A ‘unique’ million pound home has gone up for sale just outside of Merseyside, in Cheshire.
Found on Kelsall Road in Tarvin, between Upton and Delamere, the property benefits from ‘excellent views’ across the rural surroundings.
Set across five acres of land, the new buyer will not only acquire the five bedroom detached farm house but also a two storey barn.
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The refurbished property and land is on the market with a guide price of £1,525,000.
Gascoigne Halman estate agents say there is ‘little property’ in the £1,000,000 to £2,000,000 category currently for sale in the area.
They say the price tag is reflective of the amount of land of offer, property size and scope for development.
Overall, properties in Tarvin had an average sold price of £311,624 over the last year.
Most sales were semi-detached properties, selling for an average price of £311,571. However detached properties sold for an average of almost half a million at £454,564, with terraced properties fetching £203,450.
Prices in Tarvin over the last year were 10% up on the previous year and 2% down on the 2016 peak of £319,058.
The farmhouse has a ‘strong aesthetic appearance’ with images on Rightmove showing bright coloured patterned wallpaper and carpet throughout the home.
Spread across four storeys, the current owners have incorporated the original character of the building with more contemporary design concepts.
That includes a modern open plan kitchen and dining room with a more traditional cosy living room.
On the first floor, is a ‘radically transformed’ master bedroom, that comes with a free standing bath and a walk through wardrobe that leads to an en-suite shower room.
On this level, all three bedrooms come with newly installed en-suite bathrooms.
The top floor has a further two bedrooms and plenty of eaves space for additional storage.
If the new owner is looking for a DIY job, the detached two storey barn is described as a ‘terrific space’ for development.
Found on the edge of the plot it benefits from approximately 2782 square feet in total that can be renovated.
Subject to the various planning consents being granted, the ‘obvious potential’ uses include dependent relative living, holiday let use or as an ancillary leisure / business barn.
The Gascoigne Halman listing reads: “This is a real one off, located in an almost magical feeling location, rural in its feel yet very central to a number of key strategic North West locations.
“There are superb views and grounds that extend to five acres or thereabouts, incorporating both formal garden and paddock.
“The farmhouse is situated over circa half a mile up a long private driveway.
“The current owners have invested heavily into creating a memorable first impression and arrival experience.
“This starts with newly installed bespoke gates opening to a sweeping drive, with stone edging and extensive external lighting, creating a great initial impact.”
View more images and information about the property on Rightmove here.
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