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" An outstanding detached country residence on Bickerton Hill within a beautiful garden setting, Newfield commands extraordinary far-reaching views over the Cheshire countryside towards the Shropshire hills. Generously proportioned accommodation, with many individual features and the potential to greatly extend - reception hall, 2 large reception rooms, study, kitchen, utility, cloak room, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a 2nd floor loft room. Integral double garage. Attractive and well-stocked landscape gardens with unique summer house. Paddock with detached stable building. In all, 1.5 acres or thereabouts.


Newfield is a distinctive detached country residence standing in beautiful landscaped gardens and enjoys truly superb panoramic views over the Cheshire countryside from its elevated position above Goldford Lane.
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. Constructed by a well known local firm of architects in 1966, the house benefits from Economy 7 heating and some unusual features including fixtures and fittings from Apley Castle in Shropshire (an Adam style mansion built in 1780).
Newfield offers tremendous potential for prospective purchasers to customise the existing accommodation and/or extend to provide a substantial country house, tailored to their individual life style.
Predominantly arranged around a central hallway and landing, the accommodation includes a spacious sitting room with feature windows drawing in views of the garden, a large separate dining room with feature bay window enjoying far reaching views, study, cloak room with wc, kitchen and a useful rear lobby/utility area at ground floor level.
There is a covered veranda area cleverly positioned to take advantage of the views of the gardens and beyond. At first floor level the principal bedroom is generous in size and has the benefit of an en-suite bathroom. There are 4 further double bedrooms plus a family bathroom and separate wc. On the second floor a useful loft room provides extensive space for storage and other purposes. OUTSIDE Newfield is approached through a stone pillared entrance across a cobble set driveway which leads to the integral double garage. The driveway continues into an attractive loose stone courtyard area with stone walling and established hedging - here there is ample space for parking/turning and for horse boxes, boats etc.
INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE 7.75m(25'5'') x 5.31m(17'5'') (25'5 narrows to 17'10)
Twin remote operated up and over doors, electric light and power, water supply. Electricity meters and electricity consumer unit, the longer of the 2 garage sides lends itself to be used as a workshop area. To the rear of the shorter of the 2 garage sides is a door leading through to
LOCKABLE STORE/WORKSHOP 2.67m(8'9'') x 1.80m(5'11'') A useful lockable store/workshop area with electric light. TIMBER SUMMER HOUSE Detached. An impressive building with period styling, a cedar shingle roof with cupola and weather vane, the summer house is currently subdivided into 3 rooms. ROOM ONE 2.46m(8'1'') x 2.44m(8'0'') With electric light and door to outside. ROOM TWO 2.46m(8'1'') x 2.44m(8'0'') With electric light, power, window to side and door to outside. ROOM THREE 4.95m(16'3'') x 2.44m(8'0'') (Main front section)
With windows on 2 elevations, central door, electric light and power.
DETACHED STABLE BUILDING (located within the rear paddock).
This sizeable detached timber framed building has electricity and water connected and comprises
FEED STORE 3.43m(11'3'') x 3.40m(11'2'') LOCKABLE TACK ROOM 3.61m(11'10'') x 2.51m(8'3'') With electric light and power plus fitted storage cupboards, fitted range of kitchen units and worktop. STABLE TWO 3.45m(11'4'') x 3.40m(11'2'') STABLE ONE 3.45m(11'4'') x 3.45m(11'4'') GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE VESTIBULE With wall light point, ceiling cornice, solid ledged framed and braced oak entrance door, double glazed window to side and a pair of oak framed glazed internal doors to ENTRANCE HALL Double glazed window, ceiling cornice, multiple recess downlighters, feature mirrored wall and marble flooring (currently carpeted). Attractive mahogany turned staircase with matching handrail and spindles rising to the first floor. Useful storage cupboards beneath. CLOAK ROOM Low level wc and vanity unit . Marble flooring, partly tiled walls, double glazed window, fitted coat hooks and a range of fitted storage cupboards. Electric chrome heated towel rail. SITTING ROOM 7.67m(25'2'') x 4.60m(15'1'') A beautifully proportioned principal reception room with ceiling cornice, hardwood flooring throughout, 3 angled double glazed windows with attractive views. Television aerial point, 2 large double glazed windows to side with attractive views of the garden areas. Marble fireplace and matching hearth with inset open grate and mahogany surround. Double glazed window to opposite elevation. PANELLED DINING ROOM 3.81m(12'6'') x 5.46m(17'11'') Light wood panelling, serving hatch from kitchen, hardwood flooring throughout. Two wall light points, useful hidden storage cupboard beneath stairs. This room features a deep angled double glazed bay window providing far reaching panoramic views over the surrounding wooded countryside. UTILITY/REAR LOBBY 3.33m(10'11'') x 1.73m(5'8'') + door recess Ceramic tiled floor, ledged framed and braced entrance door, space and plumbing connections for an automatic washing machine, small window, fitted coat hooks, space for a tall freezer, excellent range of full height fitted storage cupboards plus a further range of storage cupboards. Part glazed internal door to
