Pool Street, Macclesfield, SK11 7NX

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This character Victorian era weavers cottage offers Tardis-sized accommodation laid over four storeys.

Pool Street is a fairly quiet residential location, situated just to the rear of Mill Lane. The street was named such, due to the close proximity of the River Bollin that served a man-made pit pool of the late eighteenth century.

The street was originally cobbled and lined with cottages that housed the workers of the many surrounding weaving and dying mills, many of which still stand in the direct vicinity today. The mills and cottages remain heritage to Macclesfield's dominance as the world’s silk-producing powerhouse of the early to late Victorian era.

The taller three-, or sometimes four-storey buildings, mostly served as both a home, and workplace. The top floors were mainly utilised as weaving rooms, or sometimes stores, whilst the lower floors were occupied by the working weaver’s family, including children who also worked long hours in the surrounding mills.

Pool Street is conveniently positioned for easy access to the town centre and mainline railway service directly serving Manchester Piccadilly (23 minutes) and London Euston (1.45 hours). The vibrant lower town area of Park Green, with its trendy bars and eateries, can be reached by foot in under two minutes, whilst the railway station is under 5 minutes walking distance. Local convenience stores and a good selection of takeaways, are all situated within a stone's-throw.

Number 42 Pool Street, is a former weavers cottage; a tall handsome Grade II Listed building of traditional brick elevations, surmounted by a Welsh-slate-covered pitched roof. The property sympathetically retains many original period features, including antique pine cupboards, doors and stripped floorboards. The property also features original chimney breasts, with the two main living spaces both benefitting cosy and highly effective multi-fuel cast iron stoves.

Benefitting an end of row and corner position, natural light flows throughout the accommodation, thanks to the majority of the rooms enjoying dual aspects.
Bespoke, hand-crafted wood-framed sash replacement windows, add to the original charm and character of the architecture, whilst attracting maximum daylight due to the sunny east, south, and westerly-facing elevations.

The plot gradually slopes away from street level, resulting in the rear garden and back door level being a floor lower than the front door – so in essence, the appearance of being on the ground floor upon entry from the street, one is actually entering the property on the first floor! For lovers of the unusual, quirky is a pretty accurate way to describe these rather unique split-level homes.

Upon entering the property via the front door, one enters the front reception room, a snug and character-filled reception room. An exposed brick chimney breast incorporates a fabulous cast iron multi-fuel stove.

An internal door within the front reception room lounge separates the dining area and open-plan kitchen. This lovely living space retains so much character and charm. A second chimney breast features a cast iron stove, whilst antique pine cupboards provide not only great storage, but denote a rather rustic farmhouse feel.

The dining area will no doubt feature as the hub of the house, as the space offers great flexibility to be utilised as either a dining area, or for a cosy snug to be created in front of a burning stove. The kitchen, although of an open-plan design, is slightly elevated, to cleverly define a separate cooking and preparation of food space. Fitted with a range of cabinets and offering space for a compliment of kitchen appliances – no need for laundry appliances to fill valuable kitchen space, as we will cover the basement utility/laundry and bootroom next!

From the dining room, a lovely stripped antique pine door opens to reveal a flight of original stone steps that descend to the lower ground floor. Here, a good-sized room with natural light currently serves as a laundry and bootroom; perfect for separating the laundry duties from the kitchen, as well as offering direct access from the back door to the rear garden. For those with four-legged friends, this offers the perfect space for dog cleaning and drying duties following long muddy walks in the nearby Peak countryside and canal towpaths.

Located to the front of the lower ground floor and separated by a deep understairs storage cupboard, a perfect workshop, hobby room, or, as previously utilised by the current owner, a home office room, is again naturally lit by windows to two elevations.

Back to the dining room area, a staircase rises to the second-floor landing. The landing provides access to a spacious double-sized bedroom to the front, complete with the original chimney breast and a stunning cast iron fireplace with a period tiled inlay.

To the rear of the landing, a roomy shower room and WC is presented in a contemporary style to great effect.

A second main staircase leads from the second floor to the two attic bedrooms. The front bedroom virtually replicates the lower front bedroom in size, and is again naturally bright, served by dual aspect windows, whilst the third bedroom is of a good size and features a lovely original cast iron fireplace.

Moving to the outside and accessed via the lower ground floor laundry and bootroom, as well as by a secure locked communal gate to the side; a very cute and private cottage-style garden provides a lovely environment to simply relax, or entertain family and friends. The garden is secure and fully enclosed, perfect for children to play, or pets to roam.

The accommodation is very well presented and warmed throughout by a gas combination boiler heating system, which efficiently provides hot water, as well as heating the radiators.

Unrestricted street parking is available outside the door, as well as within the surrounding neighbourhood, although, with such a convenient location, a car is possibly not required at all, or very seldom.

