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Gallowsclough Lane, Oakmere, CW8

Land size
1.9 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Beautiful Sandstone Cottage
  • Surrounded by Open Countryside with Views Across to Old Pale
  • Gardens, Paddock and 1.3 Acre Field (on separate title) Totalling Approx 1.9 Acres
  • Quiet Rural Lane Close to Delamere Forest
  • No Onward Chain
  • Three Bedrooms Plus Large Self Contained Office
  • Very Large Attached Barn
  • Living Room and Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room
  • Shower Room, En-Suite Bathroom and Ground Floor WC
  • Utility Room and Boot Room/Rear Porch

Description

Situated on a quiet rural lane in Oakmere close to Delamere Forest but with good access to A556, Barnside Cottage is a wonderfully unique country home set in approximately 1.9 acres of land comprising gardens, paddock and a separate field (on an additional title but included in the sale). Attached to the cottage is a large barn with a separate spacious office. The cottage, land and barn would lend themselves to a variety of uses such as equestrian, operating a small business, small holding or a fabulous and unique family home and, therefore, are ideal for a wide range of potential buyers. The well presented accommodation within the cottage briefly comprises hallway, living room, open plan modern fitted kitchen/dining room, utility room, boot room/rear porch, ground floor WC, three bedrooms, en-suite bathroom and separate shower room. The attached barn has several ground floor sections for storage or stabling and a very large and well appointed first floor office. The property benefits from having stunning open countryside surroundings with far reaching views to Old Pale. The cottage is warmed by oil fired central heating a clear view log burner in the living room and is served by a shared septic tank. We are offering the property to the market with the benefit of no onward chain.


EPC Rating: E

Hallway

Glazed timber front entrance door with timber rain canopy over. Radiator. Stairs leading to first floor.

Living Room

A cosy main reception room with windows to 2 adjacent sides. Clearview log burner set into exposed brick chimney breast. Two radiators.

Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room

This spacious and bright room is appointed with a beautiful modern kitchen comprising a range of wall and base units with worksurface over, Belfast style sink and island unit with breakfast bar. There is a suite of integrated appliances including dishwasher, double oven with warming drawer, fridge freezer and electric hob with contemporary extractor hood over. There are windows to both front and rear aspects. The room is warmed by a radiator. There is a side access door leading to the barn.

Utility Room

Space and provision for washing machine, tumble dryer and additional full height fridge or freezer. Window to front. Radiator.

Rear Porch/Boot Room

Glazed timber stable door and window out to patio area. Tiled floor. Access to ground floor WC.

Ground Floor WC

Fitted with a white suite comprising low level WC and wash hand basin. Radiator.

First Floor Landing

Feature vaulted ceiling. Window. Radiator.

Bedroom One

Large double bedroom. Windows to front and rear. Two radiators. Dressing area with built in wardrobes.

En-Suite Bathroom

Fitted with a white suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin and panel bath with shower attachment. Heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two

Double bedroom with built in wardrobes. Window and radiator. Feature vaulted ceiling.

Bedroom Three

Bedroom with window and radiator.

Shower Room

Fitted with a white suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin and shower with large enclosure. Heated towel rail and window.

Barn

The large barn has several ground floor areas which could be utilised in a variety of ways such as stabling, workshop, garage, storage, gymnasium or further developed to be incorporated into the house for further living accommodation. There are large double doors to allow access for machinery or animals if needed. The main part of the barn is double storey height with open vaulted ceiling. There is light and power to the barn and the main hot water and central heating systems are located here. To the first floor there is a large office space.

Office

The modern office is well appointed and is large enough to incorporate several desks. There is lighting, power points and a window with fantastic views.

Garden

The outside space available at Barnside Cottage is one of the many highlights of the home. The space is divided into sections of gated driveway, gardens, patio area, paddock and field and in total measures approximately 1.9 acres. The long gated driveway provides off road parking for multiple vehicles and gives vehicular access to the barn, paddock and field beyond for easy land management. The beautifully landscaped gardens are laid to lawn and are very well stocked with a wide range of shrubs and trees. The paved patio area is ideally placed for al-fresco dining or a relaxed seating area. The paddock and field are both ideal for grazing land and are well bordered by post and rail stock fencing with gated access.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-08-04

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 828 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).

This Property£394,737 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £217,301 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
46 E
71 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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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

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Private Garden

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

3 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

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

  • Norley Church of England Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    100
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Cuddington Primary School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    190
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Sandiway Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    202
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    50
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Delamere CofE Primary Academy2.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    177
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Weaverham High School2.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,154
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hartford Church of England High School4.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,102
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Nicholas Catholic High School4.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,201
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • The Winsford Academy5.2 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    945
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The County High School, Leftwich5.5 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,046
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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

Spar - Sandiway, Cuddington, Cheshire1.6 miles
Co-op Hollow Lane Kingsley, Kingsley, Cheshire2.7 miles
Budgens Tarporley, Cotebrook3 miles

GP surgery

The Weaverham Surgery3.1 miles

Pharmacy

Rowlands Pharmacy1.6 miles

Hospital

Victoria Infirmary (Northwich)5.3 miles

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

Delamere Rail Station1.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Fernbank745 metres

Typical drive times

Frodsham13 min · 6.5 miles
Winsford14 min · 8.1 miles
Northwich14 min · 8 miles
Middlewich19 min · 11 miles
Chester (city)25 min · 14 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 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

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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