Villages in Cheshire: An Area Guide for Property Buyers
If you are looking to relocate to one of the beautiful Villages in Cheshire, read on and let Garrington guide you.
Villages in Cheshire offer a glimpse into the traditional way of life in rural England. With thatched cottages, historic churches and beautiful period houses, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Farndon
Farndon is one of the many charming villages in Cheshire. It is situated by the River Dee, which forms the border between England and Wales. The 14th century Farndon Bridge spans the river connecting Farndon to the Welsh village of Holt; this strategic crossing point between the two countries has given the village a rich history.
Farndon is located between the cities of Chester and Wrexham making it an ideal location for commuters or those who want access to a wider range of amenities within a short drive.
Farndon has a thriving community with a population of around 2,200; its amenities include independent shops, two pub restaurants, two cafes, a doctors’ surgery, and a primary school. Houses are a mixture of 17th and 18th century in the principal roads, and modern homes where the village has expanded.
The A534 provides a major route into Wales just over a mile to the south of the village. There is a bus service to Chester and Wrexham, and the nearest railway station is at Wrexham; larger railway hubs can be found at Chester and Crewe.
Tattenhall
Tattenhall is an attractive and vibrant village approximately eight miles south-east of Chester with a population of around 2,250 people.
Although Tattenhall is home to historic buildings such as the 16th century St. Alban’s Church and the 17th century Bishop Heber High School, prosperity and growth came to the village with the building of the nearby Shropshire Union Canal in the 1770s. Many red brick villas and stuccoed houses remain from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and there is a mixture of architectural styles for more modern homes.
The village’s amenities include a post office, a convenience store, two pub/restaurants, a café, doctor’s surgery, and primary school.
Tattenhall is well-connected by road to Chester, Wrexham, and Crewe with regular bus services to Chester and Whitchurch; the nearest railway station is in Chester.
Tarporley
Tarporley is an affluent village situated between Chester and Nantwich with a population of around 3,200 residents.
This linear village has grown around the picturesque High Street with its predominantly red brick buildings, which include many listed properties.
These house a large variety of independent shops, convenience stores, several pubs, cafes, a post office, and a medical centre. Residential housing includes an eclectic mixture of periods and styles.
Tarporley has major roads links with regular bus services to Chester, Nantwich, and Crewe, and the nearest railway stations are at Chester and Nantwich.
Malpas
Malpas is an attractive, bustling village with a population of around 1,400 people. It is situated five miles northwest of Whitchurch and three miles east of the border with Wales.
Confusingly, Malpas is referred to both as a town and a village: it was granted a Town Charter in 1281, but it has a parish council, making it a village.
Malpas’ High Street was once part of the old Roman road between Whitchurch and Chester and subsequently, the village has a particularly large number of Listed buildings. St Oswald’s Church, dating back to the 14th century, is designated as Grade I Listed and is described as one of the finest parish churches in the country.
Amenities include independent shops, pubs and restaurants, sports clubs, a doctors’ surgery, dental practice, and primary school.
Malpas has good road links and a regular bus service to Chester and Whitchurch; the nearest railway station is at Whitchurch.
Audlem
Audlem is a charming village in the south of Cheshire, a mile from the Shropshire border, with a population of approximately 1,800.
The Shropshire Union Canal passes through the village and has a run of 15 locks over 1.5 miles. Walks along the canal can be enjoyed, and there are areas for visitors to moor their barges.
Audlem’s amenities include independent shops, a convenience store, three pub restaurants, a medical practice, and a variety of sports clubs.
The village has easy access to major roads and is approximately seven miles from the market towns of Nantwich, Whitchurch, and Market Drayton, and fifteen miles from Stoke-on-Trent, making it well placed for commuters. Railway stations at Whitchurch, Wrenbury, and Nantwich are fairly equidistant.
Prestbury
Another of the beautiful villages in Cheshire is Prestbury. This popular village in the northeast of Cheshire has a population of around 2,600.
Prestbury forms part of the sought-after ‘Cheshire Golden Triangle’ together with Wilmslow and Alderley Edge.
The main high street in Prestbury is called The Village where there are many listed period buildings, and it forms the heart of the conservation area. Prestbury is mostly built on elevated land either side of the River Bollin, which flows through the village.
Amenities include independent shops, pubs, restaurants, a convenience store and post office, dental practices, a doctors’ surgery, and a primary school. Prestbury has its own golf course and other sports clubs include cricket, bowls, and squash.
Prestbury Railway Station provides direct services to Manchester Piccadilly and Stoke on Trent, and major road routes are easily accessible.
Alderley Edge
Alderley Edge is well known as one of the affluent villages in Cheshire, with a population of approximately 4,800, in the sought-after ‘Cheshire Golden Triangle’ located in the northeast of the county.
To the southeast of the village is the Edge, an escarpment 160 metres above the surrounding countryside. The area is owned by the National Trust and includes a nature reserve and woodland with observation areas to take in far-reaching views to the north and east.
The original village grew substantially after the arrival of its railway station in 1842, meaning much of the architecture of the village centre is early Victorian. London Road, between the railway station and the village centre, offers a large selection of independent shops and several coffee shops, bars and restaurants.
The village also has doctors’ surgeries, dental practices, a primary school, independent schools, and a Waitrose supermarket.
Alderley Edge is well connected by road to the towns of Wilmslow, Knutsford, and Macclesfield. The railway station has direct services to Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly, and Manchester Airport is eight miles away.
Villages in Cheshire
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