4 Bedroom Property for Sale in Congleton

Ent hall, sitting rm, dining rm, morning rm, study, dining kitchen,4 beds, 2 en-suites, shower room, swimming pool, stables, gardens & land.

4 bedrooms
3 reception rooms
3 bathrooms
Equestrian facilities
grounds to approx 19 acres

Freehold

SITUATION:
Heatherbank Farm lies on the outskirts of Congleton in the popular and prestigous rural area of Congleton Edge, yet is convenient for gaining access to the North West and West Midlands. Congleton is within a short drive, and offers an excellent range of shops and general services, retaurants and bars. For the commuter Congleton railway station provides a regular commuter service to surrounding towns and districts. The M6 (junction 17) and the A500 provide quick and easy access to Manchester, Birmingham and Stoke-on-Trent. Manchester International Airport is less than twenty miles away.

DESCRIPTION:
A four bedroom farmhouse occupying an idyllic rural setting high on Congleton Edge with possibly the most visually dramatic views over the Cheshire Plain and beyond. Originally two labourers cottages believed to date back approximately two hundred and fifty years, the property has been restored and sympathetically extended. With deep picture windows, exposed beams and galleried landing, the property boasts a wealth of character, as well as offering family accomodation of generous proportions. Externally the property boasts a lovely approach along a gently sloping driveway to the property's slightly elevated position from which it enjoys a superb outlook over the Cheshire Plain with views as far as Jodrell Bank, and the Welsh hills beyond. Set in approximately 19 acres of land, the grounds include areas of mature woodland, paddocks and terraced lawned gardens, with all weather menage and stabling for those with equestrian interests. A substantial timber framed leisure complex offers swimming pool, sauna, sun room and changing facilities with additional rooms to develop this pursuit further. In summary the property offers the potential to create a unique and spectacular home in an unrivalled location.

ACCOMMODATION:
The property is entered through a covered glass and timber porch into the main entrance hall with staircase and galleried landing and downstairs cloakroom. The sitting room opens through to the dining room offering an exceptional entertaing area with bay windows that offer splendid views over the grounds and beyond. The property includes a wealth of truly original features including an ornate carved wooden mantle above the fireplace in the sitting room. Off the hall to the right can be found the morning room with open fire and solid beamed mantle, and a study. To the rear of the house there is a dining kitchen with separate utility room and WC. To the first floor, the property boasts a master bedroom suite with fitted wardrobes and hidden en-suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 benefits from en-suite shower room, and fitted wardrobes. There are two further good sized bedrooms and family shower room. Externally there can be found a range of outbuildings including two stables and a store, and leisure complex with swimming pool, sauna and changing facilities.

DIRECTIONS:
From Congleton proceed out of the town centre on the A527, Mountbatten Way, signposted to Biddulph. Upon entering Mossley, turn right onto Boundary Lane and then immediately left onto Congleton Edge. Proceed along the lane and the property can be found after a short distance on the left hand side.