6 bed detached house for sale Budworth Heath, Cheshire CW9

Exceptional architecturally designed house, tucked away in a private one acre plot with outstanding leisure facilities.DescriptionWoodseaves is an exceptional family home in an idyllic one acre plot. Personally designed by Harry Calder of Calderpeel Architects, the attention to detail throughout the design and build process is undeniable, with spectacular open plan living space, bedrooms and leisure facilities.The property is arranged over numerous sub-levels; the ground floor entertaining level, three levels for the bedrooms, and three levels of leisure facilities; a very clever design feature which ensures maximisation of the space.On entering Woodseaves, through a large Cheshire Oak door you are greeted with floor to ceiling windows opposite, which overlook a paved courtyard, a truly superb entrance with a large glass ceiling lantern above which bathes the entrance in natural light.The entrance hall provides open access to the fabulous open plan living area to the right; and to the bedroom accommodation along with superb leisure facilities to the left.The open plan living area has an exquisite vaulted ceiling with an abundance of windows and French doors opening out on to the side garden allowing the space to be filled with natural light. There is a dining area with built in shelving and a feature fireplace housing a gas fire, there is also a separate seating area.The kitchen, designed personally by Tom Howley, has been thoughtfully designed to allow for a range of units including, drawers, wall and full length units, some with glass panels and back lighting as well as a large central island with Miele hob and breakfast bar seating and an electric Aga. There are two sets of French doors leading to the wrap around patio along with Velux skylights.A walk-in pantry is located just off the kitchen with floor to ceiling units being a mix of open shelving and base cupboards, the pantry is fitted in the same style as the kitchen. There is also a separate utility room and wc which leads through a fully glazed walkway into a storage area along with a plant room, and then through to the open fronted car port. To the left of the entrance hall are the staircases which lead up to the bedrooms at Woodseaves and down to the incredible leisure facilities the house has to offer. The accommodation on this level is arranged by split staircases allowing maximum use of the height of the property and allowing for additional facilities. The double aspect cinema room offers a floor level viewing window over the swimming pool on the level below.The bedroom accommodation is arranged over three floors, each of these floors has a wide, spacious landing with glass balustrades overlooking the entrance hall. There are six spacious, light filled bedrooms in total, three are suites and the other three are good sized doubles with en suite facilities. There is also an extremely useful laundry room on the third bedroom level. The Bedrooms can be versatile in use, with the space easily reconfigured, for example as a study, depending on requirements.The swimming pool is surrounded by floor to ceiling glass, with an electronic keypad allowing access to the pool area to ensure safety for those with children. The pool, fitted by Cheshire Wellness is fitted with an electric cover and beautifully lit. There is a sizeable jacuzzi and shower area also. Along with ample space at the side of the pool to allow for seating/loungers, a fabulous place to relax.The pool has a Heatstar dehumidifier system in place ensuring that the air quality is fantastic and zero condensation to all of the glass elements in the room. The staircase continues down past the pool area to another level upon where there is a gymnasium and sauna along with two separate areas with showers and a toilet. The plant room for the pool is also located on this floor.ExternalThe property is accessed through secure electric wooden gates with intercom system, on to a gravel driveway with ample parking and turning space. There is an open fronted garage allowing space for two cars and an adjacent plant room behind Cheshire Oak doors, this links through to the main house via an impressive glass walkway.A large patio area sweeps around both the side and rear of the property offering multiple seating areas and spaces to enjoy the surrounding gardens. There is a large lawned area to the rear with a mixture of fruit trees, along with well stocked borders and flowerbeds to all sides. There is a small pond to the front. At the very bottom of the garden is a wildflower area, which the current owners have allowed to grow to encourage wildlife.There is a covered well (60m deep) which provides unlimited water for garden irrigation. The tap can be activated by an app on a phone and linked to an irrigation system should prospective purchaser wish to install.The owners have installed a geothermal system (9 boreholes, 90m deep) which provides energy to serve the underfloor heating and to heat the pool. The modern geothermal unit is not on the data base, all the energy benefits provided by the unit cannot be included on the formal EPC. If this was included the rating would be a B not an E. Please speak to agent for further clarification.A new Crestron Control System was installed in 2023.LocationApproached from Quebec Road, with adjoining open countryside and equidistant of the neighbouring villages of Comberbach and Great Budworth.The historic village offers a primary school, post office, churches and pubs with more comprehensive facilities available in the nearby towns of Knutsford, Northwich and Stockton Heath. In addition to the state primary schools in the village, there is also private schooling at nearby Cransley (walkable at 0.7 miles), The Grange in Hartford and the Kings & Queens Schools in Chester.Manchester city centre is just over 20 miles away, approximately 40 minutes drive (Google maps). International airports at Manchester and Liverpool are both within 20 miles.On the recreational front there is a sailing club at Great Budworth and several golf courses locally including Antrobus, High Legh, Knutsford, Sandiway and The Mere golf club.For the equestrian enthusiasts there is the historic Chester Racecourse, Haydock and Aintree. Cheshire Riding school is 1.6 miles South-West. There is also polo at Little Budworth, near Tarporley whilst the surrounding lanes adjoining the picturesque Arley Hall Estate are ideal for hacking.Square Footage: 7,514 sq ftAcreage:1.01 AcresAdditional InfoCouncil Tax Band GMains water and electricity.Septic tank.Underfloor heating throughout.There is a calor gas system in place for the gas hob and fireplace.The owners have installed a geothermal system (9 boreholes, 90m deep) which provides energy to serve the underfloor heating and to heat the pool. The state-of-the-art geothermal unit is not on the Government data base, all the energy benefits provided by the unit cannot be included on the formal EPC. For context, with the Geothermal included, the energy efficiency rating would rise to a B83 not an E50. Please speak to agent for further clarification.A new Crestron Control System was installed in 2023 together with new external lighting and cameras, with smartphone controlled technology throughout the house