5 bedroom detached house for sale

Totally unique and boasting characterful period features, The White House is a superb former rectory dating back to the 1830’s.

Description

Totally unique and boasting characterful period features, The White House is a superb, five bedroom former rectory, dating back to the 1830’s. The property has been lovingly occupied by the current owners for 21 years and has served as a wonderful family home, sitting proudly in its wonderful grounds, which amount to approximately 1.23 acres.

The internal accommodation extends to 3490 sqft, arranged over two floors. The entrance hall is extremely characterful, featuring an original open fireplace and high ceilings and provides access to the principal reception rooms. The country style kitchen features various modern integrated appliances and a Rangemaster cooker with a bay window overlooking the walled garden.

There is a wonderful, dual aspect drawing room with a full height bay window, filling the room with natural light. There are a further three sizeable reception rooms to the ground floor, all offering spectacular large windows, cornicing detailing, high skirting boards and period fireplaces. There is also a boot room with a side door, utility room, large WC and under stair storage to complete the ground floor accommodation.

The landing features a delightful sky lantern, creating a very bright space, there are five bedrooms all of large proportions situated on the first floor. The principal suite is a wonderful space, with dual aspect windows, a large dressing room as well as a four piece suite and two sinks, there are a further four bedrooms and two additional bathrooms.

The grounds of The White House are truly superb, they are private, well stocked and amount to approximately 1.23 acres. The property itself is set back from the road, and accessed via electric in and out gates with a large gravelled driveway to the front along with a double garage, providing ample parking for numerous vehicles.

There are lovely lawns to the side and rear of the property with an abundance of mature trees adding to the privacy the property affords. Accessed via a wrought iron gates externally and from the kitchen internally, is a charming walled garden. Contained within this walled area is a spacious south facing patio area which is the perfect sun trap and a safe space for children/pets. The borders in this area are well stocked, with a wonderful wisteria over the arched gateway.

There is a substantial timber framed building with full height glass windows to two elevations. This houses the (14.23m x 8.26m) heated swimming pool. The space has been cleverly designed to include a kitchen area, shower room and plant room. The tiled area surrounding the pool is large enough to house gym equipment, offering wonderful views over the manicured gardens.

The double garage has electric up and over doors, with shelving and an additional storage area to the rear, benefitting from both power and light. There is also a garden shed, a greenhouse and workshop area.

Location

Thelwall is an attractive, quaint village in Cheshire. The thriving and bustling villages of Lymm and Stockton Heath are close by as well as the popular village of Grappenhall. The villages offer many restaurants, bars and good shopping facilities yet the house is positioned on the edge of fine, scenic green belt countryside with many walks and delightful public houses right on the doorstep as well as the Trans Pennine trail and the picturesque Bridgewater canal.

Warrington centre is around 15 minutes drive away with excellent shopping facilities and 2 train stations. For both business and pleasure the motorway system can be accessed within a few minutes at Lymm with both the M6 and M56 allowing easy access to all the North West commercial centres. With both Manchester, Chester and Liverpool city centres accessible in around 30 minutes. Warrington Station offers train services to London within approximately two hours.

The property is well positioned with access to numerous excellent educational facilities with a great selection of schools in both the state and private sector. The educational establishments available locally are considered among the best in the area as well as outstanding preparatory and junior schools within striking distance.

Square Footage: 3,490 sq ft



Additional Info

Council Tax Band H