Model Farm, Higher Lane, Lymm, WA13

RARE TO MARKET:- Model Farm – A distinguished period farmhouse with exceptional equestrian facilities, set within approximately 5.2 acres of picturesque countryside.

Dating back to the mid-1800s, this impressive semi-rural residence combines timeless character with outstanding versatility, enjoying far-reaching views and offered to the market with no onward chain.

While requiring a programme of modernisation and improvement, Model Farm presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial country property with significant scope to enhance, personalise, and add value.

The four-bedroom farmhouse retains a wealth of original features, including exposed beams and bay windows, complemented by generous and flexible living accommodation. Multiple reception rooms provide excellent entertaining space, while the dining kitchen, complete with Aga, forms the heart of the home. Several bedrooms benefit from en-suite facilities, offering excellent potential for modern family living.

Externally, Model Farm truly excels. The property boasts an extensive range of outbuildings, barns, and workshops, alongside equestrian facilities including stabling for four horses, tack rooms, and run-in shelters. A characterful former cottage/store and lofted spaces offer exciting potential for further development or alternative uses, subject to the necessary consents.

The grounds are equally impressive, featuring a private courtyard garden with swimming pool and summerhouse, an orchard, paddocks, and farmland, all set against a stunning semi-rural backdrop. A large yard, multiple garages, and extensive parking further enhance the property's practicality.

An outstanding lifestyle opportunity, perfectly suited to equestrian use, a smallholding, or those seeking a substantial home with privacy, countryside charm, and the opportunity to create a truly exceptional rural residence.

Freehold | Council Tax Band G

ENTRANCE HALL

Wooden door with obscure glass detail, central heating radiator, open to the front room area.

LIVING ROOM - 5.55m x 4.1m (18'2" x 13'5")

Double glazed, wooden Georgian style bay window to the front elevation and a matching window to the side elevation, fitted shelving and cupboard housing the electric meter, beamed ceiling, two wall lights, central heating radiator and balustrade staircase to first floor landing.

SITTING ROOM - 5.55m x 3.55m (18'2" x 11'7")

Bay window to front elevation and two windows to side elevation, wooden mantle with brick hearth and back for an electric fire, coved and beamed ceilings, two central heating radiators.

LOUNGE/DINING ROOM - 7.37m x 5.37m (24'2" x 17'7")

Wooden, double glazed bi-fold doors onto the courtyard garden, window to side elevation, brick fronted chimney breast with an Aga multifuel stove, fitted cupboard and shelving to the alcove, beamed ceiling, wall light and three central heating radiators.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 6.9m x 6.56m (22'7" x 21'6")

Fitted with a range of base and wall units, marble worktops, one and half undermounted sink with mixer tap, an Electric Aga cooker with 5 ring gas hob, marble splashback and concealed extractor fan, integrated undercounter fridge and freezer, wine fridge, Amtico style flooring, spotlights, three windows onto the side elevation, wooden double glazed bi-fold doors onto the courtyard garden and wooden half glazed external door to rear elevation which has an external brick covered porch with side windows and external lighting.

SHOWER ROOM/UTILITY - 2.85m x 2.66m (9'4" x 8'8")

Two windows, Amtico style flooring, beamed ceiling, wash hand basin, WC, a fully enclosed tiled shower enclosure with thermostatic shower, hand held attachment and glass doors, chrome ladder style central heating radiator, space and plumbing for a washing machine and the Ideal Mexico 2 floor standing central heating boiler.

STAIRS AND LANDING TO FIRST FLOOR

A spacious landing with windows to two elevations, loft access, cupboard housing the hot water tank and two central heating radiators.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM - 6.56m x 3.8m (21'6" x 12'5")

Windows to rear and side elevations, central heating radiator, a fully tiled area with wash hand basin,  tiled shower cubicle, thermostatic shower with hand held attachment and glass doors.

BEDROOM 2 - 6.56m x 3.08m (21'6" x 10'1")

Windows to rear and side elevations, central heating radiator and first fix for a wash hand basin.

BEDROOM 3 - 4m x 3.64m (13'1" x 11'11")

Bay window to front elevation, two windows to side elevation, vaulted ceiling and central heating radiator.

JACK AND JILL ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM - 3m x 1.65m (9'10" x 5'4")

Window to side elevation, fully tiled walls, wash hand basin, WC, fully enclosed shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, hand held attachment and glass doors, central heating radiator. Doors to bedroom and first floor landing.

BEDROOM 4 - 4m x 3.05m (13'1" x 10'0")

Bay window to front elevation, vaulted ceiling and central heating radiator.

