A countryside classic

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Where: Huxley, near Chester

What: Originally built in the 1930s, Eaton Villa is an attractive and superbly positioned family house, with annexe, on the edge of the village and adjoining open countryside.

Inside: Entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, snug, cellar/store, kitchen/breakfast

room with Aga and family room off. Five bedrooms, two bath/shower rooms (one en-suite). There is also a one bed self-contained annexe.

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Outside: Well-maintained gardens with established trees and shrubs and an orchard. There are superb countryside views to the Welsh hills. A brick outbuilding is currently used as a gym but could be an office.

Guide price: £875,000

Contact: Jackson-Stops & Staff Chester, 01244 328361, www.jackson-stops.co.uk. Fearnalls Chester, 01244 340402, www.fearnalls.co.uk.