High Legh, Knutsford, Cheshire

A grand and wonderfully unique 1980s art deco-style house, plus modern annexe and outbuildings, set within 1.19 acres of private grounds in the picturesque Cheshire village of High Legh.


Sula House provides a rare opportunity to purchase a 1980s art deco property with 2 bed annexe that collectively offer an abundance of individual style. Finished to the highest of standards with maple and Brazilian mahogany woodwork and imported Italian fireplaces, plus immaculate grounds and an Italianate garden, this property will appeal to those desiring a unique place to live.

Ground floor
• Impressive central hallway with maple and Brazilian mahogany flooring (throughout) and grand wooden staircase.
• Formal sitting room perfect for entertaining with bar area and French doors onto the large york stone terrace. Coal-effect fire set within an imported Italian white marble fireplace.
• Dining room with outlook onto the beautiful gardens.
• Cloakroom leading to downstairs WC.
• Study.
• Second sitting room with open fire set within a stone fireplace dating back to the 1600s.
• Dining kitchen with space for American-style fridge/freezer, six-hob range with Smeg extractor above, black and white wall and base units with granite worktops, and island unit incorporating an integrated wine cooler.
• Large cellar designed as a second kitchen with black and white wall and base units, integrated range oven and hob, and black tiled floor. Solid steel door to a stronghold.

First floor
• Impressive landing with continued wood flooring (throughout) and art deco-panelled balustrade to staircase.
• Large master suite including a sitting area with coal-effect gas fire within an imported Italian white marble fireplace. Doors out onto the extensive stone-floored first-floor balcony overlooking the front gardens. Dressing room with built-in vanity area, span of wardrobes. Fully tiled en suite bathroom with bath, shower enclosure, floating wash hand basin, bidet and WC.
• Black and white bathroom with bath in marble surround, shower enclosure, wash hand basin, WC and built-in vanity area.
• Small double bedroom with built-in wardrobes.
• Double bedroom with fully tiled, modern en suite shower room with walk-in shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC.
• Generous sized fourth bedroom with dual aspect. Grey en suite shower room with walk-in shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC.
• Air conditioning throughout upstairs.

Annexe
• Superbly appointed two-bedroom, single-storey annexe adjoining the main house.
• Modern open-plan kitchen/diner/lounge expertly designed by Neptune with wooden floor and vaulted ceiling with veluxe windows. Kitchen/diner comprises solid oak bespoke units, a good range of white units with marble-effect worktops, integrated dishwasher and induction hob with oven underneath, central island with storage and seating, plus a booth-style dining area.
• Spacious and bright lounge with raised log burner.
• Large double bedroom with part-tiled en suite shower room with WC and wash hand basin set within a vanity unit.
• Separate WC with wash hand basin.
• Master bedroom with outlook onto the drive and front gardens. Dressing area with ample hanging and shelving. En suite bathroom finished to a high standard with roll-top bath on a raised platform, shower enclosure, WC, and dual wash hand basins set within a vanity unit with white marble-effect top.
• Second dressing room currently being used as an office.

Grounds
• Private, landscaped driveway off West Lane with electronic wrought iron gates set within brick pillars leading to a sweeping drive with ample parking
• Landscaped wraparound gardens enclosed by an 8ft brick perimeter wall comprising manicured lawns complete with mature border planting, 200-year-old Oak trees and woodland area, and ornate pagoda
• York stone terraces with ornate brick and stone balustrades to the front and rear of the property.
• Separate Italianate garden with walkways edged with manicured evergreen box hedging, and a raised colonnade
• 1,200sq ft garage providing parking for up to 10 cars or alternative storage use
• Laundry room
• Toolstore and boiler house
• In all 1.19 acres.

Situation
Sula House is situated in the Cheshire village of High Legh, a well-kept village in a largely agricultural location yet conveniently located close to the north-west motorway network. There is a strong community spirit centred around the Village Hall, plus a children’s playground off Pheasant Walk, a recreation/football field, a bowling green, tennis club, premium golf facilities at High Legh Park, and cricket played at the ground located at nearby Arley Hall.
Local amenities can be found in Lymm and Knutsford, both a short drive away, offering a good selection of supermarkets plus independent shops, bars and restaurants.
On the educational front, High Legh Primary School (rated Good by Ofsted) offers a modern facility for local children. The nearest secondary state school and sixth form is in Lymm (rated Good by Ofsted). Further state and private primary and secondary schools are within a short drive.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light ttings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water, gas, electric and drainage. None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is 45Mbps; however, please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 17/09/2024). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.
We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage outdoors (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 01/10/2024). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold.

Local Authority
Cheshire East Council
Council Tax Band: H

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for dening the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.
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Directions
Postcode – WA16 6LR
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