74 Moss Road, Northwich, CW8 4BL

Retaining every inch of its late-19th-century soul, No. 74 Moss Road is the home that keeps on giving. If comfort is period living, No. 74 is a hug in a home - from cosy winter evenings beside the fire to light-filled summer days in the garden room. Victorian heritage made homely.

Conveniently set off Moss Road, behind a raised L-shaped border that balances the structure of shrubbery with the playful colour of spring bulbs, No. 74 Moss Road offers an easy, low-maintenance welcome.

Character home

Built by ICI in 1896 for its management team, every home along this stretch is uniquely distinct - and No. 74’s calling card is its beautifully retained original detailing, including fitted cupboards on the landing and in the bedroom, ceiling roses, doors and more.

Gradually refreshed over time, No. 74 has evolved in more subtle ways over the years, whilst never losing sight of its authentic Victorian character: the kitchen, once dated, has been opened up, respectfully modernised and connected through to what was formerly the old conservatory. A downstairs WC was added, and the main bedroom has gained its own ensuite, with original features reinstated to ensure the period detailing remains seamless.

Timeless style

Make your way in through the rustic arched doorway, where the stained-glass in the front door gleams invitingly in the light. From the tiled porch, proceed beneath the stained-glass transom onto the wooden flooring of the entrance hall, where heritage sage green extends beneath the chair rail to both sides, with deep coving in neutral tones above. Recessed alcoves, high archways in the tall ceiling, and plaster ceiling roses; all hallmarks of this heritage home, elegantly showcased upon arrival.

Richly toned dark oak doors and architraves commute the sense of heritage, turning left and through into the lounge which opens up into the dining room through a large square archway.

Family living

Distinct spaces, with a sociable feel, light streams in through the bay window into the lounge at the front, capably warmed by an efficient log-burning stove ensuring a cosy ambience during the winter months. In the hall, lounge and dining room, the newly laid floor has been insulated beneath to ensure a cosy warmth.

To the rear the dining room is light and bright, with ample space for a large dining table. Relocated from the lounge, the now ornamental wooden fire surround creates a toasty focal point.

Heart of the home

Returning to the entrance hallway, admire the panelling on the warm oak staircase, where a handy cupboard is ideal for storage. Continue ahead into the kitchen, where a more contemporary feel sits easily alongside the home’s Victorian roots. The former chimney breast now houses a tall, capacious built-in larder cupboard - perfect for tins and dry goods, preceded on entry to the kitchen by a full-height cupboard ideal for storing dishes and servingware.

In the kitchen, cream cabinetry, which runs throughout the kitchen providing plenty of storage, curves into a gentle galley, leading through to the boot room and utility, with a door out to the garden. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, the Range cooker rests beneath a robust beam, while the tall fridge freezer is neatly enclosed within bespoke cabinetry and quartz worktops in soft grey with a subtle shimmer offer ample preparation space.

A beautifully light room, absorbing the former conservatory, admire the garden views.

Returning along the hallway, the downstairs WC lies to the right, complete with an additional storage cupboard above.

And so to bed…

From the entrance hall, ascend the beautifully crafted staircase to the landing, where ahead and left lies the family bathroom, continuing the home’s calm, heritage moss-green palette, pairing painted panelling with travertine tiling for a soft, natural finish.

Updated in 2017-18 with a new ceiling and refined joinery, fitted cabinetry frames the bath and basin, while within the natural texture and patterns of the travertine, if you lie back in the bath and look across at the wall, one of the tiles reveals a natural marking that resembles a meerkat.

Next door, discover the first of the four bedrooms, currently housing bunk beds and ideal for younger children or grandchildren.

At the end of the landing, a second, spacious double bedroom, offers views out over the garden at the rear.

Returning along the landing, turning right at the top of the stairs, a third double bedroom features handsome, original built-in cabinetry and plenty of space for a range of furniture.​

Sweet dreams

Passing another original wardrobe, continue ahead to arrive at the light-filled master bedroom, with plenty of space for wardrobes and its own shower room en suite, with reinstated coving and dado rail to ensure the period detailing continues uninterrupted. Decorated around 18 months ago, the room continues the heritage theme with a soft palette ofLaura Ashley peacock wallpaper and perfectly matched curtains bringing a sense of period refinement.

Sunshine and serenity

Step out from the utility room and sense the seclusion and serenity of the garden. A paved terrace leads the way to the garden room - part studio, part playroom, part office - a flexible room with double doors that open fully to catch the last of the afternoon sun.

Rising behind the home and settling at the front, enjoy a sundowner in front of the garden room in the last of the light.

Fenced and walled boundaries create a reassuring sense of security and privacy, ideal for relaxed family gatherings with the current owners having hosted 20–30 people here with ease.

Out and about

Perfectly placed for everyday living, simply step out from the front door and discover the many schools and shops within walking distance - including one just around the corner and another on the newer Winnington estate.

For dining options, The Castle area offers plenty of takeaways, adding convenience to weeknight suppers, with a range of cafes and restaurants also close by including The Smoke Haus and The Bowling Green.

For commuting, Hartford and Greenbank stations are both close by, with trains reaching Liverpool in around 30 minutes and Manchester in 45 minutes to an hour. Altrincham is also a short drive away to pick up the tram, while the home sits within quick reach of key motorway links for Chester and wider Cheshire.

Practical amenities are close at hand: a shopping centre is a short drive away while Victoria Infirmary provides reliable minor-injury care, and the highly regarded Firdale GP surgery is just up the road.

Nature and leisure are equally well served, with Delamere Forest, Marbury Park and the historic Anderton Boat Lift all nearby. Even closer, Verdin Park, just around the corner, is ideal for dog walks, children’s play and community events, including bonfire night celebrations.

OWNER QUOTE: “We’re going to miss the home – we wish we could take it with us”

Over a century old yet supremely comfortable for modern living, No. 74, Moss Road is a family home where heritage, spacious rooms and everyday comfort combine.

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