The Coach House, Douglas Lane, Wettenhall, CW7

GUIDE PRICE (£995,000 - £1,095,000)

A superb residential/equestrian courtyard property in open countryside, moments from South View Competition & Training Centre, between Nantwich and Tarporley.

Set in approximately five acres of open Cheshire countryside, this exceptional equestrian holding combines a four-bedroom, three bathroom 2756 ft2 home with first-class equestrian facilities, ready for the horse owner to move straight into. A bespoke five-stable block with tack room, canopy and concrete apron, a arena and well-fenced paddocks provide everything needed to keep, school and turn out horses at home. The property also sits close to South View Competition & Training Centre, a permanent, purpose-built venue offering BSJA and unaffiliated show jumping, British Dressage, indoor eventing, clinics and private hire.

Equestrian Facilities

• Stable block: A bespoke timber building comprising five loose boxes and a secure tack room

• Arena: Private arena for year-round schooling and training

• Paddocks: Well-fenced paddocks suitable for rotational grazing

• Land, yard and gardens: Approximately 5 acres in total, set within open countryside

In our opinion - Five acres in total suits a property with five stables and an arena. It’s enough land for the horses to live well and small enough to manage without a big workload.

• Dividing the land into several well-fenced paddocks lets you rest and rotate grazing, which keeps the grass healthier and lowers worm burdens. It also means you can separate horses that don’t get on, or keep a mare and foal or an injured horse apart.

• Room to expand: You may consider there may be space for a walker, a lunge pen, a small jump paddock or a field shelter.

• Manageable upkeep: The vendors informs us that the land can be mown, harrowed without commercial machinery. A compact tractor or quad with a topper is usually enough, and fencing and hedging costs stay reasonable.

• Privacy and buffer: Open countryside around a 5-acre plot gives you space from neighbours for schooling, hacking out and noise.

• Flexibility: The property works for private use, or a small livery or a training and sales set-up, subject to planning consent. It’s also a good size for a family and its horses, from first pony to competition horse.

OUT AND ABOUT

Set in the heart of rural Cheshire, the property occupies a private countryside position (what3words: occupations.lawn.football) with open farmland outlooks. It is well placed between the market town of Nantwich and the village of Tarporley, in an area popular with equestrian, lifestyle and commuter buyers. It is also within reach of Delamere Forest and the Cheshire meres.

Nearby Towns and Amenities ( note all distances are approx)

• Tarporley: approximately 6-7 miles. An attractive village with independent shops, delis, pubs, restaurants and a doctor’s surgery.

• Nantwich: approximately 6-7 miles. A historic market town with supermarkets, independent retailers, a weekly market, cafés, restaurants and a leisure centre.

• Chester: approximately 18-20 miles (30-40 minutes by car). The cathedral city has a full range of high street and boutique shopping, theatres, galleries, the Roman walls and racecourse.

• Manchester: approximately 33-37 miles (about 55-70 minutes by road). Major commercial, cultural and shopping centre, with Manchester Airport on the way.

• Liverpool: approximately 38-42 miles (about 60-75 minutes by road). Waterfront, theatres, galleries, universities and a major retail and dining scene.

Schooling

• Primary: a choice of village primary schools in the surrounding parishes, including the Bunbury, Calveley, Alpraham and Tarporley areas.

• Secondary: Tarporley High School, plus Brine Leas and Malbank in the Nantwich area, with sixth-form and college provision in Nantwich.

• Independent: Abbey Gate College near Chester, and The King’s School and The Queen’s School in Chester, all within a reasonable drive.

Note: catchments and school transport vary by address, so buyers should check with Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester councils.

Road and Rail Network to Major Northwest Centres

The property is well placed for the region’s road network. The A51 links Nantwich, Tarporley and Chester, while the A49 runs north to Warrington and south to Whitchurch. The A534 and A500 connect Nantwich with Sandbach and Crewe, with M6 Junctions 16 and 17 approximately 20-25 minutes away.

Chester is approximately 30-40 minutes by road, Manchester 55-70 minutes and Liverpool 60-75 minutes. Crewe station, around 15-20 minutes’ drive, is a major intercity hub with fast services to London Euston in approximately 1 hour 35 minutes, as well as Manchester and Liverpool. Manchester Airport is approximately 40-50 minutes’ drive, and Liverpool John Lennon Airport 55-65 minutes.

