Location

Dutton Lodge occupies a wonderful position along Lodge Lane, in a large plot with impressive grounds extending to around 12 acres.

The nearby villages of Weaverham and Kingsley provide for everyday needs with a more comprehensive range of services in the towns of Northwich, Warrington and Knutsford.

There is a choice of private and state schooling within easy reach of the property, including The Grange at Hartford, Manchester Grammar and The King's and Queen's Schools in Chester.

Chester, along with Liverpool and Manchester, are all readily accessible, in addition to excellent motorway access from the M56 (approx. 5 miles). For travel further afield both Liverpool and Manchester are served by international airports. From Runcorn train station there is a rail service to London Euston via Crewe (from 2h45).

Sporting activities are well catered for with golf clubs at Delamere and Sandiway, motor racing at Oulton Park, sailing at Great Budworth and Polo at Little Budworth. There are also many lovely walks in the area.

Description

Dutton Lodge is an incredibly unique, modernised Grade II listed home with magnificent grounds, extending to approximately 12 acres. Wing of a former Dutton Lodge House.

The stunning setting comprises of mature formal gardens, beautifully maintained lawns, paddock areas perfect for horses or other animals, historic stable block, protected woodland and a very impressive full sized football pitch. The position of this property is fabulous, surrounded by an array of specimen trees and open countryside creating very private living.

The property has a superb approach, with electric gates opening on to a large sweeping driveway surrounded by lawns and a wide range of mature trees. The kitchen is a wonderful space, bursting with character and period features, including solid oak beams as well as a cream Aga. There are also large French doors that lead on to the patio area and the attractive rear gardens. Leading on from the kitchen there are two spacious reception rooms, featuring exposed Oak floor boards and solid Oak beams. There is also a spacious dining room and study conveniently positioned just off the entrance hall. To complete the ground floor accommodation there is a utility, W.C. and a large basement which could be used as a media/play room.

The large principal bedroom is situated on the first floor, featuring a brilliant open fireplace as well as attractive sash windows, creating a wonderful and bright space, it also offers an attractive four piece en suite with a large roll top Chadder & Co bath. The further four bedrooms are situated on both the first and second floor, they are all equally well-proportioned and are of generous size, they all have large windows allowing maximum light and views onto the grounds and the rolling Cheshire countryside surrounding the property. There are a further two bathrooms, a hidden playroom and a laundry room.

Externally, the property has multiple outbuildings, this includes the modern annexe which has been newly renovated to exacting standards, this includes a large gymnasium, open plan kitchen and living space, a bathroom as well as a mezzanine floor where the bedroom is situated. This space is extremely versatile and could be used for dependent relatives or nanny.
There is also a patio and courtyard area, double garage, large laid to lawn and paddock area, full size football pitch, outdoor entertaining area, protected woodland, sauna room and a very unique hidden underground cocktail bar, perfect for entertaining.