Congleton Road, Alderley Edge

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A landmark period house of rare calibre, a short stroll from Alderley Edge village, with landscaped gardens and far-reaching views, comprehensively renovated for modern family living.

• A historically renowned Alderley Edge home
• Prime village location
• Fully renovated light-filled interior
• Tom Howley kitchen/breakfast room with pantry
• Wood-panelled dining hall with parquet floor
• Bespoke joinery
• Ground floor fifth bedroom with en suite
• Four first floor double bedrooms, principal with en suite
• Two first floor family bathrooms
• First floor sitting room with Tom Howley kitchen providing integrated living facility for flexible family use
• Lower ground floor large cellar/utility, tool store, plant/storage room, gardener's WC
• Security gated entrance leading to double garage and garden store room
• Large mature landscaped gardens with summer house
• Elevated position with expansive views
• Ample outdoor terraces
• In all about 0.36 acres
• Expansive parking space

It is unusual to find a property so close to the centre of Alderley Edge that also enjoys genuine space and outlook. Set within just over a third of an acre of established landscaped gardens, Alderley Cottage occupies an elevated position above the Cheshire Plain with far-reaching views towards the Welsh hills, yet the village and its amenities remain a short stroll walk away. Held within the same family for more than 80 years, the house is arranged around a late 17th Century core and has been expanded carefully over time, then comprehensively overhauled and remodelled in recent years, so the whole reads as a coherent composition rather than a contrast of old and new. Leaded glazing, timber panelling and well-proportioned rooms retain the character expected of a period building, balanced by thoughful modernisation that allows it to function comfortably as a contemporary family home.

The house opens to a stone-flagged entrance hall centred on a statement oak staircase, illuminated by well-placed windows and rooflights that draw light through the plan. The principal rooms are generous yet measured: a bespoke Tom Howley kitchen forms the centre of daily lift, while a light-filled drawing room lies beyond, both connected directly to the terraces and lawn through French doors and deep bay windows. To the front, the dining room has a more intimate atmosphere, defined by honey-toned parquet flooring, leaded windows and timber panelling. Upstairs are four double bedrooms including the principal suite, served by two further bathrooms, together with a fully self-contained suite incorporating its own kitchen, bedroom and en suite bathroom, suited to guests or independent living. Subject to preference, this area could be transformed into a larger principal suite positioned to take full advantage of the long rear views across the Cheshire Plain.

GARDENS & GROUNDS

Part of the joy of this property is that whilst it is a village house, it revels in incredible views. Set on a gentle slope, the house is surrounded by nature with cobble and pea gravel pathways that meander some 0.36 acres of gardens; all beautifully landscaped, including a summer house and a terrace for entertaining. A security gated entrance opens onto a stone sett driveway and detached double garage, with ample parking and turning area for numerous cars. With its back to Congleton Road, the house occupies a central position in Alderley Edge, its white stucco facade well-screened by a mature hedge, providing a high degree of privacy.

Lease Details: The majority of the property is Freehold, with a small proportion that covers the drive and the garaging being held under a Leasehold title, with a term of 999 years from 25 December 1846. No rent is payable. All to be confirmed by solicitors prior to purchase.

Agents Note: The house is located within Alderley Edge Conservation Area.

Brochure: https://www.flipsnack.com/776E9F5569B/alderley-cottage-19er0w4f0g/full-view.html

Key facts

• Council tax band: H.
• EPC rating: C (score 77; potential rating C).
• Parking: double garage.
• Outside: garden.