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" Rural retreat
Located in farmland next to Anderton Nature Reserve, Neumann s Flashes and Marbury Country Park, Walnut Barn provides the benefits of country living whilst being close to Northwich. Junction 10 of the M56 is 10 minutes drive from the property, and major railway links can be accessed via Hartford and Greenbank railway stations, which are 10 minutes drive from the property

The location of Walnut Barn is spectacular, with breathtaking views in all directions. There are countless walks and bridle paths available on the doorstep. Great Budworth Sailing Club, Hartford Tennis Club, Anderton Boat Lift, several riding stables, The Grange School, Cransley School and excellent state schools are all a couple of minutes from the property.

A lengthy driveway leads up to the property. The house itself is an attractive, detached L shaped barn enjoying an elevated position overlooking woodland and Anderton Nature Reserve. There is ample parking alongside a double garage.

A former cow barn, converted in the late 1990s, Walnut Barn has been elevated from its humble beginnings to offer comfortable, luxury accommodation in the heart of nature.

Make your way through the part glazed double doors into the impressive beamed and vaulted entrance hallway, painted in Farrow & Ball Purbeck Stone with stone flooring. A boot room and WC lead off the entrance hall. The kitchen leads off to the right, with a hall way to the left leading to a dining room and sitting room.

Light filled living
Turning right from the entrance hall, head through to the kitchen. The bespoke Shaker kitchen is painted in soft grey provides ample storage, with flooring in brushed limestone tiling from Mandarin Stone Quartz worktops and a central island provide lots of space for food preparation, socialising and informal eating. The beamed ceilings provide character and warmth. Ceiling spotlights and wall lights provide lots of light to all areas.

Walnut Barn is excellent in the spring and summer, when the well planned, landscaped garden bursts into life and the swimming pool can be enjoyed. There are several areas to dine al fresco, or to sit and relax and enjoy the garden and the views across the countryside beyond. In the winter the open fire in the sitting room and the wood burner in the Kitchen make the house a cosy, country retreat.

Dine with views out over the pretty knot garden and water feature, or enjoy a glass of wine and conversation with the cook at the central island breakfast bar. Electric appliances include a Rangemaster Excel cooker with hidden extractor fan, 5 ring induction hob, two ovens and plate warmer, fitted microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer and separate large larder unit.

Make yourself at home
Warmth issues from the log burning stove inset within a brick chimney breast. Tucked off the dining kitchen is the cosy snug, with sofa and television, preceding the utility room with Belfast sink, plumbing for a washing machine and separate tumble dryer, with access into the integral double garage and stable door leading out to the garden.

Returning to the entrance hall, turning left from the front door and then immediately right, arrive at the light filled dining room.

The perfect room for family gatherings and dinner parties, savour the views over the beautifully sculpted garden and countryside beyond as you tuck into your meal. Light from the south facing garden bounces off the crisp white walls; the beamed ceilings provide an understated, elegant space for entertaining. Slip out through the French doors onto the Indian stone patio bordered by box hedging, white roses and lavender beds and admire the garden views whilst dining alfresco.

Relax and unwind
Continue along the hallway to the sitting room, an enchanting room, beautifully spacious, with exposed beams above and light flowing in from two sides. A brick chimney breast is inset with an open fire, emanating warmth and welcome on chilly winter days. A home in constant connection with the outdoors, French doors provide instant access out to the garden.

Returning to the entrance hall, take the stairs up to the spacious gallery landing. Fired Earth shades of Purbeck Stone add a subtle hint of grey to this white, bright home. Classic, minimal d cor pervades throughout, whilst plantation shutters dress each window upstairs, also fitted with night blinds to ensure a good night s sleep.

A masterpiece
Turning right, make your way to the master bedroom, a true sanctuary, set privately along its own inner landing. Stunning A frame timber beams dress the high vaulted ceiling, with crisp tones to the walls for a fresh, contemporary classic feel. A wall is dedicated to wardrobe storage, whilst views extend over the extensive garden and countryside to two sides.

