Property description
A substantial detached 5 Bedroom family home extending to in excess of 3100 sq. ft. offering well-proportioned accommodation set in large gardens (0.35 of an acre) with views beyond towards \"Little Switzerland\".
Location
The property is situated off Chapel Lane and is convenient for the amenities of Kelsall village (1.5 miles) which include a Cooperative convenience store with Post Office, a highly regarded local butcher, chemist, local restaurants and an Ofsted outstanding rated primary school. An equestrian centre at Willington Hall offers riding facilities. The neighbouring village of Tarporley offers additional shopping facilities, an Ofsted outstanding rated secondary school and further local amenities including the renowned Portal Golf course and Spa. Attractive walks and mountain biking are readily accessible within Delamere Forest.
Communications
The property is within easy reach of the cities of Liverpool and Manchester. Willington is conveniently situated for both Chester City Centre (9 miles) and Northwich Town Centre (10.5 miles). The M6 J18 (15 miles) and M56 (12.5 miles) are within easy reach as well as the Airports at Liverpool and Manchester.Chester Train Station - 8.5 miles, Crewe Train Station - 17 miles, Hartford Train Station - 8.1 miles
Accommodation
Approached from the drive, the Oak framed storm porch leads to a solid Oak front door which in turn opens into a generous Reception Hall 18'2\" x 8' with staircase rising to the first floor finished with Oak string, spindles and banister rail. Useful storage cupboard beneath and the floor is finished with large square Porcelanosa tiles which enhances the proportions. Oak internal doors lead to the Drawing Room, Dining room/Study, Kitchen Diner and Cloakroom which is fitted with a low level WC and wash hand basin benefiting from storage beneath. Glazed panel Oak double doors lead into the Drawing Room 18'2\" x 17' a well-proportioned principal reception room with fireplace incorporating log burning stove set on a slate hearth with pitch pine beamed over mantel, and large window to front. The Dining room / Study 14'8\" x 11' is a versatile room and also has a large window to the front. A further set of Oak framed glazed panel double doors lead into the magnificent Kitchen Diner which is open plan to a second sitting room and the garden room. The overall area in this part of the house extends to 935 sq. ft. (the area of a good sized 3 bedroom apartment). The Kitchen 25'3\" x 13'8\" has been hand made by local cabinet makers \"The Cheshire Kitchen Company\" of Tarporley who have created a magnificent design for the property with painted solid Beech framed wall and floor units complimented by solid brass handles and granite work surfaces, including a bi-fold dresser unit to conceal toaster, kettle, and other work surface appliances, as well as providing food storage with a large larder fridge and a matching freezer to either end. Another feature is the fan shaped centre island with sitting area provision to accommodate four place settings, it also houses the under mounted sink unit with mixer tap. The kitchen area looks into the large open plan Garden Room which has a wall of glass set within an Oak frame. Appliances within the kitchen include Stoves range cooker with 6 burner gas hob, dishwasher, fridge and freezer (as earlier mentioned) the tiled floor from the reception hall which benefits from underfloor heating continues into the kitchen and then again into the sitting room, garden room and utility room. The Utility Room 10' x 6'8\" has also had units made and fitted by \"The Cheshire Kitchen Company\" including a useful large\" housemaids cupboard\" along with traditional wall and floor cupboards, the work surface incorporates sink unit with mixer tap and there is space provision for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The Garden Room 17'7\" x 16'2\" as mentioned provides spectacular views via the glass frame windows which incorporate double doors opening onto a large paved entertaining area at the rear, the garden room is particularly light and airy and also has four large roof lights and a 10 ft. picture window to the side.The Second Sitting Room 20'3\" x 15'1\" is a versatile room which could be also utilized as a playroom, formal dining room, or teen room subject to requirement, Oak framed tri-folding glazed doors. To the first floor there is a spacious Landing 22'3\" x 8' giving access to Five Double Bedrooms and Three Bath/Shower Rooms (2 En-Suite). The Master Bedroom 19'4\" x 15'1\" benefits from built-in wardrobes and offers attractive views over the gardens to the rear and beyond. A generous En-suite 10'8\" x 6'9\" which is fully tiled and benefits from underfloor heating, is fitted with double ended roll top bath with central mixer tap, large quadrant shower enclosure, wall-mounted contemporary wash hand basin with large mirror above and drawer unit beneath, low level WC with enclosed cistern and heated towel rail. Bedroom Two 17'1\" x 10'9\" also has a built in double wardrobe, large picture window to front and Oak panelled door to an En- Suite Shower Room comprising large quadrant shower enclosure, low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin with recessed mirror above and heated towel rail all complimented with contemporary tiling to the walls and floor and benefits from underfloor heating.Bedroom Three 14'9\" x 11'4\" is also situated to the front with large picture window. Bedroom Four 14' x 12'6\" (dimensions include built in wardrobes which incorporate the pressurized hot water system) and offers attractive views to the rear. Bedroom Five 12'6\" x 10' is also a generously sized double room with 2 large windows overlooking the rear garden and beyond. The Family Bathroom 14'8\" x 6' 4\" comprises double ended roll top bath with central mixer tap, large quadrant shower enclosure, contemporary wall mounted pearl shaped wash hand basin with drawer units beneath and large two metre mirror above, low level WC with enclosed cistern, heated towel rail, heated tiled floor and fully tiled walls.
Externally
The front garden there is a large gravelled driveway with feature central brick island and 5 bar entrance gate, double brick garage with electric roller shutter door. To the rear there is a spacious patio/entertaining area with large lawned gardens which back onto Willington fruit farm with views beyond towards \"Little Switzerland\".
Directions
Leave Tarporley on the A51 towards Chester, just after the Bulls Head public house in Cotton, turn right onto Willington road. Follow this road for approximately two miles passing Willington Hall Hotel and upon reaching the cross roads in the centre of Willington turn right onto Chapel Lane. The Willows will be found shortly after on the left hand side.
Property Features :
- * Spacious Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room/Study, Kitchen Diner, Sitting Room, Garden Roo
- * 5 Double Bedrooms, 3 Bath/Shower Rooms (2 en-suite).
- * Double Garage. Large paved sitting/entertaining area to rear with substantial lawned garden beyon
- * Under-floor heating throughout the ground floor, traditional radiator system to the first floor.
- * Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty with superb far reaching rural views to the rea