Burford Lane, Lymm
- Land size
- 2 acres
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 5
Key Features
- Stunning Victorian residence dating back to 1866, beautifully combining original character features with contemporary luxury finishes.
- Approximately two acres of private grounds, including landscaped gardens, courtyard terraces and a separate paddock enjoying elevated countryside views.
- Exceptional leisure suite featuring an indoor swimming pool, sauna, gymnasium, shower facilities and galleried studio/entertaining space.
- Superb open-plan living kitchen with bespoke cabinetry, central island, Aga and dual-sided fireplace opening into the dining area.
- Extensive and flexible accommodation, offering multiple reception rooms, home office space and versatile bedroom arrangements.
- Luxurious principal suite with a beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom and dedicated dressing room.
- Detached garage complex with annex accommodation, including a self-contained one-bedroom annex and separate two-bedroom annex, ideal for multi-generational living, guests or income potential.
- Highly sought-after semi-rural location on the edge of Lymm, within walking distance of local amenities whilst providing excellent access to the motorway network, Manchester, Warrington and beyond.
Description
This stunning Grade II detached Victorian property, brimming with character features and designed by renowned Cheshire architect John Douglas, dating back to 1866, has been meticulously refurbished in recent years and thoughtfully extended to now provide light, spacious and extremely flexible living accommodation with contemporary styling throughout. Particular mention must be made of the open plan kitchen with central island, bespoke cabinetry, Aga and dual sided fireplace to the dining area with full height glazed windows, the master bedroom suite beautifully appointed ensuite bathroom and stairs to dressing room as well as the generous reception space spread across the ground floor and added leisure suite with changing room, gym area, sauna and galleried landing platform.
The property is located in a most popular semi-rural location on the edge of Lymm village enjoying elevated view over adjoining countryside, a short stroll to local amenities whilst being ideally positioned for all major network links to the Northwest and beyond.
The property is approached over a cobbled set entrance with brick elevations through wrought iron, electric gates with tarmacadam driveway leading around to the front timber gated entrance. The gardens are a lovely feature of the property, extending to over an acre with private elevated view over adjoining countryside incorporating a range of well stocked borders and mature trees, fully enclosed by established hedging, decorative brick walls and timber fencing. Stone flagged and cobbled courtyard area with stone flagged patio to the rear of the property provide ideal opportunity for alfresco dining and enjoying the lovely aspect.
To the rear of the property is a part converted detached garage block with three double garage bays and separate annexes, currently generating £2600 p.c.m. collectively, providing ideal opportunity for mutigenerational living, housekeeper or potential income. There is a further paddock measuring circa 0.7 acre to the side of the property giving opportunity for outdoor activities/hobbies bring the total land size to two acres in total.
Directions
From Knutsford Town Centre proceed along Manchester Road (A50) passing Cottons Hotel Spa onto Warrington Road passing the entrance to The Mere Golf Resort & Spa. At the roundabout continue straight on and after reaching High Legh Garden Centre turn right onto West Lane to its end. At the crossroads continue straight over onto Burford Lane passing The Jolly Thresher public house and the gated entrance to the property will soon be seen on your right.
Reception Hall
Oak front door. Two ceiling light points. Picture windows to front. Feature marble fireplace housing gas living flame fire. Solid oak staircase to first floor. Marble tiled floor with under floor heating. Courtesy door to basement.
Basement Room
Spacious room housing hot water cylinder. Light and power.
Downstairs Bedroom
Ceiling light points. Two wall light points. Windows to front and side. Feature limestone fireplace housing gas living flame fire. Stand alone bath with gold fittings and hand attachment. White was hand basin with gold taps. Marble tiled floor with under floor heating. Courtesy door leading to staircase to first floor.
Family Room
Three ceiling light points. Downlights. Atrium rooflight. Skylight windows. French doors and bi-fold doors to courtyard garden. Two old school radiators. Wood floor with under floor heating. Courtesy door to garden.
Study
Ceiling light point. Loft hatch. Small paned windows to side. Old School radiator. Courtesy door to courtyard.
Cinema Room
Ceiling light point. Small paned windows to side and rear. Radiator.
Downstairs WC
White WC. Wash hand basin with chrome taps. Ceiling light point. Small paned window to side. Radiator.
Cloakroom/Utility
Space and plumbing for American style refrigerator. Wall mounted boiler. Ceiling light point. Wood floor.
