Mere Brow Weaverham, Northwich

Mere BrowSandy Lane, Weaverham, Northwich CW8 3PX

A substantial country house with annexe, outbuildings and land

Acton Bridge 1.3 miles, Northwich 3.5 miles, Frodsham 7.5 miles, Knutsford 14 miles, Chester 16 miles, Manchester Airport 19.5 miles

Reception hallway | 3 Reception rooms Guest cloakroom/wc | Kitchen/breakfast room Utility room | 4 Bedrooms | En suite and dressing room | Family bathroom | Annexe (comprising 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast, utility room, bathroom, 2 bedrooms, en-suite dressing room and WC) | EPC rating G

Greenhouse | Summerhouse | Double garage Outbuildings and stable block with planning consent | Gardens

In all about 9 acres

The propertyMere Brow is reached down a long private driveway and enjoys an elevated position overlooking open countryside. The property offers excellent family accommodation which is enhanced by detailed ceiling cornicing, exposed beams, distinctive fireplaces and wonderful far-reaching views. There is also the benefit a two bedroom annexe, garaging and a range of traditional farm buildings. There is planning consent to convert the whole site including the main house into six dwellings. (Planning Ref No. 14/02510/OUT)

The accommodation comprises a welcoming reception hallway with staircase rising to the first floor, three reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, guest cloakroom and utility room on the ground floor. On the first floor the spacious landing give access to four bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes and a family bathroom. The principal offers a dressing room and impressive en suite bathroom.

The annexe offers extensive accommodation over two floors and can be reached from the inner hallway of the main house and also from the front cobbled courtyard.

LocationMere Brow lies within the popular village of Weaverham and close to the semi-rural villages of Acton Bridge, Crowton and Hartford which provide a good range of day to day facilities. There are excellent educational facilities in the area in both the state and private sectors including The Grange primary and senior schools in Hartford, The Mid Cheshire College in Northwich and The King’s and Queen’s Schools in Chester.

The property is well-placed for easy access onto the A49, A51 M6 and M56 with Manchester and Liverpool airports less than 20 miles away.

Leisure facilities in the area include equestrian centres, Sandy Lane in Weaverham and Arley Moss in Northwich, The Cheshire Polo Club grounds are also nearby. There are several golf courses, car racing at Oulton Park and horse racing at Chester Roodee racecourse.

OutsideThe driveway leads to a pretty cobbled courtyard and garaging. There is ample parking and a side farm gate leads into the stable yard which incorporates a range of stables, workshops and stores. The property sits centrally within its grounds which extend to about 9 acres.

There are lawned areas and well-stocked borders directly in front of the house and a pathway leads around to the rear terrace. Across from the house are steps which lead up to an additional lawned garden with summerhouse and outdoor entertaining area.

GeneralServices: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage and oil-fired central heating. Council Tax: Band H Local authority: Cheshire West and Cheshire Council. Tel 0300 123 8123 Fixtures and fittings: All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. Wayleaves, rights of way and easements: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Clawback: There will be a development clawback on the land of 40% for 20 years.

IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken May 2015. Particulars prepared May 2015.

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Bedroom 44.29 x 3.29

14'1" x 10'10"(Maximum)

Bedroom 25.14 x 3.03

16'10" x 9'11"

Principal Bedroom5.10 x 4.54

16'9" x 14'11"(Maximum)

Bedroom 34.04 x 3.92

13'3" x 12'10"

GalleryLanding

DressingRoom

Garage Loft Space6.36 x 5.47

20'10" x 17'11"

Garage Loft Space5.47 x 4.50

17'11" x 14'9"

Dining Room5.77 x 5.03

18'11" x 16'6"

Drawing Room10.43 x 6.2234'3" x 20'5"

Utility Room3.03 x 3.029'11" x 9'11"

Verandah

Entrance Hall4.82 x 4.40

15'10" x 14'5"

Hallway4.01 x 2.2913'2" x 7'6"

Sitting Room4.96 x 4.01

16'3" x 13'2"

Dining Room/Kitchen

7.05 x 5.0923'2" x 16'8"(Maximum)

Balcony

Cloak Room

Drawing Room6.12 x 5.14

20'1" x 16'10"Hall

Sitting Room5.20 x 3.39

17'1" x 11'1"(Maximum)

Dining Room/Kitchen

4.36 x 4.1414'4" x 13'7"

Utility Room3.53 x 2.6611'7" x 8'9"

Bedroom 25.22 x 4.09

17'2" x 13'5"

Store 13.79 x 3.63

12'5" x 11'11"

Stable/Store 23.79 x 2.73

12'5" x 8'11"

Workshop 14.42 x 3.80

14'6" x 12'6"

Workshop 2/Garage 15.21 x 4.50

17'1" x 14'9"

Workshop 3/Garage 25.09 x 2.8716'8" x 9'5"

Summer House3.73 x 3.71

12'3" x 12'2"(Maximum)

Stable 63.63 x 3.40

11'11" x 11'2"

Stable 53.63 x 3.27

11'11" x 10'9"

Stable 12.79 x 2.019'2" x 6'7"

Stable 22.79 x 2.339'2" x 7'8"

Stable 32.79 x 2.339'2" x 7'8"

Stable 42.79 x 2.339'2" x 7'8"

Outbuilding

First Floor

Annexe First Floor

Ground Floor

3.54 x 3.0911'7" x 10'2"

3.09 x 2.2810'2" x 7'6"

Store8.27 x 6.2027'2" x 20'4"(Maximum)

Stable Block First Floor

Stable 15.18 x 2.7917'0" x 9'2"

Stable 25.18 x 2.7417'0" x 9'0"

Stable 35.73 x 3.96

18'10" x 13'0"

Stable 45.75 x 3.95

18'10" x 13'0"

Stable 63.27 x 2.7910'9" x 9'2"

Stable 53.27 x 2.7410'9" x 9'0"

6.03 x 5.7419'9" x 18'10"

Stable Block Ground Floor

Porch

Green House17.11 x 3.61

56'2" x 11'10"

The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only.© ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8226066/NGS

AnnexeDressing

Room

Principal Bedroom5.47 x 2.83

17'11" x 9'3"

FloorplansMain House internal area 3,849 sq ft (357 sq m)Garages & Workshop internal area 664 sq ft (62 sq m)Annexe internal area 2,493 sq ft (232 sq m)Stables & Stores internal area 3,043 sq ft (283 sq m)Summer House internal area 134 sq ft (12 sq m)Green House internal area 665 sq ft (62 sq m)For identification purposes only.

DirectionsFrom Chester take the A51 Tarvin Road. At the Tarvin roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A54 towards Manchester and Preston. At the Oakmere Crossroads turn left onto the A49. At the Weaverham roundabout take the 2nd exit onto West Road B5144. Bear right onto West Road B5153 then bear left onto Sandy Lane. Continue forward for about 200 yards and the entrance to the property will be observed on the left hand side.