6 bedroom detached house for sale

The deeds of 'Coningsby' date back to 1895. It is a well constructed, detached stone property, well maintained with original features. Any potential purchaser entering the property will be delighted with it's six reception rooms which include an elegant drawing room, formal dining room and an excellent garden room. In addition the ground floor accommodation offers a cloaks/WC, a 'snug'/family room, breakfast room, study, large fitted kitchen, and utility/laundry room. The first floor with its feature stained glass window to the half landing provides access to four double bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities. On the second floor are two further bedrooms, one with an en-suite. On the lower ground floor are cellars with three chambers, one offering cold/wine storage. The property has an imposing approach with a large driveway with ample parking and turning areas. The rear provides access to an integral garage and further parking. There is a formal garden to the front of the property and a delightful well stocked rear garden having a sun terrace, small ponds and water features.

This stunning residence has many potential uses. The present owners ran part of 'Coningsby' as a small luxury guest house winning the RAC 'Small Hotel of the Year (Midlands)' in 1989 and earning the 'ETB 5 star Gold' standard. However the property does offer the potential for other home based business uses.

This home represents a rare opportunity It is in the catchment area for Burbage Primary School and offers level walking access to not only the Pavilion Gardens, Opera House and Buxton Station, but to Buxton centre with its many restaurants and shops.
LOCATION
Buxton is a historic, bustling Spa Town with a thriving centre comprising of a wide selection of shops including Marks and Spencer's and Waitrose, restaurants and bars. The Opera House and Pavilion Arts centre attract many people to their varied programme, the highlight being the 'Buxton Opera Festival, Literary Festival and Fringe'.
DIRECTIONS
From our office in Whaley Bridge turn right onto Market Street and continue along this road to the Horwich End Traffic lights. Proceed straight ahead in the direction of Buxton over Long Hill for approximately 7.2 miles. At the bottom of the hill coming into Buxton, turn right onto the A53 sign posted to Leek. Proceed along this road past the Pavilion Gardens Arts Centre. Turn next left onto Burlington Road and proceed right to the end to the 'T' junction. Turn right onto Macclesfield Road. The property is the third house on the right.
IN FURTHER DETAIL THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
Please note that we have not checked any of the appliances or the central heating system included in the sale (if any). All prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves on this point prior to entering into a contract.

Accommodation comprises
GROUND FLOOR

Reception Porch 9'2 (2.79m) x 6'8 (2.03m)
Double glazed window, wood paneling, entrance door with double glazed panels, double opening Georgian style doors.
Reception Hallway 29'9 (9.07m) x 6'9 (2.06m) widest points
Turning stairs to first floor with feature original coloured and leaded window, coving to ceiling, high taurus skirting boards, da-do rails, feature oak panelling with leaded lights to study room, two radiators, power points, understairs access to cellars with sash window and telephone point, dimmer switch.
Formal Dining Room 16'6 (5.03m) x 16'5 (5m)
Beautiful bay with sash windows overlooking the front lawns, radiator, power points, TV point, picture rails, coving to ceiling, wall light points, Period oak fireplace with marble style inlays, hearth and inset gas living flame fire with brass trim, high taurus skirting boards.
Study 12'7 (3.84m) x 12'2 (3.71m)
Feature oak panelling and door with leaded lights, two secondary glazed sash windows to rear and side elevations, high taurus skirting boards, telephone point, power points, TV point, oak fireplace with marble inlays, hearth and fitted gas fire, ornate plate racks, coving to ceiling, book shelving, radiator.
Drawing Room 18'9 (5.72m) x 15'2 (4.62m)
A beautiful elegant room with bay secondary glazed window overlooking the front lawns, mahogany fireplace with tiled inlays, hearth and fitted gas fire, feature ornate pillars to walls, two radiators, power points, TV point, dimmer switch, high taurus skirting boards, book shelving.
Breakfast Room 16'0 (4.88m) x 12'6 (3.81m)
Two sash windows to side elevation, radiator, power points, TV point, ornate marble style fireplace with hearth and inset gas living flame fire with brass trim, picture rails, coving to ceiling, door to:-
Fitted Kitchen 19'2 (5.84m) x 9'4 (2.84m)
Three sash windows to side elevations, single drainer twin bowled stainless steel sink set in base unit, further range of fitted base and eye level wall units, glazed display cabinet, larder unit with glide out storage, integrated fridge, Professional gas hob with stainless steel extractor hood, built-in double ovens, roll edge working surfaces, part tiled walls with decorative tiles, integrated dishwasher, book display shelving, two radiators, power points, TV aerial point, telephone point, glazed door to:-
Garden Room 16'5 (5m) x 11'4 (3.45m)
Full length picture double glazed French doors with side double glazed units overlooking the rear landscaped garden and sun terrace, side double glazed window, two radiators, power points, TV point, telephone point, door to:-
Utility Room 11'7 (3.53m) x 10'7 (3.23m) widest points
Single drainer one and a half bowl stainless steel sink set in base unit, further range of co-ordinating units, roll edge working surfaces, provision for washing machine and dryer, radiator, 'Vaillant' central heating boiler and control unit, part tiled walls, power points, double glazed sash window and door to garden, extractor fan, integrated door to garage.
Rear Hallway
With double glazed sash window, loft access and access to:-
Cloaks/WC 7'9 (2.36m) x 4'3 (1.3m) to cupboard fronts
Double glazed sash window, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, extractor fan, range of fitted cloaks cupboards.
Family Room 11'9 (3.58m) x 11'7 (3.53m)
Double glazed French doors with side double glazed window units overlooking the front lawns, radiator, power points, TV aerial point, telephone point, Georgian paned door, marble style fire surround with hearth and gas living flame fire.
Cellars

