A picture-perfect home! Garden Cottage radiates with kerb appeal, not only grabbing you from the outside, but won’t leave you disappointed on the inside! Packed to the rafters with character features yet modern in finish, this home has it all. Beautifully presented and exceptionally well maintained by our sellers, it’s a true credit to them. This little gem comes to market offering a truly fantastic opportunity for the next lucky owner, ticking so many desirability boxes. The detached cottage is quietly tucked away and its existence unknown to many, enjoying a rural feel yet the convenience of day to day living completely catered for with Guilden Sutton’s excellent local amenities and desirable school all within walking distance.
Upon entering you are greeted with a spacious hall having a staircase rising to the first floor and doors leading into the versatile living accommodation and downstairs WC. Coming complete with three reception rooms, the ground floor accommodation can be used how you wish, fourth bedroom, living room, snug, playroom or home office, the choice is yours. Each reception room boasts excellent proportions and pretty aspects whatever the direction. The stylish yet timeless kitchen has been fitted with a gorgeous arrangement of wall and base units, providing excellent storage and work surface space. The space available within the room and the clever configuration has also allowed for the accommodation of a separate breakfast bar seating area. White goods and additional storage are provided for within the separate utility room, also complete with a door to the side elevation. To the first floor you will find the landing which is bright and spacious, with doors leading to the three bedrooms and bathroom. There is absolutely no compromise on bedrooms here, thanks to each bedroom being equally well sized to accommodate family living without any compromise. The master bedrooms has a gorgeous dual aspect and the enjoyment of its own en suite shower room, which has been recently re-fitted with a stunning suite and attractive tiling. The bathroom is tastefully finished with a three-piece suite to include a whirlpool bath, sink and WC, complemented perfectly with stone tiling.
Outside is a real treat! If you like gardening and have been looking for something that is larger than average, comes with a private aspect and gets the sun morning, afternoon and evening, this rear garden is going to tick all of your boxes. The plot itself and its luxury of privacy allows for useable gardens to sweep across the front, side and rear elevations. Perfectly landscaped and cleverly sectioned by the current sellers, it effortlessly caters for everyone, featuring a variety of lawn and seating areas, along with beautifully planted spaces and mature trees. There is a large, gravelled driveway providing ample off-road parking and leading directly to the detached double garage. In addition, a separate gated entrance provides convenient access to the rear garden, offering further secure parking – ideal for a motorhome, boat, or additional vehicles.
Situated within the highly desirable village of Guilden Sutton, the location is the final box ticked. It is the perfect combination of rural living and convenience, thanks to its immediate environment of fields and open space, yet all you could need within a short distance.
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
