Hobb Hill, Tilston, Malpas.
- Land size
- 2.6 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Spacious Detached Country Home
- Magical Landscaped Gardens & Land to 2.6 acres
- Spacious Accommodation and Wonderful Rear Extension
- Circular Driveway, Garage and Range of Outbuildings
- Close to the A41 and the Village of Malpas
Description
This is truly is a must see property occupying an enviable rural position on the edge of the highly regarded village of Tilston, Ivy House is a substantial and wonderfully versatile detached family home, set within exceptional landscaped gardens and extensive grounds extending to paddocks and a beautiful woodland area with a picturesque stream.
General Remarks - Occupying an enviable rural position on the edge of the highly regarded village of Tilston, Ivy House is a substantial and versatile detached family home extending to over 1,800 ft². The property occupies an exceptional 2.6-acre plot, incorporating magical landscaped gardens, adjoining paddocks for grazing animals, mature woodland and a picturesque stream, creating a truly special countryside setting with outstanding lifestyle appeal.
Situation - Ivy House enjoys the best of both worlds: a peaceful rural setting surrounded by countryside, yet within easy reach of village amenities. Tilston is a sought-after South Cheshire village with a friendly community, local shop, popular public house and well-regarded primary school. The surrounding countryside provides an abundance of opportunities for walking and enjoying the rural landscape.
The highly regarded village of Malpas is approximately three miles away and provides a broader range of everyday amenities, including independent shops, pubs, restaurants, a doctors' surgery and well-regarded schools, including a popular secondary school.
The City of Chester and the market town of Whitchurch are readily accessible and provide an extensive range of shopping, educational, leisure and recreational facilities, together with supermarkets, independent retailers and a railway station providing useful connections to the wider region.
The property also enjoys excellent road links, making Chester, Wrexham, North Wales and the wider North West readily accessible.
Brief Description - The house itself has been thoughtfully extended and enhanced over the years to create spacious and adaptable accommodation that combines traditional family living with an excellent connection to the surrounding grounds.
A welcoming reception hall provides access to a series of well-proportioned reception rooms, including a cosysitting room, perfect for relaxing, and dining room ideally suited to entertaining family and friends. A particular highlight is the superb garden room, which enjoys attractive views across the gardens and provides a wonderful transition between the house and its outdoor surroundings. With natural light and views over the grounds, this is a room in which the beauty and magic of the setting can be enjoyed throughout the seasons.
The kitchen forms the natural heart of the home and is complemented by a useful utility room and ground floor shower room. The accommodation is equally impressive upstairs, where four generous bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. A charming mezzanine room overlooks the garden room below and provides a versatile additional space, equally suited to a home office, reading room, hobby area or quiet retreat.
Outside & Gardens - Approached by a sweeping circular driveway, the property is surrounded by mature, beautifully established gardens which provide an impressive backdrop to the house and an exceptional degree of privacy and tranquillity.
The gardens and grounds are undoubtedly one of Ivy House's greatest assets and provide a genuine 'wow factor' rarely found with a village-edge family home.
Beautifully established and landscaped gardens immediately surround the property, providing a succession of attractive spaces in which to sit, entertain and enjoy the outdoors. Mature planting, lawns and established trees create a wonderful sense of privacy, whilst the outlook changes as the seasons progress.
From the more formal areas around the house, the grounds naturally transition into adjoining paddock and woodland pasture for grazing animals including ponies, sheep and goats, providing amenity land with enormous lifestyle appeal. These areas could suit a variety of uses, subject of course to any necessary permissions, and will be particularly attractive to those seeking space for outdoor pursuits, gardening, animals or simply the freedom that comes with owning land.
Beyond the paddocks lies a particularly enchanting woodland pasture, where a picturesque stream gently winds its way through the landscape. This secluded corner of the grounds creates an almost magical environment — a place to explore, unwind and enjoy nature, whilst providing an extraordinary degree of privacy and a true connection with the surrounding countryside. This area lies within the Tilston Conservation Area.
Directions - From the Hampton Roundabout drive towards Chester on the A41 for about 1.5 miles and turn left for Tilston. Follow the road for about ¾ of a mile and Ivy House is located on the left-hand side.
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Schooling - South Cheshire - Bishop Heber High is an ‘Outstanding’ secondary school (Ofsted, 2011), situated on the outskirts of Malpas. There are popular independent schools in the area, including Kings, Queens & Abbey Gate schools in Chester, as well as Packwood Haugh and Moreton Hall in Shropshire.
Viewing Arrangements - Strictly through the Agents: Halls, St Marys Arcade, 13-17 High Street, Whitchurch Sy13 1AX
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Council Tax & Local Authority - The property is council tax band G on the Cheshire West & Chester Council register.
Services - All - We believe that mains water and electricity are available to the property. The heating is via an oil-fired boiler to radiators and drainage is to a private system.
Tenure - Freehold - We understand that the property is Freehold although purchasers must make their own enquiries via their solicitor.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-08-27
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 785 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
- Full Fibre (FTTP)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- 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
- Garage
- Garden
- 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
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 86% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
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
- Tilston Parochial CofE Primary Academy633 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Clutton Church of England Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 39
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 83
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School2.9 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 261
- Type
- Community school
- Bickerton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 101
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Bishop Heber High School2.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,293
- Type
- Foundation school
- Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College8.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,219
- Type
- Academy converter
- Sir John Talbot's School8.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 861
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Christleton High School8.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,382
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Catholic High School, Chester9.1 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 797
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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Flood Risk
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- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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