Chamber 1 21'2 (6.45m) x 6'3 (1.91m) plus wine storage area and cold slabs
Gas meter, wine storage area, cold slabs, power and lighting.
Chamber 2 16'2 (4.93m) x 12'6 (3.81m)
Window, central heating boiler, lighting, power points.
Chamber 3 12'6 (3.81m) x 11'4 (3.45m)
Sash window, electric meter, power and lighting.
FIRST FLOOR

Landing
Central heating thermostat, da-do rails, coving to ceiling, power points, high taurus skirting boards, stairs to second floor.
Bedroom 16'0 (4.88m) x 14'9 (4.5m) narrowing to 11'7
Single glazed sash windows with secondary glazing to front elevation, two wall light points, original tiled fireplace with tiled hearth and electric fire, cornice to ceiling, picture rail, power points, TV aerial point, sliding door to:-
En-Suite Shower Room
Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle with wet walls, part tiled walls, pine style ceiling with downlighting, wall light point, shaver point, heated towel rail, extractor fan.
Bedroom 16'2 (4.93m) x 14'6 (4.42m) widest points
Single glazed sash windows with secondary glazing, picture rails, fitted wardrobes with shelving and hanging space, wall light point, power points, TV aerial point, radiator, door to:-
En-Suite Shower Room
Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, ladder style heated towel rail, part tiled walls, 'Velux' roof light, extractor fan, walk-in shower with chrome bi-folding door, wet walling, shaver point with light, extractor fan.
Bedroom 12'8 (3.86m) x 12'3 (3.73m)
Single glazed sash windows with secondary glazing to side elevation, picture rail, electric fire, marble hearth and surround, radiator, power points, TV point, door to:-
En-Suite Shower Room
Two sash windows to side elevation with obscure glass, ceiling downlighting, part panelled wall, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, steam cubicle with shower and seating, wet walling.
Bedroom 13'0 (3.96m) x 12'9 (3.89m)
Single glazed sash windows with secondary glazing, radiator, marble effect fireplace with electric insert, power points, TV aerial point, coving to ceiling, radiator, door to:-
En-Suite Bathroom 9'6 (2.9m) x 9'4 (2.84m)
Single glazed sash window to side elevation, radiator, low level WC, two wash hand basins set in vanity units with cupboards and shelving, mirror with courtesy lighting and shaver point, Jacuzzi style Air bath, part tiled walls, extractor fan, radiator, fully tiled walk-in shower cubicle with lighting and extractor fan
SECOND FLOOR

Landing
Double glazed 'Velux' roof light, power points, loft access points.
Bedroom 16'2 (4.93m) x 13'7 (4.14m) narrowing to 8'2
Two single glazed sash windows to rear elevation, power points, TV aerial point, radiator, door to walk-in wardrobe with hanging space and shelving.
Bedroom 14'2 (4.32m) x 15'9 (4.8m) and 11'7
Double glazed window to front elevation, radiator, power points, TV aerial point, door to:-
En-Suite Shower Room
Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, walk-in shower with wet wall, extractor fan, radiator, part tiled walling, da-do rail, two wall light points, sliding door.
OUTSIDE

Front
'Coningsby' is approached via a long driveway which extends to the rear of the property. There is a large formal garden. The garden is enclosed by hedging and dwarf stone walls. In addition there are planted herbaceous borders incorporating specimen trees and conifers.
Rear
The driveway extends to the rear of the property which provides additional parking, turning area and access to the garage. There is a good sized garden mainly laid to lawn with winding pathways and mature herbaceous borders. Again the garden offers an array of colourful specimen trees and conifers. Within the garden there is a pond with pathway over incorporating a running water feature. There is a flagged sun terrace with flowering herbaceous borders.
Garage 18'4 (5.59m) x 10'8 (3.25m)
Electrically operated roller doors, power and lighting, wall cupboards, loft access.
Energy Efficiency Rating

TENURE
We believe the property is FREEHOLD.
SERVICES (NOT TESTED)
No tests have been made of mains services, heating systems or associated appliances and neither has confirmation been obtained from the statutory bodies of the presence of these services. We cannot therefore confirm that they are in working order and any prospective purchaser is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
HIGH PEAK BOROUGH COUNCIL
COUNCIL TAX BAND
We believe the council tax band is 'G'.
POSTCODE
SK17 9AH
POSSESSION
Vacant possession upon completion.
VIEWING
Viewing strictly by appointment through the Agents.
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