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" FULL ADDRESS Orchard Cottage, Chester Road, Kelsall CW6 0RT

Pivotally placed in the heart of Kelsall, with the essence of village life at your fingertips, Orchard Cottage is a hidden gem, tucked back from the buzz, and offering the best of both worlds.

In the heart of the village
Arrive along a private, gravelled access lane, leading to a driveway where there is ample parking alongside a detached, one and a half size garage. Currently divided to provide storage in one half and utilised as a gym to the rear, the garage is a practical and versatile space, with storage also available in the attic above.

A home with cottage kerb appeal, oak features notably in the faade, for a traditional warmth before transitioning into glorious glass framed living to the rear, capturing light and views. Orchard Cottage is the flagship residential design of renowned Cheshire commercial architect Nick Daccus, whose task it was to bring contemporary and classic designs together with panache.

OWNER QUOTE The architect had a real vision of what we were trying to achieve and he got it perfect it was great to see it come to life.

Welcome home
Beyond the oak portico and front door, step into the remarkable double height entrance hall, a warm and welcoming space, where the gallery landing looks down from above and Jerusalem stone flags gleam underfoot.

Ahead, freshen up in the cloakroom, with wash basin and WC, before sneaking a peek at the dining room through the oak door on the left. Light streams in through the shuttered box bay window with fitted seating below. Duck egg shades are given depth by the feature wallpaper on the chimney breast, within which a gas fire issues warmth. Ideal for entertaining, this is a versatile room which could also serve as a study, playroom, or even an accessible ground floor bedroom.

Sociable spaces
Turning right from the front door, discover the peace and tranquility of the lounge. A large and relaxing room, carpeted in cream and with nude tones to the walls, a white marble feature fireplace is a cosy focal point, illuminated by candlelight, as underfloor heating warms the room from below.

With windows to three sides, the lounge is awash with light, with floor to ceiling glass containing central French doors offering an easy flow out to the garden on sunny summer days. By night, this room transitions into an entertaining haven, with a cinema screen descending from above the doors for your perfect family movie night.

The heart of the home
Next door to the lounge, make your way into the hub of the home; the contemporary, open plan kitchen dining living room. Views greet you instantly from the wall of bifolding glass doors to the rear, opening out to the wide patio and garden beyond.

Exposed redbrick balances the contemporary glass, whilst the modern log burning stove sits on a glass hearth. Jerusalem stone continues underfoot throughout the kitchen, beautifully handmade to the highest of standards by craftsmen Andrew Crossland of Nottinghamshire.

OWNER QUOTE We live in the kitchen to be honest. Its fantastic when the weather is good, the whole room opens onto the patio and garden.

Handmade units and drawers offer ample storage, with gleaming marble worktops providing plenty of preparation space. Integrated appliances include a fridge, freezer and dishwasher, with plumbing for the washing machine and dryer in the utility room, also finished in the same cabinetry and marble worktops for seamless flow, with access out to the driveway and detached garage via a stable door.

To the rear of the kitchen is a walk in pantry cupboard, where there is storage for tins, spices and other essentials.

Sleep tight
From the entrance hall, take the oak stairs up to the gallery landing, a light and airy space, off which three spacious bedrooms and a bathroom can be found.

Turning right, make your way to bedroom three. The largest bedroom, dressed in duck egg blue, this room has been cleverly designed to be converted back into two bedrooms should you require a fourth bedroom.

Airy and light, with windows to three sides and views out toward the village playing fields and beyond, bedroom three is a peaceful, spacious room.

Refresh and revive in the family bathroom, a light, bright and thoroughly modern room, where rippling tiling creates a soothing scene. Enjoy a rejuvenating soak in the 250kg Porcelanosa Wave bath, or step beneath the gentle rainfall of the separate, walk in shower. A wash basin, WC and heated towel radiator also furnish the bathroom.

Sweet dreams
Next door, in the master bedroom, a triangle of glass effectively brings the garden indoors, with French doors opening out. Designed by Andrew Crossland, fitted wardrobes integrated along one wall provide plenty of storage, whilst refreshment awaits in the elegantly tiled shower room ensuite, with walk in shower, wash basin and WC.

A further double bedroom is drenched in light from large windows to two sides. Sliding doors along the length of the room provide optimal storage. Each bedroom at Orchard Cottage has its own distinct character, with angled rooflines adding cosy intimacy.


Garden escapes
Entertain and enjoy the leafy refuge of the garden at Orchard Cottage. Juvenile conifers promise year round privacy as they mature, screening Orchard Cottage from view.

Wine and dine on the large patio during the summer months or enjoy the steamy delights of the barrel sauna in the garden.

A range of shrubs and plants add colour and interest, whilst the huge 18 20ft shed at the bottom of the garden reveals the potential of this spacious garden to house an outdoor office, gym or storage shed, if required.

Out and about
OWNER QUOTE The location is perfect; you couldnt be more central to the middle of the village.

Peacefully set back from the hustle and bustle, yet only a short walk from the village amenities, Orchard Cottage enjoys the best of both worlds.

Head into Kelsall and within minutes there are a range of shops and other amenities at your service, including a Co op, a cash machine, pharmacy, beautician, Methodist church and popular Brunning and Price pub, The Morris Dancer. Tarporley is also nearby; a vibrant village, recently cited as one of the UKs best places to live, bristling with boutique bistros, bars and shops, alongside a popular high school.

Call in for breakfast at Citrus caf©, a favourite among cyclists keen to rehydrate after tackling the hilly trails of the village.

A thriving village for all ages, with a positive, friendly vibe, there is a new, state of the art health centre just five minutes from Orchard Cottage, Kelsall Medical Centre and Wellbeing Hub. With its own community room caf© to encourage socialising and combat loneliness, the medical centre is at the heart of the village.

OWNER QUOTE The local village shops are just around the corner, but the beauty in being set back is, youd never knowyou dont hear a thing.

Ideal for the active of body and mind, Orchard Cottage is within walking distance of the local village tennis courts and Delamere Forest just one mile away with its range of trails and running routes.

Explore the local area why not walk to the neighbouring village of Willington and enjoy a thirst quencher at charming olde worlde pub The Boot Inn, exactly one mile away, before meandering home?

Bus services run through Kelsall on the hour, connecting you with Northwich and Chester, while Mouldsworth train station is just a short drive away, offering rail connections to Chester and Manchester.

With its well rated village primary school, range of amenities and quiet, country setting, Orchard Cottage in Kelsall is the ideal home for anyone, from a professional couple thinking of starting a family to those scaling down and seeking to enjoy the benefits of country living and perhaps early retirement.

An utterly unique home, where traditional character elements are enhanced by up to the moment, modern accoutrements, Orchard Cottage is a home with charm, balance and grace.

Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the fixtures and fittings mentioned throughout, items included in sale are to be discussed at the time of offering "