House For Sale £1,100,000
Listed in the Domesday book, the historic village of Christleton offers a rare glimpse of traditional Cheshire living. A village with a thriving community spirit, festive traditions and acclaimed schooling, it's easy to see why Christleton is one of Cheshire's most sought-after villages.
Featuring a collection of distinctive homes, scattered like spring bulbs as the village has evolved over the years, Bluebell Lodge is a handsome, bespoke-built family home with the benefit of its own private driveway and all-day sun.
Pull along the gently sloping driveway, through the pillared entrance, where electrics are in place for the installation of gates should you wish. Follow the long gravel drive for 30-40 metres before arriving at the front where there is ample parking alongside a large, detached double garage, with stairs leading up to an insulated space which could easily be modified into an apartment for Airbnb purposes.
Set on just under a quarter of an acre, sense the privacy and seclusion of the home from the road below.
Securely fenced to the sides for a private and safe garden for children and pets, native hedging also grows along the boundary to Bluebell Lodge.
Imperceptibly designed to provide easy-access living for all, throughout this home added elements ensure accessibility; from the gently sloped access to the front door and two-metre wide, wheelchair-friendly footpaths around the garden to the wide staircase, designed to accommodate a stairlift should this be needed.
Throughout the rooms, plugs are raised to wheelchair level, with lowered push button light switches. Hidden touches to make life easier.
Step inside into the broad, bright entrance hallway, where wooden flooring extends underfoot, and neutral tones dress the walls. In easy reach of the door is a handy keypad for the alarm system (another is conveniently positioned by the back door). Peace of mind is also provided, for those spending time away travelling, by a swan security camera system in place around the home.
Make your way through the door on the right, into a large reception room, ideal for use as a dining room or living room, with spotlighting in the bay window, and attractive pendant lighting overhead.
Across the entrance hall, to the left of the front door is another reception room, where wooden flooring continues underfoot, ideal for use as an office or a snug.
Next on your left, open the double doors into the sitting room where light streams in through the large French doors ahead, which open to the wide, accessible patio and frame views out over the large, lush lawn beyond. Tall windows to the side deliver more light through.
Coming out of the sitting room, cross the entrance hall, passing the stairs to discover the accessible ground floor shower room. Tiled to the walls and floor for a spa-style finish, this room is furnished with a shower, vanity unit wash basin, heated towel radiator and WC. Provision has also been made to link this shower room with the neighbouring dining room, should you wish to create a downstairs bedroom for those with mobility needs, with a lintel inserted within the connecting wall for a doorway, creating an ensuite bedroom.
The hub of the home, make your way through to the enormous kitchen-dining-family room, where tiles replace the wood flooring underfoot. Centrally situated is a large central island, with one-metre clearance on all sides, ideal for wheelchair users and instilling a sense of spaciousness and easy flow to the kitchen. Fitted with easy, low-pressure pull-out units for storage, everything about this home is designed to make life easier.
Designed and fitted by FDK Furniture of Manchester, an established family-run company, the fixtures and fittings of the kitchen are of the highest possible standard. Alongside a trio of Neff cookers including a combi-microwave-oven, Neff appliances also include an induction hob and dishwasher. Both sides of the island unit contain hideaway drawers with solid wood cutlery inserts. Alongside a full height fridge and separate full height freezer, this kitchen also features a separate drinks fridge and wine cooler. Rinse the plates in the sink whilst enjoying verdant views out over the garden.
Storage is abundant, with two large floor-to-ceiling pull-out units alongside a large, illuminated wall unit with glass doors. Unleash your inner Bake-Off champion with the bakers' pull open cabinet with bespoke designed preparation area and cookery book shelving.
Tucked off the kitchen is the substantially sized utility room, with even more storage in the glossy white units and drawers, alongside worktop space and a suspended clothes airer. There is also plumbing for a washer-dryer. The energy-saving, Worcester Greenstar boiler is efficient with high pressure water supply throughout the bathrooms. All cupboards in the utility room are extra depth allowing ease of access for maintenance. From this room there is direct access to the garden.
Flowing off from the kitchen is the light-filled dining area, also tiled underfoot and with incredible views out over the garden to two sides, where large windows and two sets of French doors draw the outdoors in. Ideal for entertaining, flow in and out on balmy summer evenings, enjoying dinner and drinks alfresco with family and friends.
Returning to the entrance hall, take the wide stairs up to the first-floor landing, as light flows in through the large window on the turn.
Turning left, make your way through to the first of four bountiful bedrooms, cosily carpeted in grey underfoot and with a large Velux window drawing light in.
Refresh and revive in the Jack 'n' Jill ensuite bathroom, furnished by Ideal Standards with shower, vanity unit wash basin, heated towel radiator and WC.
