3 bedroom detached house for sale

Tenure: Freehold

Situation

Ashley House is set in a mature quiet setting, positioned well back from the road in the village of Ashley, a delightful semi-rural hamlet in the heart of the Cheshire countryside on the outskirts of Hale, and with close proximity to Knutsford and Wilmslow. Locally there is a village shop, however Hale village and Knutsford are both only a short distance away and provide numerous shops which will serve day to day requirements (including a small supermarket), restaurants and wine bars, whilst for more comprehensive needs Altrincham includes many of the well known multiples. There are a number of private sporting clubs in the area, including several notable golf courses. There is a very good commuter service by rail into Manchester, Chester and the surrounding areas. The property is situated in a supremely convenient position within a short driving time of the access points to the M56 and M6 motorway networks, with Manchester International Airport a short distance beyond. There are many reputable schools in the area, both state and independent, to suit children of all ages.

Description

Situated in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, Ashley House is a substantial detached property offering individual and stylised accommodation of substantial proportions. Dating from the 1970's, the internal accommodation includes five reception rooms, three bedrooms and three bathrooms, arranged over two floors. Set back from the road in a secluded position, the house sits in landscaped gardens with mature specimen trees offering a high degree of privacy to the property.

Accommodation

In further detail the accommodation comprises: Entrance hall; cloaks/WC with wash hand basin; kitchen tastefully fitted with a range of contemporary black glass fronted wall and base units with contrasting white Corian work surfaces and moulded splash-backs and integral appliances including dishwasher, microwave, oven, coffee maker, gas hob, B-B-Q grill and American style fridge/freezer with water filter and ice making unit; family room with oak floors; gymnasium/games room with beech flooring, corner shower and wet sauna unit and access to the integral garage; utility room with a range of base storage units, plumbing for domestic appliances, and access to the rear garden; living room, a fabulous and substantial open plan entertaining room with exposed brick walls, open fireplace, bar area, dining room, with sliding doors opening into the study, a ladder stepped wooden turned staircase with wrought iron balustrades leads to the bedroom accommodation.
To the first floor there is a large galleried landing/seating area which looks down over the living room; master bedroom suite comprising a substantial bedroom opening onto a sheltered balcony, dressing area with a range of fitted wardrobes, including hanging and storage units and en-suite, an impressive contemporary style bathroom fitted with a high quality Villeroy & Boch suite incorporating a high-tec whirlpool bath, WC, two wash hand basins, heated towel rails and walk in shower with a powerful Grohe overhead shower unit and jets; bedroom 3 with en-suite bathroom; bedroom 2 currently has a study area, but has the flexibility to restore it into two bedrooms; family bathroom with jacuzzi bath, walk in shower, dry sauna, heated towel rails and hand wash basin.
Externally the property is approached through an electric solid wood double gate, giving a high degree of privacy and security to the house, with a private driveway offering additional parking for several cars. There is access to the double garage with electric up and over door. The gardens are laid out with an oriental feel, comprising stone flagged pathways, terraced seating areas, water features, carp pool, wooden bridges and gazebo. There are many established plants, trees and shrubs throughout the gardens, many continuing the Japanese theme. There is a lawned area to the rear, with patio and hot tub. The property also benefits from a comprehensive security system, as well as the property being fully alarmed there are motion sensors surrounding the property and security cameras covering the whole house.

Directions

From our offices in the centre of Wilmslow, take the A538 in the direction of Wilmslow. After passing through the two runway tunnels, turn immediately left towards Ashley into Mill Lane. Follow this road through several bends and corners until you come to the crossroads at the junction with Mobberley Road, and continue straight across into Ashley Road. Proceed past Ashley railway station, and over the bridge, and the property can be found on the right.