WEST VIEW - Grade A energy efficient house in 5.5 acre in Acton Bridge

Set in five and a half acres, offering spectacular views and having the incredibly rare distinction of grade A energy efficiency, a superb five bedroom two storey detached house in a stunning setting.
Comment from Robert Reed of Gascoigne Halman

This is a unique home and a one off lifestyle opportunity. It is also a property that surprises and delights in equal measure. The first of which is the name. The property is called West View but the house and main garden actually enjoy a southerly aspect! The reference to view is though certainly accurate with a superb open and fear reaching aspect along the valley of Acton Brook.

Located on a mature, quiet and leafy country lane, this unique and immaculately maintained detached house in Acton Bridge, initially presents itself as an attractive but modest bungalow. However, a journey through the gate and into the house reveals a substantial and extended two-story residence that extends to an impressive 2490 square feet. It has the incredibly rare accolade of a Grade A rated EPC, making it one of the few in the UK to enjoy such a status.

The ground floor offers a large living room, currently incorporating a study area, alongside a utility room, cloakroom, and the kitchen. Thereafter the accommodation branches out into three double bedrooms, including the principal one with extensive fitted furniture, all served by a family bathroom.

The lower ground floor holds a delightful surprise: a versatile and spacious games room of substantial proportion. On my initial meeting with the clients, I had to stop myself from settling into three hours of playing pool!

This level also features an additional room that could function as a fifth bedroom or study, and a particularly impressive double bedroom suite. This suite boasts dual aspect windows, offering wonderful views, and a well-equipped en suite bathroom. This lower level of the house could even be used as a completely self-contained annexe, should a new owner desire, with a kitchenette fitted within what is presently bedroom five / office to provide independent living. This room would be the natural place due to the location of relevant services.

The true appeal of this property extends far beyond the house itself. The exterior is a genuine delight, with the total acreage coming to 5.5 acres. This is comprised of the original 0.5-acre garden, an additional one-acre field, and a four-acre field at the far end of the plot, which is also accessible by a separate vehicular access on Onston Lane. This field opens up possibilities for equestrian use, hobby farming or even as a wonderful part of the daily walking routine for a dog.

The garden area is a paradise for any nature lover, offering a unique lifestyle opportunity for those who love the outdoors, wildlife, and tending to gardens. The garden features two delightful ponds, a beautifully designed rockery, and a natural flowing stream that forms one of its boundaries. There are also well-tended flowerbeds, structured planting, sun terraces, extensive lawns, and a tranquil timber lodge, providing a perfect secluded retreat. If you have always wanted a ride on lawnmower, your dream can come true here!

This home offers not only a wonderfully spacious and versatile family house and a magnificent external environment but also great practicality. It comes with a detached double garage, ample off-road parking, and a impressive 6kw solar panel array. This generates electricity for the house plus an index linked feed in tariff for a further eleven years. The current yearly income is over £3000, a figure that pays all the present owners gas and electricity costs. There is also high speed internet to the premises.

Priced competitively and a rare and special one off opportunity, there is no ongoing chain and I would encourage and an early viewing to appreciate what a beautiful setting this is.

For a personal description of the property or to arrange a viewing, please contact myself or a member of the team at the Tarporley office.

Accommodation and dimensions

As detailed on the floorplan

Location

Acton Bridge is a desirable village with glorious walks and bowling and tennis club where residents can sign up to an annual membership. Nearby pubs include the Hazel Pear in the village itself and then the nearby Leigh Arms, Hanging Gate and The Riverside Inn.

Local village shops are available in both Kingsley and Weaverham, with Acton Bridge Railways Station, just a short stroll away, on the West Coast Main Line, connecting to London, Birmingham and Liverpool. Commuting is convenient, with easy access to the M6, M56 and A49. The location is also equidistant between Manchester and Liverpool airports for those travelling internationally.

Nearby primary schools include Crowton Church of England Primary School, Weaverham High School and the prestigious Grange independent school only ten minutes away in Hartford.

Weaverham is close by and is a village with a unique history and many significant blue plaque properties. Extensive amenities that include a Doctors surgery, community swimming pool, recently upgraded children's play area, scouts, cadets and youth clubs, horse riding school, two pubs, two Churches a community centre and three schools. The retail offer includes a Tesco Express, Co Op, DIY store, two bakeries, butchers, delicatessen, newsagent, opticians, pharmacy, hardware store, hairdressers, barbers, post office and Esso petrol station with shop. For food, there re two Chinese takeaways, an Indian, Thai, Turkish and fish and chip shop.


Sandiway and Cuddington are only just ten minutes away and highlights here include a dentist, library, tennis courts and Cuddington Railway Station that runs on the Chester to Manchester line. De Fine Food, Wine and Bistro provides as superb location to meet with friends, family and relax.

Northwich is six miles away and has within in Waitrose, Sainsburys, Asda and Tesco whilst the waterside Barons Quay has provided a multi-screen Odeon cinema, restaurants, coffee shops and a diverse retail offering. There is also a state of the art public leisure facility opened in the town centre with two swimming pools, huge range of gym equipment and classes that cater for fitness enthusiasts.

Directions

From our office in Tarporley and proceed out of the village in the direction of Chester and upon reaching a roundabout take the third exit onto the A49 Warrington. Proceed straight on for a few miles passing landmarks including the Fox and Barrel pub on the right hand side, Tarporley Garden Centre on the left hand side until reaching a crossroads with a Shell petrol station in front of you. Carry straight on at this junction through the village of Cuddington, passing the White Barn pub on the right hand side and upon reaching a roundabout take a right turn towards Weaverham. Continue along West Road for a short distance taking a left turn shortly before The Hanging Gate pub and follow this road along until passing a former garden centre on the left hand side and with the Hazel Pear Pub directly in front of you, take a sharp left hand bend and go over the railway bridge. Soon after passing a row of Victorian terraces, a chapel will be on the left. Take the next left onto Sandfield Lane. After a sharp left bend, you will be on the straight and the subject property will be located on the right hand side.

Tenure / Services / Viewing

TENURE We believe the property is freehold tenure, this will be confirmed as part of the legal process.

SERVICES Private drainage, upgraded in 2025 to comply with the 2020 binding rules. Mains electricity and water. Gas central heating, air source heat pump and solar panels, owned outright.

VIEWING Viewing by appointment with the Agents Tarporley office.

WANT TO MOVE BUT NEED TO SELL?

If you are interested in this property but need to sell your own home in Cheshire, South Manchester or the Peak District, Gascoigne Halman can provide a free, no obligation market appraisal and valuation of your own home. We are proud to be the leading estate agent in the area, with a network of twenty three offices - full contact details can be located on our website. Robert Reed is the manager of the Tarporley office.

The Tarporley team consists of Robert, Pamela, Oliver, Tresa, Sally, Sam, Clive Jerry, Yvonne and Zoe - we pride ourselves on being not just professional and efficient but also warm and welcoming. If you are in the village and fancy a coffee, do come in and say hello. We are located at 62 High Street, Tarporley, six premises to the left of Tarporley Parish Church. Our building is a landmark in the village, having above the shop front a beautiful illuminated fully working heritage clock.

NOTICE

Gascoigne Halman for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) no person in the employment of Gascoigne Halman has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property