles North-West of Chester's bustling city centre, the village of Saughall offers a host of amenities, including a useful Co-op convenience store & Post Office, highly regarded primary school, doctors surgery, well-stocked pharmacy, an excellent village pub, tea rooms/cafe, a chinese takeaway and a choice of hairdressers, and is just a short bus ride or 15-minute car journey from the city centre. The junction of the A540/A494 & M56 is a little over two miles away and offers swift passage into North Wales, to the Wirral, Liverpool and to Manchester in less than an hour.
DESCRIPTION
Constructed in 1999, Park house was designed in the neo-Elizabethan style to complement its neighbour, namely Shotwick House - a pristine John Douglas-designed, Grade II listed manor house built in 1872. Offered over three floors, the main house briefly comprises; a grand, double-height reception hall; bright kitchen/breakfast room, offering a range of shaker style fitted units topped with a mix of wood and marble work surfaces and gas Rangemaster range, open to; utility room, with waste disposal, leading to; vast, double-height orangery with tiled roof; spacious, full-depth, drawing room with feature fireplace and French doors opening to patio; formal dining room, also with French doors; sitting room, with window overlooking the grounds; study and WC.
A staircase rises from the reception hall to an impressive octagonal, galleried first floor landing, leading to; generous master bedroom, with bay window overlooking the grounds, walk-in dressing room and en suite shower room; a second en-suite bedroom, two further large double bedrooms and family bathroom, having oversized bath with shower over. A private landing offers access to a further staircase, with useful cupboard beneath, leading upwards to a versatile second floor room - ideal as a bedroom, staff quarters, hobby room, cinema room or similar recreational space, with full head-height along its length, provision for the installation of rooflights and access to two substantial storerooms at either end.
A spiral staircase rises from the orangery to a first floor, self-contained annex over the garage, offering an ideal space for guest accommodation, a gym or studio, with en suite shower facilities. With internal inspect a must, Park House also benefits from having gas central heating and hardwood double-glazing throughout.
GROUND FLOOR
Reception hall
Downstairs WC
Kitchen / breakfast room - 5.20m x 3.00m [17' 0" x 9' 10"]
Utility room - 5.15m x 2.45m [16' 10" x 8' 0"]
Dining room - 6.28m x 4.71m [20' 7" x 15' 5"]
Sitting room - 5.60m x 3.55m [18' 4" x 11' 7"]
Drawing room - 9.82m x 4.86m [32' 2" x 15' 11"]
Orangery - 12.30m x 4.59m [40' 4" x 15' 0"]
FIRST FLOOR
Galleried landing
Master bedroom - 7.37m x 4.91m [24' 2" x 16' 1"]
Dressing room - 2.50m x 2.30m [8' 2" x 7' 6"]
Master en suite - 2.30m x 2.28m [7' 6" x 7' 5"]
Bedroom 2 - 5.60m x 5.20m [18' 4" x 17' 0"]
Bedroom 2 en suite - 2.45m x 2.20m [8' 0" x 7' 2"]
Bedroom 3 - 4.71m x 4.45m [15' 5" x 14' 7"]
Bedroom 4 - 4.38m x 3.50m [14' 4" x 11' 5"]
Family bathroom - 3.65m x 2.30m [12' 0" x 7' 6"]
SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom 5 / hobby room - 7.18m x 3.80m [23' 6" x 12' 5"]
Loft store 1 - 4.03m x 3.03m [13' 2" x 9' 11"]
Loft store 2 - 4.41m x 2.26m [14' 5" x 7' 4"]
ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE
Garage area - 7.18m x 7.16m [23' 6" x 23' 5"]
Boiler room - 2.59m x 1.38m [8' 6" x 4' 6"]
ANNEX OVER GARAGE
Main room - 7.18m x 7.16m [23' 6" x 23' 5"]
Shower room - 2.08m x 1.85m [6' 9" x 6' 0"]
Store
EXTERNAL
Nestled into the Cheshire countryside, enjoying easy access to numerous footpaths and views towards the Welsh Hills, Shotwick Park is located around a quarter of a mile outside of the village along a private, no-through road. Access to the development is via wrought iron gates hanging from impressive sandstone piers, having both intercom and code access. A wide driveway leads through perfectly manicured ground, past two tennis courts, before branching off to the private entrance of Park House, where a tarmac driveway leads through woodland before opening into an extensive parking area, leading to double garage, with twin up-and-over doors to front, personnel door opening to orangery, light, power and boiler room. The large plot and the surrounding communal grounds are maintained by the management company.
