5 bedroom equestrian property for sale

A wonderful brick built family home with outstanding equestrian facilities and 10 acres, surrounded by glorious Cheshire Countryside.

Description

Interior
This quintessential Cheshire farmhouse is idyllically set within its grounds, offering five bedroom family accommodation arranged over two floors. The property offers excellent equestrian facilities including 16 stables, tack and wash rooms, large agricultural barns and extends to 10 acres. The property has been lovingly restored by the current owners, to create a charming and characterful family home with all modern day amenities.

On the ground floor is a large entrance hall which leads through into the recently fitted modern kitchen with electric Aga. This space opens up into a family sitting area with a log burner framed inside an brick inglenook. Reclaimed wooden doors open into the double aspect drawing room again with feature fireplace. There is a wonderful dining room with feature exposed beam partition allowing the flow of natural light whilst dividing it from the inner hallway, and a study. A large utility room with built in units, oven and coffee machine and a downstairs WC complete the accommodation on this floor.

Stairs rise to the first floor. The principal suite has a large dressing area and modern four piece en suite bathroom. There are an additional four bedrooms on this floor, two of which are en suite and a family bathroom.

Exterior
The gardens wrap around the property to all sides, with a range of mature trees and shrubbery. There is a delightful outdoor, covered dining area adjacent to the outdoor kitchen with BBQ area, a fantastic space to entertain outside of the main house. This leads through to one section of the large barns and is currently used as an additional entertaining space with gym and bar area. Also contained within this barn is the open, double fronted carport which then leads through to a larger area with four stables and extensive storage.

Equestrian Facilities
An area of hardstanding lies between the aforementioned barn and the second barn, with a number of raised beds, the perfect area for growing your own fruit and vegetables. The second barn has a large tack room and leads through to an area which has been boarded; there is potential to create ancillary accommodation for a groom or relative, subject to gaining the necessary planning permissions.

The main stable block is immaculate, with twelve stables including two foaling boxed, a tack room, two foaling boxes and a large wash box, this area of stabling joins onto the incredible indoor arena. There is additional ample hardstanding to the front of this barn. The property sits in approximately 10 acres, currently split into 10 paddocks.

Agents note: There is a public footpath which goes through a portion of the fields, please ask the agent to see a copy of the land plan highlighting the route.

Location

Just five and a half miles from Knutsford, the property has the benefit of an idyllic location whilst only a short distance from all the amenities and convenience of Knutsford.

Aston by Budworth is a small parish on the edge of Arley Hall. The property is surrounded open countryside and near to the neighbouring villages of Comberbach and Great Budworth. The villages offer a primary school, post office, churches and pubs with more comprehensive facilities available in the nearby towns of Northwich, Warrington and Knutsford.

In addition to the state primary schools in the village, there is also private schooling at Cransley, The Grange in Hartford and the Kings & Queens Schools in Chester.

On the recreational front there is a sailing club at Great Budworth and several golf courses locally including Heyrose Golf Club, High Legh, Knutsford, Sandiway and The Mere Golf & Country Club. For the equestrian enthusiasts the property is 15 miles from both Kelsall Hill Farm and Somerford Park Farm.

Square Footage: 3,608 sq ft



Additional Info

Council Tax Band D