Picton Gorse Farm, Ash Hay Lane, Picton, Chester CH2 4JU, CH2 4JU

Land in Chester, 5 bedroom(s), 3 bathroom(s). Located in CH2 4JU. For sale: £1,100,000. Just ten minutes from the centre of Chester and surrounded by open countryside, discover Picton Gorse Farm, an 1800s home subtly enhanced for modern living. Character and history Once a dairy and beef farm dating back to the 1870s, Picton Gorse Farm has been home to three generations of the current owner’s family since the 1940s. Surrounded by fields and farmland, Picton Gorse Farm offers the perfect balance of country living and convenience to the city. It is positioned just a stone’s throw from Chester and just five minutes along the lanes from the motorway. Parking is spacious upon arrival, accommodating several cars to the front alongside a single garage in addition to a barn-style double garage to the rear. Welcome home Step inside from beneath the covered porch into the wonderfully light and welcoming entrance hall. Here honey-coloured wooden flooring, neutral painted panelling and decorative mouldings blend to create a warm, traditional tone for the rooms that follow. Bright and inviting, directly ahead, at the end of the hallway, a part-glazed door draws the light in from the garden. This is a sunny space in a home whose south-facing windows harness the natural light throughout the day. On the left, hang coats and freshen up in the handy cloakroom. Deep doorways and four-panel doors reflect the Victorian heritage of the home. Stepping through into the sitting room on the right, a cosy and welcoming space long known as “the snug”. Once used as a home office, its log-burning stove helps make it a natural winter room, while a bay window and side window ensure a constant light flow. Built-in cupboards to the side of the fire are the perfect place for storing board games for rainy afternoons. Light-filled living Back in the entrance hall, to the right, a large drawing room stretches out and overlooks the garden. The broad, seated bay window, was added by the current owners’ grandfather. It softens what was once the square façade of the original red-brick farmhouse, drawing light into the rooms. Cosily carpeted and with characterful layered cornicing to the ceiling, this room is a sunny summer space, ideal for all the family. The heart of the home Beneath the main staircase, stone steps lead down into the two cellar rooms, handy for storage. Beyond the cellar door, the large and light dining room opens views out over the garden. Herringbone wood parquet flooring adds a polished formality underfoot, with original built-in cabinetry to one corner and a serving hatch linking to the kitchen. Peaceful and calm, this sociable room forms the heart of the home. From here there is access into a study – formerly the farm office. This room has a door leading directly out to the front parking area, keeping the rest of the house clean and undisturbed. A mantel reveals where a Range once stood, adding character to a room that, with its easy access in and out, could make a handy unwinding space for teenagers. Heading back into the dining room, a final door connects to the family-kitchen-dining room. Flooded with light from the impressively broad bay window, this is a traditional farmhouse feel kitchen. It features original stone flooring, with slabs salvaged from the old dairy and reused in a section of the kitchen extended in the 2000s. The second staircase to the first floor and utility rooms (with plenty of storage and plumbing for a washing machine) are accessed from here. Savour the view At the heart of the kitchen the Aga emanates warmth, while with plumbing for a dishwasher there is plenty of space and flexibility for future updates. The scale of this sunny kitchen leaves plenty of room for the addition of a central island. This could transform the space into a modern family hub, ideal for preparing meals, casual dining or gathering with family and friends. Double doors open directly onto the garden, often left wide open in the warmer months to blur the boundary between indoor and outdoor living. OWNER QUOTE: “Once the weather is warm enough we leave the doors open, you just walk outside and enjoy a cup of tea on the bench.” Coming off the kitchen, the practical Victorian-style rooms continue, with a large secondary utility room and door to a second cellar. A door leads from the kitchen to a boot room with a tiled floor and from there to the external door opening into the cobbled courtyard. Returning to the main entrance hall, the straight staircase leads to the first floor, its carpet runner and panelling making for a characterful ascent. Soak and snooze Turning left, the master bedroom with its sweeping bay window is a large, bright room, with leafy views out over the garden and trees. With built-in storage, walk-in dressing room and an enormous en-suite with separate bath and walk-in shower, the privacy and space are remarkable for a home of this period. Returning to the landing, a standalone room with WC sits next door to…

Price: £1,100,000.00

Location: Chester, CH2 4JU

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