VIEWINGS
Viewings are exclusively by appointment. Please contact our Hawarden office to discuss your requirements.
TENURE
- Leasehold for 999 years from 1990 with a modest maintenance charge paid to Shotwick House Management Company ("SHMC") of £255 per month, which includes water rates and the maintenance of all the grounds including the private lawns, courtyards, patios, trees, and common areas.
- Each of the 15 residents owns a share of the freehold and has one voting share. Changed the tenure for the listing to "Share of Freehold"
- There are regular SHMC meetings and communications via email, along with an AGM, so all residents can contribute to the estate management and are kept informed of all matters arising.
DIRECTIONS
Details supplied on request.
This property is available exclusively with Reades!
We carry out viewings between 8am and 8pm, any day of the week*. Please contact our office and a member of our friendly team will be happy to arrange an appointment that is convenient for you.*Subject to staff availability and arranging access (occupied properties especially).
----------------------------------------------------------
Before arranging a viewing, we will ask you several questions to establish your circumstances. Please ensure that you have a few minutes to spare when you call so we can go through this process. Reades is registered with the Information Commissioner no. Z8533957. Any information you provide is held securely in accordance with Data Protection requirements and not given to any other persons or organisation, unless with your permission.
----------------------------------------------------------
Thank you for searching for your new home with Reades.
Before requesting a physical viewing, please consider the following:
Is this property right for you?
The occupier (vendor or tenant) will spend time getting the property 'viewing ready' and to help avoid disappointment and wasted time for all concerned, prior to requesting a physical viewing we ask that you have:
- looked through the full property details on the Reades website, including the photos, floorplan, Google Map and Street View (where available);
- walked through the Virtual Viewing (where available), and;
- visited the area (where possible) to make sure it is where you want to live.
IMPORTANT: Please do not go onto the property, even if it is unoccupied. Viewings must be arranged by appointment, even where the vendor is conducting their own, so please direct all enquiries to Reades.
The full listing can be found at Reades.uk/ps07456
Is it within budget?
Properties are selling quickly right now, most often for their asking price and sometimes for more.
When we speak, we will ask you to indicate the level of offer you might consider making based on the information available online, subject of course to you having a physical viewing and a survey taking place (where required). If it is well below those already received or required by our vendor, it will help us to determine if a physical viewing is necessary at this stage.
Are you ready to buy?
Need a mortgage?
If you are buying with a mortgage, prior to viewing you need to obtain a Decision in Principle (DiP) from a lender to show your ability to secure a loan at the required level (subject to application).
Don't have a DiP? Reades Financial Services can help with that!
- FREE same-day DiP
- No hard credit search
- No advice fee
- No obligation
Speak with a mortgage advisor - 0 1 2 4 4 5 3 8 5 3 8
Find out more about Reades Financial Services - Reades.uk/fs
Have a property to sell?
If you need to sell to buy, it is best that you obtain a valuation for your property so you know where you stand.
Use the Reades Valuation Tool to get an indication of value, find out what we do and receive an instant VAT inclusive fee quote for FREE!
Reades.uk/valuation
Alternatively, speak with one of the team to arrange a free valuation visit - 0 1 2 4 4 5 6 0 7 4 5.
Request a viewing
When you're ready, the fastest way to request a viewing is via your desired listing on the Reades website.
Submitting a request will secure your position in the queue (especially useful when there is lots of interest), you will receive an instant response detailing what we require and on receipt of the necessary information from you, we will call you back to discuss arranging a viewing.
Request a viewing here - Reades.uk/ps07456/viewing
We look forward to hearing from you and to helping you find your new home.
V:23.3.6.94413
