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Dodds Lane, Astbury, Congleton

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

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TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Floorplan 1
1

Key features

  • TRADITIONAL CHESHIRE COUNTRY HOUSE
  • APPROX. 0.65 ACRE OF MATURE GARDENS
  • HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER ASTBURY VILLAGE
  • FOUR GENEROUS BEDROOMS
  • FEATURE WOOD-BURNING STOVE
  • VERSATILE LIVING WITH CONSERVATORY
  • EXCELLENT LOCAL SCHOOL, PUB & GOLF CLUB
  • EASY ACCESS TO CONGLETON & A34

Description

A Distinguished Cheshire country house in One of Astbury’s Most Coveted Settings Set within approximately 0.65 acre of beautiful gardens, this exceptional country home combines period charm, generous proportions, and an enviable village lifestyle.This beautiful, traditional country house offers an exceptional blend of period charm, generous family accommodation, and an enviable village setting in the heart of Astbury, one of Cheshire’s most picturesque and sought-after locations. Frequently featured on the front cover of Cheshire Life magazine, Astbury perfectly encapsulates rural elegance and community living.The property is approached through farmhouse-style gates, opening onto an extensive pebble driveway that immediately sets the tone. An oak-framed, glazed entrance porch leads into a welcoming and spacious reception hall with return staircase, understairs storage, and a series of inner halls that reflect the home’s generous proportions.At the heart of the house is a magnificent dual-aspect lounge, featuring a recessed fireplace with brick surround, oak mantle, slate hearth, and a cast iron wood-burning stove — a perfect focal point for cosy evenings. Complementing this is a formal dining room, ideal for entertaining, with bay window, coving, and ambient wall lighting.The property enjoys excellent versatility, further enhanced by a light-filled conservatory with French doors opening directly onto the gardens, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.The breakfast kitchen is both practical and welcoming, fitted with modern oak-fronted units, preparation surfaces, and integrated appliances, including a Bosch dishwasher. This is supported by a separate pantry, utility room with Belfast sink, and a ground-floor shower room, making the layout ideal for busy family life or multi-generational living. An additional rear porch provides access to the integral garage.To the first floor, a striking galleried landing flooded with natural light leads to four generously proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom suite benefits from fitted wardrobes and a private en-suite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms all enjoy excellent outlooks over the surrounding countryside. A well-appointed family bathroom completes the accommodation.Externally, the grounds are a true highlight. The main gardens extend to approximately 0.65 acre, predominantly laid to lawn and framed by mature hedgerows, providing both privacy and a quintessential rural backdrop. To the rear is a charming, enclosed courtyard, beautifully paved and bordered with established planting, while further garden areas include golden shale paths, rockery borders, and sunken lawns — ideal for relaxation, play, or entertaining.The property’s location is exceptional. Astbury St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, highly regarded and commended, is close by, as are Astbury Golf Club and the renowned village pub, The Egerton Arms. Immediately adjacent is Glebe Farm, now a thriving destination offering a farm shop, café, butchers, children’s attractions, retail units, and tractor rides.Despite its idyllic rural setting, Congleton town centre is just a short drive away, providing a full range of amenities including shops, schools, leisure facilities, and a mainline railway station. The nearby A34 offers excellent connectivity north towards Manchester and south to the Potteries.This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and characterful country house in one of Cheshire’s most admired villages — offering space, setting, and lifestyle in equal measure.

ENTRANCE

Oak framed and glazed door to enclosed porch with tiled floor. Timber panelled door with glass centre panel to:

RECEPTION HALL

12' 0'' x 11' 1'' (3.65m x 3.38m) plus inner halls

Double panel central heating. Understairs store cupboard. Return stairs to first floor.

LOUNGE

24' 0'' x 12' 10'' (7.31m x 3.91m) to bay

PVCU double glazed bay window to side aspect and window to side aspect. Coving to ceiling. Two double panel central heating radiators. TV point. Recessed fireplace with brick surround, oak mantle and slate hearth with cast iron wood burning stove inset. PVCu double glazed sliding door to:

CONSERVATORY

14' 3'' x 8' 0'' (4.34m x 2.44m)

Brick built base with double glazed upper panels and triple polycarbonate roof over. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points. PVCu double glazed French doors to rear courtyard.

DINING ROOM

15' 6'' x 14' 3'' (4.72m x 4.34m) to bay

PVCu double glazed bay window to side aspect. Coving to ceiling. Two single panel central heating radiators. Four wall light points.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN

11' 10'' x 9' 2'' (3.60m x 2.79m)

PVCu double glazed window to front aspect. Modern oak fronted eye level and base units with granite effect preparation surfaces over with composite single drainer sink unit inset. Built in 4 ring electric hob with double electric oven below and canopy extractor hood over. Integrated Bosch dishwasher. Single panel central heating radiator. Ceramic tiled floor.

