9 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, Detached House | Ref. 56237

An impressive country residence set in 5 acres of land and providing 6621 sq ft of living accommodation, close to Hale and Altrincham. A rare combination of seclusion, privacy and convenience makes this is a truly unique home with no immediate neighbours. Hope Cottage (and its much bigger than a cottage) is really two houses in one and in its current form/layout would ideally suit 2 family units/relatives who wanted to share the same home but retain their own completely separate living and sleeping accommodation. Alternatively the house could easily be converted to form one very large single family home. In all the accommodation includes 2 entrance halls, 5 reception rooms, 2 large dining kitchens, 9 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The larger of the two homes within the main building offers a dining Kitchen, Living room and utility room arranged around a large entrance hall on the ground floor with scope to convert attached outbuildings to provide additional living space. The 2 upper levels provide 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a playroom. The smaller of the two homes within the main building has a very large open plan living room adjacent to the breakfast kitchen area, a snug and a large conservatory while on the two upper floors there are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Outside the property is approached by a very long private driveway which includes a bridge over the M56 that only accesses Hope Cottage and its surrounding land. There are two paddocks, a large formal garden, masses of parking and turning space and various outbuildings and store rooms including stabling and tack room. All in all this is a property well worthy of an early internal inspection and ideal for anyone wanting complete privacy.

DWELLING ONE

ON THE GROUND FLOOR THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES;

ENTRANCE HALL18'0 X 15'8""

Approached through UPVC double glazed door with matching side windows to a square hallway with ceramic tiled floor. Double radiator. Four wall light points. Sweeping staircase extending to the first floor.

DOWNSTAIRS WC/CLOAKS7'9 X 5'2""

Low level WC with mahogany effect seat and cover and pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator. Walk in cloak cupboard with shelving and hanging rack. UPVC framed double glazed window. Extractor fan. Ceramic tiled floor.

SITTING ROOM29'6 X 12'4""

A most impressive room with magnificent marble fire place with the provision for an open fire on a slate hearth. UPVC double glazed windows to either side of the chimney breast and in addition, windows overlooking the gardens. This room is utilised as both a living and dining room, there are two recesses both of which have UPVC framed double glazed double opening doors onto the patio and gardens. One of which is used as a study area. There are radiators behind grill covers. Four wall light points.

KITCHEN DINING/FAMILY ROOM26'0 X 23'11""

Another magnificent marble fireplace can be enjoyed here, with decorative tiled inset sections and provision for an open fire all on a slate hearth. The original side cupboard exists. Double radiator. Stripped and polished timber floors run through into a dining area in which there are UPVC framed double glazed windows and double opening french doors onto the patio and gardens. Two radiators. Three wall light points. Opening to;

BREAKFAST KITCHEN

These two areas work very well as one living space, the kitchen is superbly fitted with custom made timber units including a Belfast sink set into a timber work surface and drainers with a centrally positioned chrome swan mixer tap. There are timber work surfaces running along two of the walls, both surmounting cupboards and drawers one of which has space and plumbing for a dishwasher. Whilst to the other there is a 2 ovened Aga. Matching open racks to the walls. Ceramic tiled floor runs throughout this space. UPVC framed double glazed windows overlook the Courtyard to the front and one overlooks the gardens to the rear. There are eyeball downlighters and micro downlighters over the breakfast bar.

UTILITY ROOM11'9 X 7'10""

Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and shower attachment set within a granite effect round edged work top which runs the full length of the room surmounting cupboards together with space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge freezer. Matching eye level units. Stable door giving access to the patio and gardens. UPVC framed double glazed window. Space for an upright fridge freezer. Ceramic tiled floor.

STABLES31'0 X 12'1""

Ready for conversion into useable space

ON THE FIRST FLOOR THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES;

LANDING

UPVC framed double glazed windows overlooking the forecourt and driveway. Double radiator. Cupboard housing a Heatrae Sardia megaflow hot water tank.

