Malpas, Cheshire

A charming country house with a separate annexe and excellent equestrian facilities, equally suited to general amenity use, set within approximately 4.08 acres.

The Property
Arden House, constructed circa 1905, offers extensive and well-balanced family accommodation, complemented by a former coach house that was thoughtfully converted in 2022 to create an exceptional annexe. The property benefits from excellent equestrian facilities yet would equally suit buyers seeking generous space for family life, leisure pursuits, and a high degree of privacy. The principal house has recently been re-roofed, providing welcome reassurance and long-term peace of mind.

Ground floor
The front door opens into a welcoming reception hall, featuring a light oak staircase rising to the first floor. Leading off the hallway is a charming oak-panelled dining room, complete with an open fireplace set within a stone minster surround and tiled hearth, an ideal setting for formal entertaining.
At the heart of the home lies a spacious family kitchen, beautifully fitted with a comprehensive range of oak cabinetry beneath granite worksurfaces and benefitting from underfloor heating. The kitchen is well-equipped with a twin Belfast sink and a full complement of high-quality integrated appliances. To one end, there is space for a breakfast table and informal seating, enjoying garden views through a bay window. A particularly useful feature is the walk-in pantry, providing excellent additional storage.
Occupying the opposite end of the house, the principal reception room is a generous and elegant space with treble-aspect windows, allowing abundant natural light throughout the day. A cassette fireplace set within a stone surround forms a striking focal point, bearing a carved crest inscribed Amor Patriae, Latin for “love of the country”. Adjoining this room is a cosy snug, also featuring an open fireplace and enjoying delightful views, making it an ideal retreat for quieter evenings.
The ground floor accommodation is completed by a practical utility room with plumbing for laundry appliances, a rear hallway/boot room, and a conveniently located WC.

First floor
A spacious landing provides access to all four bedrooms, each of which enjoys tremendous countryside views, creating a sense of light and calm throughout the first floor. The principal bedroom benefits from a well-appointed en suite shower room, fitted with a contemporary suite and finished with underfloor heating.
The remaining bedrooms are served by a generous family bathroom, also featuring a modern suite. This includes a bath and a walk-in shower enclosure with drench-head shower, complemented by underfloor heating for added comfort.

The Annexe
Converted in 2022, this versatile annexe provides excellent additional accommodation, well suited for dependent relatives, guest use or potential Airbnb letting, subject to any consents required. The annexe is thoughtfully arranged and includes a fitted kitchen equipped with a range of appliances, along with a stylish bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and underfloor heating.
The principal living space is a striking open-plan room with a vaulted ceiling and exposed trusses, creating a dramatic ambience. This impressive room comfortably accommodates distinct areas for sleeping, seating and study, while also offering the flexibility to be further subdivided if required to suit individual needs.

Outbuildings
The original brick buildings include the Coach House (now converted to an annexe) with an adjoining range of stables, a tack room and grooms’ accommodation with extensive first floor storage, lending themselves to conversion to ancillary accommodation/offices or leisure use. To the rear of the outbuildings are further ground floor storage rooms.
Adjacent to stables is a brick and timber framed and clad foaling box/garden store.

Gardens and grounds
Arden House is approached via a sweeping, tree-lined driveway, leading to the front of the house and continuing around to the rear. The driveway also provides access to a large steel-framed carport/tractor shed, offering excellent practical storage.
The gardens are a particular feature of the property and have been thoughtfully laid out to complement the setting. They comprise a combination of banked planting beds, expansive lawned areas enriched with a wide variety of mature trees and shrubs, and an attractive formal Buxus box-hedged garden to the front of the house. Beyond the stable buildings lie well-established kitchen gardens, including two aluminium greenhouses, together with a young but productive fruit orchard.
An enclosed sand and rubber manège links directly to two of the paddocks, one of which benefits from direct vehicular access off the adjoining lane. A large field lies to the opposite side of the house and is accessible both from the main driveway and from the lane. This paddock is well equipped with a timber field shelter and a muck clamp, making it ideally suited for equestrian use.
The vendors have informed us that riding permits are available to ride on Bickerton Hill from the house and the gallops on the next door farm are available to hire.

Situation
Arden House is set within the rural hamlet of Duckington, a highly regarded location in South Cheshire, surrounded by rolling countryside and enjoying open views across the landscape. Despite its tranquil setting, the property lies within a short drive of the popular village of Malpas, which offers an excellent range of everyday amenities and services, as does the nearby village of Tattenhall.

There is an excellent choice of state schooling, including Bishop Heber High, Malpas, rated “outstanding” by Ofsted. Respected independent schools, include The King’s and Queen’s Schools in Chester, Ellesmere College, Packwood Haugh and Moreton Hall in Shropshire.

The area is well connected with ease of access for commuting to Chester, Liverpool and Manchester, via the A49 and connecting motorway network. Crewe station offers direct rail services to London Euston in around 1½ hours, with further links available from Chester and Whitchurch.
The locality provides outstanding leisure opportunities, including Carden Park golf and spa resort, walking and riding in the surrounding countryside, the Sandstone Trail, Bickerton Hills, river fishing, racecourses at Chester and Bangor?on?Dee and water sports on the River Dee.

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage system.
None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

If the private drainage system requires updating/replacement, it is assumed that prior to offers being made, associated costs have been considered and are the responsibility of the purchaser. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations, no further information will be provided by the selling agents.

We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is around 150 Mbps, however please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out. The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 900 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 23/04/2026). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage outdoors (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 23/04/2026). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty method. However the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.

Local Authority
Cheshire West & Chester Council
Council Tax Band G

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Planning
The selling agents will not provide advice/guidance on the planning history for the property/land. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations. It is assumed that enquiries have been satisfied, prior to an offer being made.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML)
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML), we are required to request forms of identification and carry out due diligence on any parties connected to a successful offer. Should an offer be made on behalf of a business/company, AML due diligence will also be necessary. Proof/source of funding must be supplied, prior to offer acceptance.

Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – SY14 8LQ
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