• GENERAL REMARKS

Comment by Mark Johnson FRICS @ Baker Wynne and Wilson.

The Coach House is a well-loved barn conversion occupying a peaceful semi-rural position with open countryside views. Extending to approximately 2,756 sq ft over two floors, it offers flexible accommodation well suited to modern family life.

The property is approached via the tree-lined Douglas Lane, from which a private drive leads to the original farmhouse and just two barn conversions, of which The Coach House is one. The open position gives wide skies and colourful sunrises and sunsets throughout the year.

Outside, the rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, with a generous south-west-facing patio, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the views.

The large double garage has a high pitched roof providing useful storage space. It is ideal for cars and general storage as it stands and, subject to the necessary consents, offers potential for use as an annexe, games room, art studio, craft space or home office.

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• THE TOUR

See attached floor plan with approx. measurements

EPC Rating: C

ENTRANCE HALL

Turned staircase with understairs store, oak boarded floor and oak front entrance door

HALLWAY/CLOAKS

Oak boarded floor.

CLOAKROOM

Low level W/C, pedestal wash hand basin, underfloor heating valve cupboard, oak boarded floor.

INNER HALLWAY

Oak boarded floor, full height double glazed windows.

LIVING ROOM

Oak boarded floor, ceiling spot lights, double open patio doors.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

Solid handcrafted units with granite worktops and upstands (option to paint if required), numerous base and wall storage seven drawer units, white glazed under mounted sink with hose mixer tap, space for American style refrigerator. Ceramic tile floor, space for large dining table. Fitted appliances: Belling Kensington range with ceramic hob with oven and grill below with canopy hood over.

DINING ROOM

Oak boarded floor, exposed timber framed arch.

UTILITY ROOM

Stainless steel undermounted sink with mixer tap, granite worktop with cupboards beneath, plumbing for washing machine and space for other appliances, ceramic tile floor, mistral oil fired central heating boiler, built in cupboard.

STUDY

Oak boarded floor.

LANDING

Various feature exposed truss sections and purlins, built in linen cupboard with pressurised hot water cylinder, three opening sky lights.

MASTER BEDROOM

A beautifully crafted full width oak truss and purlins. circular windows.

LARGE WALK IN WARDROBE

Hanging and shelving, access to loft.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM

Double walk-in screen cubicle with drench overhead and hand held shower fitments. chrome heated towel rail, tiled walls and floor, his and hers twin mounted wash basins with cupboards beneath, sky light, low level W/C, exposed purlin.

BEDROOM NO. 2

Exposed part truss and purlins to a vaulted ceiling.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM

Corner screen door enclosed single cubicle with shower fitments, low level W/C, pedestal wash hand basin, chrome heated towel rail, sky light, part exposed wall timbers.

BEDROOM NO. 3

Part exposed wall timbers.

BEDROOM NO. 4

Part exposed wall timbers.

FAMILY BATHROOM

His and hers pedestal wash hand basins with chrome Beaumont taps, low level W/C, large panel bath with "Beaumont" mixer shower head tap, corner screen door enclosed tiled cubicle with chrome shower fitments, exposed beam, ceramic tile floor, sky light.

NOTE

Ground floor accommodation 124.5m2 1340ft2
First floor accommodation 131.6m2 1416ft2
TOTAL: 256.1m2 2756ft2

EXTERIOR

(See attached plan and photographs).
Total area including equestrian facilities, house and garden approx. 5 acres. Approach over a long approach road, set around communal courtyard there is an Indian stone flag seating area to the front of the barn conversion, side gated access to rear with wall enclosed Indian stone seating/patio area with exterior lighting. The rear garden has a south westerly facing aspect overlooking the adjoining equestrian facilities which incorporate the fenced individual paddocks, arena, yard and stables with power and water (see plan).

Stables:
1 - 11'6" x 11'5"
2 - 11'9" x 11'6"
3 - 17'6" x 11'10"
4 - 11'1" x 11'7"
5 - 11'8" x 11'7"
Tack Room: 11'7" x 6'0"

An attached double brick and tiled conventional garage floor area 427ft2 (39.7m2), twin electric roller doors, oil storage tank, cold water tap.

Note: The land is level and well fenced/hedged.

NOTE

Residence, garage and stables = gross internal area 372.9m2 (4014 ft2).

TENURE

Freehold.

SERVICES

Mains water and electricity, private drainage system, oil fired central heating.

COUNCIL TAX

Band G.