Breakfast Kitchen
Fitted with a range of units comprising cupboards and drawers with stone work surfaces and matching wall units. Recessed Belfast sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Fitted Aga. Tiled splashback. Built-in dishwasher. Large island unit with cupboards and drawers under and breakfast bar seating area. Two ceiling light points. Small paned windows to side. Feature internal fireplace. Stone floor with under floor heating. Old School radiator. Open to:-
Dining Room
High vaulted ceiling and feature beams. Ceiling light point. Two old school radiators. Small paned windows to side. Full height glazed windows overlooking the gardens. Bi-fold doors to side patio. Stone floor with under floor heating.
Glazed Walkway to Leisure Suite
Full height glazing incorporating door opening to courtyard. Stone floor with inset lighting and under floor heating.
Leisure Suite
Swimming Pool
Sauna
Gym
Shower/Wet Room
Seating/Entertaining Area
High vaulted ceiling, feature beams, spiral staircase leading to galleried studio
Pump Room/Utility Room
Space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer. Light and power. Opaque window to side. Courtesy door to courtyard.
Galleried Landing
Two ceiling light points. Small paned windows to rear. Old School radiator.
Bedroom
Ceiling beam. Two ceiling light points. Old School radiator. |Small paned windows to side and rear. Courtesy door to staircase leading to ground and second floor.
En-Suite Bathroom
Gold stand alone bath with mixer tap and hand attachment. White wash hand basin with chrome taps. WC. Heated towel radiator. Ceiling light point. Small paned window to front. Part marble tiled walls. Marble tiled floor with inset lighting. Ceiling light point.
Bedroom
Ceiling light point. Small paned windows to front. Contemporary style low level radiator.
En-Suite Shower Room
Walk-in shower unit with shower fitment and glazed screen. Wash hand basin. WC. Ceiling light point. Extractor fan. Small paned window to front. Marble tiled walls and floor. Contemporary style stone radiator.
Dressing Room
Fitted open wardrobes, shelving and drawers. Matching island unit with marble top. Ceiling light point. Small paned windows to rear.
Second Floor
Dressing Room
Ceiling beams. Ceiling light point. Small paned window to front. Old School radiator. Fitted cupboards, hanging space and shelving with inset lighting and marble tops.
Bedroom
Feature window to side. Three skylight windows. Two radiators. Feature beams. Under eaves storage.
En-Suite Shower Room
Oversized walk-in shower with shower fitment and glazed screen. Twin vanity wash hand basin with mixer taps and cupboards under. WC. Ceiling light point. Ceiling beam. Window to front. Marble tiled walls. Heated towel radiator. Tiled floor.
Walk-in Wardrobe
Fitted hanging space with marble tops. Window to front. old School radiator. Ceiling beam. Ceiling light point.
Externally
The property is approached over a cobbled set entrance with brick elevations through wrought iron, electric gates with tarmacadam driveway leading around to the front timber gated entrance. The gardens are a lovely feature of the property, extending to over an acre with private elevated view over adjoining countryside incorporating a range of well stocked borders and mature trees, fully enclosed by established hedging, decorative brick walls and timber fencing. Stone flagged and cobbled courtyard area with stone flagged patio to the rear of the property provide ideal opportunity for alfresco dining and enjoying the lovely aspect. To the rear of the property is a part converted detached garage block with three double garage bays and separate annexes providing ideal opportunity for mutigenerational living, housekeeper or potential income. There is a further paddock measuring circa 0.7 acres to the side of the property giving opportunity for outdoor activities/hobbies bring the total land size to two acres in total.
Detached Garage Block
Garaging for six cars.
Self-Contained One Bedroom Annex
Self-Contained Two Bedroom Annex
Self-Contained Three Bedroom Annex
En-Suite To Annex
En-Suite To Annex
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-06-24
Market Value Analysis
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Utilities & Restrictions
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Property Features
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
10 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Oughtrington Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 391
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ravenbank Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 336
- Type
- Academy converter
- Little Bollington CofE Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 75
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- High Legh Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 162
- Type
- Community school
- Cherry Tree School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 210
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Lymm High School978 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,937
- Type
- Academy converter
- Broadoak School2.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 507
- Type
- Academy converter
- Altrincham Grammar School for Girls3.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,381
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Girls
- Loreto Grammar School3.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,075
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Gender
- Girls
- North Cestrian School3.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 799
- Type
- Free schools
* 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.
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Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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