Wicker Lane

Guilden Sutton

Guilden Sutton remains one of Chester’s most desirable villages, offering a superb blend of semi-rural living and city convenience. Beautifully arranged over two floors, the property combines well-balanced reception rooms, flexible living areas and excellent bedroom accommodation, all within easy reach of Chester city centre, excellent local schooling and major transport links. 

A welcoming central hallway creates an immediate sense of space and flow throughout the ground floor, with stairs rising to the first floor and access to the principal reception rooms. A superbly proportioned main reception room enjoying excellent natural light and generous space for a variety of seating arrangements. Positioned to the rear of the property with direct access into the conservatory, the lounge provides an ideal setting for both relaxed family living and entertaining guests.

Overlooking the garden, the conservatory offers a bright and versatile additional living space perfect for use as a garden room, playroom or informal dining area. Double doors create a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.

The spacious kitchen forms the heart of the home, offering an extensive range of worktop and storage space together with ample room for day-to-day family living. The layout provides excellent practicality while maintaining an open and sociable feel Located adjacent to the kitchen, the dining room is ideal for formal dining occasions while also lending itself to use as a snug or a home office.

A highly useful separate utility room offering additional appliance space, further storage and external access, helping to keep the main kitchen area streamlined and functional.

Conveniently situated on the ground floor, the shower room is fitted with a shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC, providing excellent practicality for busy households and visiting guests.

Moving upstairs, a generous principal bedroom positioned to enjoy privacy and excellent proportions, with ample space for wardrobes and additional bedroom furniture. Serving the principal bedroom, the en suite comprises a shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC, creating a comfortable and convenient private space. 

A spacious double bedroom offering excellent flexibility, ideal for older children, guests or even a home working setup alongside bedroom furnishings. A well-balanced bedroom overlooking the rear aspect, offering comfortable accommodation with space for wardrobes and additional storage.

Another substantial bedroom with particularly generous proportions, ideal as a guest suite, teenager’s room or second principal bedroom. The family bathroom is centrally positioned and fitted with a bath, wash hand basin and WC, serving the remaining bedrooms.

A substantial detached garage providing excellent secure parking, workshop potential or additional storage space. Adjoining the garage is a useful separate storage room offering flexibility for hobbies, garden equipment, a gym area or further workspace. The garden is great in size and easy to maintain, perfect for family gatherings or relaxing in the sun.

Location

Just three short miles north-east of Chester, the neighbouring villages of Guilden Sutton and Mickle Trafford offer the increasingly rare combination of genuine village life and city-edge convenience. Quiet, friendly and well-rooted, with countryside on one side and Chester’s amenities barely ten minutes away on the other, the two villages are a firm favourite with families and commuters alike; drawn by their good primary schools, strong community spirit and easy access to the motorway network and the city.
Village Life & Amenities
Guilden Sutton is the more characterful of the two, gathered around the Grade II-listed St John the Baptist’s Church with a primary school, post office, village hall and a clutch of local businesses. At its heart is the Bird in Hand, an inn since 1724 and one of the best-loved pub-restaurants in the Chester area, while the nearby Meadow Lea Farm coffee shop — set on a working dairy farm, complete with its own ice cream — is a popular spot with families and walkers.
Mickle Trafford, a short stroll away, offers an established residential setting with its own well-regarded village primary school, a Co-op and everyday shops, and convenient access to the A56 and rail links. Between them the two villages cover day-to-day needs comfortably, with open countryside and pleasant walks close at hand and the full range of Chester’s shops, restaurants and entertainment only a short drive away.
Both locations offer incredible links in and out of the villages making them ideal for the person or families who need to access other local and wider gems for work and pleasure whilst having all the serenity to stay at home surrounded by countryside and a strong community.
What makes it intentionally different?
Even though they are small, they are well established areas and communities. Houses here are often sought-after from working professionals, families and retirees. That means you have a mix who enjoy the quiet serenity of the place plus, a community who look out for oneanother.
Schools & Getting Around
Both villages are well served for primary education, with Guilden Sutton Primary School and Mickle Trafford Village School both popular with local families, and well-regarded secondary options nearby including Christleton High School. For getting around, the A56 and A51 give swift access to Chester and onward to the M53 and M56, opening up Liverpool, Manchester and North Wales, while Chester’s mainline station — with direct services to London Euston — is only a short drive away.

Key Mileage Distances
• Chester City Centre — 3 miles
• Mickle Trafford — 1 mile
• Chester Railway Station — 3 miles
• Chester Business Park — 5 miles
• M53 / M56 Junction — 4 miles
• Hawarden Airport — 10 miles
• Crewe — 22 miles
• Liverpool John Lennon Airport — 20 miles
• Manchester Airport — 33 miles

Property Features

Four bedroom detached family home
Three bathrooms including en suite to principal bedroom
Spacious lounge and separate dining room
Large kitchen and utility room
Bright conservatory overlooking the garden
Detached garage with additional storage room
Highly sought-after Guilden Sutton location
Driveway parking and garden

Nearby Amenities

Primary Schools
  • Mickle Trafford Village School
    1.1 miles
Secondary Schools
  • Queen’s Park High School Nearest available
    2.9 miles
Transport
  • Chester Railway Station Nearest available
    2.4 miles
Attractions
  • Stamford Bridge Inn
    0.6 miles
  • Chester Rugby Union Football Club
    0.9 miles
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