Location

Woodside Cottage enjoys a particularly sought after location due to its idyllic rural surroundings at the head of Warford Hall drive yet, lies within easy reach of Alderley Edge village (2.7 miles) which offers an abundance of excellent restaurants, bistros, bars, supermarkets and a range of specialist shops. The popular Cheshire towns Knutsford (4.2 miles) and Wilmslow (4.8 miles) are also within a close distance offering an excellent range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities.

The property is well placed for easy access to the M6, M56, A556 and A34 for commuters to Manchester and the North West commercial centres. Manchester Airport lies 9.6 miles away. Wilmslow train station is 4.9 miles away and offers a 1 hour 51 minute service to London Euston and a 19 minute service to Manchester Piccadilly. This location is well served by schools in both the state and private sectors with Terra Nova, The Ryleys, and Alderley Edge School for Girls, Kings School Macclesfield and The Grange School all within striking distance. Cheadle Hulme and Manchester schools are also accessible from Alderley Edge.

For those who enjoy the countryside, there are many footpaths within the area and charming pubs in both Chelford and Over Peover. The area abounds with leisure clubs, golf courses and facilities for outdoor pursuits.

Description

Woodside Cottage is a charming period property with stunning south facing gardens of about 0.25 acres with a scenic rural aspect to the front and rear. The property has been extended in recent years and the current owners have added beautiful upgrades. The property offers generously proportioned and immaculately presented accommodation, by seamlessly and sympathetically combining the benefits of premium finishes with the traditional features inherent in a property of this period such as cast-iron fireplaces and high ceilings all enclosed within a desirable rural setting. The property extends to 2102 sq ft and comprises of four double bedrooms, two bathrooms and three reception rooms.

The property is approached along a golden gravel driveway with parking for several vehicles and access to the detached heritage style oak garage and carport. The front lawned gardens are framed by a pretty picket fence and gate, a stone pathway leads to the attractive oak framed porch. The property enters into a welcoming hallway, featuring wooden flooring, porthole window and a full height window to the front door allowing for plenty of natural light to flood in, the hallway leads into the surprisingly spacious ground floor accommodation. Leading off the hallway is a good-sized main reception room with a double aspect, plantation shutters and a wood burner with tiled hearth, this rooms leads through to the beautiful orangery. To the left of the hallway lies a second reception room with a cast iron fireplace making a relaxing and cosy living space.

The highlight of the downstairs accommodation is the stunning open plan kitchen/dining room which opens into the stunning orangery. The breakfast kitchen is finished to an exceptional standard, with tiled flooring, a Siematic designed kitchen with white gloss handless streamlined units with quartz worktops appointed around a central island with granite work tops ideal for informal dining. There is a comprehensive range of appliances including Miele double ovens, Siemens gas hob, Electric Aga, Bosch dishwasher and wine cooler. The contemporary designed kitchen features a bespoke fitted dining are ideal for formal dining and entertaining. The kitchen flows into the spectacular orangery, with Karndean flooring, bifold doors and atrium roof and elevated and undiluted rural views. There is underfloor heating to the kitchen and Orangery. The bifold doors open on to the extensive terrace overlooking the garden, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. Leading off the kitchen is a fully fitted utility room with space for a washing machine and dryer and access to the garden. Completing the generous ground floor accommodation is a modern cloakroom.

To the first floor there are four double bedrooms. The principal suite enjoys picturesque views, fitted bedroom furniture and a contemporary en suite with white sanitaryware, shower and floor to ceiling tiles. The remaining three bedrooms are served by the stylish house bathroom, with floor to ceiling tiles, and a separate bath and shower. There is plenty of storage available in the loft which is accessible via a pull down ladder.

Externally the property sits in a quarter of an acre plot with substantial tiered gardens adjoining open countryside. The garden is well designed with different designated areas for relaxing, entertaining and capturing the views. There is a spacious lawned area, decking area and substantial terrace all bordered by mature flower beds and established trees and hedging. A useful outhouse with electricity completes the garden. Planning permission was granted in 2020 (19/5264M) to demolish this outbuilding and build a home office.

We expect this property to be especially attractive to discerning buyers seeking an easily managed home with character which is well placed for access to the prime villages of East Cheshire.