A hidden away haven nestled on Weaverham’s leafy fringes, discover woodcutter cottage charm at Burway, tucked back off Shady Brook Lane.

Dating back to the 1950s, Burway has evolved over time into a warm and versatile space for modern living, its recent transformation introducing a subtle European influence to its cottage-like character, creating an individual and unique home, endlessly flexible and immensely liveable in its design.

Pull up through the gates and parking can be found on the block paved driveway, to the side of which a pathway curves off and through the front lawn, where mature trees including sculpted cypress trees draw birdsong.

Storybook cottage

Ahead, nestling beneath sloping eaves and timber framed windows edged in climbing vines, there is a storybook feel about Burway which continues indoors.

Cocooning Black Forest hideaway vibes can instantly be felt in the long, light-filled porch-boot room, with warm timbers and plenty of storage space for shoes and coats.

Beyond, the entrance hallway, with itshandsome oak and wrought metal staircase and oak flooring underfoot continues the calm sense of rural retreat, with a door opening beneath the stairs revealing a surprising and spacious accessible downstairs bedroom. A quiet, peaceful room uplifted by the sound of birdsong drifting in, this is a flexible room, equally suited to rest, reflection, or use as a home office.

On winter nights, seek sanctuary from the weather outside in the warm and welcoming lounge, where a broad bay window invites the garden view to the front. An electric fire sits within a brick surround, emanating cosy comfort.

OWNER QUOTE: “The lounge is a gorgeous room in winter, it’s so comforting. The home looks beautiful at night with the lamps on.”

Refurbished throughout, warmth radiates throughout the home, with double doors ahead from the entrance hall opening into the remodelled dining kitchen.

Heart of the home

Reimagined from three separate rooms, the kitchen has been opened up into a single, sociable space, bespoke designed with a clear vision in mind. Soft sage green cabinetry infuses a sense of calm, while the overall ambience leans towards a more traditional European kitchen style inspired by time spent in Italy, where cooking and gathering sit at the heart of the culture.

A Range cooker with extractor forms the heart of the kitchen, with integrated appliances including fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine neatly built in.

Dine at the table or outside beneath the shelter and shade of the patio verandah, accessed via French doors which invite the light and views in.

OWNER QUOTE: “You can tell this is a home that has been loved.”

Tucked off the kitchen, a Belfast sink with showerhead attachment can be found in the utility room, which also offers access out to the verandah and patio and also through to the downstairs WC.

Soak and sleep

At the top of the stairs, a pocket door slides open to reveal the comfort of the contemporary country bathroom, where white metro tiling coats the walls, sturdy timber beams span the ceiling and honey-toned wooden shelving and cabinetry combine with crisp white wash basin, WC and large, walk-in shower.

OWNER QUOTE: “It’s the best shower in the world, like being in a secret hideaway.”

Seek sanctuary in the master bedroom, nestled to the right of the stairs, where beams above blend with cleverly fitted storage beneath the sloping roofline, including wardrobes and wide, deep drawers reaching back into the eaves.

Across the landing, to the left of the stairs, a third bedroom, currently serving as a study is filled with light, offering leafy views out, with space for a three-quarter sized bed.

Haven for nature

Outside, the garden to the front is a haven for nature, filled with colour and song from the array of visiting nuthatches, bluetits, long-tailed tits, wrens, dunnocks, blackbirds, goldcrests and chaffinches. Woodpeckers and jays have also been spotted alongside the occasional sparrowhawk. Creating the perfect woodland cottage vibe, listen out for the gentle hooting of owls in the grand old oak tree.

Continuing the Italianate feel of the kitchen, step out to the rear, beneath the welcome shade of the verandah, beyond which the paved patio continues, dotted with planters and a coiling twisted hazel, whose delicate catkins offer a taste of the seasons. Low maintenance and tranquil, there is also access off the garden to the separate studio.

OWNER QUOTE: “The question is always ‘where should we dine tonight - front garden, back garden?’… decisions, decisions.”

Offering a flexible extension of the home, the studio, originally a single garage, has been fully insulated and is currently used as a music room, though it would adapt just as easily to an art studio, workspace or home office if required.

Drawing in light, a window looks back out across the garden, while a separate storage area sits neatly to one side. A promising space for future growth, there is clear scope here to evolve further, with potential to incorporate bathroom facilities and create a more self-contained annexe if desired.

Out and about

OWNER QUOTE: “The location is outstanding – it’s just fantastic.”

Experience the restful nature of rurality at Burway, with the peace and quiet of countryside living complemented by the ease of everything you need being within easy reach.

Private and not at all overlooked, Burway feels like its own hidden haven, with the added bonus of having friendly neighbours nearby.

Once the walking boots are on, head out in any direction, following the route down to the river, or out towards Marbury Country Park and Owley Wood, where miles of footpaths wind through woodland and bluebell dells. Closer to home, pause for refreshments at The Leigh Arms, while The Hanging Gate - just a few minutes’ walk – blends great food with a welcoming beer garden and the occasional evening of live music.

Weaverham itself is a thriving village, with plenty of independent shops including a highly rated butcher and a hardware store that seems to stock everything, alongside cafés and pubs. With a strong sense of community, there is plenty to involve yourself in from choirs to clubs. Lakehouse Field, just opposite the shops, provides open space to stretch legs and let dogs run free.

For wider connections, Acton Bridge station is around a mile away, offering direct routes into Liverpool in under half an hour, ideal for evenings out at the theatre, live music or watching the football. London Euston is reachable in just over two hours with a change at Crewe, while nearby road links and bus routes connect easily to Northwich, Frodsham and beyond.

Ideal for those seeking a simpler pace, Burway offers a home that is easy to care for yet rich in comfort. Peaceful, private and fantastically well connected for both leisure and entertainment, feel safe, settled, and at home at Burway.

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