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5 bedroom semi-detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Approx. 2,000 sq ft
- Flexible opportunity commercial and residential, with ability to convert to full residential subject to the relevant planning permission
- Requires modernisation
- Huge potential margin for investors and cash buyers
Description
Nestled in the picturesque heart of Great Budworth, this splendid Grade II listed gem, once a bustling Post Office, stretches across four floors, exuding character and charm. With massive potential for refurbishment, extension and modernisation, this property also boasts the possibility of commerial use in the designated trading area to the front of the property: perfect for a quaint café, bustling shop, office, or even an antique centre. The trading area could also be changed to residential use with ease, subject to the necessary consents. In the same hands for 35 years, this property represents a rare opportunity for the right buyer to establish themselves at the heart of one of the UK’s most prestigious locations, regularly being voted one of the UK's most idyllic villages and often used as a set location for film and TV shows.
Step into an era bygone, where every corner of this Grade II residence tells a story. Spanning four levels, this unique property proudly showcases:
Ground Floor: The original trading area with a dedicated side entrance, a beautiful dining room complete with a feature fireplace, and a spacious kitchen - perfectly accommodating a dining table and seamlessly extending to the rear via sliding French windows to maximise the light, beauty and view of the South facing garden. This leads to a welcoming courtyard and a lush, expansive garden.
First Floor: Discover two generously sized bedrooms, large office, and a well-appointed main bathroom.
Second Floor: Two more double bedrooms await, each adorned with charming feature beams and authentic windows, offering glimpses of history.
Cellar: Accessed from the inner hall adjacent to the trading area, providing abundant storage options.
Externally the property proudly stands on a substantial plot, enhanced with cobbled side access. The rear courtyard, framed by a giant fir tree and beautiful cherry tree afford a private outdoor living space, perfect for entertaining. The courtyard is versatile in use and can also serve as parking for up to 5 cars. An external outbuilding stands ready for use as a workshop or carport, or conversion to a conservatory, combined with an additional Victorian outhouse and the original coal shed. Beyond the patio, immerse yourself in a fully enclosed garden, bordered by a sculpted flowerbed and rich with mature trees and shrubbery, offering a haven of serenity.
Location
Positioned at 16 High Street, the property occupies a central location in the Great Budworth village, featuring a community actively engaged in traditional, English countryside life, including festive celebrations, summer fetes, activities with a village tennis court, bowling green and sailing club. Both Great Budworth and neighboring Comberbach provide essential amenities including a primary school, post office, churches, and delightful award winning-pubs. Often a focal point for BBC filming and Cheshire Life, the village has provided settings for many period dramas including the recent War of the Worlds production and Cluedo where Dame June Whitfield was filmed inside and outside of the property itself. For more extensive facilities, the towns of Knutsford and Northwich are close by, with the cities of Manchester, Chester and Liverpool being equidistant.
Education is prime here, with prestigious institutions like Cransley, The Grange in Hartford, and the Kings & Queens Schools in Chester nearby.
Recreation is abundant: from sailing, tennis and bowling in the village itself, golfing at renowned clubs like High Legh, Knutsford, Sandiway, and The Mere Golf & Country Club, to equestrian pursuits at Chester Racecourse, Haydock, and Aintree. Polo enthusiasts can head to Little Budworth, while sport with the Cheshire Forest and hacking around the scenic Arley Hall Estate (featured in Peaky Blinders) offers unparalleled experiences.
Square Footage: 1,977 sq ft
Additional Info
Cheshire West & Chester - Tax Band D
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