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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Look inside: Cheshire country house sitting on former Crown Estate land up for sale
A period country house in Delamere, with its own indoor swimming pool and sauna, is on the market for a guide price of £3.25 million. The Grange, located in Abbey Lane and on the edge of Delamere Forest, is described by estate agent Jackson-Stops as a 'handsome' property. The land it occupies was part of the Crown Estate until it was sold 'in the early part of the 20th century'. (Image: Jackson-Stops) The house, which bears the date 1910, is constructed of brick with black and white decorative elevations at first-floor level beneath a slate roof. (Image: Jackson-Stops) The interior of the property retains many period features, including feature fireplaces, a 'handsome' staircase, high ceilings with decorative plaster detailing, woodblock floors, and panelled doors with deep architraves. The estate agent said: "Notwithstanding the formality of the original house, The Grange offers extremely comfortable accommodation which has been well maintained and adapted to cater for modern-day family living." (Image: Jackson-Stops) This includes an open plan kitchen connecting to the original dining room, and, on the first floor, several replacement bathrooms and, in the master bedroom suite, twin dressing rooms, a bathroom, and a study/hobbies room, which was originally a separate bedroom. The property also includes an attached leisure suite with an indoor swimming pool, sauna, and changing facilities. (Image: Jackson-Stops) In the rear courtyard, there is a two-bedroomed cottage, 'extensive' garaging, domestic outbuildings, and a shed. The shed is said to be suitable for a variety of uses including 'the housing of a car collection, helicopter, and boats'. (Image: Jackson-Stops) The approach is via twin entrance drives, and the residence is said to be 'protected by woodland shelterbelts' behind a beech hedge. The surrounding amenity woodland features clearings and mown walks. The whole estate extends to 6.25 acres, or 2.52 hectares. (Image: Jackson-Stops) For more information, or to arrange a viewing, call Jackson-Stops on 01244 565234.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Firefighters find 'no cause' for fire at Delamere Forest
FIREFIGHTERS were not able to ascertain a cause for a fire in Delamere Forest according to the forest's management - Forestry England. All of the emergency services attended an area of the forest off Station Road in response to a report on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 8. A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said fire engines from Northwich Fire Station, Winsford Fire Station, and other fire stations were at work on an area of three to five acres until after midday the next day. A Forestry England spokesperson said firefighters were not able to ascertain the cause for the fire although they, and the fire service, said there are things the visitors to the woodland are able to do to avoid further incidents. All of the emergency services attended an area of the forest off Station Road (Image: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service) Ben Sanderson, Wildfire Lead at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: "Wildfires are on the increase and they take up a lot of our time as well as affecting wildlife. "If you are out and about in the countryside please protect it by not lighting a barbecue or a campfire and dispose of your litter and your smoking materials responsibly." The wildfire was a couple of weeks after a wildfire warning for the area by Cheshire Police. On Easter Monday, in a post on social media, the police said this year of wildfires is on track to be the worst year of wildfires on record with an area around the same size as Birmingham already burnt by incidents across the UK. Station Manager Ben Sanderson, Wildfire Lead for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, attended the recent fire at Delamere Forest. Please take a moment to listen to his advice and help protect our green spaces from the risk of fire. — Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (@CheshireFire) May 7, 2025 They said this is a big threat to flora and fauna which, in Delamere Forest, includes a number of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). The damage to flora and fauna from this week is under examination by an ecologist although the initial impression is it is not too significant. The post said: "Delamere Forest is on an SSSI peat moss bog which could burn for months. "Spring is an enhanced risk due to extensive, dry, dead ground vegetation such as bracken." All of the emergency services attended an area of the forest off Station Road (Image: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service) For information on fire safety go to
BBC News
06-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Delamere Forest: Fire crews tackle blaze at Cheshire beauty spot
Fire crews tackle blaze at forest beauty spot Six fire engines were sent to tackle the blaze at the forest near Northwich Firefighters have been tackling a large wildfire at Delamere Forest in Cheshire. Six fire engines were sent to the blaze at the land near Northwich at about 15:10 BST, with crews using beaters and water from a nearby lake to put out the flames. Motorists and walkers were warned about large amounts of smoke in the area, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said. Station Road, which runs through the beauty spot, was closed by Cheshire Police at 17:10 BST and drivers were warned to find alternative routes.