This super home will ideally suit first-time buyers or a young family. The accommodation offered is well above average, and will prove ideal for those who are searching for a home with the room to evolve. The space will also benefit those requiring a work from home solution, without the need to compromise sleeping rooms.

Viewing appointments are highly advised to fully appreciate all this glorious property has to offer. Interested parties are offered flexible appointments to work around busy lifestyles. Please contact the sole selling estate agent, Simeon Rains in association with The Good Estate Agent, Macclesfield. Our offices are located directly opposite the railway station at 52 Waters Green, Macclesfield SK11 6JT.

Lounge: Hardwood period-style front door incorporating an arch glass panel above the door; exposed brick chimney breast with an open fireplace, quarry tiled hearth & fitted with a cast iron multi-fuel stove; antique pine storage cupboard; stripped wood floorboards; central heating radiator; double glazed wood sash window to the front elevation; half-glazed door to the dining room.

Dining Room Area: Exposed brick chimney breast featuring a stone mantle, open fireplace; quarry tiled hearth & fitted with a cast iron multi-fuel stove; antique pine cupboards to the side of the chimney breast; central heating radiator; antique pine enclosed staircase; stripped wood floorboards; double glazed wood sash window to the side aspect; antique pine door to the lower ground floor; one step up to the open-plan kitchen area.

Open-plan Kitchen: Fitted with a range of cream-coloured, shaker-style, wall & base cabinets, comprising of cupboards & drawers with brushed stainless steel handles; granite-effect kitchen worktops; wall tiling to the worktop splashbacks; integrated Zanussi electric oven & grill; ceramic electric hob; extractor fan over the hob; one-and-a-half bowl ceramic sink incorporating a chrome mixer tap; space for a tall fridge/freezer; space & plumbing for a slimline dishwasher; double glazed sash wood window to the rear aspect.

Lower Ground Floor -

Laundry & Bootroom: Antique pine storage cupboards; solid beechwood block worktop; space & plumbing for a washing machine, space for a dryer; chimney breast incorporating a storage cupboard; exposed timber ceiling beams; cupboard housing the water stop cock; recessed ceiling LED spotlights; understairs deep storage cupboard; 2 x double glazed sash windows to the side elevation; solid pine door opening to the rear of the property & providing access to the private garden & side gate to the street.

Workshop/Studio/Home Office: Original chimney breast with recess; wood ceiling beams; recessed ceiling LED spotlights; central heating radiator; router point; antique pine door; double glazed wood sash windows to the front & side elevations.

Second Floor - Landing: Central heating radiator; double glazed sash window to the side aspect.

Bedroom 1: Original chimney breast incorporating a cast iron fireplace with a period tiled inlay & a stone hearth; central heating radiator; stripped plank floor; double glazed wood sash window to the front elevation; antique pine door.

Shower Room & WC: Walk-in shower with a chrome thermostatically-controlled monsoon/rainfall shower & a separate hand-held rinse shower head; push-button-flush WC; limed oak-effect floating laundry & storage cabinet & a matching floating vanity cabinet incorporating 4 storage cupboards & an inset wash basin; circular mirror over the wash basin incorporating touch sensitive lighting; marble-effect ceramic shower walls & wash basin wall; extractor fan; limed oak-effect flooring; recessed ceiling LED spotlights; wall shelving; double glazed wood sash window to the side elevation; antique pine door.

Attic Floor - Landing: Double glazed wood sash window to the side elevation.

Bedroom 2: Original chimney breast; wall shelving; loft hatch; central heating radiator; stripped plank flooring; double glazed wood sash windows to the front & side elevations; original antique pine tongue & groove door.

Bedroom 3: Original chimney breast incorporating an original cast iron fireplace; exposed ceiling beam; central heating radiator; window to the rear elevation; double glazed wood window to the side aspect; original antique pine tongue & groove door.

Outside - Rear Communal Passageway: Secure communal pin-code-locked door providing street access; original stone flag-laid pathway; gate to private garden.

Private Enclosed Cottage Garden: Enclosed by a mixture of a high Peak stone wall bordering the street, a rendered brick wall to the rear, & a sectional timber panel & concrete supported fence to the neighbouring garden, A timber gate encloses the garden to the communal pathway. The garden is sunny & mature, with a mainly stone block-laid ground covering. raised dwarf flowerbeds offer the opportunity to add great colour to the leafy backdrop.

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Disclaimer:

Sales: The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Council tax rates have been obtained via the owner or VOA.gov and should be verified by your solicitor on purchase.

Lettings: The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Referencing requirements will apply, a holding deposit of 1 weeks rent and a full deposit of up to 5 weeks rent. Council tax rates have been obtained via the owner or VOA.gov and should be verified prior to entering a tenancy agreement.