Exquisite period home with converted outbuildings, set in 0.7 acres of glorious Cheshire countryside in the very sought after Brereton Park.
Description
An exquisite period home with converted outbuildings, beautifully renovated and located in the most idyllic 0.7 acre plot within Brereton Park.
The property is situated within the park boundary, accessed through the Brereton Hall Gatehouse archway and to the right of St.Oswalds Church. With no visible neighbours, there’s a sense of peace and serenity, with uninterrupted views of green belt countryside, a large South-facing garden with raised beds, lawn and mature trees and an ample patio area for al fresco dining.
The converted outbuildings are an additional highlight, currently arranged as a gym and dog grooming business but easily reconfigured depending on preference.
Secluded but not isolated, the property has excellent travel and commuting links, located within four miles of Holmes Chapel, Sandbach and Congleton, with junction 17 of the M6 and Crewe station (with direct to London taking approximately 90 minutes), three and nine miles away respectively.
Internal specification:
A green oak porch opens into a spacious entrance hall with solid oak balustrade staircase, built in full height display unit/bookcase and bespoke cast iron radiator.
The downstairs cloakroom has a traditional WC with high level cistern, basin and pedestal with Burlington taps and a heated towel rail.
The office with fitted furniture, freestanding filing cabinets and oak floating shelves offers the perfect ‘work from home’ space, complemented by the recent addition of Starlink satellite internet, providing much enhanced internet speeds.A flagged stone floor, high skirting boards, solid oak doors, leaded windows are a feature throughout the ground floor accommodation.
The property has been completely remodelled to maximise its space, practicality, usability and most wonderful views.
The sitting room with dual aspect features a ‘Clearview’ wood burning stove ‘Origin’ bi-fold doors and overlooks the extensive garden, a real nature lovers paradise.
The kitchen is the real heart of the home having a bespoke mantle with corbels over the electric Aga and a fabulous nod to the past walk-in pantry. The Dekton worktops, Shaws of Darwin double Belfast sink, Quooker instant hot water tap, freestanding Smeg dishwasher, fridge and freezer and solid oak inframe kitchen all help make this a wonderful space to cook and relax in. This room also has a wood burning stove is dual aspect has two large windows looking out to the rear of the property and French doors opening onto the garden perfect for al fresco dining.
The utility/boot room has a single Belfast sink, Dekton worktops and houses a Worcester Bosch oil fired boiler.
On the first floor the gallery landing overlooks the hall and display feature on the stairway with window seat and gives access to the three large double bedrooms all of equal proportions, two of which are dual aspect and all with views of the countryside.
Bathroom one: Fired Earth single vanity unit with matching Fired Earth mirror, WC with high level cistern and wet room/shower area with heated towel rail/radiator and pocket door. Bathroom two: Fired Earth double vanity unit with matching Fired Earth mirror and side table, WC with high level cistern, wet room/shower area, heated towel rail/radiator, built in TV, Perrin & Rowe traditional basin taps, bath shower mixer tap and dual head mixer shower, freestanding roll top slipper bath with claw feet, and a sliding door.
Outbuildings
The grounds incorporate a variety of outbuildings including a large storage room, a dog grooming salon both having water and electrics and a superb gym with floor to ceiling windows all of which could easily be repurposed.
Location
North Lodge lies between Sandbach, a thriving market town and Holmes chapel village.
Local amenities include a Waitrose, a regular market and farmers market, speciality bakers, butchers and delicatessen, an abundance of popular restaurants and cafes, post office, doctors and dental surgeries and excellent schools.
Brereton Heath Nature Reserve is 2.4 miles away, with over 50 acres of woodland surrounding a 15 acre lake as well as heathland and wild flower meadow. All of this is on the door step and with fantastic travel links what’s not to love.
(All travel times and distances are approximate)
Square Footage: 1,856 sq ft
Additional Info
Council Tax Band G