Spacious character home with large gardens and a versatile detached annexe.
Detached sandstone cottage with extensive character features
Set in almost 0.5 acres, this sandstone cottage blends original character with family-sized living. The house was formed from former workers’ cottages and now offers generous interconnecting reception rooms, a farmhouse-style kitchen with an AGA and four double bedrooms plus a flexible fifth room. Living spaces feel spacious and practical for family life and larger gatherings.
A substantial detached annexe (c. 49 sq m / 525 sq ft) with its own kitchen and bathroom provides versatile space — perfect as ancillary accommodation for a dependent relative, a home office/studio or an income-generating holiday let. Two sets of bi-fold doors open onto slate patios and sweeping lawns that back onto open farmland, delivering privacy and far-reaching rural views.
Practical improvements include a new oil boiler installed in 2024 and double glazing throughout. However, the property is oil-heated (not on mains gas) and the exposed sandstone walls are understood to have no built-in insulation, which may affect running costs and comfort without retrofit. Broadband speeds are very slow and council tax is described as quite expensive — factors to consider for remote working or budget planning.
This home will suit buyers seeking character, space and seclusion in a prosperous rural setting close to Delamere Forest, Helsby, Frodsham and Chester. It has been well cared for by long-term owners but offers clear scope for updating and energy improvements to suit contemporary family lifestyles.