Whalebone Farm Cottages offers a distinctive opportunity for renovation and investment, featuring a traditional barn conversion that currently accommodates four separate residences. Nestled within just over an acre of land, the property also includes a 0.74-acre paddock adjoining Earles Lane and substantial acreage totaling approximately 37.56 acres, which encompasses a section of Pickmere Lake. This semi-rural location is not only picturesque but also ideal for those seeking to capitalize on its rental potential or pursue redevelopment opportunities.
The property is situated near Great Budworth, Higher Wincham, and Marston in Cheshire, benefiting from easy access to both Knutsford and Northwich. For commuters, the connectivity via the A556 and A533 to the M6 and M56 motorways is advantageous. The village of Marston hosts local amenities, including a primary school and several independent schools such as Cransley and The Grange School in Hartford. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy nearby Arley Hall's scenic walks, while golfing aficionados will appreciate the proximity to Mere Golf and Country Club and Sandiway Golf Club. Furthermore, Manchester Airport is just fifteen miles away.
With approximately 4,500 square feet of living space available across its four residences—each in need of some modernization—this property presents various possibilities for transformation. The current layout comprises:
- **1 Whalebone Farm Cottage (Ground Floor Apartment)**: Includes a reception hall, breakfast kitchen, lounge, en-suite bedroom, and separate WC.
- **2 Whalebone Farm Cottage (Two-Storey Mid Mews)**: Features an entrance hall, lounge, galley kitchen, three bedrooms, and a family bathroom.
- **3 Whalebone Farm Cottage (Two-Storey End Mews)**: Offers an entrance hall, lounge, breakfast kitchen with utility room, dining room, ground floor WC, gallery landing on the first floor leading to the master suite plus two additional bedrooms.
- **4 Whalebone Farm Cottage (First Floor Apartment)**: Comprises a reception hall, breakfast kitchen, lounge two bedrooms with shared bathroom.
Externally accessed via a tarmac driveway with well-defined access points leading to ample parking spaces—including a three-bay carport and two detached garages—the grounds feature private gardens at both the front and rear. The expansive rear garden holds potential for subdivision or further development.
Lot options include additional parcels of land with development prospects subject to planning approval—specifically one lot extending approximately
