Byeways

Located off the desirable Dalefords Lane in Whitegate, find your woodland retreat for the modern age, at Byeways.

Rural retreat Sitting proudly on a spacious south-facing plot of around 1.5 acres overlooking countryside and woodland to the rear and tucked privately behind a 30-metre wall with gated entrance to a large, double width driveway, Byeways offers a unique style of living. Byeways is a modern Smart Home, its new design guided by a vision of open-plan living and a strong tech-element, with Arts and Crafts architectural influences.

Plenty of parking with easy manoeuvrability is available at the front, whilst large areas of lawn and a fringe of mature trees provide a sense of separation between the home and lane beyond. Byeways gives a handsome first impression upon arrival, its exterior being well insulated and finished in hardy K-Rend, whilst inside, the home is just as impressive.

Contemporary character Technological upgrades include the installation of a Smart Home Control4 system – a programmable lighting downstairs, a five-amp circuit running through the home – allowing you to control mood lighting to your convenience, LED low voltage spotlights (including Collingwood rimless inset LED spotlighting in the lounge, cinema and hall alongside sound wired speakers throughout the home and annex. The Control4 system also includes infra-red security system, CCTV and electronic thermostats to all downstairs rooms.

OWNER QUOTE: “the flexibility of the entertaining space enabled by the feature sliding doors and sound system is often admired. The fact it overlooks the garden and countryside makes it stunning”

Sense the tranquillity of the setting as you make your way from the car to the front door, stepping through into the entrance hall, where the underfloor heating creates a warm welcome, continuing throughout the downstairs.

Modern and almost minimalist in its ambience, recessed spotlighting shines down on the marbled white floor tiles, for a bright and uncluttered feel. Ahead, the oak and glass staircase softens the mood, infusing character in keeping with the country surrounds.

Feast your eyes Opening up to the right, porcelain tiles continue through from the entrance hall into the kitchen; cool in summer yet warmed by underfloor heating in cooler months. Uncluttered and contemporary, sleek, handleless cupboards and drawers provide a plethora of storage space, seamlessly accommodating a range of appliances including double Neff ovens with microwave built in, separate plate warmer and AEG induction hob, with space for an American style fridge-freezer. Within the quartz-topped central island is an undermounted sink with grooved drainage. Also accommodating a dishwasher, pendant lighting above the breakfast bar adds a soft level of lighting, whilst there is also a separate, lower-level breakfast bar, ideal for children and wheelchair users.

Above the hob, automatic, electric touch-operated cupboards add a futuristic feel, whilst the vaulted ceiling adds incredible height, ensuring this space feels spacious and airy.

Ideal for entertaining, a trio of contemporary aluminium grey framed windows provide far reaching views out over the woodland garden to the countryside beyond. Floor lighting in the dining area is controllable via the Smart Home Control4 app, along with other zones of the kitchen.

Keep the clutter out of sight, with the beautifully furnished utility room tucked off the kitchen. A handy practical entrance when returning from a rainy walk with your four-legged friends, wash the dogs down outside before bringing them in to dry in the spacious utility room, where there is a second dishwasher, plumbing for a washing machine, space for an undercounter fridge, an undermounted sink and cupboard storage.

Open plan living An oak dividing door slides back from the kitchen to allow open-plan flow between here and the living room beyond. A capaciously sized room, with spotlighting to the ceiling, minimalist white walls are invigorated by the blue feature chimney breast, within which a wide, Stovax Studio 2 log burner is inset, infusing the room with comforting warmth in wintertime.

Engineered oak flooring harmonises with the attractive wooden mantel, whilst spotlighting overhead is softened by contemporary wall lighting, with floor lighting by the fireplace.

Returning to the entrance hall, an inner hallway leads to the cinema room, the ultimate entertaining space for family and friends.

State of the art in its design, at the push of a button, the retractable screen lowers for the full cinematic effect. With surround sound built into the ceiling speakers and sub woofers, experience the full movie night ambience…all you need to provide is the popcorn.

Another versatile room is currently used as a study. Spacious and laid with carpet compatible with the underfloor heating, this flexible space, with its pleasant outlook over the front garden could also serve as a playroom snug lounge or even a ground floor bedroom.