PANTRY

Window to front aspect. Space for fridge freezer. 13 Amp power points.

UTILITY

8' 9'' x 7' 5'' (2.66m x 2.26m)

PVCu double glazed window to front aspect. Belfast sink. Light oak effect eye level and base units. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler.

SHOWER ROOM

8' 4'' x 7' 9'' (2.54m x 2.36m)

PVCu double glazed window to front aspect. Suite comprising: Low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin and corner shower cubicle housing Aqualisa mains fed shower. Double panel central heating radiator. Fully tiled walls.

REAR PORCH

Tiled floor. Door to front. Deep recessed store cupboard. Door to Integral garage.

First Floor

GALLERIED LANDING

15' 8'' x 15' 0'' (4.77m x 4.57m)

Sealed unit double glazed windows to front aspect and rear aspect. Single panel central heating radiator. Airing cupboard. Access to roof space. Inner hall to:

BEDROOM 1 SIDE

19' 9'' x 7' 2'' (6.02m x 2.18m)

PVCu double glazed triple aspect windows. Two double panel central heating radiator. Fitted wardrobes.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM

8' 4'' x 6' 9'' (2.54m x 2.06m)

PVCu double glazed window to rear aspect. White suite comprising: Low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath. Single panel central heating radiator. Fully tiled walls.

BEDROOM 2 REAR

21' 10'' x 12' 11'' (6.65m x 3.93m)

PVCu double glazed triple aspect windows. Two double panel central heating radiators.

BEDROOM 3 REAR

15' 5'' x 12' 5'' (4.70m x 3.78m)

PVCu double glazed window to rear aspect. Single panel central heating radiator.

BEDROOM 4 SIDE

15' 8'' x 11' 11'' (4.77m x 3.63m)

PVCu double glazed window to side aspect. Single panel central heating radiator. Fitted bedroom furniture.

BATHROOM

11' 10'' x 9' 2'' (3.60m x 2.79m)

PVCu double glazed window to front aspect. White suite comprising: Low level W.C., wash hand basin with drawers beneath and tiled panelled bath with mains fed shower over. Chrome centrally heated towel radiator. Single panel central heating radiator. Fully tiled walls and floor.

Outside

FRONT

Farmhouse style gates to extensive river pebble laid driveway.

SIDE

The grounds extend to approx. 0.65 acre, encompassed with mature hedgerow.

REAR

An enclosed courtyard extensively paved with well stocked flower borders. To the side of the property is garden area laid to golden shale with rocky flower borders with sunken lawns beyond.

INTEGRAL GARAGE

20' 0'' x 9' 6'' (6.09m x 2.89m) internal measurements

PVCu double glazed window to rear aspect. Roller door to front.

TENURE

Freehold (subject to solicitor's verification).

SERVICES

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment through sole selling agent TIMOTHY A BROWN.

Brochures

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: G
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About Timothy A Brown, Congleton

2-4 West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JR
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Over 40 years and still going strong

Our property business was started back in 1981 by Timothy Brown himself. Joined over the years by his team of professionals who all live and work throughout the area means we collectively offer a huge amount of property knowledge and experience. We also like what we do, so have earned a reputation for quality and a friendly service too. We're one of the few truly independent agencies, and that's one of the reasons why the Relocation Agent Network chose us to be amongst their national network of over 600 selected agents.

What sets us apart is our truly independent status, the many years experience of our team members and our passion for property

We always listen to you - and use our extensive knowledge, resources and people to give you what you need. We'll even tailor our services to fit your individual situation

Why Choose Us?

Qualified Experience

Collectively, our senior members of staff have over 100 years of practice behind them. We think that makes us pretty special. But moreover, over 70 years of that have been in the town of Congleton, which gives us the experience to speak with authority. It also means we have extensive local knowledge and networks that we will tap into on your behalf when we need to.

Our key staff members are all fully qualified and members of associations such as RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), Association of Valuers of Licensed Property and National Association of Estate Agents, and where required undertake continued professional development (CPD) to ensure we keep up-to-date with industry progress.

Passionate about Property

The property business is where our strengths are - it's what we know and love. We have unrivalled knowledge of the local property market and offer a complete range of property services :-

  • Residential Sales
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We also deal with properties in the North Midlands, North and Central Wales, Derbyshire, Lancashire and Shropshire, which we feel only strengthens our network and knowledge

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