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The Kennels, Main Road, Betley, CW3

Land size
9.1 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Description

A PRETTY DETACHED, BESPOKE, BORDER OAK HOUSE WITH GARDENS AND LAND EXTENDING TO ABOUT 9.1 ACRES, IN A COMMANDING POSITION ENJOYING SOUTH WEST VIEWS OVER OPEN COUNTRYSIDE, 600 YARDS FROM BETLEY VILLAGE CENTRE.

The Kennels was built in 2006 by Border Oak of brick and oak framed construction under a tiled roof. It was built on the site of the original small holding. Border Oak are an award winning, family run, firm specialising in the design and construction of unique oak framed buildings. The company, based in Leominster, was formed in 1980. The cleverly designed layout ensures that the main rooms take advantage of the views of the lovely gardens and countryside beyond. The well proportioned accommodation is hand crafted by design with character features including exposed beams, wall timbers, and oak windows. The Kennels has an extensive gravel parking and turning area which has ample space for a number of vehicles, together with a separate double garage. The oak framed garage could be a good space should a purchaser look to convert it as a home office, gym or annexe subject to planning permission.

SUMMARY

Reception Hall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Study, Cloakroom, Utility Room, Landing, Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom, Three Further Double Bedrooms, Bathroom, Oil Central Heating, Double Glazed Windows, Double Garage, Car Parking and Turning Area, Gardens. Total area about 9.1 acres.

LOCATION & AMENITIES

The Kennels is situated 600 yards from Betley village centre, which is well known for its stunning period manor houses, church and cottages, with a history prior to the Domesday book. The village amenities include shop/post office, a primary school, public houses and a cricket ground. It lies under one mile from The Broughton at Balterley. Wychwood Park golf club, designed for European PGA tour standards is only 2 miles distance.

APPROXIMATE DISTANCES

M6 motorway (junction 16) 4 miles, Crewe (intercity rail network London Euston 90 minutes, Manchester 40 minutes) 6½ miles, Nantwich 7 miles, Newcastle-under-Lyme 8 miles, Stoke-on-Trent 10 miles, Congleton 13 miles, Wilmslow 25 miles, Manchester International Airport 30 miles, Manchester City Centre 36 miles.

DIRECTIONS

From Nantwich take the A51 London Road, continuing over the level crossing and straight on at the traffic lights. At the roundabout, take the fourth exit (signed Shavington and Wybunbury) and proceed through the village of Hough and upon reaching the roundabout, take the third exit, signed Betley. Proceed for 1.8 miles and just before entering the village of Betley the property will be seen on the right hand side.

ACCOMMODATION

With approximate measurements comprises:

RECEPTION HALL

Dimensions: 5.69m x 2.31m (18'8" x 7'7"). Wood laminate floor, understairs store, exposed wall timbers, radiator.

LIVING ROOM

Dimensions: 5.69m x 3.61m (18'8" x 11'10"). Open fireplace with brick inset, stone hearth, oak mantle and stove style propane gas fire, exposed beams and wall timbers, double glazed window to the front and two double glazed windows and double glazed French windows to the rear, two double wall lights, new fitted carpet, radiator.

DINING ROOM

Dimensions: 3.84m x 3.78m (12'7" x 12'5"). Exposed beams and wall timbers, two double glazed windows and double glazed French windows to rear, new fitted carpet, two radiators.

KITCHEN

Dimensions: 3.61m x 2.97m (11'10" x 9'9"). Ceramic single drainer sink unit, cupboards under, floor standing cupboard and drawer units with worktops, wall cupboards, two pantry cupboards, Bosch integrated dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer, Bosch integrated oven and four burner induction hob unit with extractor hood above, Myson Kickspace heater, exposed beams and wall timbers, inset ceiling lighting, wood laminate floor.

STUDY

Dimensions: 3.35m x 2.59m (11'0" x 8'6"). Wood laminate and carpeted floor, inset ceiling lighting, door to side, radiator.