A handy downstairs WC is also to be found close by, with colourful feature tiling behind the wash basin.

From the entrance hall, take the contemporary oak and glass staircase up to the first-floor landing, where four light, bright bedrooms await.

Sleep tight With views to the side and front, bedroom two is a masterfully sized space, light and bright with quirky angles to the roofline and high windows capturing leafy views to the front and side. There is easily ample space for a king-size bed, wardrobes and drawers.

To the front, bedroom three is an embracing room, with high ceiling and unique angles once more. In autumn all the fire and spice of the woodland garden is framed through the large window.

Serving the three guest bedrooms on this floor, the family bathroom is exquisitely furnished by Hans Grohe, with a large, centrally filling tub, separate walk-in shower, wash basin with LED mirrored cabinet above, heated towel radiator and WC. There is also a speaker in the ceiling as part of the Control4 audio system.

Also nestled to the rear, bedroom four has a cottage like cosiness, with plenty of space for a double bed and flowing with an abundance of natural light courtesy of the huge roof light in the slope of the ceiling.

A sanctuary of sleep, discover the master suite at the end of the landing, stretching the full width of the home.

A large wardrobe offers storage in this blissfully spacious bedroom, where the trio of picture windows frame unobstructed watercolour views out over the countryside and woodland.

Freshen up in the ensuite, furnished with large walk-in shower, twin wall-mounted wash basins, LED demisting mirror and WC.

OWNER QUOTE: “The lounge and kitchen overlook the rear and face south which is a joy for nature lovers. It’s wonderfully bright and the temperature always feels comfortable.”

A home for all seasons Outside, the south facing garden creates the tranquil, peaceful backdrop to Byeways, a safe, secure and private personal paradise.

Laid predominantly to lawn, with patio skirting the rear of the kitchen and lounge, this low maintenance garden is designed to sit in harmony with its woodland setting. A large silver birch tree, visible from the master bedroom, is favoured by a variety of birds, whilst the cherry blossom trees and eucalyptus tree add their own inimitable beauty. In late spring, the rhododendrons lining the easterly boundary of the garden burst forth in a riot of colour.

Beyond the rear garden, the 0.8-acre paddock preserves your views of the surrounding countryside and offers plenty of potential for use.

OWNER QUOTE: “It’s a home for all seasons, from watching the garden wake up in spring, to the tranquility of the long lazy summer evenings, the wonderful autumn colours of the woods and the cosiness of the lounge with the wood stove burning whilst watching the winter storm through the full height, sliding patio doors”

A large shed is ideal for garden equipment and sun loungers.

Cottage in the woods Also adding to Byeways’ charm is the self-contained, one bedroom annex within the plot, offering the potential for a multitude of uses.

Originally designed to be a home gym, the idea evolved, culminating in a contemporary open-plan living space with kitchenette and shower room alongside a stylish bedroom with glass balustrade on the mezzanine level. Perfect for accommodating family, friends, dependent relatives or even a nanny, there is undoubtedly vast potential for this space.

On your doorstep In an area of unrivalled natural beauty, woodland and undulating hills and valleys, Whitegate is one of Cheshire’s finest villages.

With the Whitegate Way on your doorstep, from the rear garden, skirt along the side of a field of barley or other crops and into the woods before emerging onto this famous local walk, calling in for refreshments at the Station House Café.

Between Byeways and the Whitegate Way discover two delightful fishing lakes, nestled in a glorious tree-lined setting, idyllic on a summer’s morning.

Rail links can be found in the nearby village of Cuddington, about a mile away where there are also a number of convenience stores, alongside a bridal shop.

Perfect for families, Byeways is located close to prestigious independent school The Grange, alongside a number of highly rated primary and secondary schools in nearby Hartford.

Motorway links bring you within easy reach of both Manchester and Liverpool international airports and Crewe with its mainline access to London Euston.

For a family who love entertaining and are looking for a rural oasis, escape the world and embrace woodland living, at Byeways, where characterful comfort comes with a contemporary twist.

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