Freshen up in the ensuite, furnished with a large, walk in shower with Laura Ashley chrome showerhead fittings for a Victorian vibe. Beneath the double sink, topped in marble, a Laura Ashley unit provides plenty of storage. Above the sink, perfect your look in the wide LED auto sensor demisting mirror.

Soak & sleep
A Jack and Jill ensuite, warmed by underfloor heating, it connects directly to a second double bedroom beyond. Fitted with an array of louvred wardrobes that harmonise perfectly with the plantation shutters, containing hanging space, drawers and with space for a television, consider the potential to utilise this space as a dressing room.

Coming out of this bedroom, find yourself back at the main, gallery landing, with pretty porthole window and elegant cascading feature light suspended above the stairs.

Crossing the landing, peek through at another sumptuously sized bedroom, carpeted underfoot and with verdant views out over the garden and countryside to two aspects. Again, the vaulted ceiling is embellished in rustic beams, with ample space for a dressing table, chaise longue, wardrobes and king size bed. Refresh in the ensuite shower room, tiled in mink and warmed by underfloor heating, furnished with vanity unit wash basin, WC and walk in shower.

Returning to the landing, continue along, arriving at the main bathroom on the left.
Traditional dark wood flooring is in keeping with the showerhead attachment on the clawfoot bath and overhead shower in the separate walk in cubicle. Light pours in through the quirky porthole window, whilst the traditional elements of this room are continued in the Victorian style overhead cistern of the WC and brass fittings.

Along the inner landing, to the left arrive at a fourth spacious double bedroom, light and bright, plantation shutters provide privacy whilst opening to reveal the delightful country views beyond.

At the end of the inner landing, a fifth large double bedroom also serves as a study, with access to the loft above.

Haven for nature and wildlife
Outside, the acre of gardens at Walnut Barn are a tranquil haven. Lovingly landscaped, see the seasons changing throughout the year.

Specimen trees including acers, birch, apple, pear, damson, cherry, Cornus Contreversa and other ornamental trees provide seasonal interest, alongside a harvest of fruit.

Take the gate through the rose arch at the bottom of the garden to wander amongst the herbaceous borders, admire the knot garden with its central rill water feature and grow your own in the vegetable patch at the top of the garden.

Spend balmy summer days dipping in and out of the swimming pool, installed by the current owner alongside a pool house accommodating the boiler, pool pump and with storage for towels.

A concealed oil tank and garden shed are hidden away from view.

On your doorstep
Located within a region of natural beauty next to Anderton Nature Reserve, Neumann s Flashes and Marbury Country Park, Walnut Barn is ideal for country walks and is a dog walker s paradise. There are plenty of bridle paths and is an ideal home for those who love to observe wildlife and nature.

With walks, hacks and cycle routes on the doorstep, this is the perfect place in which to restore your senses and recharge, in the heart of the countryside, yet only seven minutes drive from Northwich town centre, with its several supermarkets including Waitrose, restaurants, shops and amenities.

Only ten minutes from J10 of the M56, there is easy access to Manchester 40 minutes , Chester 30 minutes , Altrincham 25 minutes , Warrington 20 minutes and beyond for commuters.

Peruse the artisanal offerings at The Hollies Farm Shop, less than ten minutes drive away. Families are well placed to choose from a range of independent schools in the surrounding area, including The Grange School and Cransley School , with excellent primary schools in the neighbouring villages of Comberbach, Great Budworth, Antrobus and Hartford There are also several good secondary schools within easy reach.

There are a number of golf clubs nearby including private courses at Sandiway, Vale Royal, Delamere, High Legh, Mere and Warrington together with the public golf course at Harford.

Delamere Forest is only 20 minutes drive away, whilst Great Budworth Sailing Club is on your doorstep. Play tennis in nearby Hartford, home to an active tennis club, with several riding stables nearby

Experience spacious, family living with elevated views and the benefits brought only by rural living, at the warm and welcoming Walnut Barn.

** 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 ** "