Tucked off Hartford Road, characterful living awaits at Yew Tree Farmhouse, a spacious home in the heart of Davenham village.

Central setting

Set upon a large half-acre plot, in a peaceful conservation area, Yew Tree Farmhouse, dating back to 1635 is reputedly the oldest home in the village.

Pull off Hartford Road and along the lengthy driveway where there is ample parking for ten cars easily, alongside four garages.

Brimming with olde worlde cottage charm, Yew Tree Farmhouse’s chocolate box leaded Georgian windows and whitewashed façade are inviting upon approach, making your way indoors.

Historic home

Beyond, the porch opens into the warm and welcoming dining hall via a beautiful stained-glass door. Sense the heritage of the home in the original Jacobean beams, exposed in the ceiling above. In harmonious contrast, modern, engineered oak flooring extends underfoot. The heart of the home, at Christmas the cosy, characterful and homely nature of this room is inimitable, dressed in festive garlands and with the family gathered for dinner.

Tongue and groove, latched doors, with leaded inserts, open up ahead and to both sides. Turning right, make your way through to the sitting room, where reclaimed parquet flooring evokes a traditional charm reflected above in the exposed beam ceiling. A smart room for entertaining guests, there is plenty of room for sofas, whilst the log-burning stove issues warmth and welcome from within its stone surround. Light pours in through the large, leaded window to the front and bay window to the side.

Comfort and warmth

Across the dining hall on the left, discover the cosy snug. A spacious, embracing room, and alongside the dining hall, forming the oldest part of the home. Engineered oak flooring adds a contemporary nod, underfoot, whilst the rustic beams above and inset over the inglenook fireplace celebrate the antiquity of the home. To either side of the log burning stove, arched alcoves hint at the heritage of Yew Tree Farmhouse, most likely once serving as bread ovens to the home. Bright and welcoming, light shines in from windows to three sides.

Open the latched door to the side of the snug to enter the hobby room, a perfect home office, quietly tucked away and overlooking the garden, ideal for those working from home.

Feast your eyes

Returning to the dining hall, connect easily with the kitchen to the rear. A natural sociable hub, warmth from the Aga draws all naturally to the comfort of this spacious dining-kitchen, where there is ample space for a breakfast table. Tiled underfoot, the beams in the ceiling are painted cream for a fresh and light feel.

OWNER QUOTE: “We spend most of our time in here, it’s spacious and warm, you can sit on the settee in comfort.”

The French Oak, Fired Earth Bastide cabinetry offers ample storage, with space too for a freestanding fridge-freezer. Beyond, the large utility room (formerly the original kitchen to the home) offers further storage and is currently furnished with a gas hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge and freezer with space for an electric oven.

Also tucked off the kitchen is a handy rear boot room and cloakroom containing wash basin and WC.

Returning to the dining hall, take the stairs up to the first floor, turning left through a latched door with attractive leaded insert, to arrive at a bright double bedroom. The high beam bedecked ceiling ensures an airy, bright feel, painted white and with light cream walls and carpet below. Fitted wardrobes offer ample storage with windows to two sides.

Soak & sleep

Next door, brimming with light from three sides is the spacious master suite. An abundance of fitted furniture includes wardrobes, drawers and dressing table, providing so much storage. This spacious bedroom is also served by an ensuite, with bath containing overhead shower, wash basin and WC.

Along the landing, on the left is the family bathroom, another light and bright room with large windows, containing a rolltop bath with showerhead attachment, separate shower, wash basin and WC.

Awash with light at the end of the landing discover a third, lusciously light bedroom, with windows to three sides. With ample space for a super-king-size bed, every bedroom at Yew Tree Farmhouse is large and bright.

Above, three large lofts offer an abundance of storage.

Annex-tra benefit

Recently refurbished, the cottage annex at the bottom of the garden offers ideal accommodation for visiting family, or older relatives seeking independent living with the reassurance of family close by. Furnished with a bedroom, newly fitted shower room, and kitchen-living room, it also offers potential for Airbnb.

Garden refuge

Extending for half an acre, the well-tended and landscaped gardens to the front and rear provide an outdoor sanctuary in which to relax and unwind throughout the seasons.

Stepping out of the back door, the original working well to the home features a hand pump – and is ideal for watering the garden.

Overlooking the cottage, the rear garden is laid to gravel beneath the mature trees, with well-established borders around the edge. A home with deep connections to its surrounds, spy the horse trough and old village pump.

Lawned to the front and side, there is ample space for croquet and games whilst the green-fingered can grow their own in the fruit cages, greenhouse and potager garden. There is also a large garden shed, and old piggery, handy for storing bins.

Filled with colour and fragrance in late spring, wisteria and roses decorate the front of the farmhouse, with mature rhododendrons blossoming in May-June.

On your doorstep

Enjoy the best of both worlds, privately behind a long driveway and within half an acre of gardens, with all the convenience of Davenham at your fingertips.

Stroll along the road to discover two local pubs only minutes’ walk away. Dine out at Turturici, a delightful local Italian restaurant.

With two convenience stores within easy reach for all the essentials - including a petrol station with a Post Office - for a broader choice of supermarkets head into nearby Northwich.

Pamper and groom at the local beauty salons in the village, with two hairdressers also available. Davenham also has its own flower shop, Chinese takeaway and delicatessen.

A sociable, community-led village, meet friends at the Royal British Legion, whilst there are also two churches, a Church of England and Methodist church. For leisure Davenham has a thriving cricket club with numerous golf clubs nearby.

Families are well placed with a primary school and secondary school both within walking distance.

OWNER QUOTE: “If you made a list of all the things you wanted in a village, Davenham would score highly; you really do have everything.”

A handsome home with an incredible history, Yew Tree Farmhouse wraps its arms around you. Homely, comfortable, spacious and cosy, it offers the ultimate in family living.

** Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the fixtures and fittings mentioned throughout, items included in sale are to be discussed at the time of offering **