Returning to the landing, make your way along before turning left into a second substantially sized bedroom, with high, vaulted ceiling and impressive views out to the village church through the enormous window. Bright and with elegant pendants suspended from a beam above, this bedroom is a true sanctuary. Freshen up in the ensuite with wash basin and WC.
Continuing along the landing, discover the walk-in wardrobe, stylishly fitted with shelving and hanging space courtesy of FDK Furniture of Manchester.
Opposite, a third spacious and soporific bedroom awaits, with access to the Jack 'n' Jill bathroom seen in the first bedroom.
At the end of the landing, peacefully tucked away from the other bedrooms is the stunning master suite. Further fitted furniture provides a profusion of storage, with pretty views through the window of the garden and trees.
Featuring its own dressing room, furnished with storage by SDK Furniture of Manchester this master also contains a luxurious Ideal Standard ensuite with jacuzzi bath, separate shower, vanity unit wash basin, heated towel radiator and WC.
Outside, the large, lawned garden wraps around the home, carpeted in colour in the springtime when 300 daffodil bulbs burst into bloom.
Wine and dine on the wide stone patio, easily accessed from kitchen-diner and sitting room, or enjoy an evening tipple on the top patio, accessed beneath an attractive pergola.
Grow your own in the greenhouse and stash all your gardening essentials in the fully insulated, secure shed with electricity and lighting.
Native species hedging, with mesh fencing is dog and child proof whilst providing perfect privacy, as the garden basks in sun throughout the day.
Ideally situated for families, a footpath runs along the side of the home, linking you to the centre of the village and also to the primary school to the rear. Christleton is renowned for its well-reputed primary and secondary schools, making Bluebell Lodge, with its spacious bedrooms and versatile downstairs areas ideal for families.
Only a short walk away head into the heart of the village, where there is a pub, several shops, a hairdresser, and coffee shop.
A village with a thriving sense of community, get involved with the local church and activity groups. Enjoy Sunday dinner in the award-winning Ring O' Bells pub.
Walks are in abundance on the doorstep, why not walk to the village green or to the pretty ponds and feed the ducks. Enjoy dog walks along the canal, with peace and tranquility in every direction.
OWNER QUOTE: "It's a wonderful, safe village for young people and old."
Commuting is convenient with exceptional road and rail links nearby. Access the M5 and M56 and drive to the Welsh beaches in around an hour. London can be reached in less than two and a half hours, whilst Liverpool and Manchester are both accessible in under 30 minutes by road.
Chester is only a stone's throw away, with its historic parks, river, museums and theatres.
The perfect family home for all ages, with the potential for rental income should you convert the garage into holiday accommodation, Bluebell Cottage is a unique home that covers every base.
Featuring a collection of distinctive homes, scattered like spring bulbs as the village has evolved over the years, Bluebell Lodge is a handsome, bespoke-built family home with the benefit of its own private driveway and all-day sun.
Pull along the gently sloping driveway, through the pillared entrance, where electrics are in place for the installation of gates should you wish. Follow the long gravel drive for 30-40 metres before arriving at the front where there is ample parking alongside a large, detached double garage, with stairs leading up to an insulated space which could easily be modified into an apartment for Airbnb purposes.
Set on just under a quarter of an acre, sense the privacy and seclusion of the home from the road below.
Securely fenced to the sides for a private and safe garden for children and pets, native hedging also grows along the boundary to Bluebell Lodge.
Imperceptibly designed to provide easy-access living for all, throughout this home added elements ensure accessibility; from the gently sloped access to the front door and two-metre wide, wheelchair-friendly footpaths around the garden to the wide staircase, designed to accommodate a stairlift should this be needed.
Throughout the rooms, plugs are raised to wheelchair level, with lowered push button light switches. Hidden touches to make life easier.
Step inside into the broad, bright entrance hallway, where wooden flooring extends underfoot, and neutral tones dress the walls. In easy reach of the door is a handy keypad for the alarm system (another is conveniently positioned by the back door). Peace of mind is also provided, for those spending time away travelling, by a swan security camera system in place around the home.
Make your way through the door on the right, into a large reception room, ideal for use as a dining room or living room, with spotlighting in the bay window, and attractive pendant lighting overhead.
Across the entrance hall, to the left of the front door is another reception room, where wooden flooring continues underfoot, ideal for use as an office or a snug.
Next on your left, open the double doors into the sitting room where light streams in through the large French doors ahead, which open to the wide, accessible patio and frame views out over the large, lush lawn beyond. Tall windows to the side deliver more light through.
Coming out of the sitting room, cross the entrance hall, passing the stairs to discover the accessible ground floor shower room. Tiled to the walls and floor for a spa-style finish, this room is furnished with a shower, vanity unit wash basin, heated towel radiator and WC. Provision has also been made to link this shower room with the neighbouring dining room, should you wish to create a downstairs bedroom for those with mobility needs, with a lintel inserted within the connecting wall for a doorway, creating an ensuite bedroom.