KITCHEN 5.16m(16'11'') x 3.15m(10'4'') The kitchen area is fitted with an extensive range of modern units with shaker style fronts comprising eye level cupboards with matching base cupboards and drawers. Solid beech working surfaces with tiled surrounds, one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap, waste disposal unit, built in electric double oven with integrated Neff microwave above, Neff 4 place induction hob with canopy type concealed extractor hood above. Bosch integrated full sized dishwasher. Integrated large refrigerator, ceramic tiled floor, double glazed windows on 2 elevations all of which enjoy dramatic far reaching rural views. The kitchen also has a television aerial point and an extensive almost full width range of pantry storage cupboards with sliding doors. STUDY 3.99m(13'1'') x 2.87m(9'5'') The study is separated from the Dining Room by a feature archway. The room is fully panelled and features a handsome built in glass fronted hardwood book case/display cabinet. Hardwood flooring throughout, telephone point, and a large double glazed window providing far reaching rural views. From the study area a fully glazed double door leads out to a COVERED VERANDA 4.17m(13'8'') x 2.51m(8'3'') approx With slate tiled flooring, glazed weather screen and iron railing surround, this shady sitting area is perfect to take advantage of the attractive views of the garden and countryside. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Large double glazed window with pleasant outlook, recessed downlighters, smoke detectors, ceiling cornice, built in linen cupboard with storage cupboard above. Further built in airing cupboard and airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder. BEDROOM ONE 5.46m(17'11'') x 4.22m(13'10'') A generous principal bedroom with ceiling cornice, telephone point, double glazed window overlooking the gravelled courtyard and paddock area. Two large double glazed windows taking in simply stunning views of the formal gardens, the Wrekin and the Shropshire hills beyond. Built in double wardrobe with storage cupboards above. Door to EN-SUITE BATHROOM Partly tiled and fitted with a white 3 piece suite comprising panelled bath with thermostatic Mira power shower. Vanity unit, fitted wall mirror, striplight, further eye level storage cupboards and low level wc with concealed system. Wall mounted radiator/heated ladder towel rail, recessed downlighters, extractor fan and double glazed window.
BEDROOM TWO 3.89m(12'9'') x 2.79m(9'2'') Wall light point, coved ceiling, tiled recess with fitted wash basin and shaver socket plus mirror fronted bathroom style cabinet and useful storage cupboard above. Built in double wardrobe with storage cupboard over. Large double glazed window enjoying stunning views. BEDROOM THREE 4.85m(15'11'') x 2.84m(9'4'') Two good sized double glazed windows again enjoying further spectacular views. Coved ceiling, 3 wall light points and wall mounted shaver socket. SECONDARY LANDING With double glazed window overlooking the paddock and courtyard area plus door and by-tread staircase rising to the second floor loft room. BEDROOM FOUR 3.28m(10'9'') x 3.02m(9'11'') Built in double wardrobe with hanging rail and storage shelf with sliding doors. Wall light point and double glazed window with views of the garden. BEDROOM FIVE 4.60m(15'1'') x 2.77m(9'1'') Built in double wardrobe providing extensive hanging and storage space, telephone point, two double glazed windows with lovely views to the garden and the far Shropshire hills. Small niche with fitted shelving. BATHROOM Fully tiled and fitted with a 2 piece suite comprising shaped bath with curved shower screen and Mira thermostatic power shower, vanity unit comprising recessed wash basin with mixer tap and storage cupboards beneath plus central wall mirror with striplight flanked by 2 eye level storage cupboards. Shaver sockets, wall mounted ladder radiator/heated towel rail and double glazed window. Two recessed downlighters and extractor fan. SEPARATE WC Low level wc, window overlooking the courtyard area and inset porcelain wash basin with integral mixer tap. SECOND FLOOR LOFT ROOM 6.15m(20'2'') x 3.05m(10'0'') overall With 2 Velux style skylight windows, small double glazed window to one end access to the remainder of the house roof void for access for services. The loft room is an adaptable space ideal for storage with a restricted head height of 5'11 approximately. It lends itself to a variety of uses and possible conversion to provide accommodation, subject to obtaining the necessary building regulations approval. SERVICES Mains water and electricity are connected. Drainage is to a septic tank. (None of the services have been tested. Wright Manley can therefore provide no guarantee).
TENURE We are informed freehold but this detail has not been confirmed from the Title Deeds. Vacant possession upon completion. VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the Agents Wright Manley Chester Office 15 Grosvenor Street Chester CH1 2DD Telephone No: 01244 317833. Fax No: 01244 320701
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MISREPRESENTATION ACT 1967. Messrs Wright-Manley for themselves and for the vendors or Lessors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that:1.The particulars are set out as general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. 2.All descriptions and 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. 3. No person in the employment of Messrs.Wright-Manley has any authority to make any representation whatever in relation to this property.
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