Strines Road, Marple, SK6

The property itself has a really interesting history. Originally forming part of Samuel Oldknow’s lime works in Marple, which date back to the late 1700s, the building was believed to have been used as a lime store or loading shed linked to the nearby lime kilns and the Peak Forest Canal. At the time, lime produced in the kilns would be transported from buildings like this onto canal boats to be sent across the region for farming and construction. Over time the structure has been carefully adapted into a home, but it still carries that connection to Marple’s industrial heritage, giving it a story and character that’s quite rare to find.

Internally, the property is extensive, spread across two floors and offering around 3,000 sqft of space.

Stepping in from the front, you are welcomed by a useful entrance porch. A further door leads into the inner hall, which immediately gives a sense of the character within the home. The door itself features lovely bottle glass, a small detail that hints at the property’s uniqueness from the moment you step inside.

The inner hall provides the staircase to the first floor and access into the living room.
This is a truly impressive space and immediately showcases some of the building’s history connected to the canal network. Within the room you can still see some of the original stone arches where canal boats once passed through ready for loading. Above, timber crescent windows sit to the side, along with a feature window to the front. Panelling to the ceiling and walls creates a cosy feel, further enhanced by the stone fireplace.

From here, a door leads into the kitchen. Located at the rear, it is a bright and welcoming room with a large window running across the width of the side wall, a door leading out to the garden, and another window overlooking the rear garden. There is also a hatch window that connects through to the dining room. The kitchen itself is fitted with an extensive range of wall and base units, topped with granite work surfaces which add a premium finish. Character features continue here too, including exposed stonework and a panelled ceiling.

Back off the living room, a small corridor leads through to the rest of the ground floor. As you pass along the corridor you’ll find a downstairs WC and shower room before reaching the open dining room.

With beams to the ceiling, large floor to ceiling windows and an opening through to the conservatory, this room feels both bright and welcoming. It is a beautiful space aesthetically, while also being extremely practical for day to day living and entertaining. The dining room flows naturally into the conservatory.

Here, double doors open directly into the rear garden, and a further archway with a step down leads into the study area. With panelled walls and beams to the ceiling, the study is beautifully decorated and provides a calm, quiet space within the home.

From here the property becomes even more interesting. A small linking room connects the study to the garage and also provides an additional WC. Another door opens into a very large room positioned at the front of the property.

This space could make an excellent principal reception room. It is a vast room that offers plenty of flexibility, and while it may require a little imagination, it is full of potential. A large multi paned bay window brings in plenty of natural light, and the outlook from here is fantastic. The room overlooks the green space at the front and also enjoys wider glimpses across the surrounding area. There are also two useful store rooms, one of which connects directly through to the garage.

The garage itself is extremely spacious. Electric doors open at the front and the space widens further towards the rear. There is also a door providing access out to the garden.

Up on the first floor, the property offers four bedrooms and three bathrooms. All four bedrooms are well proportioned, as are the bathrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly attractive, with exposed beam details and lovely views out to the front.

Externally, the home sits nicely back from the road, approached through beautifully manicured gardens and two separate driveways. One is a smaller stone block paved drive, while the other is a stone flagged driveway that provides parking for several vehicles.

Secure gates lead down the side of the property, where you will find a small lawned area along with a good sized stone patio, creating a pleasant and private outdoor space.