5 bedroom detached house for sale

This exceptional Cheshire brick farmhouse, believed to date back to approximately 1830 in parts, offers a rare opportunity to acquire a home of immense character and charm. The property boasts an abundance of original features including exposed wood flooring and ceiling beams, seamlessly blended with modern comforts, and benefits from full planning approval to convert the existing agricultural building into a separate residential dwelling (planning reference 25/2199/FUL, Cheshire East Council). Accommodation is arranged over three floors, with the ground floor comprising three versatile reception rooms that provide ample space for entertaining, relaxing, or working from home. The kitchen diner is the heart of the house, featuring a large AGA and plenty of space for family gatherings. To the upper floors, five generously proportioned double bedrooms and three bathrooms are arranged, ensuring comfort and privacy for all members of the household. The top floor is dedicated to a luxurious master suite, complete with a spacious en-suite shower room and a well-appointed dressing room. The property is approached via a five bar timber electric gate, which opens onto an extensive driveway with parking for multiple vehicles and access to two garages. The outside space is equally impressive, offering both tranquillity and versatility. The property sits within beautifully maintained gardens, providing a picturesque setting for outdoor entertaining or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. A paddock of approximately half an acre (ideal for hobby farming pursuits) extends beyond the formal gardens, giving a sense of rural seclusion while remaining highly accessible. In addition, the property includes a separate agricultural barn, which presents further potential for storage, workshops, or conversion (subject to the necessary consents). The grounds are bordered by mature hedging and established trees, ensuring privacy and a wonderful outlook across open countryside. This is a rare opportunity to secure a historic home with significant scope for further enhancement, set within a generous plot in a highly desirable Cheshire location. LocationArclid Cottage Farm is located down a private drive just off Reynolds Lane. Sandbach is a pleasant, historic market town located in South East Cheshire. It has very efficient communications within close proximity of Junction 17 on the M6 motorway. It has its own railway station on the Crewe to Manchester mainline, providing rapid access to Manchester International airport. Crewe mainline station is only ten minutes away, making London under two hours away. Excellent educational facilities are catered for in both the state and private sector with Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College having a very good reputation. Sandbach town offers a good range of day to day shopping facilities. Leisure centres cater for most sporting requirements and there are also a number of private sporting clubs including numerous notable golf courses within easy reach.Parking - DrivewayParking - Double Garage