6 bedroom detached house for sale
Temple Road, Buxton
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Key features:
- An imposing circa 1907 Arts & Crafts six bedroom residence
- Fully refurbished to an exceptionally high standard throughout
- Offering substantial family living accommodation over three floors
- Surrounded by stunning scenery and countryside
- As featured on A Place In the Sun "Buxton versus Valencia - Home Or Away" on 4th February 2013
Full description:
SUMMARY
An imposing circa 1907 Arts & Crafts six bedroom residence nestled in 0.5 acre of private landscaped gardens with incredibly detailed features including plaster mouldings, inlaid parquet flooring, leaded and stained glass windows, sumptuous oak panelling and impressive fireplaces.
DESCRIPTION
An imposing circa 1907 Arts & Crafts six bedroom residence nestled in 0.5 acre of private landscaped gardens with incredibly detailed features including plaster mouldings, inlaid parquet flooring, leaded and stained glass windows, sumptuous oak panelling and impressive fireplaces. Fully refurbished to an exceptionally high standard throughout offering substantial family living accommodation over three floors. In a conservation area Brantwood House is set in an elevated position in the highly regarded spa town of Buxton, with far reaching views of the surrounding countryside. Less than ½ a mile from the town centre and opera house, the property is well located within excellent school catchment area.
Description Continued
The private schools within the area include Kings School Macclesfield, Stockport Grammar and Alderley Edge for girls. Buxton, known locally as the gateway to the Peak District National Park, lies close to the Cheshire and Staffordshire borders, within easy commutable distance to Manchester and Sheffield. Surrounded by stunning scenery and countryside and excellent local shops, amenities and recreational facilities.
Reception Hall 25' 2" x 11' 8" ( 7.67m x 3.56m )
A fine entrance hall with oak wooden panelling, inlaid parquet flooring and stunning turning spindle and balustrade staircase. Semi circular bay window with period stained glass leaded panels and curved column radiator beneath. Stone fireplace and hearth with tiled stone inset and open firegrate. Panelled doors lead to:
Inner Lobby
With CCTV system.
Breakfast Kitchen 23' 7" x 11' 11" ( 7.19m x 3.63m )
A fabulous Mark Wilkinson bespoke hand painted kitchen comprising wall and base cupboards and drawers, granite work surface and matching upstand, with double inset Belfast sinks and mixer tap. The two oven Aga is built into the chimney breast flanked by symmetrical recessed storage cupboards and display shelf. Intricate ceiling rose, cornice and quarry tiled floor. Rear aspect windows and doors opening onto the terraced seating area. The breakfast area boasts a complimentary bespoke dresser incorporating glazed display cupboards, drawers and wine rack. There is also space for a dining table and chairs.
Utility Room 20' x 8' 4" ( 6.10m x 2.54m )
A generous room with base storage units, roll top work surface and inset sink with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for dishwashing machine, automatic washing machine, tumble dryer and larder fridge freezer. With front and rear aspect double glazed windows, ceramic tiled floor, column radiator and ornate cornicing. A door leads to the garage.
Walk In Pantry
With shelving providing ample storage.
Cloakroom/wc
With continued quarry tiled floor and column radiator, comprising low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Front aspect stained glass leaded window, full length built in cloaks cupboard and built in bookcase.
Boot Room
Formally the butlers pantry with continued quarry tiled floor, rear aspect stained glass leaded window, coat hooks and central heating radiator.
Rear Entrance
With continued quarry tiled floor and inset mat. A partially glazed entrance door with stained glass leaded panel above leads to the rear of the property.
From the kitchen a staircase descends to:
Storage Cellar 8' 9" x 6' 7" ( 2.67m x 2.01m )
With power and light and an additional coal cellar.
Dining Room 17' 7" x 12' 11" ( 5.36m x 3.94m )
A beautiful formal dining room with intricate hand painted ornate ceiling and architrave, deep curved bay window with stained glass leaded panels and curved column radiator beneath.
Sitting Room 19' 5" x 13' 10" ( 5.92m x 4.22m )
With impressive inlaid parquet flooring, this spacious dual aspect sitting room also boasts an imposing carved wooden fireplace with turned columns and oval inset mirror. A cast iron tiled inset houses a multi fuel log burning stove set on a tiled hearth with wooden fender.
Drawing Room 18' 6" x 13' 11" ( 5.64m x 4.24m )
With impressive hand painted intricate detailed panelled walls and ornate high ceiling with rose. Adams style fireplace with decorative cast iron inset grate and hearth. There are three sets of arched double French doors opening to the garden room and conservatory.
