Moss Lane, Manley, WA6

Comment from Robert Reed of Gascoigne Halman

Carpe diem is a Latin aphorism commonly translated as seize the day, urging people to live in the present and embrace opportunities. Coined by the poet Horace, it encourages making the most of one's time rather than wasting it and is frequently used as a motto for making bold life choices. If you are looking at this listing and debating in your own mind whether or not to view, I would urge you to indeed seize the day and book in to view what I consider to be a truly exceptional home which I know you will love.

Manley is a regarded by many observers as one of Cheshire’s most desirable semi rural locations and I have to agree with this analysis. The area as a whole is absolutely beautiful, with many tree lined lanes, outstanding architecture and close access to glorious open countryside and Delamere Forest.

Within this part of Cheshire, Moss Lane has become renowned as the residential lane for some of the best individual houses that can be found in the locality. I have personally sold five properties here in the last five years and it is therefore a particular pleasure to offer the this superbly crafted home to the open market, known as Barn Cottage. The present owners have resided here for thirteen years and invested heavily into the property in this period of time building on a long term legacy of adding sensitive high quality contemporary twists to what at heart is a beautiful historical building, built of Manley stone. The combination is hugely appealing and impressive.

There are too many features to list, but let me pick a few personal highlights.

This a property where you are wowed even before you walk into the house. The sweeping driveway provides the ultimate in outstanding first impressions and is a truly inspirational arrival experience.

The sheer amount of space is also notable. Very few houses deliver over 5000 square feet, and with this comes a sense of both luxury and flexibility. The layout is best in class, providing an excellent combination of open plan living, separate break out spaces and really impressive practical elements including a large utility room and integral double garage.

With five double bedrooms, a luxurious en suite and two shower rooms, the upstairs really delivers strongly. However I think it is the ground floor which will really entice interested parties. The bespoke kitchen is something of a dream, being open plan, very high quality and linking directly via sliding doors to one of the most pretty and beautifully stocked and colourful south facing gardens I have ever come across. It is truly a delight and provides the perfect setting for family gatherings and al fresco dining. Those who want a ride on lawn mower will be delighted with the gardens and paddocks. The whole plot is just a little under three acres.

Despite its tranquility and walking distance proximity to Delamere Forest, Manley is perfectly located for commuting to a range of key commercial centres and two airports. If though you work from home, but want to be out of the principal residence, the barn has ample scope, subject to planning to create a home office within it. This could be in addition to the excellent storage options it already delivers.

So, carpe diem and Carpe occasionem – seize the opportunity!

For a personal description of the property or to book a viewing please contact me or a member of the team at the Gascoigne Halman Tarporley office.

Accommodation and dimensions

As detailed on the floorplan.

Tenure / Services / Viewing

TENURE Freehold – this will be verified as part of the legal process

SERVICES Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage system, upgraded in 2011. Oil central heating.

VIEWING Viewing by appointment with the Agents Tarporley office

Location

The property occupies a lovely tucked away setting in Manley, widely regarded as one of the most sought after parts of the County of Cheshire. It is situated in a rural yet most accessible area with local services in the nearby market town of Frodsham and popular village of Tarporley. More comprehensive services available in the City of Chester. Schooling is well provided for in the area with the Kings, Queens and Abbeygate schools in Chester, The Grange at Hartford and local primary schools in the villages of Manley and Ashton Hayes.

On the recreational front there are golf courses at Delamere, Sandiway and Tarporley, motor racing at Oulton Park, polo at Little Budworth and horse racing at Chester, Haydock and Aintree.

The area enjoys excellent road communications being four miles from the M56 motorway allowing for ease of access to the M6 and national motorway network permitting daily travel to Manchester, Liverpool, The Potteries and Birmingham. Liverpool and Manchester international airports are 20 and 27 miles respectively and there are good rail links to London with a two hour inter-city service to Euston from several local stations.

Mouldsworth is a delightful adjoining village to Manley. It has the Goshawk public house and a railway station, the Chester/Manchester line providing regular services.

Directions

From the centre of Tarporley, proceed out of the village in the direction of Chester and at the roundabout take the second exit. Proceed along for a few miles passing through the villages of Clotton and Duddon and the right hand turn into Tarvin. Upon reaching the Tarvin roundabout take the second exit and proceed along until reaching a left hand turn signposted Ashton Hayes and Mouldsworth. Take this turn and proceed along and shortly after the left hand bend by the Golden Lion pub continue straight along through Ashton village passing the landmark of the Parish Church on the left hand side. Continue along and up the road leaving Ashton and entering into Mouldsworth. Having passed the Goshawk public house on the left hand side and the railway station on the right hand side, proceed up the hill passing Stable Lane on the right hand side, Smithy Lane/Chapel Lane on the left hand side and then take the next left turn onto Moss Lane. Proceed along Moss Lane and the property will be located on the right hand side.

WANT TO MOVE BUT NEED TO SELL?

If you are interested in this property but need to sell your own home in Cheshire, South Manchester or the Peak District, Gascoigne Halman can provide a free, no obligation market appraisal and valuation of your own home. We are proud to be the leading estate agent in the area, with a network of twenty three offices - full contact details can be located on our website. Robert Reed is the manager of the Tarporley office.

The Tarporley team consists of Robert, Pamela, Oliver, Sally, Tresa, Sam, Clive, Lydia and Yvonne - we pride ourselves on being not just professional and efficient but also warm and welcoming. If you are in the village and fancy a coffee, do come in and say hello. We are located at 62 High Street, Tarporley, six premises to the left of Tarporley Parish Church. Our building is a landmark in the village, having above the shop front a beautiful illuminated fully working heritage clock.

NOTICE

Gascoigne Halman for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, 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; (iii) no person in the employment of Gascoigne Halman has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property

EPC Rating: D

Parking - Driveway

Dedicated off road parking.