London Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16

An incredibly impressive country home finished to the highest of standards, beautifully presented throughout overlooking its own gardens, grounds and local countryside beyond.

Description

Hickory Hill is an incredibly impressive country home finished to the highest of standards, beautifully presented throughout overlooking its own gardens, grounds and local countryside beyond. The property has gone through a complete transformation by the current owners and now offers superb modern family living accommodation.

The property is fitted with limestone floors with underfloor heating, Miele appliances in the kitchen, porcelain and marble bathrooms, Lutron lighting, wood-burning stoves in the house and cottage, the most amazing bespoke kitchen, dining room, outdoor kitchen, outdoor swimming pool and stunning principal bedroom suite with dressing room, en suite and spectacular countryside views.

The kitchen dining room has a large range of cabinets, wall, drawer and base units, a large pantry cupboard, breakfast bar/day kitchen with fridge and Zip tap offering filtered chilled, sparkling and boiling water, an enclosed bar with drawer fridge’s below, a 4 oven electric Aga, Perrin and Rowe taps, quartz tops, Miele pyro oven, Miele induction hob, 2 AEG comfort lift dishwashers and an oak breakfast bar seating area. Off the kitchen is a useful fully fitted utility room with incredibly clever built in storage for laundry storage and shoes etc.

The reception hall, sits centrally in the property and has a wonderful wide wrap around staircase leading to the first floor.
Located off the reception hall is the well-proportioned drawing room with exposed beams and log burner. Double doors lead to the rear terrace and gardens beyond. There is a further sitting room/cinema room with bespoke fitted units and attractive beams. There is a spacious study/office which could also be used as dining room and a downstairs WC.

The first-floor accommodation is very well organised and has wonderful high ceilings. The principal bedroom suite has superb undulating views through the large window (and double doors that open) showing the glass Juliet balcony. There is a dressing area and contemporary en suite. The suite is period in style with feature porcelain bath and separate shower. Bedroom two has a dressing area and en suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms in the main house both with en suite facilities.

Hickory Hill is a unique and incredibly flexible home. As well as the immaculate main house there is also a detached cottage that offers a further 2000 Sqft of accommodation which would be perfect for multi-generation living or a holiday let.
The cottage has also been finished beautifully and offers a fully fitted kitchen, a large sitting/dining room with double doors opening to the front courtyard. There are four double bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room and a family large bathroom that serves the further three bedrooms. This space is extremely versatile and could be used as an annex for dependent relatives or housekeepers. A double garage is located within the cottage.

There is a possibility that the two properties could be linked (subject to planning permission). Planning permission has been granted to extend the current house to the rear (off the kitchen) to create further amazing family space, a relocation of the entrance and a three car garage.


Outside
Set in approx. 2.5 acres, Hickory Hill has lovely gardens and grounds and the most amazing outdoor large entertainment area. This has a Mont Alpi stainless steel kitchen with six burner barbecue, drinks fridge, ,dishwasher, food fridge, microwave, granite bespoke bar, Bowker Wilkins speakers, lighting and a projector with an electric drop down screen. There is also a toilet with hot water and heating. The entertaining area has ample space for seating/dining.

There are a range of coppice trees surrounding the alfresco entertaining area with the most attractive open views beyond. The raised heated swimming pool is 12 x 5 metres and has plenty of space for sun loungers with a Bose speaker system. The swimming pool is heated by an air sourced heat pump.
Approached via electric gates leading to the block paved courtyard between the two dwellings, there is plenty of space for parking here.

Whilst set in an idyllic rural location Hickory Hill is a pleasant 1.1 mile (approx.) walk from the much admired Bells of Peover gastro pub. It is only 3.5 miles to Knutsford.

Location

Allostock is a small village around five miles from Knutsford town centre. Knutsford is a charming town within Cheshire. The town centre of Knutsford is totally unique and steeped in history, there are many wonderful boutique shops, cinema, restaurants and coffee shops. The property has ease of access to excellent educational facilities with a great selection of schools in the state and private sector. Most private schools in the area provide private coaches and The Grange School at Hartford, King's School Macclesfield and Terra Nova School are all within easy reach. Local rated schools include Lower Peover and Bexton Primary school.

In addition to these local amenities there is also beautiful surrounding countryside including Tatton Park which is fantastic for those who enjoy walking, cycling and horse riding. Further leisure facilities are available in the way of several nearby clubs, in particular Knutsford and The Mere Golf clubs.

Communications has always been one of the prime attractions of the area, with easy access to the M6 and M56 linking to the North-West's commercial centers making commuting to Chester, Warrington, Liverpool, Manchester and MediaCityUK easily accessible. Manchester International Airport and the city centre are also within close proximity. Knutsford and Wilmslow train stations have a regular service to Manchester and Stockport, linking to the main West Coast line for London.

(All travel times and distances approximate)

Square Footage: 5,414 sq ft



Additional Info

Council Tax Band H