Equestrian for sale

Main Road, Worleston, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5

One of Cheshire's finest equestrian properties, offering a beautifully appointed family home, extensive garaging and equestrian facilities. Further land available by separate negotiation.

Description
Manor House and Rookery Park Stud stands in a wonderful position in the heart of rolling Cheshire countryside with beautiful views over its own paddocks and parkland. The principal house is approached through electric gates and via a lovely tree lined drive terminating at a large turning circle. There is also a parallel drive from a separate roadside access serving the equestrian element.

The house enjoys excellent countryside views from all windows and occupies an extremely private position within its plot and is not overlooked. Much of the property was constructed in the 1990’s to the highest specification by a well-known local developer as his own home. It has been carefully maintained by the current owners as a much-loved family home.

The flexible main house accommodation is arranged on two floors and the front door opens into a magnificent reception hall with a gallery above accessed by an imperial staircase. There are comfortable reception rooms, including a spacious drawing room, ideal for entertaining, two sitting rooms and a garden room. At the heart of the house is a large family breakfast room, linking to a bespoke Clive Christian kitchen. A boot room and back hall give access to the garaging as well as the stable yard. The first floor provides four excellent bedroom suites, each with its own dressing room and ensuite bathroom. There is potential to create a fifth double bedroom suite. In addition, a superb Clive Christian-designed billiard room and bar provide exceptional entertaining space.

The house is set in the most attractive well-maintained gardens and grounds from which there are far reaching views of over the surrounding countryside. They are primarily laid to lawn, incorporating specimen trees and plants and bounded by mature hedging.

Equestrian facilities
The property offers some of the most impressive equestrian facilities in the area. They comprise a yard of 23 brick-built stables, storage, a tack room, canteen and offices. In addition an Olympic size arena, six furlong all weather gallops, individual turnout paddocks and parkland, making the total area of the property 46.92 acres. Forming part of the stable yard are two, one bedroom single storey dwellings and a grooms flat offering ideal accommodation as part of a horse enterprise and income earning potential.

There is a further 100 acres available by separate negotiation, located to the east and accessed via a bridge over the River Weaver and with independent road access. This includes, three barns with electricity and power connected, located to the eastern boundary.

Location
Manor House and Rookery Park Stud is in a lovely rural position in the heart of some of Cheshire’s finest countryside, just north of the charming market town of Nantwich (2 miles) offering a wide range of services and local amenities. Nantwich is a thriving town and much admired for its mix of architecture and proximity to the motorway network and rail service from Crewe.

It is within easy reach of well regarded schools in Nantwich and Chester and Crewe station (6 miles) provides a regular rail service to London Euston (from 1 hour 30 minutes). In addition the M6 motorway offers easy access for those commuting to Liverpool, Manchester and in need of access to airports.
There are extensive leisure facilities in the area including golf at Tarporley, Carden Park and Delamere and the Cheshire Polo Ground is close by as well as walks and riding. The nearby and highly regarded Rookery Hall Hotel has a very good spa and restaurant.

The commercial and retail centre of Chester offers a wide range of shops and services and is also renowned for its high quality independent schools including the King’s and Queen’s schools.

The area is exceptionally well served with a number of equestrian training facilities in the region. Nearby Somerford Park Farm offers one of the leading training centres in the North West, while Southview and Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre provides extensive competition and schooling facilities. The area is supported by several noted equine veterinary practices.

Distances
Nantwich: 2 miles, Knutsford: 19 miles, Chester: 26 miles, Crewe Railway Station: 6 miles, Manchester Airport: 29 miles, Liverpool Airport: 31 miles
(all mileages are approximate).

Square Footage: 8,009 sq ft

Acreage:
46.9 Acres

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