Rural, yet not isolated, discover tucked away Cassia Green Farm Barn, commutably poised for Manchester, Chester and Liverpool, between the towns of Northwich and Winsford.

Secluded sanctuary

Securely set back behind an electric gated driveway, Cassia Green Farm Barn is a hidden gem, unseen from the road. Parking is plentiful on the gravel driveway, alongside a separate double timber-framed garage, converted from an old stable block and superb for storage.

OWNER QUOTE: “It just looks so pretty from the outside, that’s what first attracted me – and then I saw the main lounge.”

A prolific pink climbing rose frames the centre of the Cheshire redbrick barn-conversion, neatly bookended by a flourish of heavily scented purple wisteria to either side, striking a scene of quintessential rural England from spring through to late summer.

Two oak canopy entrances add a sense of spacious grandeur. Make your way through the first and into the carpeted entrance hall, where wooden flooring remains in situ underneath.

Warm welcome

Directly ahead, light enters through a timber framed window. A feature throughout Cassia Green Farm Barn, they are painted a contemporary grey from the outside.

Lift the latch on the wooden door to the right to sneak a peek at the downstairs cloakroom, with vanity unit-mounted wash basin, WC and heated towel radiator.

An entertaining haven, make your way through into the lavishly sized lounge on the left, where timber beams above create a sense of medieval grandeur in the largest reception room in the home.

Entertaining haven

An impressive 42 feet in length, this inspiring space can easily combine two rooms in one, serving as both dining room and living room, with a large ten-seater table and space for several sofas. A cheery welcome emanates from the log-burning stove, nestled within its redbrick inglenook. Homely and sociable, gather around the glowing embers after a convivial meal and catch up with loved ones. Double doors at the far end open out to the garden, where an electric awning provides shelter and shade when enjoying summer dining alfresco.

Returning to the entrance hall, this time, turn right from the front door to arrive at the kitchen. In harmony with the rustic origins of the barn, wood-fronted cabinetry creates a farmhouse kitchen feel, borne out by the warmth of the gas-fired Aga. An electric oven and hob are handy for the summer months. Tiled underfoot, granite worktops reflect the spotlighting above. Newly fitted built in appliances include a fridge-freezer and dishwasher, with undermounted sink and tap.

To the rear, discover a rear porch-boot room brimming with extra storage and space for a freestanding fridge-freezer. From here there is easy access out to the garden.

Relax and unwind

Leading on from the kitchen is a second living room. Carpeted, with solid wood skirtings, exposed beams and log-burning stove within a redbrick surround, there is a cosiness about this room that belies its spacious proportions. The perfect room for quiet nights in as a couple or watching a movie with the children. Double doors open to the front and there is ample space for a dining room.

Moving through into a rear hallway, wooden flooring extends underfoot. Directly ahead, a laundry-utility room is contemporarily furnished with dove grey fitted cabinetry, with plumbing for a washer-dryer. Quartz worktops provide plenty of space for laundry essentials, while a handy door connects you with the rear garden.

Versatile spaces

Returning to the rear hallway, sneak a peek at the copious storage available beneath the stairs, before arriving at the third reception room. Currently serving as a gym, wood flooring extends throughout, with an impressive Cheshire redbrick fireplace and chimneybreast accommodating a gas-fired stove.

With the potential to be the second entrance into the home, this room can also be directly accessed from an oak portico front door. Ideal for multigenerational living and blended families, the natural flow of this home is superb, offering pockets of privacy and plenty of sociable space.

Testament to this are the two bedrooms accessed via the staircase leading up from this section of the home. Sense the antiquity of the home, with the slight lilt in the ceiling height, as you emerge on the landing.

OWNER QUOTE: “The oldest part of the foundations dates back to around 1875, you can see the incorporation of Cheshire redbrick into the sandstone outside as you move along.”

Room for all

Turning left, peep through to the third bedroom, currently serving as a study. Contemporary fitted wardrobes cover one corner, providing plenty of storage, with space for two desks. Light flows in through a low window and Velux windows above creating a bright feel. There is plenty of space for a double bed.

Along the landing and on the left, refreshment awaits in the shower room, where a large, glass enclosed walk-in shower stands alongside a heated towel rail, wash basin and WC. Light streams down onto the wooden flooring through and overhead Velux.

Next, bedroom four offers a peaceful bedroom for guests, set quietly away from the main flow of the home, there is plenty of space for a double bed. A quirky porthole window provides leafy views out, while a second, low window draws in plenty of light.

Returning to the main entrance hall, take the first set of stairs up to a separate landing, taking the first door on the right to arrive at the beautifully styled main bedroom.

Bedroom bliss

Recently refurbished and redecorated, plush, silver-grey carpet extends underfoot whilst inset spotlighting features, with sconce lighting above the bedside tables, feature fitted with reading lights. Fitted wardrobes provide plenty of storage, whilst a luxurious ensuite is furnished with large shower, wash basin with overhead LED mirror, WC and large Velux window.

OWNER QUOTE: “The low windows are quite quirky; you can lie in bed with the blinds open and enjoy the view into the fields.”

Returning to the landing, make your way along to the second bedroom, privately tucked away beyond a latched wooden door at the end. Each bedroom feels private and sequestered at Cassia Green Farm Barn. Low windows invite the light, with space for a double bed and ample storage in the fitted wardrobes. Refresh and revive in the ensuite, featuring jacuzzi bath with shower head attachment, wash basin with LED mirror and WC, and light from the overhead Velux.

Gardens and grounds

Outside, the gardens of Cassia Green Farm Barn wrap around in a U-shape. Within the length of this letter U are two large, lawned areas, offering alternative outdoor experiences. In the first, there is ample space for garden furniture and a gazebo, with a line of fruit trees, bursting with plum, pear, eating and cooking apples – perfect for pies and chutneys. A second lawn has a more natural, shaded feel, neatly mown yet a haven for wildlife, with visiting birds and foxes. Large, grassy areas to both sides, there is such a sense of spaciousness and seclusion at Cassia Green Farm Barn – your own private oasis of calm.

Out and about

Enjoying all the quiet calm of rurality, Cassia Green Farm Barn is a tranquil haven, hidden from the road – yet supremely accessible.

Pick up all your shopping from the supermarkets in Winsford or Northwich, only minutes away, yet step out of the house and enjoy all the restorative pleasures of the countryside. The Whitegate Way is only a walk away, where you can reward your exertions with coffee and cake at the converted ticket office café part way.

Delamere Forest is a short journey away with its lakes, trails, picnic spots and café.

Only five minutes’ walk from the front door takes you to local pub The Plough, perfect for catching up with friends and neighbours.

Families are well served by local schools, with Whitegate C of E Primary School two minutes down the road, with small class sizes and a rating of ‘Good’ in its most recent Ofsted report. Meanwhile, Sandiway and Hartford are also close by with their celebrated selection of both state and independent schools.

Commute with ease - Hartford station is less than ten minutes’ away by car, with stations also available at Winsford and Cuddington. Access Manchester city centre by road in under an hour, whilst Chester is reachable in around thirty minutes.

A versatile and beautiful home, which would work well for traditional, blended and extended families alike; there is plenty of potential to connect both upstairs bedroom wings to create an open flowing first level.