Birch Hill House

DESCRIPTION
Birch Hill House is exceptional in every sense of the word. A newly sensitively and carefully renovated house boasting a light, spacious and contemporary interior, with a layout idea for modern living. This combined with outstanding equestrian facilities, all thoughtfully laid out, nestled in well-drained paddock land, with exceptional far reaching rural views, all within a 10/15 min hack to the extensive area of Delamere Forest. This attractive rendered house, enjoys a high degree of privacy, standing on its own, with two gated entrances.

The current owner has a real flair for interior, with a solid oak door opening into a stone floored entrance hall with doors to the separate WC and a generously proportioned utility room with bespoke fitted cupboards and Belfast sink, ideal for the country and dog loving family. To the right is the huge open plan room that houses the kitchen, sitting and dining areas. This expansive newly fitted room has been fitted with a bespoke hand made by Oakleigh Cabinets Ltd with granite worksurfaces, Belfast sink and huge central island unit with breakfast bar. There are the normal integral appliances as well as a Quooker boiling water tap and a Rangemaster cooker. There is ample space for large dining room table and there are sofa’s arranged round a log burner. The entire south facing wall is made of bi fold doors which lead onto a terrace, bringing the outside in.

The good sized drawing room lies to the other side of the hall, with log burner, with built in cabinetry to either side and stone flooring matching the kitchens.

The first floor has four lovely double bedrooms, most with built in wardrobes, and all the rooms having wonderful views over the countryside. There is a newly fitted and beautifully appointed family shower room and family bathroom with free standing bath and separate shower.

GARDENS/GROUNDS/PADDOCK LAND
The house is approached by two smart, separately gated entrances, the first to the house, is set back from the lane, with wooden gates between rendered walling. This opens into a large gravelled parking and turning area to the front of the house, with ample parking for numerous cars and access to the double garage. A tall set of slatted wooden gates then leads to a gravelled vehicle access that lies between the two main outbuildings. The second entrance provides a wider access, ideal for horse boxes, and leads directly into the stable yard, where there is ample parking for horse boxes and staff cars.

The landscaped gardens are a real delight, and our situated predominantly to the side and rear of the property, being east and south facing. There are two al fresco dining areas, the first is accessed directly off bi fold doors from the open plan kitchen/break/sitting and dining room, with a large stone terrace retained by dwarf red brick walling. This south facing terrace enjoys views of the paddock land and countryside beyond. A large set of stone steps rise up to the manicured lawns with gently reach up to the second raised stone terrace. This second terrace houses the very pretty octanal Summer house which has a central fire and wooden seating. There is an eight person hot tub that is included also in the sale. This elevated area enjoys breathtaking far reaching rural views towards the Welsh hills.

The gardens have been laid out for ease of management, with a large expanse of lawns interspersed with specimen trees and a stone path that leads from the terrace abutting the kitchen to the stable door that accesses the utility room. There are five paddocks in total, four of which lie behind the house, one with a field shelter, all bounded by post and rail fencing and all with water. There is a wide grass access/hacking track around these paddocks. The fifth paddock is small and lies to the front of the stable block and is ideal for a small pony or any horse in rehab.

There are two main outbuildings, the first houses four stables, a wash box with solarium, WC, tack and feed rooms. The second small outbuilding houses two further stables, a large dog kennel area (kennel not included). This building also includes the double garage at the gable end. A third open fronted building houses the feed/hay store. The whole set up is well thought out and ideal for family equestrian usage.

LOCATION
Birch Hill House has an exceptional, elevated position that enjoys mouthwatering far reaching views, with a high degree of privacy, occupying a quite rural setting in the popular village of Manley, adjoining Delamere Forest, long regarded as one of the most picturesque and scenic parts of the county. Indeed, the house is only a short 10/15 minute ride to Delamere Forest. The forest offers walking, cycling and riding all in about 2,400 aces of beautiful woodland. The Sandstone Trail is also close by, offering wonderful walking opportunities. For the equestrian, there is Kelsall Hill Equestrian centre nearby, offering cross country rides and competitions. Polo can be enjoyed locally at Little Budworth.

Manley has a primary school complemented by excellent secondary schools nearby including The Grange at Hartford, Abbeygate College at Saighton and The King’s & Queen’s in Chester. On the recreational front, there are lots of activities (Yoga/Zumba/coffee mornings) held at the Village Hall at Manley, wind surfing and sailing nearby at Manley Mere, rowing on the River Dee in Chester and several golf courses locally at Helsby, Pryors Hayes, Waverton, Delamere and Tarporley.

Despite the rural setting, Birch Hill House is extremely convenient for Chester and closer still to the popular towns of Helsby and Frodsham, with a varied selection of shops on the High street. The area enjoys excellent road communications, within daily traveling distance of all centres of commerce throughout the Northwest. The M56 and M53 are close by allowing for ease of access to both Liverpool and Manchester, both are served by international airports. From Mouldsworth train station there is a regular rail service to Chester, Manchester and travel to London is available from a number of stations locally including Runcorn and Hartford respectively, providing a sub 2hr inter-city service to Euston via Crewe.

DIRECTIONS
Postcode: WA6 6HX

What three words: chimp.rewriting.hood

From Chester travel east on the A51/A54 Manchester Road. Beyond Tarvin turn left onto the B5393 passing through Ashton and Mouldsworth. After about 4 miles turn right onto Manley Road and follow for about a mile. Turn right onto New Pale Road. then left onto Bushells Lane. Continue down Bushells Lane and the impressive double gates of Birch Hill House will be the first house on your right hand side.

SERVICES
TENURE: Freehold

EPC: D

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, two septic tanks, (one for house, one for outbuildings), oil fired central heating, Starlink satellite. Rangemaster off LPF bottles. Water and electric to both outbuildings, electric to the summer house.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Cheshire West & Chester. Tel: 0300 123 8123

COUNCIL TAX BAND: G, amount payable 2025 £3,987 for 2025