THIS elegant Jacobean-style manor house has more than an acre of gardens, with its grounds adjoining Verdin Park.

Struan, on The Woodlands, it located just off Winnington Road and is also close to the grounds of the Victoria Infirmary.  

For sale at just shy of £1m with Stuart Rushton and Company in Knutsford, this six-bedroom detached period house was built in 1905, but it has been completely modernised and refurbished over the past few years.

Northwich Guardian: Spacious entrance hall (Rightmove)Spacious entrance hall (Rightmove) (Image: Rightmove)

It is situated in an exceptionally private location at the end of a long driveway and stands in exquisite formal gardens and grounds of a little more than an acre.

The house is approached through remote control gates, has a large driveway and forecourt, and a double garage with associated adjacent stores and utility sheds.

Northwich Guardian: Kitchen/breakfast room (Rightmove)Kitchen/breakfast room (Rightmove) (Image: Rightmove)

The gardens are truly amazing, having been lovingly restored and reclaimed by the current owner, and in all extend to about 1.14 acres.

Providing perfect privacy, they comprise various formal lawns, wooded copses and magnificent shrub borders, a summer pergola, and an outdoor deck ideal for parties at the end of the garden.

Northwich Guardian: Kitchen (Rightmove)Kitchen (Rightmove) (Image: Rightmove)

Inside, the house is finished to an exceptionally high standard throughout, with wonderfully restored wooden floors and panelling through much of the ground floor.

There are three stunning reception rooms, a spacious reception hall and cloakroom, and a top quality hand-painted kitchen/breakfast room with bespoke walk-in pantry off to the side.

Northwich Guardian: Master bedroom (Rightmove)Master bedroom (Rightmove) (Image: Rightmove)

It has six bedrooms, all on the first floor, served by three bathrooms, one of which is ensuite to the main bedroom.

Louis Woodward, valuer at Stuart Rushton and Company, said: "Struan is a truly beautiful period property that has been meticulously restored and refurbished, to an exceptional standard.

Northwich Guardian: Sun terrace (Rightmove)Sun terrace (Rightmove) (Image: Rightmove)

"Originally constructed in 1905, the stunning Jacobean-style façade masks more than 3,000 square feet of family friendly accommodation which is bursting with character and charm.

"Beyond the fabulous interior are magnificently landscaped gardens, stretching more than an acre, and a double garage.

"The heart of the towns thriving coffee culture is just a few minutes walk away, along with a plethora of other amenities and convenient transport links. 

"This is a great opportunity to acquire a stunning period home set within a very private yet sprawling plot, just moments from the hustle and bustle."