Unique architect-designed living comes with its own birdsong soundtrack, in the peaceful village of Clutton, only a short drive from Chester.

Swap the rat race of the city for the quiet pace of the countryside in at Chailey Rise, an exclusive collection of homes developed by a third-generation family building company, long established in this area.

Not far from Cheshire country estate Carden Park, now a thriving spa hotel and resort, the quiet cul-de-sac of Chailey Rise is peacefully tucked away on the other side of the village.

The final home to be built of the ten exclusive properties, No. 3, designed by innovative architect John Linnell is a vision in oak, glass and curves. A home inspired by natural light, with versatile family spaces; No. 3, Chailey Rise sits harmoniously within its natural surrounds.

Park up outside, where there is ample parking for two cars in the carport, where solid wood doors open through to the front courtyard. The carport also serves as a useful log store.

Soak up the seclusion as soon as the doors swing closed behind you, offering a sense of separation from the busy day-to-day. Birdsong is prevalent, with high hedging and festoon lights stretched out over the paved courtyard, edged in lush lawn.

Glass panels invite light through from either side of the solid oak front door into the entrance hall. Looking upward, instantly the triple height adds an airy, brightness to the home. Underfloor heating permeates from beneath the oak planks, continuing throughout the entire downstairs. Dressed in leaf-print wallpaper, the curved wall of the oak spiral staircase rises to where light spills down from a Velux window on the uppermost floor almost like a tree growing up toward the sunlight.

To the immediate right, open an walnut door into the snug lounge, formerly a children’s playroom, this sunny space features glazed double doors opening up to the peaceful and private front courtyard. Oak flooring extends underfoot with recessed shelving, handy for housing books or favourite ornaments. Tucked off the snug lounge is a home office with fitted desk and storage cabinets – ideal for those working from home.

Feast your eyes on the heart of the home, the expansive family kitchen-dining-living room accessed on the left of the entrance hall. Oak flooring extends underfoot, whilst upon the central island, Corian worktops blend with a rondel of solid walnut, providing casual breakfast bar seating for family and friends conversing with the cook as dinner is prepared.

Walnut floating shelves hover either side of the large Mercury Range oven, with cream painted cabinetry beneath for a simple, chic look. A dishwasher and fridge are also housed within the cabinetry. Spotlighting and plinth lighting aid the abundant natural light flowing through from both sides. A window above the sink also frames views over the garden.

Follow the curve of the wall, decorated in feature wallpaper, to arrive at the dining area, where a large pitch pine dining table currently resides beneath a trio of stylish pendant lights. Sneak a peek through the white door to discover an incredible pantry cupboard. Idyllic views extend from the dining area over the patio (easily accessed through French doors for alfresco mealtimes), garden and rolling countryside.

OWNER QUOTE: “We wanted a large kitchen-family area, with wood fires and space to sit; that was our idea for the heart of the home.”

Curl up on the sofa in front of the stylish log burner, housed within the quirky curved wall adding a subtle softness to the room, and soak up the views. Pluck a book from the fitted shelving and while away an hour or two in the peace and tranquility.

QUOTE: “It’s a lovely place to sit, especially in winter when you get the fire going.”

Doors fold back out to the front courtyard, allowing easy flow outside to soak up the sunshine with a cold drink in the heat of summer, or for barbecues with the family.

Back inside, peep through to the utility room, where there is abundant storage and a fridge-freezer, alongside plumbing for a washer-dryer.

Returning to the entrance hall, peep across the way, into an accessible ground floor bedroom. A spacious double bedroom, a large window looks out over the verdant garden and rolling countryside beyond. Furnished with built-in storage, freshen up in the ensuite bathroom with large, walk-in shower, fully tiled, alongside a wash basin and WC. Light plays a key role once more, as a window extends to one corner, discreetly screened by fitted blinds.

Ascend the spiral oak staircase, emerging on the first-floor landing, where a glass balustrade presents views down over the entrance hall below.

Make your way through into the lounge, a bright and bountiful room, where light flows in through the glazed doors to the rear from early morning, moving round and entering through Velux windows to the front, where borrowed light spills down over the kitchen below from a mezzanine aspect to one side. Enjoy morning coffee on the balcony, basking in bucolic views over the countryside out towards Beeston, Peckforton and Chester.
Stylishly inset within the feature chimney breast wall is a log-burning stove, perfect for snuggling up on the sofa on winters’ evenings.

