A STUNNING 'chocolate box' thatched cottage in Cheshire has been put up for sale.

The five-bedroom detached property, in Hulse Heath Lane, Mere, near Knutsford, sits in a 1.6 acre plot and includes a paddock and private woodland.

Willowbrook, which is surrounded by a lush, green garden, is being marketed at £1,950,000 by estate agents Gascoigne Halman.

Phillip Diggle, director for Gascoigne Halman, said: “There is nothing more beautiful than an English country home in summertime.

“Willowbrook epitomises everything a buyer could want from a rural country retreat; a beautiful, thatched property with contemporary neutral interiors, surrounded by immaculate gardens. 

The kitchenThe kitchen (Image: Gascoigne Halman)

“Features within this home include three spacious reception rooms to the downstairs, equally suited to casual family time and formal entertaining. 

"The kitchen is a chef’s dream boasting both an AGA and Gaggenau Grill and hob alongside hand-painted cabinets, stone worktops and a large central island.

“Upstairs the property offers five spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms; plenty of flexible space for family, guests or home working. 

One of the reception roomsOne of the reception rooms (Image: Gascoigne Halman)

"Enjoying a peaceful private outlook, the master bedroom includes a walk-in dressing room and luxurious en suite bathroom. 

“Health-conscious house hunters will love what’s contained above the detached double garage – a private gym with its own spa-style shower room and sauna. 

"With oak flooring throughout, this could easily be adapted into a guest bedroom suite, perhaps offering older children or relatives some independence from the main house.

The rear of the cottageThe rear of the cottage (Image: Gascoigne Halman)

“New to the market with Gascoigne Halman, properties of Willowbrook’s calibre do not come up for sale often.  It’s got character and elegance in abundance and is a welcoming countryside retreat with timeless appeal.”

For more details, check out the property listing here or contact the Knutsford or Hale branches of Gascoigne Halman.

https://www.gascoignehalman.co.uk/property-details/963763/cheshire/knutsford/hulse-heath-lane