Whitchurch Road, Bunbury Heath, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6

A substantial five-bedroom Victorian detached home in the sought-after village of Bunbury, complete with a separate Coach House offering full planning permission for conversion.


Description

Heath House presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial five-bedroom Victorian detached home in the sought-after village of Bunbury, complete with a separate Coach House offering full planning permission for conversion into a four-bedroom residence - or ideal as ancillary accommodation with leisure facilities to the main house; details can be viewed under planning ref: 25/2334/FUL or from the Savills office.

Heath House is a beautiful double fronted period house believed to date from 1840. The house has been painstakingly restored, retaining charming period features including original flooring, wooden and natural stone floors and fireplaces, and offers versatile family living space across two floors with a beautifully designed, south facing orangery kitchen extension.
The house has undertaken a full schedule of restorative works including decorative cornicing and ceiling roses, double glazed sash windows and a SONOS sound system which is fitted throughout the ground floor and in the principal bedroom. There is a lovely balance of formal reception rooms including; the sitting room with a dual aspect, period fire place and a door leading to the terrace, garden room with a charming curved window with seat and a wood burning stove; and a study with a bay window.

The stunning family living kitchen is of bespoke design with a range of fitted range of handmade cupboards and units, a central island with a granite work top and wine cooler, and a Lacanche classic range cooker. This opens into a family sitting area and into the classic atrium orangery extension with four sets of double doors opening to the south facing terrace. There is underfloor heating throughout this room, boot room and utility. There is also a utility room off the kitchen which links to the handcrafted joiners boot room.

The spacious principal bedroom suite overlooks the garden and has a dressing area and en suite bathroom. There are four further bedrooms, including a guest suite with an en suite shower room and a family bathroom.

The property is approached through double wooden electric gates to a large, gravelled parking area. There is a lawn to the front of the property. The principal garden is to the rear of the house and is mainly laid to lawn, with a selection of specimen trees including an impressive variegated maple tree. Set in over half an acre, the garden is extremely private with mature trees and hedging borders. A large terrace offers an excellent area for entertaining and alfresco dining with an outdoor kitchen that has mains supplies connected and a pizza oven, along with a potting shed. There is a charming landscaped garden planted with perennial plants and olive trees, along with a water feature..

The Coach House

The Coach House is a double storey, brick built detached building, currently utilised as an art studio and gym with rooms above. The old stables and store rooms adjoin, and are currently used as storage space.
There is planning permission approved to convert this into a four bedroom property (planning reference: 24/2374N East Cheshire council).This could also be used as an annexe under the same permission. Further details are available from the vendors agent.

Behind the Coach House is a spacious workshop and lawn.

A separate planning application is under consideration at Cheshire East (planning reference:25/1722/HO for a detached three car garage and office over, with alterations to the driveway.

Location

Bunbury is a small, picturesque village with an excellent range of local amenities including a convenience store, a butcher, three public houses and a beautiful Church. Of particular note is Bunbury Primary School which holds a strong reputation and acts as a feeder for Tarporley High School.

Tarporley is a highly sought-after village with an attractive High Street offering a diverse selection of amenities including cafes, restaurants, public houses, independent shops, fashion boutiques and three churches, as well as primary and secondary schooling and a range of community services.

There are a number of highly regarded schools in the locality including Kings, Queens and Abbeygate in Chester along with High Schools in both Tarporley and Christleton.

The City of Chester is one of the North West's leading retail and commercial centres serving a catchment area extending from Manchester to Shrewsbury and covering the whole of North Wales. Chester also gives access to the motorway network providing a link to other North West and Midlands conurbations and to Liverpool and Manchester airports.

Leisure opportunities are easily at hand with a number of sporting clubs in Bunbury village, including cricket, bowls and tennis. Portal Golf Club and Carden Park Hotel and Spa both have championship golf courses and a range of other facilities. There are also numerous walks in the area including the Peckforton and Bickerton Hills, Delamere Forest and the Sandstone Trail with an array of cosy country pubs in the area. Polo is available at the Cheshire Polo Ground and horse racing in Chester.

Crewe Railway Station offers a regular rail service to London Euston (from about 1 hour 30 minutes).

Bunbury Village 0.7 miles | Tarporley 2.9 miles | Nantwich 8.1 miles | Chester 12 miles | Crewe Railway Station 13 miles | Kings School Chester 16 miles | Manchester Airport (via M56) 30 miles | Liverpool Airport (via M56) 27 miles

Square Footage: 3,569 sq ft



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Postcode: CW6 9SX
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