Picturesque to look upon and a pleasure to live within, No. 382 Chester Road is a home where expectations align with realisation.

Set well back off Chester Road along a wide gravel driveway leading to a single garage to the rear, the buffer of front lawn, mature planting and colourful garden beds provides another level of separation from the wider world.

With plenty of parking available for four cars, there is even scope to fit further vehicles with an element of reshuffling, handy for when teenage children pass their driving tests, or when friends call.

Welcome home

Beyond the handsome Tudor-style facade, step indoors and a more modern sense of embrace awaits, with lightly toned flooring running diagonally underfoot in the entrance porch, and light, classic décor to the walls.

The minimal style is upheld, continuing through into the entrance hallway where a cloakroom with wash basin and WC can be found to the left, while beyond, light streams in through an original leaded window to the side, illuminating a cosy nook beneath the stairs, perfect for coats and shoes.

OWNER QUOTE: “When we moved here with young teenagers, the sense of space was ideal. We love the garden and the open skies.”

Classic panelled doors and picture rails lend warmth and a sense of 1930s character throughout, opening to a large lounge where a broad bay window invites an abundance of light, providing views out over the front garden. Nestled within an attractive surround, an electric fire gives a comforting warmth, while neutral tones to the walls and carpet retain a fresh airy feel.

Offering a separate space for groups to branch out, parents to enjoy quieter moments or teenagers to entertain friends, a second sitting room sits to the rear of the home; spacious and bright and heated by a log-burning stove, enchanting views beckon out over the garden to the rear, with direct access out through French doors onto the patio.

OWNER QUOTE: “The sitting room is where we often gravitate. Looking out over the garden with the log burner crackling away creates such a relaxing atmosphere. It’s the perfect place for a quiet cup of tea or a glass of wine at the end of the day."

Also off the entrance hall, the study serves as a quiet and peaceful place for those working from home, with views out over the side of the house.

Wine and dine

A perfect meeting point between the living spaces and the kitchen, wood flooring features underfoot in the dining room, a light and sociable room with windows to two sides. Savour mealtimes with family and friends, before relaxing in the sitting room, lounge or outside on the many patios.

Beyond, a door offers access through to the kitchen, part-glazed to retain a sense of connection between the rooms. Tucked to the right, a small utility room with space-saving authentic 1930s hung sliding door system, houses the washing machine and dryer, with access opposite out to the garden.

Tiled underfoot, with underfloor heating, the large, light-filled kitchen looks out over the garden on three sides. One of the first projects undertaken by the current owners, the room was created by incorporating former outbuildings, replacing what had been a compact kitchen with a spacious family culinary space designed for modern living. Granite worktops feature alongside a range of integrated appliances including a Bosch dishwasher, Neff double oven, induction hob and built-in fridge and freezer. At No. 382 the outdoors is never far away, with a sunbaked patio temptingly in reach beyond the French doors of the kitchen.

Rest and refresh

Returning to the entrance hall, the carpeted staircase rises up past a large leaded window on the turn, spilling light down the stairs and up the final steps to the landing of the first floor.

The first of the bedrooms, the smallest of the doubles, is bright and cheerful, with views out over the leafy front garden and ample space for a wardrobe.

Along the landing, the bountiful bay window and white wooden flooring ensure the guest bedroom is an airy and light sanctuary. Positioned to the front and yet so well set back from the road, this guest bedroom is a peaceful, private retreat, with built-in wardrobes providing plenty of storage.

Uncompromisingly spacious and balanced in true 1930s style, even the bathroom at No. 382 exhales with elbow room, with light streaming in through two windows, and served by a shower and separate bath alongside a vanity unit wash basin and WC.

Nestled to the rear, the third of the double bedrooms looks out to the garden and far-reaching views over the fields, with plenty of space for wardrobes and drawers.

Next door, bathed in light and with a nod to the heritage of the home in the picture rails, the master bedroom with its feature wall of patterned grey and white is an oasis of calm. Wake up to mists over the fields, sunshine streaking over the woodland in the distance and light streaming in through the window. Spacious and bright there is also a private shower room en suite.

OWNER QUOTE: “No matter where the sun is this home remains light and airy throughout.”

Entertain outdoors

Nurtured and tended over time, the rear garden has evolved organically, planted over the seasons with a variety of shrubs and bulbs ensuring the borders and beds brim with colour and texture throughout each season.

A series of seating areas follow the path of the sun throughout the day, from the patio beside the kitchen, a favourite spot for morning coffee and evening drinks, to quieter corners tucked to the rear.

Wildlife is in abundance, with the backdrop of fields bringing an ever-changing parade of visitors from songbirds to squirrels, pheasants to birds of prey.

At the far end of the garden, a summer house with electricity and Wi-Fi offers a peaceful place to work, read or simply enjoy a change of scenery surrounded by greenery.

Out and about

Positioned towards the northern edge of Hartford, No. 382 Chester Road enjoys the best of both worlds, with all the amenities of the village within easy reach alongside swift access to Chester, Tarporley, Warrington and the wider motorway network without the need to navigate the village centre.

A footpath weaves through the fields behind the home, making it easy to step out for a walk. The nearby banks of the River Weaver offer longer circular routes, with opportunities to call in for a thirst-quencher at local favourites including the Coachman, Hartford Hall and the Hart of Hartford along the way.

Hartford village centre, with its shops and cafes, can be reached on foot in around 15 to 20 minutes, while Hartford High School is approximately a 20 to 25-minute walk away.

Families are particularly well served by the area's excellent educational provision, with primary, secondary, sixth form and independent schools all close at hand.

For those keen on both community and sport, local facilities are second to none with provision for tennis, cricket, football and a wide range of other activities contributing to the strong family appeal of the area.

Commuters are well served by Hartford railway station, providing services to London, Liverpool and Glasgow, while Greenbank railway station offers convenient links to Chester and Manchester.

Whether seeking a well-connected home with plenty of room for guests or a home to simply spread out and grow in, No. 382 Chester Road, with its light and airy ambience, warm welcome and family friendly flexibility, combines spacious living, accessibility, countryside walks and village life in equal measure.

OWNER QUOTE: “We love the views and the open skies, we’ve watched the rain move in – storms and sunsets, and even the Northern Lights.”

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