Purplebricks : Our Local Property Experts picks from the Northwest

In the first of a series of posts taking a look at some of our favourite properties around the country, we're handing over the blog to Oliver Ball, Local Sales Expert from our Chester division, who is going to take you around a range of interesting properties that he thinks are worth you taking a closer look at.

5 bedroom coach house, Northwich. | £600,000

First up, we have this 5 bedroom coach house on the Weaverham Road, a few miles outside of Northwich. This property dates back to the 1800s and has a wealth of original period features including solid oak beams, open fireplace with log burner and exposed stone walls. It is a wonderfully versatile family home with a welcoming entrance hall, cloakroom, two separate reception rooms, a fully fitted cottage style kitchen/diner and utility room with a door providing access to the rear garden. There are four enviable sized double bedrooms, with a fifth bedroom currently being utilised as a nursery, but could easily double as a dressing room. The master bedroom benefits from a three-piece bathroom with a separate shower and stand-alone bath. Externally, the property is accessed via a long tree line driveway, occupying a fantastic position, set in magnificent surroundings with views across the Cheshire countryside. There is a double garage, which the current owners have divided into a workshop. The rear garden features a large patio area the open aspect lawn borders open fields to the rear.

2 bedroom detached house, Bent Lane, Northwich. | £950,000

Don't be put off by that price tag, this may be just a 2-bed house, but it also comes with an established commercial opportunity attached. This listing represents a unique opportunity to purchase an impressive residential and commercial estate, in a delightful location with an extensive array of facilities, accommodation and income streams; set in approx 4 acres with an Extra 12 acres available subject to negotiation. Playdog Mansion is situated in a highly desirable rural setting in Cheshire. The property enjoys a tremendous rural outlook, especially to the rear, and is well placed for access to local amenities within Weaverham, Cuddington, Northwich or Frodsham, plus further afield the cities of Manchester, Chester and Liverpool. The property is particularly well located within easy reach of major routes to the M56, M6 and A49. If you're a dog lover and considering a change, this could be the property for you.

3 bedroom detached house, Swn Y Dail, Barmouth | £560,000

Next up, we head to the breathtakingly beautiful Mawddach Estuary, for an exceptional property on an exclusive prestige development on the outskirts of the popular coastal town of Barmouth. The build quality is outstanding and the current owners have designed a bespoke property of exceptional taste on the multiple award-winning developments. Wonderful spacious living, dining and kitchen area, utility room and cloakroom to the ground floor. Master bedroom opening to a large balcony and with en suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor. The house sits on arguably the best plot of thIs small exclusive development with extensive views of the Mawddach Estuary, Orielton Wood Nature Reserve and Cadar Idris mountain range to the rear of the property and sea views to the front. It is well-positioned for access to the Snowdonia National Park through the private coded gate situated at the end of this private development. The property is in an elevated position which simulates living within the treetops. As well as having architectural flair and grace the property has excellent environmental credentials with discrete solar panel water heating, state of the art underfloor heating and high thermal efficiency windows all round.

3 bedroom detached house, Dog Lane, Kelsall | £475,000

This home is one of my favourites, a delightful double fronted detached cottage set in 1/4 acre of grounds with potential to extend. Originally built as two cottages during the late 19th century and set back from Dog Lane with a low maintenance front garden. Rose Cottage retains many period features such as original doors, quarry tiled floors, exposed beams and brick fireplaces. This charming home comprises 3 reception rooms, character kitchen, cloaks WC and utility, 3 double bedrooms with a Jack n Jill shower room, large family bathroom and enjoys views over open fields. The extensive rear garden is surrounded by mature hedges, making it secluded and private and contains a wooden summerhouse which would make an ideal home office or studio. Situated on a quiet lane yet within walking distance of The Royal Oak and Morris Dancer pubs and Kelsall village with its local shops and amenities. Easy commuting distance for Chester, Liverpool and Manchester make this location so sought-after.

2 bedroom semi-detached house, Townfield Lane, Frodsham | £265,000

Finally from me, an attractive, mature semi-detached property offering well-presented accommodation. Retaining many original character features and situated within a much sought after residential area, this gem of a home is close to open countryside yet convenient for local facilities and excellent road and rail links. The property has a larger than an average rear garden and ample off road parking. It comprises of entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen/breakfast and ground floor toilet. While to the first floor two double bedrooms and four piece bathroom suite.

If any of these properties caught your attention and you'd like to find out more, our team of Local Property Experts are available for viewings, fully socially distanced in line with the latest government guidelines. We are also hosting virtual viewings on all properties. Get in touch with us directly, via the listing page and we'll take it from there.