Middlehills, Macclesfield, SK11

Middlehills is a quiet cul-de-sac set on the fringe of stunning open Peak District countryside. With privileged panoramic elevated views over almost the entire Cheshire Plains - the environment is simply peaceful.

Considering the tranquil location neighbouring open countryside, one may mistakenly form the opinion the location could be rather isolated; however, Macclesfield town centre and the mainline Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston railway station can be reached in just five minutes by car, or approximately twenty-five minutes by foot.

This is a perfect location for those searching for a slightly quieter lifestyle - a perfect environment for lovers of the outdoors. Teggs Nose, Macclesfield Forest, and the surrounding rolling hills offer almost limitless access to walkers, joggers, and cyclists.

Number 8 Middlehills is a traditional-style semi-detached home, which benefits from a ground floor extension to provide a contemporary-designed open-plan diner kitchen and separate utility room. The accommodation extends over three floors to include a useful attic conversion with stunning open countryside views. This useful additional space has been utilised in the past as an occasional bedroom, whilst presently serving as a home office. 

The property occupies a good-sized plot, lending itself the potential to extend the accommodation further if so desired. There is also space to the side to create further parking or hardstanding.

The accommodation is entered via an enclosed entrance porch to the front, or by the utility and boot room which is located to the side of the property - both usefully provide space for coat and shoe/boot storage before entering the main living space. A second, original front door, is surrounded by stunning original art deco-era stained and leaded glass panels, beautifully depicting a summer sunrise. The door opens from the front porch to reveal a welcoming and naturally bright reception hallway, featuring natural pine skirting boards and door frames.

A roomy dining room, complete with the original chimney breast and focal cast iron fireplace features an almost full-width bay window with top lights replicating the beautiful stained panel sunrise in the hallway. This is a room full of character with a fabulous curved bay window and tubular 'deco-style' central heating radiator.

Adjoining the front reception room but separated by the original dividing wall, a cosy family living room also retains the original chimney breast and cast iron fireplace, whilst benefitting from French doors which open to an elevated rear garden decked balcony.

To the rear end of the reception hallway, a contemporary-style fully fitted kitchen opens to an informal extended dining area with a magnificent vaulted ceiling, incorporating three Velux skylights and oversized sliding patio doors; all combining to flood this super kitchen area with natural light. A separate utility and boot room is located directly off the kitchen and dining area and provides independent access directly to the front elevation - ideal for outside laundry drying, or following a wet and muddy dog walk perhaps!

To the first floor, a double-sized master bedroom enjoys incredible elevated views over the Cheshire Plains and towards Manchester city centre and the airport. A second double-sized, bay-fronted bedroom benefits from a comprehensive range of floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes, whilst a third bedroom also features a built-in wardrobe and a built in bed with 3 large storage drawers under. A spacious family bathroom incorporates both a bath and walk-in shower facility; a practical solution for adults, younger children, and teenagers alike.

From the landing, an enclosed, bespoke crafted staircase, rises to a converted attic room with dormer windows, which has been used as an occasional bedroom and home office. The attic room enjoys incredible views over open countryside to the front aspect and panoramic views over the Cheshire Plains and as far as distant Welsh hills to the rear.

The rear garden is of a south-westerly orientation; perfect for relaxing or entertaining during the summer months. The garden offers a high degree of privacy and has been designed with low maintenance and practicality in mind. An elevated timber decked balcony-style terrace, along with a lower-level stone terrace, overlooks the lower-lying lawn. The boundaries are enclosed by dry Peak stone walls, timber fencing, and mature trees and hedging. Useful under floor storage and access are provided by means of a garden-level door. To the side of the property, there is a spacious stone block terrace, which provides hardstanding for a range of garden storage solutions, further extension possibilities, the potential to extend the parking arrangements, or provide hardstanding for other items. To the front, a double-width stone block laid driveway, provides parking for two vehicles side by side. A mature hedge-screened lawn garden lies adjacent to the driveway.

Entrance Porch: An extended entrance porch with PVCu double glazed panel front door with matching panels to the door sides; PVCu double glazed window to the side aspect; quarry tiled floor; shoe storage & coat hanging space; original front door with opaque glazed panel; magnificent original stained & leaded glass 'sunrise' panels to the door sides & above.

Reception Hallway: Pine skirting boards & door frames; cloaks area; built-in meter cupboard; contemporary-style tubular central heating radiator; smoke detector; staircase to the first floor.

Dining Room: PVCu double glazed bay window to the front aspect, featuring reproduction stained & leaded panels to match the front door surround; natural pine window sill & skirting boards; arched contemporary-style bay mounted tubular central heating radiator; original chimney breast incorporating a period cast iron fireplace with quarry tiled hearth; oak shelving to the chimney recess.