MASTER BEDROOM18'5 x 12'0""

A magnificent suite, a large double bedroom. Period style radiator. Recessed fireplace for display purposes. UPVC framed double opening french doors onto a superb balcony which overlooks the gardens and open farm fields beyond.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM11'10 X 10'5""

Providing a period bath with ball and claw feet with brass coloured mixer tap with shower attachment. Walk-in shower with large rain shower head and tiled walls. Pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. UPVC framed double glazed double opening doors to the balcony. Micro downlighters.

EN-SUITE DRESSING ROOM11'10 X 7'7""

Extensively fitted with wardrobes running full height along both walls providing a mixture of hanging space and shelving and cupboard space. Double radiator.

BEDROOM TWO16'2 X 11'8""

Another excellent double bedroom positioned to the rear with UPVC framed double glazed windows providing outstanding views. Double radiator. Original fireplace feature.

BEDROOM THREE18'11 X 12'11""

Another excellent bedroom set into two parts including the bedroom area and the dressing area. These also have UPVC framed double glazed windows overlooking farm fields and the gardens. There is a dressing table. Radiator. Micro downlighters within the dressing area.

PLAYROOM12'7 X 12'2"

Exposed timber purlins. Two radiators. UPVC framed double glazed window. Door then leading to;

BEDROOM FOUR14'11 X 12'3""

Requiring completion as a bedroom, it still has the exposed timber purlins and wrafters but would make an excellent fourth bedroom as there are two radiators and a circular and square UPVC framed double glazed windows

FAMILY BATHROOM15'8 X 10'1""

A large room with full suite providing a period ball and claw bath with chrome mixer tap with shower attachment, pedestal wash basin, low level WC and large walk-in shower with rain shower head. The walls around the shower are tiled with tiling up to a dado rail by the bath with panelling up to the dado rail to the other walls. UPVC framed double glazed windows. Period radiator. Micro downlighters.

UTILITY ROOM

Positioned adjacent to the Master Bedroom, it is also shared with the other half of the building from the cottage's Master Bedroom. It comprises a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit set into a timber round edged work top which surmounts cupboards together with space and plumbing for both a tumble dryer and automatic washing machine. There is a cupboard housing a Heatrae Sardia megaflow hot water tank. Double radiator. UPVC framed double glazed window.

ON THE SECOND FLOOR THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES;

LANDING

UPVC framed double glazed window. Low level store room.

BEDROOM FIVE12'9 X 12'0""

An excellent bedroom perfect for a child. Two UPVC framed double glazed windows.

BEDROOM SIX15'4 X 12'0""

Another good double bedroom. UPVC framed double glazed windows.

PLAYROOM13'7 X 12'0""

This could be used as another bedroom, but there are doors to either side and therefore for use as a playroom or study would be ideal. Velux double glazed skylight window in addition two UPVC framed double glazed windows overlooking the gardens and fields beyond.

STORE ROOM13'7 X 8'4""

DWELLING TWO

ON THE GROUND FLOOR THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES;

STORM PORCH

UPVC framed double glazed construction.

ENTRANCE LOBBY

Approached through UPVC framed double glazed door. Full width range of frosted glass fronted doors housing cloaks/storage space with neon lights above. Large built in mat well.

LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN28'10 X 20'11""

A particularly impressive space with three large UPVC framed double glazed windows overlooking the forecourt and driveway to the front. Contemporary aluminium timber return staircase leading to the first floor with a square opening leading to the family/dining/conservatory to the rear. The living space features a raised living flame gas fire within a limestone surround. Ceramic tiled floor to the main walking areas. The whole area of living and kitchen has a heated floor. The kitchen has a central island dividing the living space in which there is a Stoves ceramic hob with built in oven beneath and an arrangement of cupboards and drawers to either side. Stainless steel glass extractor hood positioned above the hob unit whilst to the other wall, there is a one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap set into a round edge top which surmounts cupboards and a Philips Whirlpool dishwasher. There is a particularly useful large pantry with automatic light, worktop and shelving. Space for an American Fridge Freezer. Door also gives access to the decked courtyard to the rear.

CONSERVATORY25'2 X 13'3""

Another most impressive space created from low brick walls and UPVC framed double glazed construction and multi-functional due to its size. It allows one to take full advantage of both access to the deck through double opening doors together with views over the gardens which themselves are completely private. Room thermostat control. Fan and wall heater for use all year round and underfloor heating.

