- SUBSTANTIAL 6 BEDROOM SANDSTONE CHARACTER PROPERTY +
- VERSATILE FAMILY ACCOMMODATION +
- 4 RECEPTION ROOMS +
- STUNNING COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS +
- LARGE GARDEN AND 1 ACRE PADDOCK +
- HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION +
- ENERGY EFFICIENCIES +
The property in brief
Dunstan Farm is nestled in a tranquil and sought after location with stunning views across open countryside.
Believed to be built in the 1870's this substantial property is brimming with character whilst providing over 4200 square feet of spacious family accommodation.
The expansive principal entertaining rooms, the dining and living room, share a stunning sandstone central open fire and newly laid European oak engineered flooring. The latter opens out through double doors onto a lovely, sunny, paved patio overlooking the garden. On the other side of the hallway is a cosy, beamed snug also with a feature sandstone fireplace and log burner. Adjacent to the well-proportioned, traditional farmhouse kitchen is a superb breakfast room. Quarry tiled with wooden panelling and built in seating it oozes warmth and character. Beyond is a useful utility and a newly fitted wet room.
On the first floor there are four good sized bedrooms enjoying countryside views and sharing a newly fitted family bathroom.
The second floor is accessed via a separate staircase. It could be either an impressive principal suite with bathroom, double bedroom and sitting room/study or an independent area for teens/returning children. It's large, private and really makes the most of those stunning views.
Down to the basement where there's a real gem to be discovered. Two brick vaulted rooms, one has been used as a workshop and the other as an entertaining room and wine cellar, the perfect place for older children's parties as any noise is absorbed by the thickness of the walls! There is also independent access to the exterior so no need to traipse through the house.
The energy efficiencies in brief
Much work has been done by the present owners to bring this beautiful house sympathetically into the 21st century. The external solid walls have been insulated with 4" thickness throughout, with cavity walls filled where appropriate. The roof space benefits from triple insulation.
Central heating is provided via an air source heat pump; there are solar panels newly fitted on the roof and there is a brand-new
wastewater treatment plant.
The exterior in brief
Set well back from the road, the house is approached via charming gateway leading onto a sunny paved patio. The South facing walled garden is filled with mature trees and shrubs and enjoys the most beautiful views across open countryside. In addition to the lawned areas of the garden there is a separate 1 acre paddock, ideal for keeping horses. There is also an additional sandstone building, used as a garage, that could be repurposed as stabling. The setting of this property really is very special.
The lifestyle
Burton is a beautiful, picturesque village that offers everything that would be expected from a rural way of life.
Woodland walks with views over the open countryside, Ness Gardens and the RSPB marshlands are on the doorstep.
Victorian traditions can be enjoyed which include singing carols around the Christmas tree and summer fetes which add to the village ambiance.
There is a lovely local primary school with a good Ofsted report and the local playing field with a playground for younger children to enjoy. The excellent grammar, private and state schools both on the Wirral and in Chester are easily reached.
The village has lots to offer and is situated only minutes from the Chester High Road making it highly accessible to the motorway network and Chester, Heswall and Liverpool.
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