Versatile, unique and embracing its own country cottage meets New England chic, wake up to incredible views over Beeston Castle, Beeston Moss and Peckforton Castle at Ivy Cottage.

COUNTRY CHARM

This traditional Cheshire brick home has been completely renovated outside and in, replacing walls, windows and doors and introducing a two-storey extension. Outside, a new outbuilding offers an exciting self contained annex addition with possible revenue potential through Airbnb or accommodation for guests.

Pull up along the large, gated driveway where there is substantial parking for five cars. Country vibes emanate before you cross the threshold, with rose beds and camelias adding summer colour.

Ahead, the oak porch is painted in white and duck egg blue to harmonise with the windows, with upcycled original sandstone flags underfoot, as you make your way through the front door to the living room.

NEW ENGLAND VIBES

Cream panelled walls instil a clapboard-New England ambience in this spacious room, with planked wooden floor underfoot. Scandi-chic and cottage comfort combine as the cream log-burning stove, inset within its recycled Cheshire red brick surround and set beneath the original mantel, issues warmth and welcome throughout the winter months. Light flows in through broad windows to the front and rear of this truly impressively sized room, framing views out to the garden and countryside.

Making your way to the right, step through to the family kitchen. Here, in the heart of the home, panelling continues overhead, with country-style solid oak cabinetry dressed in duck egg blue. Set within a tiled inglenook, the Mercury Range is perfect for the Sunday roast.

A freestanding Smeg fridge is currently in situ alongside a fitted Fischer Paykel dishwasher with drawers.

OWNER QUOTE: “When you’re at the cooker, you just turn around and everything is to hand. It’s a real cook’s kitchen.”

FEAST YOUR EYES

Completely open to the dining area, this sociable space is designed for family life, with space to congregate around the large granite topped central island, brimming with pan drawers, bookshelves, vegetable baskets and wine rack. Dine beneath the trio of suspended pendant lights, soaking up views over the fern-filled courtyard garden. Light shines down through the windows and roof lights of the rear-atrium, a handy boot room area. There is also access to the utility room with plumbing for a washer-dryer, and WC with wash basin.

From the living room, make your way up the stairs to the landing, turning right to find rest and refreshment in the main bedroom.

ROOM WITH A VIEW

With incredible views out to Beeston Castle and over the garden, multiple windows draw in an abundance of light to this spacious bedroom. Storage is plentiful with space for large wardrobes. Overhead, the vaulted, panelled ceiling is furnished with spotlights and a ceiling fan, for a New England vibe that is given a nautical nod in the ensuite.

Tiled in white to the walls and shower enclosure, with panelling overhead, spotlights provide plenty of light alongside a large window. There is plenty of space for two to prepare for the day with a double shower with two shower heads, twin wash basins and a WC. This large twin shower room could easily be converted to accommodate a bath tub, if preferred.

SOOTHE YOUR SENSES

Refreshment can also be found in the family bathroom next door, panelled to the ceiling and lower walls and furnished with shower, wash basin and WC.

Also nestled to the rear of the home, with views over the countryside is bedroom three, a cosy and characterful room, imbued with warmth courtesy of its exposed redbrick chimney breast. Wooden flooring extends underfoot with low cottage window to the side.

Overlooking the fields and trees to the front is the spacious second bedroom, a serene and light filled double bedroom, including its own ensuite.

GARDEN DELIGHTS

Admire the enchanting views from the garden, where a courtyard garden with pond is given an uplifting hacienda vibe in its mirrored upcycled décor adding an extra dimension.

By the rear door, a separate, fern filled shaded garden offers a pocket of quiet calm, with raised beds planted with sunflowers and perennials in the cottage garden by the sheds.

Lush lawn extends to the fenced hedge running around the boundary of the home, with incredible views out towards Beeston Castle and Peckforton Castle.

Lawned to the front with an abundance of raised beds, grow your own in this peaceful, rural refuge.

The whole property is completely fenced in making it ideal for dog owners. In addition, a gate leads out to fields with a footpath for you to walk all the way to Beeston Castle without using any roads.

HACIENDA HEAVEN

Discover another level of enjoyment and potential to this home in the outbuilding annex. From its own fenced off decking and lawn, step through the bi-fold doors into the garden room, where Santa Fe-New Mexico style presides in the unique coffee sack ceiling, exposed redbrick walls and stylish tiling. Relax, unwind and admire the stunning sunset views out to Beeston Castle.

Moving through into the large living area, wooden flooring extends underfoot, with separate utility area sectioned-off with space for boots. There is a handy space for a fridge-freezer and other appliances.

OWNER QUOTE: “In the summer months we tend to live out here.”

Ideal accommodation for extended family there is also a handy shower room with wash basin and WC.

Stairs lead up to a large multifunctional space above with vaulted ceiling and built-in storage. Stunning views extend over the surrounding countryside with ample space for desk, chairs and sofa. This room could easily serve as a spacious fourth bedroom.

OWNER QUOTE: “No window lacks a view – it’s countryside in every direction; trees, fields, hills and cows.”

ON YOUR DOORSTEP

Walks abound on the doorstep; head out in any direction and discover the delights of country living. Of great advantage to keen walkers, is the direct access to Beeston Castle via a rarely used footpath, accessible through a gate at the bottom of the garden. You can also take the footpath to the Sandstone Trail and walk for miles.

Quench your thirst at local inn The Yew Tree, just around the corner off Long Lane, or pay a visit to cosy 19th century country pub The Dysart Arms in the pretty village of Bunbury, positioned opposite the picturesque St Boniface Church. The Shady Oak pub is also only five minutes away.

Enjoy a stroll through this quintessentially English country village and pick up your weekly supplies from the local Co-op or a Friday night treat from the Village Chippy. Bunbury’s pre-school and primary school are locally renowned.

Tarporley is only five-minutes away, a delightful village with a selection of boutique shops, independent retailers, cafes and pubs.

Of course, a visit to the ever-present Beeston Castle is a must and kids will love all the entertainment to be found at the fun park that is the Cheshire Farm Ice Cream venue.

Warm, welcoming, light and inviting with incredible views and great local amenities; Ivy Cottage offers an authentic slice of nautical New England tucked away in the Cheshire countryside.

BEESTON CASTLE and TARPORLEY STATION

The station was closed in 1966 but in 2023 was given government approval for it to be reopened. This will give direct access through either Crewe or Chester to London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff and many others.

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