SNUG/TV ROOM15'2 X 14'0""

This is a particularly private room, positioned to the rear and is concealed by virtue of a door which becomes a continuation of the bookcase so once shut, the door is concealed. There is a recessed fireplace. TV and telephone point. Micro downlighters. Double radiator. UPVC framed double glazed window and a pair of UPVC framed double glazed double opening doors leading onto the patio and garden. There is a desk unit with knee well and drawers allowing it to be used as a functioning study.

WC SUITE

White low level WC. Wall mounted wash hand basin. UPVC framed obscure double glazed windows. Extractor fan. Micro downlighters.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES;

BEDROOM ONE12'5 X 12'4""

An excellent double having two double radiators. UPVC framed double glazed double opening door to a juliet balcony" from where outstanding views can be enjoyed. Walk-in wardrobe with rails to each of the walls providing excellent storage

EN-SUITE BATHROOM

A superb suite which provides a bath set within a tiled surround with side mounted chrome mixer tap with shower attachment. Fully tiled walk-in shower unit with chrome thermostatic shower. Bidet. Low level WC. Large wall mounted vanity wash basin with cupboards beneath. Ladder radiator. Micro downlighters. UPVC framed double glazed windows overlook the garden and open fields beyond.

BEDROOM TWO12'5 X 8'10""

An excellent guest suite having full width range of glass fronted wardrobes providing space hanging and storage. Micro downlighters. Double radiator. UPVC framed double glazed windows overlook the drive and forecourt.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM7'9 X 5'8""

A large shower with chrome thermostatic shower unit. Pedestal wash handbasin. Low level WC. Micro downlighters. Obscure UPVC framed double glazed window. Ladder radiator.

LAUNDRY AREA

ON THE SECOND FLOOR THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES;

LANDING

UPVC framed double glazed window. Low level store room.

BEDROOM THREE12'7 X 12'6""

Another good bedroom. Double radiator. UPVC framed double glazed windows overlooking the gardens and fields beyond. There is a door which leads through to a store room and the remaining second floor accommodation of the first part of the house.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OUTSIDE;

DOUBLE GARAGE

Detached garage block. A particularly good sized double garage accessed from remotely controlled up and over door. Courtesy light positioned to either side of the door. There is also a Artist's Studio to the side which has UPVC framed double glazed windows to either side and its own individual door and therefore could be used as an office if preferred.

STABLING

There are three loose boxes in addition to a hay/food storage area and a tack room. The area immediately in front is concreted for hard standing with an area to the rear again providing hard standing to accommodate a horse box. There is a large post and rail paddock to the side of the stabling which lends itself perfectly for the creation of a menage.

OUTBUILDINGS

The original stables are still intact and lend themselves ideally for conversion to further useable space. One is used as a work shop.

BOILER/STORE ROOM

Positioned at the side of Dwelling Two. It has a Gloworm central heating boiler for this part of Hope Cottage plus the electric meters and ample storage.

GARDENS

There is no doubt that these are a particularly attractive feature of Hope Cottage. To the rear there are york stone flagged areas leading to a particularly large lawn in which there is an enclosure for goats and access to both the Menage and Paddock which has a horse shelter to one corner. The more formal gardens are positioned to the side which are overlooked by the balcony and by the living rooms. These are again, impressively laid out with lawns principally, and maximum privacy is obtained by virtue of open farm fields beyond. There is a pool which is perfect for children during summer months and an Indian Stone patio area and a further fully enclosed deck adjacent to the conservatory which is illuminated by floodlight. There is external power. To the front, there is a particularly large forecourt to provide parking for numerous vehicles approached via a driveway which is approximately 100 metres long all of which is tarmaced and leads to the forecourt and to the stable block. There is also a magnificent water feature with ornamental pond.

DETACHED CHALET

There is a detached chalet adjacent to the garage block which would be perfect for a dependant relative or perhaps for a groom and has light, power and calor gas service.

NOTE

Dwelling One is warmed by oil filled central heating which also serves the aga whilst Dwelling Two is warmed by LPG.

PLEASE NOTE

The tenure and council tax banding of this property is to be advised.