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Chorlton-by-Backford, Chester, Cheshire

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Exclusive development of just five barn conversions
  • Idyllic semi-rural setting with excellent commuter links
  • Beautifully presented and spacious barn conversion
  • Four generous double bedrooms
  • Outstanding open-plan family dining kitchen
  • Two versatile reception rooms
  • Two shower rooms and separate WC
  • Approx. 242 sq. m (2,606 sq. ft) of accommodation
  • Driveway parking and single garage
  • EPC Rating E

Description

A stylish and spacious barn conversion offering generous gardens, wonderful open rural views, garaging and excellent commuting connections.

Ground floor
The front door opens into a welcoming central reception hall, featuring attractive stone flooring that continues through to the study/snug. Off the hallway is a beautifully appointed cloakroom/WC.

Positioned to the front of the property and enjoying pleasant views across the courtyard is the spacious living room. This elegant reception space features a wood-burning stove set within a recessed fireplace with slate hearth, complemented by natural oak flooring and traditional column radiators. Across the hallway is a versatile second reception room, currently used as a study but equally suited as a snug or playroom. Floor-to-ceiling windows fitted with stylish shutters flood the room with natural light while framing delightful courtyard views.

Undoubtedly the heart of the home is the exceptional open-plan kitchen, dining and family room. Beautiful oak flooring laid in a herringbone pattern creates a striking finish throughout this impressive space. The bespoke kitchen is fitted with a range of high-gloss cabinetry beneath Corian work surfaces and incorporates a central island with breakfast bar, ideal for informal dining and entertaining. A comprehensive range of quality integrated appliances, predominantly by Neff and Bosch, includes twin ovens, one incorporating a microwave. The adjoining dining and family areas provide generous living space and enjoy superb views through six-panel bi-fold doors that open onto an extensive decked terrace, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living.

Completing the ground floor is a well-equipped utility room fitted with shaker-style cabinetry and woodblock work surfaces, together with a Belfast sink and plumbing for laundry appliances.

First floor
A spacious galleried landing with a vaulted ceiling displays an impressive array of exposed trusses, beautifully celebrating the property's barn conversion heritage. A useful linen cupboard provides practical storage.

The principal bedroom suite is a particular highlight, featuring a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and a striking porthole window that creates a unique focal point. The luxurious en suite is fitted with a walk-in shower incorporating a thermostatic drench head, complemented by contemporary sanitary ware with concealed fittings. Stylish metro tiling and a stainless-steel heated towel rail complete the elegant finish.

There are three further double bedrooms. Two enjoy large Velux windows framing delightful rural views, whilst the fourth is currently arranged as a bespoke dressing room, fitted with an extensive range of wardrobes, a dressing unit and display cabinetry. This room can easily be reinstated as a bedroom if required.

Completing the first floor is a beautifully appointed family shower room, featuring wet room-style facilities with a walk-in shower, thermostatic drench head, premium Duravit sanitary ware and a chrome heated towel rail.

Gardens and grounds
Entered through electric gates onto a communal gravel courtyard, the property benefits from private allocated parking, additional visitor parking, and a single garage.

To the rear, generous lawned gardens enjoy superb views across a pony paddock to the surrounding open countryside. Adjoining the house is an extensive contemporary decked terrace, complete with outdoor lighting, power, and water, providing the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining. A circular paved seating area offers a further space in which to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

The gardens are enclosed by mature hedging, ensuring a high degree of privacy.

Situation
This property is situated in a delightful semi-rural setting on the outskirts of the regarded village of Backford.

The nearby village of Upton provides an excellent range of everyday amenities, including popular public houses, restaurants, a village store and Post Office. Nearby Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and the Coliseum Leisure Park offer an impressive selection of designer brands, restaurants, cafés and a cinema complex.

The historic city of Chester is only a short drive away and offers a wealth of cultural, shopping and dining opportunities. Renowned for its Roman walls, picturesque River Dee, famous Racecourse and unique Rows, Chester combines rich heritage with modern city living.

Education is particularly well catered for, with highly regarded state schools including Mollington Primary School and Upton High School. Independent schooling is available at The King's School and The Queen's School in Chester, together with Abbey Gate College in Saighton.

The area is well-placed for commuters, with easy access to the M53 and M56 motorway networks connecting to the major commercial centres of the Northwest. The A55 Expressway provides straightforward access to the North Wales coastline, while Chester railway station offers regular direct services to London Euston in approximately two hours.

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water and electricity are connected. Oil-fired central heating. Communal Biodisc drainage system. Telephone and broadband connections.

None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing 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.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 15/09/2026). 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 on completion.

Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty method. However the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.

Local Authority
Cheshire West & Chester Council
Council Tax Band F

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.

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.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – CH2 4DD
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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-09-18

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
41 E
67 D

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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Broadband
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Sewerage
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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

14 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

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

  • Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    197
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • The Oaks Community Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    172
    Type
    Community school
  • Woodlands Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    533
    Type
    Community school
  • St Oswald's CofE Primary School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    102
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Whitby Heath Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    406
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • The Whitby High School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,398
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy1.8 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    950
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Ellesmere Port Church of England College2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    777
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Anglican/Church of England
  • Upton-by-Chester High School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,728
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College3.4 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    651
    Type
    Foundation 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

M&S Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port1 mile
Sainsburys Ellesmere Port, Ellesmere Port1.3 miles
EG - OTM - Chester, Moston1.4 miles

GP surgery

Whitby Health Partnership1.5 miles

Pharmacy

Boots1.2 miles

Hospital

Ellesmere Port Hospital1.5 miles

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Capenhurst Rail Station2.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Gordon Lane736 metres

Typical drive times

Shotton16 min · 9.5 miles
Bebington14 min · 9.3 miles
Chester (city)10 min · 4.5 miles
Ellesmere Port7 min · 4.4 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.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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