Conservatory 17' 10" x 9' 2" ( 5.44m x 2.79m )
A beautifully light, triple aspect room with views across the garden. Marble tiled floor, ceiling fan, column radiator and a glazed panelled door leading the rear seating terrace.
Garden Room
An enclosed garden room with door leading to the paved terrace.
Half Landing
Stairs ascend from the entrance hall to a spacious half landing with continued half panelled walls and inlaid parquet flooring. Spectacular feature curved bay window with stained glass leaded panels and curved column radiator beneath.
Galleried First Floor Landing
Continued half panelled walls, inlaid parquet flooring and wooden balustrade overlooking the entrance hall below. With fabulous ornate ceiling, central rose and picture rail.
Master Bedroom 18' x 14' ( 5.49m x 4.27m )
A well proportioned dual aspect double bedroom with delightful views across the landscaped garden from the two arched bay windows with deep sills and central heating radiators beneath. A further side aspect window, ceiling rose, cornicing and picture rail.
Bedroom Two 13' 2" x 13' 1" ( 4.01m x 3.99m )
A spacious front aspect bedroom with central ceiling rose, cornicing, picture rail and central heating radiator.
En-Suite Bathroom
With a white suite comprising panelled bath with overhead shower, partially ceramic tiled walls and inset mirrored panels, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC and central heating radiator.
Dressing Room
A walk in dressing room with side aspect opaque window with hanging rail space and storage shelf. Cornicing, picture rail and central heating radiator.
Bedroom Three 13' 11" x 12' 8" ( 4.24m x 3.86m )
A rear aspect window provides charming views and the focal point is the wooden fireplace with cast iron inset open grate and decorative tiled hearth. Central ceiling rose, cornicing, picture rail and central heating radiator.
En-Suite Shower Room
With a white suite including double walk in shower enclosure with glass screen, overhead shower rose and hand held shower attachment. Contemporary wall hung wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and wall hung dual flush WC. Amtico flooring, wall mounted column radiator and two feature rear aspect stained glass leaded windows.
Inner Hallway
Bedroom Four 13' 5" x 13' 1" ( 4.09m x 3.99m )
With period panelled walls, ornate ceiling, cornicing, picture rails and dado rails. Front and side aspect windows and central heating radiator.
En-Suite Bathroom
With original period tiling comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush WC. Front aspect opaque window and central heating radiator.
Family Bathroom
With a white suite comprising freestanding roll edge bath with shower attachment, fully tiled corner shower enclosure with curved glass doors, overhead shower rose and hand held shower attachment, low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Partially tiled walls, Amtico flooring and central heating radiator. Side aspect window, built in wooden display unit with shelving provides storage, recessed halogen spotlight fitments and extractor fan.
From the inner hallway a further staircase leads to the second floor.
Second Floor Landing
With side aspect and Velux windows, access hatch to spacious under eaves storage.
Bathroom/wc
With a white suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush WC. Partially tiled walls to compliment the suite, Velux window and central heating radiator.
Office/study 11' 11" x 11' 7" ( 3.63m x 3.53m )
With apex ceiling, front aspect double glazed window with central heating radiator beneath and access to a large under eaves storage space.
Inner Hallway
With apex ceiling, Velux window and central heating radiator. A door opens into a walk in box room with apex ceiling and Velux window providing ample additional storage space.
Bedroom Five 26' 8" x 10' 9" ( 8.13m x 3.28m )
A spacious triple aspect bedroom with Velux roof lights, side and front aspect double glazed dormer windows and built in window seat. Apex ceiling, stripped wooden flooring and two central heating radiators.
Walk In Dressing Room
With central heating radiator.
Bedroom Six 11' 3" x 11' 2" ( 3.43m x 3.40m )
With apex ceiling, exposed roof timbers, Velux window and central heating radiator.
Exterior
The property is approached by wrought iron gates opening into a large sweeping driveway, bordered by natural stone walling and hedging with planted flower beds and level lawn. A pathway leads down the side of the property to the rear garden.
Rear Garden
A beautifully landscaped enclosed rear garden with paved seating terrace ideal for entertaining, large level shaped lawn bordered by mature herbaceous borders and specimen trees. Also including a glazed greenhouse and vegetable garden. Gated access to an enclosed bin store and exterior WC.
Garage 19' 6" x 12' 6" ( 5.94m x 3.81m )
Accessed from the utility room. A security alarmed garage with double wooden entrance doors, power and light. A wooden turning staircase leads up to:
Office/gymnasium 19' 6" x 12' 6" ( 5.94m x 3.81m )
With Velux windows, under eaves storage and access hatch to storage loft.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
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