Coming out of the lounge, turn left and along the inner landing, before turning right to arrive at the second of four bedrooms. Angular walls add a cosy cottage feel in this spacious double, whilst light spills in through two large Velux windows, providing views out over the courtyard to the front. Plenty of wardrobe space for all your clothes.

Across the way, another bright bedroom is bathed in light from a trio of windows framing views out over the open farmland. A spacious room, this bedroom too features built-in wardrobe storage, with ample space for a desk. Note the stylish modern radiators in the upstairs rooms.

Serving both bedrooms on this level is a sizeable family bathroom. Soak away the aches in the broad, deep, centrally filling bathtub, bathed in light from a window to the angle of wall above. Part tiled to the walls, and warmed by underfloor heating, this bathroom also features a heated towel rail, corner shower, wash basin and WC.

Make your way up the spiral stairs once more, before turning right into the games room. Four Velux windows invite in a plethora of light, also framing verdant views over the open farmland. Currently furnished with a pool table, the exceptional versatility of this home allows its potential to serve as an additional bedroom – perhaps as a nursery, in close proximity to the main bedroom.

Soaking up panoramic vistas over the countryside through quirky Toblerone windows fitted with plantation shutters, the main bedroom is the jewel in the home’s crown. Above, the vaulted ceiling is embellished by timber beams, adding such character. Brimming with natural light, ash flooring amplifies illumination, with abundant storage in the fitted dressing table and walk-in wardrobe, fitted with walnut doors.

Freshen up in the stylish ensuite, with large, slate-grey tiles and shades of aubergine to the walls. A walk-in shower is accompanied by a stylish wall-mounted wash basin, heated towel rail and WC.

GARDEN
Outside, soak up the sunshine and open countryside views from the patio beyond the dining room. Mature hedging encloses the lawn and patio for a private, secluded feel, whilst birdsong resonates in the air. A haven for wildlife, watch out for the abundance of nature that calls the garden and outlying fields home.

A focal point of the garden, observe the remains of a large oak tree, which was blown down in a recent storm. Remaining in situ to aid the natural flow of the eco-system, its presence serves as a reminder of the beauty of nature in all its forms.

Enjoy morning coffee here as the sun rises, moving to the courtyard to the front, for barbecues and social time with the family in the evening, easily accessed via the sliding door from the kitchen-family room.

Two sheds provide plenty of storage for mowers and bikes, whilst there is additional storage in the attic space of the cedar shingle roof topped carport.

Near and far
A traditional English village vibe resonates in Clutton, where the main facility and hub happens to be the local primary school, around which the homes of Clutton have been built over the past 40 or so years.

After the bell rings for the end of lessons, the sports fields and play facilities are open to the local children, including a play area with slides and climbing frame and a Multi-Use Games Area ideal for basketball, tennis and a game of five-aside. It is here that a ‘street party’ event is due to be held for the upcoming Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday celebrations.

OWNER QUOTE: “The school is very much the heart of the village.”

Further afield, The Beeches pre-school is located in Malpas, whilst Bishop Heber High School is also located in Malpas, only four or five miles from home; a local bus service runs between Clutton and Malpas for children.

Walk to your local pub The Cock O’ Barton, a stylish gastropub only a mile away, whilst the Carden Park Hotel and Spa serves up divine dining in its restaurant The Vines, also boasting a health club and two 18-hole golf courses, less than a mile away.

Pick up the essentials at the shops in the nearby village of Tattenhall, only a mile and a half away, whilst Farndon and Holt, just over the River Dee in Wales, are beautiful villages for days out.

Enjoy leisurely walks through the Carden Park estate, crisscrossed with footpaths; open countryside surrounds you here. For a taste of city pace, the A534 provides links to the A41, and the historic town of Chester with its bars, restaurants, parks, shops and theatres, only 20 minutes away. Commute into London via Crewe and Nantwich, or access Manchester and Liverpool in under an hour.

Safe and secure, peaceful and picturesque, whether seeking a change of pace or looking for a wholesome setting in which to raise a family, No. 3, Chailey Rise offers versatile, characterful and comforting spacious living for all.