JACK AND JILL ENSUITE BATHROOM - 2.96m x 2.17m (9'8" x 7'1")

Window to side elevation, P-shaped bath with thermostatic shower over and glass screen, WC and wash hand basin, central heating radiator, wooden panelled ceiling. Doors to bedroom and to first floor landing.

OUTBUILDINGS

SINGLE GARAGE - 6.66m x 2.88m (21'10" x 9'5")

Electric roller door, lighting and electrical power.

GARAGING - 9.24m x 4.85m (30'3" x 15'10")

Electric double roller door, lighting, electric socket and two windows.

STORE TO SIDE OF GARAGES - 6.66m x 1.92m (21'10" x 6'3")

Half glazed exterior wooden door, side window and window onto courtyard garden, lighting and electrical sockets.

STORE OFF THE COURTYARD GARDEN - 4.8m x 2.59m (15'8" x 8'5")

Half glazed exterior wooden door with side window and window over looking the field, electrical sockets and lighting.

GREEN METAL BARN - 18.34m x 12.25m (60'2" x 40'2")

Green metal barn with electric roller barn door, pedestrian side door, roof lights, divided area for WC and wash hand basin, lighting and electric sockets. There is an opening through to the attached matching shed.

GREEN METAL STORE/WORKROOM - 4.62m x 4.43m (15'1" x 14'6")

The store/workroom with industrial barn doors, access through to main work shed , an industrial wall air vent, lighting and electrical sockets.

WOODEN STORE - 5.17m x 1.95m (16'11" x 6'4")

Housing the generator for the workshops.

STABLES AND TACK ROOM

Stabling for four horses one with work benches and shelving lighting and electrical power and open windows onto the paddock. The roof of the stables has a wrought iron, horse, weather vane.

See floor plan for individual room sizes

RUN-IN STABLE - 4.85m x 4.24m (15'10" x 13'10")

Brick floor, original Shippon for cattle, open onto the paddock and lighting.

RUN-IN STABLE - 4.85m x 4.5m (15'10" x 14'9")

Access through to the paddock, lighting and stairs to first floor loft area.

LOFT AREA ABOVE RUN-IN STABLES

Vaulted to beamed roof, open all the way through but sectioned into separate room areas, original sliding wood shutters and feature circular windows, workbenches and shelving, lighting.

See floor plan for individual room sizes

BARN & OFFICES

Pedestrian access is provided alongside three sets of industrial barn doors. The space includes enclosed areas housing a WC and wash hand basin, with double doors leading into a wine store.

The property is equipped with a Baxi combi boiler, multiple central heating radiators, air conditioning, a metal floor-standing safe, workbenches, shelving, windows overlooking the yard, lighting, and electrical sockets.

Stairs lead to a mezzanine office area with windows overlooking the ground floor workspace.

See floor plan for individual room sizes

COTTAGE / STORE - 5.1m x 3.7m (16'8" x 12'1")

Part of an original workers cottage which still retains the original cast iron range, fixed shelving, lighting and electric sockets and a window onto the Yard area.

EXTERNALLY: FRONT ELEVATION

The front elevation is fully enclosed with a brick and wrought iron railing boundary, wrought iron electric gates leading to a brick edged tarmac driveway, a large lawned area with mature borders and trees, five bar gates onto the paddock and into the yard.

The covered porch to the main building has external lighting and a quarry tiled floor.

EXTERNALLY: SIDE ELEVATION COURTYARD GARDEN

The garden court yard is fully paved with a swimming pool and a wooden summerhouse which has a store to the rear for the swimming pool pump. There is external lighting and access into an orchard which has been planted with a range of fruit trees and has a timber framed greenhouse. Ornate wrought iron gate to the yard area.

EXTERNALLY: THE YARD

A large secure yard with space and parking for multiple vehicles giving access to the stables, workshops and barns. Located around the yard are flood lights and three external cold water taps. Access to a separate, fully enclosed, garden area with chicken coop and a five bar gate onto the fields.

THE LAND

Model Farm is set in 5.2 acres of land  with far reaching views across open countryside and includes the farmhouse, a range of out buildings, the paddock, orchard and fields. The fields are currently used for haylage by a local farmer.

TENURE

FREEHOLD

An overage clause of 30% is in place for a period of 30 years, applicable to the development of any additional residential dwellings to the land, house or outbuildings that would be sold separately.

COUNCIL TAX

Warrington Council Tax Band: G

SERVICES

All mains services are connected. Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective purchasers to commission their own survey or service report before finalising their offer to purchase.

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