6 bed detached house for sale

Old Coach Road, Hampton, Malpas, Cheshire SY14

The property
Hampton Post is an impressive Grade II listed house dating from 1615 with later additions. Much of the accommodation retains its original character features, including exposed timber beams and grand fireplaces, while modern renovations have installed beautifully crafted bespoke fittings, which fit seamlessly with the period details.

The ground floor has five flexible reception rooms, including the comfortable snug with its tiled flooring and imposing fireplace. Across the front of the house there is also a sitting room with wooden flooring and a fireplace fitted with a logburner, and a family room with an attractive cast-iron and tiled fireplace. Towards the rear, the extended dining room features conservatory-style panoramic windows and a glass ceiling, as well as flagstone flooring, exposed brickwork and a woodburning stove. Built into the flooring, with a glass cover, is the delightful former brick-lined well. There is also a bar area which is ideal for entertaining and an adjacent study. Also on the ground floor, the well-equipped kitchen is fitted with shaker-style units to base and wall level, as well as a central island with a breakfast bar and an Aga. The adjoining pantry and boot room/utility provide further space for appliances and storage, as does the cellar.

The first floor provides four double bedrooms, including the luxury principal bedroom with its dressing room, en suite shower room and French doors opening onto the roof terrace. One further bedroom on the first floor is en suite with its own dressing room, while the first floor also has a family bathroom. A further two bedrooms are found on the second floor, along with a useful study. Additionally, the second floor has a shower room and an attic storage space.

Services: Mains electric and water. Private drainage that we understand complies with current regulations. Oil fired central heating.

Outside
At the front of the property, the driveway provides plenty of parking space, while a second entrance to the rear provides access to the detached double garage and further parking. Outbuildings also include a barn, while the garden at the rear has a patio area for al fresco dining, a covered dining area, well-stocked borders with various shrubs and flowering perennials, and a large open meadow beyond.

Location
The property lies in the small village of Hampton, surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside. The market town of Malpas lies two miles to the south, with its selection of shops and local amenities, including a doctor’s surgery and post office. Malpas is also home to several primary schools, as well as the outstanding-rated secondary, Bishop Heber High School. Six miles away, Whitchurch offers a larger selection of shops and local facilities, while the vibrant and historic city of Chester is also within easy reach, with its superb shopping, leisure and cultural facilities.

The area is well connected by a strong network of a-roads, while the M53 and M56 are both accessible just north of Chester.

Distances
• Malpas 2.0 miles
• Whitchurch 6.1 miles
• Nantwich 10 miles
• Wrexham 13 miles
• Chester 13.5 miles
• Crewe 15 miles

Nearby Stations
• Whitchurch (Shropshire)

Key Locations
• Cholmondeley Castle Gardens
• Beeston Castle and Woodland Park

Nearby Schools
• Bishop Heber High School
• Abbey Gate College
• The King's School
• The Queen's School
• The Grange School
• Cransley School