Location

Chestnut Tree Farm is situated within walking distance of Styal village and yet within 5-10 minutes' drive of Wilmslow town centre and Manchester International Airport. The picturesque village of Styal is served by a railway station, a local Post Office, primary school, the popular Ship Inn and a highly regarded Golf course. However, it is Quarry Bank Mill and its surrounding parkland which has had most influence over the village. Quarry Bank Mill is one of the best-preserved textile mills of the industrial revolution and now a museum owned by the National Trust.

Wilmslow train station, leisure centre and the thriving town centre itself are all less than 2.7 miles away. Shopping, recreational and educational facilities are nearby with fitness centres, golf courses, Marks and Spencer and John Lewis stores within a 10-15-minute drive. There are good local state schools and a wide choice of private schools within easy striking distance.   

The property is well placed for easy access to the M56 and A34 for commuters to Manchester and the north west commercial centres. Manchester Airport lies 1.4 miles away. Wilmslow train station offers a 1 hour 51-minute service to London Euston and a 19-minute service to Manchester Piccadilly.

Description

Believed to date back to 1640 this timelessly attractive Grade II listed period farmhouse with detached annex is set in 1/3 of an acre and enjoys favoured positioning off a country lane close to Styal village.

The delightful farmhouse boasts charm and character throughout with an abundance of period features including exposed wooden beams, wooden flooring, wooden window frames, panelled doors and oak wall panelling. The current owners have commissioned a number of upgrades including the conversion and renovation of the annex and the property has been well looked after and maintained throughout. The property offers four bedrooms and three reception rooms extending to 2,421 sq ft.

The property is approached through electric gates and along an expansive driveway. The farmhouse accommodation is entered via an enclosed porch into a spacious centrally positioned hallway and into the spacious living room with oak flooring which also leads into the second reception room used as a sitting room. Both rooms offer the perfect space for relaxing and entertaining guests, framed with wooden beams and featuring log burning stoves they are delightful and welcoming. The living room leads into the well-appointed breakfast kitchen.

The kitchen is beautifully designed with oak units, granite and wooden work tops all arranged around a spacious peninsula perfect for informal dining. There is a range of integrated appliances including Siemens electric oven & warming drawer, Miele integrated dishwasher, and Neff induction hob. A two oven gas AGA in Tunnocks Red completes the breakfast kitchen. The kitchen is flooded with plenty of natural light and enjoys picturesque views of the garden. Leading off the kitchen is a fitted utility room with a Butler's sink and space for washer machine and dryer. Also off the kitchen is the south-westerly facing sun room with French doors leading onto the garden. Completing the downstairs accommodation is the dual aspect formal dining room with wooden flooring, large store cupboard and wooden beams.

To the first floor there are four spacious bedrooms presented well with wooden beams and plantation shutters. The principal bedroom features a walk in wardrobe and en suite shower room. The other three bedrooms are served by the modern house bathroom.

Additional living space is provided by the detached annex which extends to 1,169 sq ft which has been transformed into beautifully appointed ancillary accommodation. The annex has been recently converted and renovated and now comprises of one bedroom, a reception room, kitchen and three large store rooms/workshops which could be utilised as additional bedrooms or living spaces if required.

Externally the property sits within mature landscaped gardens to all sides extending to a 1/3 of an acre enjoying a South Westerley aspect set off a quiet and pretty lane.