Historic farmhouse that was first of its kind in Cheshire village up for sale

A historic farmhouse that was the first of its kind to be constructed in a Cheshire village has gone on the market this week. The Grade II listed Church Farm House in Burton is up for sale with a £950,000 price tag.

The four-bed property is being marketed by Constables in Neston. The home also boasts two bathrooms, stunning landscaped gardens and a detached triple garage.

The Rightmove listing states: "An impressive farmhouse property located in the heart of Burton Village, Cheshire. Church Farm House is a Grade II listed building of brown brick construction in English garden wall bond style with a slate roof. The property was constructed in 1678, and was the first in the village to be constructed in this style. Many of the original features have been retained including sash windows, exposed ceiling joists and beams and stone flooring.

"The property is set in a fantastic sized plot with beautifully landscaped gardens, there is a stunning walled garden with water features, and established planting with many specimen plants. There is a large lawn, off road parking and a detached triple garage with space for two vehicles.

"The accommodation is incredibly spacious. The main accommodation is arranged over two floors, however the property has a cellar and a huge attic with three rooms that would lend itself to conversion, subject to the relevant permissions. The accommodation comprises, entrance hallway with stunning galleried landing and cloakroom.

"There is a large Merilyn Phillips kitchen-dining room with AGA, granite worktops and exposed stone flooring, off the kitchen is a utility room. The main living room had an Inglenook fireplace with log burning stove and off here is a sitting room and formal dining room. On the first floor there is a large landing, four bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a dressing room and there are two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite to the master bedroom.

"This fantastic property must be seen to appreciate the space, finish, and character features on offer and early viewing is essential."

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