CLOAKROOM

White suite comprising hand basin and low flush W/C, half tiled walls, laminate floor, radiator.

UTILITY ROOM

Dimensions: 1.57m x 1.37m (5'2" x 4'6"). Worcester oil fired central heating boiler (2022), plumbing for washing machine.

STAIRS FROM RECEPTION HALL TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Dimensions: 2.29m x 2.03m (7'6" x 6'8"). Exposed beams and wall timbers, access to loft, new fitted carpet.

MASTER BEDROOM

Dimensions: 4.39m x 3.61m (14'5" x 11'10"). Part vaulted beamed ceiling, Juliet balcony enjoying superb views over the gardens and countryside beyond, exposed beams and wall timbers, new fitted carpet, two radiators.

ENSUITE BATHROOM

Dimensions: 2.59m x 2.54m (8'6" x 8'4"). White suite comprising panel bath, pedestal hand basin and low flush W/C, tiled shower cubicle with shower, part tiled walls, vaulted ceiling with inset lighting, wood laminate floor, radiator.

BEDROOM NO. 2

Dimensions: 3.58m x 2.82m (11'9" x 9'3"). Fitted double wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors, exposed beams and wall timbers, radiator.

BEDROOM NO. 3

Dimensions: 3.51m x 2.79m (11'6" x 9'2"). Fitted double wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors, exposed beams and wall timbers, new fitted carpet, radiator.

BEDROOM NO. 4

Dimensions: 3.61m x 2.51m (11'10" x 8'3"). Exposed beams and wall timbers, new fitted carpet, radiator.

BATHROOM

Dimensions: 2.29m x 1.75m (7'6" x 5'9"). White suite comprising panel bath, pedestal hand basin and low flush W/C, wood laminate floor, radiator.

OUTSIDE

Car parking and turning area. Exterior lighting. Oil tank. Detached oak framed, tile roofed DOUBLE GARAGE 16'0" x 15'9" two pairs of double doors.

GARDENS

The gardens are extensively lawned with specimen trees, borders, a fine willow tree, a pond with bridge and a large flagged terrace. The boundaries are hedgerow and post and rail.

SERVICES

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage system. N.B. Tests have not been made of electrical, water, gas, drainage and heating systems and associated appliances, nor confirmation obtained from the statutory bodies of the presence of these services. The information given should therefore be verified prior to a legal commitment to purchase.

TENURE

Freehold.

COUNCIL TAX

Band F N.B. Tests have not been made of electrical, water, gas, drainage and heating systems and associated appliances, nor confirmation obtained from the statutory bodies of the presence of these services. The information given should therefore be verified prior to a legal commitment to purchase.

VIEWINGS

By appointment with Baker Wynne & Wilson Note: Plan attached for identification purposes only.

LAND

A field of part undulating land extends to the West of the house. NB. overage clause for non agricultural or equestrian purposes : 30% over 25 years

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-05-20

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 291 Homes with Land listings in West Midlands (5+ acres).

This Property£93,407 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £91,402 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Betley CofE VC Primary School546 metresOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    100
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Weston Village Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    224
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Meadows Primary School2.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    107
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bridgemere CofE Primary School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    94
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    143
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Sir Thomas Boughey Academy2.7 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    445
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Madeley High School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    779
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Shavington Academy4.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    934
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Alsager School4.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,528
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ruskin Community High School4.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    713
    Type
    Community school

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Audley Express, Audley3 miles
Heron Audley, Audley3 miles
Asda Shavington Express Petrol, Shavington3.3 miles

GP surgery

Betley Surgery0.9 miles

Pharmacy

Millers Pharmacy2.8 miles

Hospital

Airs -Bradwell Hospital5.3 miles

Green space

Playing Field273 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Crewe Rail Station4.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

East Lawns107 metres

Typical drive times

Crewe11 min · 6.5 miles
Alsager10 min · 5.9 miles
Madeley6 min · 3.4 miles
Nantwich13 min · 9.5 miles
Stoke-on-Trent (city)19 min · 12 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 2Medium risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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