4 bed detached house for sale

Church Lane, Farndon, Chester, Cheshire CH3

An outstanding property with views of the river Dee, in a highly desirable location

Description
Rioch is a most appealing home, discreetly positioned at the end of a quiet lane. From its rear aspect, the property enjoys an exceptional setting with far reaching views across the River Dee and towards Holt, creating a striking sense of space and tranquillity.

The house has been comprehensively transformed and sensitively adapted by the current owners, resulting in a highly impressive home. The accommodation is both versatile and well considered, having been renovated to a high standard throughout, seamlessly combining modern comfort with a light and airy aesthetic.

Rioch is approached via a private driveway leading to a generous tarmac parking area in front of the house and garage. The garage has previously secured planning consent (now lapsed reference: 19/00323/ful) and offers considerable scope for conversion into valuable supplementary living space, ideal for guests, multi-generational living or a home office (subject to planning permission).

The ground floor is arranged around a truly impressive entrance hall, with an elegant staircase forming a striking architectural centrepiece. The main receptions rooms benefit from an open plan layout, the principal living room is spacious and light filled, with bi-folding doors providing access to the garden; this leads seamlessly to the superb kitchen, beautifully appointed with a range of high quality fitted units and appliances with a substantial central island. The formal dining space flows from the kitchen and together offer excellent space for dining, entertaining and family living. A practical utility room is accessed from the kitchen and provides further storage, along with direct access to the garden. This level offers highly flexible accommodation, including a generous double bedroom suite with walk in wardrobe and en suite bathroom, a further well proportioned double bedroom, a cloakroom WC and a comfortable snug.

The first floor is approached via a bespoke winding staircase, leading to an exceptional and thoughtfully designed accommodation layout. The principal bedroom suite is particularly notable, comprising a generous bedroom, dressing room and a large, recently refurbished, en suite bathroom. French doors open onto a private balcony, while the suite also enjoys access to a private living room with far reaching views towards Holt. Completing this level is a further bedroom with en suite facilities, a study and useful additional storage.

Externally the garden is a real feature of the property and is laid mainly to lawn with mature shrubs, trees and hedges offering privacy. There is also a patio area which is an ideal spot for outdoor dining and entertaining. There are tremendous views from the garden out towards the Rive Dee & Holt.

Location
Rioch sits in the village of Farndon, a picturesque village on the English side of the river Dee, which offers a range of daily services including shops, pubs, doctor's surgery and a primary school. On the other side of the river is Holt, where further amenities and a farm shop can be found.

Highly regarded independent day schools are all within easy reach including Abbeygate College (5.5miles) King’s and Queen’s School and The Firs in Chester.

Chester plays host to a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities with numerous cafes, restaurants and bars, high street shops and complimented by several out of town retail parks. The Chester Business Park and Wrexham Industrial Estate are within easy reach, and being closely linked to good road networks means there is an even wider range of commuting possibilities to Manchester and Liverpool.

Leisure attractions in the area include championship golf courses and a fitness club at Carden Park, horse racing at Bangor on Dee and Chester and fishing on the River Dee.

Distances
Holt 0.5 miles, Carden Park 4 miles, Wrexham Industrial Estate 5 miles, Chester Business Park 9 miles, Bangor on Dee 9 miles, Chester 9.5 miles, Liverpool 35 miles, Manchester 48 miles
All mileage is approximate.



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Additional Info
Planning Permission (now lapsed) Reference: 19/00323/ful | Conversion of existing garage to residential annex including raising of roof to provide first floor.