5 bedroom house for sale

Tenure: Freehold

Situation

Set within the conservation area of the charming rural village of Styal, Oak Brow lies well back from this quiet country lane and yet is within a few minutes drive of Wilmslow and Manchester International Airport. The village is served by a railway station, a local Post Office, primary school, the popular Ship Inn and a highly regarded Golf course. However, it is Styal Mill and its surrounding park owned by the National Trust which has had most influence over the village and Oak Brow may well be connected with the Greg family who founded this landmark cotton spinning mill alongside the river Bollin. The village has fantastic access to the surrounding commercial centres and of course, to Manchester International Airport. John Lewis at Cheadle, Marks and Spencer and Tesco are only a short drive away at Handforth Dean. Wilmslow has a full range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities.

Description

The traditional exterior of this charming black and white Cheshire house belies the very spacious and stunningly presented interior which has been beautifully updated in a contemporary style, carefully retaining the period features and elegance inherent in late 19th century homes of this calibre. Oak Brow is partially attached to a row of smaller cottages to the rear but is predominantly detached and stands within recently landscaped gardens and has a paddock area with a field shelter/small stable and a detached double garage. An historic feature is the separate subterranean air raid shelter which lies close to the rear boundary. In all the gardens and paddock extend to over an acre. The driveway sweeps around the house to the garage and parking area. With high ceilings, beautiful panelling and oak wood block floors, a magnificent staircase and great entertaining space this is a unique and very attractive home with tremendous style and presence.

Accommodation

The recessed entrance opens to a wonderful reception hall with panelled wall and matching oak wood block floors, a splendid staircase with cast iron period spindles and a magnificent fireplace. This great entertaining space opens to an inner hall with a gallery over, gorgeous stained glass windows and leads past the striking sitting room, which, like the hall, has a bay window to the front, to the living kitchen. This is a fantastic and light space, almost totally glazed to two sides, with a double aspect and a huge central island which, like all the surfaces, is topped with granite. The light cherry wood cupboards and drawer complement the oak wood block floors and the sitting area has a living flame gas fire. Appliances are integrated and abound, with a wine cooler, range cooker and Smeg extractor, an American style fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and coffee maker. The utility room is accessed externally but lies alongside the kitchen. The drawing room is a quiet, subdued and elegant retreat and has a splendid Victorian fireplace, a double aspect with leaded windows and an oak wood block floor. A cloakroom with w.c. lies below the staircase and a staircase leading down to the cellar. The first floor has 5 double bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities. The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes, a fireplace and French windows to a balcony to the front. The en-suite bathroom has a hip bath, twin wash hand basins and a separate shower cubicle. This bedroom lies off an inner landing area along with the second bedroom, to the rear, which also has an en-suite with a corner bath. The three remaining generous bedrooms are off the main landing with twin Velux windows and have an en-suite bathroom and two en-suite shower rooms respectively. Our clients are continuing with their landscaping and renovation programme and will be pleased to explain to prospective purchasers the extent of these ongoing works.

Directions

From our Wilmslow office turn left onto Alderley Road towards the station and continue through the traffic lights onto Manchester Road. Cross the roundabout and continue up the hill turning left onto Styal Road. Pass Quarry Bank Mill on your left and take the next left onto Altrincham Road. Pass the Ship Inn on your right and continue for about ¼ mile where Oak Brow shall be found on the left hand side.