Congleton Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9

Quintessentially Cheshire an expansive five-bedroom house pertinent to the heritage of Alderley Edge with impeccable interiors and commanding views extending to 5039 sq ft set in 0.36 acres.

Description

Alderley Cottage origins lie in the late 17th century, and the property exudes all of the charm of a quintessential Cheshire Home with an abundance of period features complemented by sympathetic and modern premium design finishes. The property features in ‘The Villas of Alderley Edge’ book by Matthew Hyde and remains one of the most distinguished homes in the village.

The property has remained within the same four generations during the last 80 years and its welcoming and warm appearance is inherent in all aspects of the home. The current owners have commissioned an impressive and spectacular programme of extension and renovation, preserving authenticity throughout with exceptional architecture, meticulous attention to detail and high-quality finishes. The property is flawlessly presented bringing the old and new together creating a fabulous family home ideal for modern families and multigenerational living. The home retains a wealth of charming period details, including elegant wall panelling, decorative exposed ceiling beams, feature fireplaces, leaded windows, ornate ceiling coving, deep skirting boards, stone flooring and rich wooden flooring. Complementing these heritage touches are exceptional modern appointments, such as two bespoke Tom Howley kitchens, luxurious Duravit sanitaryware, Neff appliances, beautifully restored oak windows and cosy log-burning stoves.

The accommodation opens into a welcoming stone-flagged hallway, where a striking oak staircase rises gracefully, bathed in natural light from a stained-glass window and overhead skylights. The interior perfectly balances classic elegance and contemporary comfort, with the show stopping Tom Howley kitchen forming the heart of the home. French doors open directly onto the gardens, and the cantilever window creates a seamless connection between indoors and out flooding the space with natural light.

This beautifully crafted kitchen showcases the finest workmanship, premium finishes, and high-specification integrated appliances, all thoughtfully arranged around a central island, perfect for informal dining or family gatherings. The open-plan design easily accommodates a dining table, offering a wonderful sense of space and sociability.

The ground floor also boasts three formal reception rooms, a drawing room, library, and dining hall, each immaculately presented and ideal for both entertaining guests and relaxed family living. A versatile ground-floor bedroom suite with an en suite shower room offers excellent flexibility, making it ideal for a dependant relative, older child, or guest accommodation. A generous cloak room complements the downstairs.

Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned and beautifully presented double bedrooms. The luxurious principal suite enjoys stunning countryside views and an indulgent en suite with double basins and shower. The remaining bedrooms are served by two additional bathrooms. Completing the first floor is a light-filled, self-contained kitchen/sitting room, providing the perfect option for flexible family living or an independent guest retreat.

Externally the grounds are exceptional, the property is set on a gentle slope, the gardens are beautifully landscaped, with cobble and pea-gravel pathways winding through mature planting, terraced lawns and a summer house. Designed for both family living and entertaining, a large terrace enjoys panoramic views across the Cheshire Plain to the Welsh Hills.
A secure gated entrance opens onto a stone-sett driveway with ample parking, turning space and a detached double garage. The house is well-screened from Congleton Road by mature hedging, ensuring a high degree of privacy, despite its central village location.

Location

An exceptional village home with panoramic views across the Cheshire Plain to the Welsh Hills

Perfectly positioned in the heart of Alderley Edge village, yet enjoying remarkable privacy and far-reaching views, Alderley Cottage is a truly distinguished home of both historical and architectural significance. Set in an elevated position within beautifully landscaped gardens of approximately 0.36 acres, the property offers a rare combination of village convenience and countryside serenity.

Alderley Edge is renowned for its vibrant village atmosphere, excellent local amenities, and access to ‘The Edge’ National Trust woodland. The village offers a superb selection of specialist shops, a Waitrose supermarket, a wide range of restaurants and bistros, and a strong sporting community including tennis, cricket, golf and sailing at nearby Redesmere Lake.

Educational provision is outstanding, with highly regarded primary schools in Alderley Edge, Nether Alderley and Mottram St Andrew. Leading independent schools are close by, including Alderley Edge School for Girls, The Ryleys, Terra Nova, Pownall Hall and The King’s School, Macclesfield.

Wilmslow (2.7 miles) provides a more comprehensive retail offering including Hoopers department store. Excellent transport connections include regular rail services to Manchester and Manchester Airport from Alderley Edge, with Wilmslow and Macclesfield stations offering direct trains to London Euston in under two hours. Manchester Airport is just 9 miles away, and the A34 provides fast road links to Manchester and many of the North West’s commercial centres and Manchester City Centre.

Square Footage: 5,039 sq ft


Acreage: 0.36 Acres