The hub of the home, make your way through to the enormous kitchen-dining-family room, where tiles replace the wood flooring underfoot. Centrally situated is a large central island, with one-metre clearance on all sides, ideal for wheelchair users and instilling a sense of spaciousness and easy flow to the kitchen. Fitted with easy, low-pressure pull-out units for storage, everything about this home is designed to make life easier.
Designed and fitted by FDK Furniture of Manchester, an established family-run company, the fixtures and fittings of the kitchen are of the highest possible standard. Alongside a trio of Neff cookers including a combi-microwave-oven, Neff appliances also include an induction hob and dishwasher. Both sides of the island unit contain hideaway drawers with solid wood cutlery inserts. Alongside a full height fridge and separate full height freezer, this kitchen also features a separate drinks fridge and wine cooler. Rinse the plates in the sink whilst enjoying verdant views out over the garden.
Storage is abundant, with two large floor-to-ceiling pull-out units alongside a large, illuminated wall unit with glass doors. Unleash your inner Bake-Off champion with the bakers' pull open cabinet with bespoke designed preparation area and cookery book shelving.
Tucked off the kitchen is the substantially sized utility room, with even more storage in the glossy white units and drawers, alongside worktop space and a suspended clothes airer. There is also plumbing for a washer-dryer. The energy-saving, Worcester Greenstar boiler is efficient with high pressure water supply throughout the bathrooms. All cupboards in the utility room are extra depth allowing ease of access for maintenance. From this room there is direct access to the garden.
Flowing off from the kitchen is the light-filled dining area, also tiled underfoot and with incredible views out over the garden to two sides, where large windows and two sets of French doors draw the outdoors in. Ideal for entertaining, flow in and out on balmy summer evenings, enjoying dinner and drinks alfresco with family and friends.
Returning to the entrance hall, take the wide stairs up to the first-floor landing, as light flows in through the large window on the turn.
Turning left, make your way through to the first of four bountiful bedrooms, cosily carpeted in grey underfoot and with a large Velux window drawing light in.
Refresh and revive in the Jack 'n' Jill ensuite bathroom, furnished by Ideal Standards with shower, vanity unit wash basin, heated towel radiator and WC.
Returning to the landing, make your way along before turning left into a second substantially sized bedroom, with high, vaulted ceiling and impressive views out to the village church through the enormous window. Bright and with elegant pendants suspended from a beam above, this bedroom is a true sanctuary. Freshen up in the ensuite with wash basin and WC.
Continuing along the landing, discover the walk-in wardrobe, stylishly fitted with shelving and hanging space courtesy of FDK Furniture of Manchester.
Opposite, a third spacious and soporific bedroom awaits, with access to the Jack 'n' Jill bathroom seen in the first bedroom.
At the end of the landing, peacefully tucked away from the other bedrooms is the stunning master suite. Further fitted furniture provides a profusion of storage, with pretty views through the window of the garden and trees.
Featuring its own dressing room, furnished with storage by SDK Furniture of Manchester this master also contains a luxurious Ideal Standard ensuite with jacuzzi bath, separate shower, vanity unit wash basin, heated towel radiator and WC.
Outside, the large, lawned garden wraps around the home, carpeted in colour in the springtime when 300 daffodil bulbs burst into bloom.
Wine and dine on the wide stone patio, easily accessed from kitchen-diner and sitting room, or enjoy an evening tipple on the top patio, accessed beneath an attractive pergola.
Grow your own in the greenhouse and stash all your gardening essentials in the fully insulated, secure shed with electricity and lighting.
Native species hedging, with mesh fencing is dog and child proof whilst providing perfect privacy, as the garden basks in sun throughout the day.
Ideally situated for families, a footpath runs along the side of the home, linking you to the centre of the village and also to the primary school to the rear. Christleton is renowned for its well-reputed primary and secondary schools, making Bluebell Lodge, with its spacious bedrooms and versatile downstairs areas ideal for families.
Only a short walk away head into the heart of the village, where there is a pub, several shops, a hairdresser, and coffee shop.
A village with a thriving sense of community, get involved with the local church and activity groups. Enjoy Sunday dinner in the award-winning Ring O' Bells pub.
Walks are in abundance on the doorstep, why not walk to the village green or to the pretty ponds and feed the ducks. Enjoy dog walks along the canal, with peace and tranquility in every direction.
OWNER QUOTE: "It's a wonderful, safe village for young people and old."
Commuting is convenient with exceptional road and rail links nearby. Access the M5 and M56 and drive to the Welsh beaches in around an hour. London can be reached in less than two and a half hours, whilst Liverpool and Manchester are both accessible in under 30 minutes by road.
Chester is only a stone's throw away, with its historic parks, river, museums and theatres.
The perfect family home for all ages, with the potential for rental income should you convert the garage into holiday accommodation, Bluebell Cottage is a unique home that covers every base.
