Gun Battery Lane, Biddulph Moor

A CAPTIVATING DETACHED STONE COTTAGE WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS – A TRUE RURAL RETREAT ON BIDDULPH MOOR WITH NO ONWARD CHAINPeacefully positioned along a picturesque country lane, surrounded by rolling fields and open countryside, Fairview Cottage is a delightful detached stone cottage offering an increasingly rare combination of character, tranquillity, generous gardens and breathtaking far-reaching views across Mow Cop and the Cheshire Plain.Set back from the roadside along quiet Gun Battery Lane, this charming period home provides a genuine rural retreat whilst offering surprisingly spacious and flexible accommodation. With two generous double bedrooms, two en-suite bath/shower rooms, two reception areas, a study, generous gardens, ample parking and a substantial detached garage, this is a home with considerably more to offer than first appearances might suggest.Internally, Fairview Cottage retains a wealth of traditional character, with exposed stonework, ceiling beams and a working cast-iron fireplace combining to create the warmth and individuality expected of a country cottage.The welcoming entrance hall immediately sets the tone, with exposed stonework and beams, before opening into an impressive 23ft open-plan lounge and dining room. Multiple windows overlook the neighbouring farmland and allow the surrounding countryside to become an integral part of the room, while the cast-iron working fireplace, set upon a slate hearth with timber mantel, provides a wonderful focal point.A separate study offers valuable flexibility and is ideally suited to home working, hobbies or occasional guest accommodation, whilst potentially lending itself to use as a ground-floor bedroom if required.The breakfast kitchen is a good size, with windows to both the front and rear providing plenty of natural light. It is fitted with a range of units and integrated cooking appliances whilst also offering scope for a future owner to update and personalise to their own taste. A characterful stable-style external door provides access outside, while a useful ground-floor cloakroom completes the accommodation at this level.The character continues upstairs, where a galleried landing with exposed stonework leads to two particularly generous double bedrooms.The principal bedroom extends to over 16ft and enjoys a dual aspect, exposed beams and built-in wardrobes, together with a spacious private en-suite bathroom featuring a raised spa-style corner bath.Bedroom two is similarly well proportioned, enjoying windows to both the front and rear which capture those wonderful far-reaching views, together with fitted bedroom furniture and its own private en-suite shower room.The existing first-floor arrangement provides excellent accommodation for a two-bedroom home, whilst the proportions may also offer potential for reconfiguration to create a third bedroom, subject of course to the necessary investigations, consents and any required building works.A SETTING THAT REALLY SETS IT APARTOutside is where Fairview Cottage truly comes into its own.The cottage is surrounded by the wonderful open landscape for which Biddulph Moor is renowned, with its gardens positioned adjacent to the property and arranged to make the most of the panoramic outlook towards Mow Cop, across the surrounding countryside and over the Cheshire Plain.Predominantly laid to lawn, the generous gardens incorporate established trees and attractive planted borders, providing ample space for keen gardeners, outdoor entertaining or simply sitting back and appreciating the peace, privacy and ever-changing countryside views.Immediately adjoining the cottage is an enclosed courtyard, providing another sheltered and practical outdoor space.A block-paved driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads to a substantial detached garage, complete with electrically operated remote-controlled door, adding further practicality to this appealing country home.Fairview Cottage is not simply about the accommodation; it is the setting, outlook and lifestyle that make it special. For those looking to escape the conventional housing estate in favour of stone walls, exposed beams, open fields and expansive views, yet without taking on an overwhelmingly large property or extensive acreage, this is an opportunity that deserves serious consideration.A charming country home in a wonderfully peaceful position – and one that really must be viewed to fully appreciate its setting, character and outlook.