Lounge: PVCu double glazed French doors with double glazed screens to the sides & opening to a decked balcony with elevated garden views; original chimney breast with a period cast iron fireplace  & tiled hearth; TV point; 2 x wall light points; oak chimney recess shelving; central heating radiator; natural pine skirting boards.

Extended Open-Plan Kitchen & Diner: A naturally bright extended diner kitchen with a vaulted ceiling to the dining area & 3 x Velux double glazed skylights, oversized double glazed sliding patio doors & 2 x PVCu double glazed windows to the side & rear aspects. Cosy underfloor heating & fitted with a comprehensive range of Beckerman Prisma Fino 'Silvia Noce' contemporary-style cabinets with brushed stainless steel handles & comprising of cupboards, oversized drawers; tall pull-out larder & wine storage units, with the base cabinets surmounted by grey marble-effect work surfaces & tiled wall splashbacks; a range of NEFF quality branded integrated appliances, to include an electric fan-assisted oven & grill, 4-burner gas hob, microwave oven, fridge & freezer & a brushed stainless steel extractor canopy; one-&-a-half bowl sink unit with a mixer tap; a dishwasher; recessed ceiling spotlights; slate-effect floor tiling.

Laundry/Boot Room: A useful laundry & boot room with access from the kitchen & also providing external access to the front. Underfloor heating: plumbing & space for a washing machine; space for a tumble dryer & a fridge or freezer; fitted wood block-effect work surface; extractor fan; understairs storage cupboard; fitted storage shelf; slate-effect floor tiling; PVCu double glazed window to the side aspect; PVCu double glazed door.

First Floor - Landing: PVCu double glazed window to the side aspect; loft hatch; smoke detector;  natural pine door frames & skirting boards.

Master Bedroom: PVCu double glazed window to the rear aspect affording fabulous elevated views over the town & distant Manchester skyline; contemporary-style tubular central heating radiator; original picture hanging rails; original chimney breast.

Bedroom 2: PVCu double glazed bay window to the front aspect; contemporary-style tubular central heating radiator; 3 x floor to ceiling fitted double wardrobes; 1 x floor to ceiling fitted single wardrobe; picture hanging rails.

Bedroom 3: PVCu double glazed window to the front aspect; built-in double wardrobe; bed with 3 built in storage drawers; man in the moon light; contemporary-style tubular central heating radiator.

Family Bath & Shower Room: A spacious bathroom featuring an oversized walk-in shower with thermostatically-controlled chrome shower & sliding glazed doors; panel bath with chrome period-style taps; WC; pedestal wash basin with chrome period-style taps; half-tiling to the walls; stripped plank flooring; chrome tubular radiator/heated towel rail; recessed ceiling spotlights; PVCu double glazed window to the rear aspect.

Attic Room: A useful converted attic room located off the landing with a fixed staircase & featuring PVCu double glazed dormer windows to the front & rear, benefitting elevated far-reaching views over the Cheshire Plains to the front, & to the rear over neighbouring rooftops & open countryside; feature exposed brick chimney; smoke detector; central heating radiator & staircase banister.

Outside - Rear Garden: To the rear of the property there is a southwest-facing mature enclosed garden, which offers good privacy. The garden is designed with low maintenance in mind & is currently laid with a quality artificial lawn. The boundaries are enclosed by a mixture of traditional local dry stone walling, timber fencing & mature trees, and hedges. Deep borders & raised flowerbeds feature an abundance of plants & shrubs. An elevated timber deck balcony rises over the rear elevation and is accessed from the lounge. Door access from the lawn area opens to allow access to underfloor storage of the kitchen, lounge, dining room & hallway. An outside water tap is installed in the rear garden area. A lower-level stone block terrace lies to one side of the garden & rises via stone steps to another slightly elevated terrace that wraps around the side of the property towards the front, where a timber sectional fence & gate separates the driveway & front garden. Ample hardstanding allows for the siting of garden stores or a large workshop. To the front, there is a double-width stone block-laid driveway which provides parking for two vehicles side-by-side. To the immediate front of the property & screened behind a mature Laurel hedge, a neat lawn garden with dwarf stone wall & mature hedge side boundaries feature. A bicycle shed is also included in the sale.

*Buyers Note: These particulars do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract nor may they be regarded as representations. All dimensions are approximate for guidance only, their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for purpose or included in the Sale. Buyers are advised to obtain verification from their solicitors as to the tenure of the property, as well as fixtures and fittings and where the property has been extended/converted as to planning approval and building regulations. All interested parties must themselves verify their accuracy.

Council Tax Band

The council tax band for this property is D.