Burwardsley, Chester, Cheshire

Exceptional development opportunity to reinstate a striking sandstone cottage backing onto the Burwardsley Hills, with panoramic views, subject to consents. For sale by online auction.

The Property
Mickerdale Cottage is a fascinating and historically significant property, believed to date back to circa 1860, originally constructed for Robert Barbour as part of the prestigious Bolesworth Estate.
Built from distinctive rock-faced pink sandstone beneath what was originally a Welsh slate roof, the cottage offers considerable character and heritage appeal. The accommodation is arranged over two storeys and includes an attached shippon to the gable end, reflecting its traditional rural origins.
The property unfortunately suffered a substantial fire in November 2021 and has remained derelict since, now presenting a rare opportunity for comprehensive restoration or redevelopment, subject to the necessary consents.
To the rear lies a detached sandstone outbuilding, comprising a single garage alongside a fuel store and WC, further enhancing the site’s potential.
Much if not all of the original stones and lintels have been preserved and are numbered to assist with re-building.

Planning
Full planning approval was granted by CWAC on 20th September 2022 (lapsed 20th September 2025) under application 22/00997/FUL for the “Reinstatement works to include internal and external refurbishment following fire damage”. Listed Building consent was granted on 20th September 2022 under Application 22/01400/LBC, also now expired.
Whilst the precedence has been set for possible future planning approval, prospective buyers should make their own enquiries with the planning authorities.

Proposed Accommodation
Previously approved (now lapsed) planning permission proposed a comprehensive reconfiguration of the property. The ground floor layout included an enclosed porch, reception room, lounge, sitting room, garden room, dining room, kitchen, and a ground floor shower room with WC.
To the first floor, the scheme allowed for a galleried landing serving three double bedrooms and a family bathroom, creating a well-balanced and spacious arrangement for modern family living. The current owners have also explored a range of alternative layouts and potential ground floor extensions, offering flexibility and exciting scope for future purchasers to tailor the property to their own requirements, subject to the necessary consents.

Outside
The property is approached via an unmade track leading to the rear of the house. Adjoining the track, to the north of the house, lies a single ring-fenced field. The land is gently undulating and would be well suited to equestrian use, small livestock, or simply as amenity land.
In total, the property extends to approximately 3.78 acres.

Situation
Burwardsley is a sought-after semi-rural village just a short drive from Tattenhall. It boasts a village store with post office counter, a church, village hall, and the highly acclaimed Pheasant Inn. The surrounding area offers exceptional walking opportunities along the Sandstone Trail.
Nearby Tattenhall provides a wide range of amenities including shops, pubs, restaurants, and a doctor’s surgery. Tattenhall Park Primary School is well-regarded and feeds into the Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” Bishop Heber High School in Malpas.
The location is ideal for commuters, with excellent access to the M53, M56, and M6 motorway networks, and Chester Railway Station offering direct services to London Euston in under two hours.

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale.

Services
Mains electricity terminated at the entrance gates, private drainage system (untested). None of the services, appliances, 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.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 5 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 01/06/2026). 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 01/06/2026). 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.

Local Authority
Cheshire West & Chester Council

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.

Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by online auction method however the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.

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.

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Important notices
This property is available for sale by online auction. Interested buyers will need to register in advance and complete an ID verification before being able to place a bid.
There is no charge for registering. Buyers should allow sufficient time to complete this process before the time period expires. Full details can be found on Fisher German’s online auction page

Legal pack
A legal pack and any special conditions will be available on Fisher German’s online auction page and interested parties will need to register before accessing the legal documents. It is the responsibility of a prospective purchaser to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction.

Conditions of sale
The property will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to common auction conditions and special conditions of each sale may be found in the legal documents section of the Fisher German online auction page. Each purchaser shall be deemed to have notice of each condition and all the terms thereof and to bid on those terms whether they shall have inspected the said conditions or not.

Completion
Completion will take place 20 working days after exchange of contracts, unless otherwise varied and specified in the legal pack.

Fees
The purchase of this property is subject to a combined buyer and admin fee of £6,600 including VAT as stated on the auction listing. The buyer will also be required to reimburse the seller's legal costs of £1900 plus VAT and disbursements and search pack of £382.24.

Deposit
The full 10% deposit shall be transferred by the buyer to their solicitor for onward transmission by 12 noon the following working day to the seller’s lawyer. It is therefore essential that you instruct your solicitor ahead of the auction.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – CH3 9NU
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