Howarth Gate, Congleton Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7AD An Imposing family home set in approximately 1 acre of formal gardens and grounds. www.michaeljchapman.co.uk
Howarth Gate is an imposing residence of character and quality, designed in the Art and Crafts Vernacular. The property occupies a magnificent elevated position and is set in approximately 1 acre of mature gardens and grounds with rolling south west facing lawns abutting the local countryside and to the rear of the house are wonderful terraces to enjoy the afternoon sun and magnificent views over the Cheshire Plain that the property offers. Located in a highly desirable and sought after position just over ½ a mile from the village centre. The property is approached via electric gates along a sweeping driveway that leads to the front door and the integral double garage. The generously proportioned flexible accommodation comprises of: Galleried entrance hall, inner hall, cloakroom, drawing room with south west facing terrace, dining room, family room, study, kitchen with octagonal breakfast area. To the first floor, master bedroom suite with en suite bathroom and south west facing terrace, guest bedroom suite with en suite bathroom, three further double bedrooms, and family bathroom. To the lower ground floor: - Shower room, games room, cinema/leisure suite, utility room, plant room and integral double garage. The property has potential for three additional rooms within the upper floor area. The Vendor has had plans drawn up for the addition of a leisure suite; however these are for indication purposes and planning permission would need to be sought. Howarth Gate offers the discerning purchaser well thought out accommodation with state of the art technology and many traditional features, the ideal accommodation for 21st century living. and matching twin fridge and freezer units flanked by larder cupboard and walk-in broom store. Double glazed French doors opening to side terrace. Double glazed window to front overlooking the garden. Television aerial point, telephone point, data point. polished Limestone floor. Octagonal Kitchen Bay Area: 9' 5" x 7' 6" (2.87m x 2.29m) double glazed window to front with room for kitchen table and chairs. Polished Limestone floor. Lower Ground Floor Hall Area: 8' 7" x 8' 5" (2.62m x 2.57m) With under stairs storage cupboard, recessed low voltage down lighting, oak doors to: Cloaks/Shower Room: With wet room shower area. Glazed shower screen and drench shower fitment. Low level WC. Vanity wash hand basin with mono bloc mixer tap. Tiled walls and slate flooring. ladder heated towel rail, low voltage down lighting, extractor fan, large wall mirror. Games Room: 17 x 17' 9" (5.18m x 5.40m) maximum narrowing to 2.39m (17' x 17'9" maximum narrowing to 7'10") Wired for Bang & Olufsen sound system. Double glazed French doors open up onto the terrace and garden. Archway to:- Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the accommodation that the property offers. Ground Floor Entrance Porch: Magnificent main entrance area with three stone arches, slate floor and arch oak front door. Leading to the:- Reception Hall: 25' 6" x 20' 11" (7.77m x 6.38m) Solid Oak flooring. Galleried landing approached by sweeping staircase in solid oak with bespoke ornate wrought iron balustrade. Wall light point. Two columns. Solid oak skirting boards. Inner Hall: 9' 7" x 5' 4" (2.92m x 1.63m) Cloaks cupboard with hanging rail and storage shelf over. Cloakroom: 5' 4" x 6' 4" (1.63m x 1.93m) Contemporary white suite, wall hung low level WC with concealed cistern. Oak panelling to dado height, solid oak flooring and skirting boards. Double glazed window. Low voltage down lighting, electric shave point. Drawing Room: 20' 0" x 24' 8" (6.10m x 7.52m) into bay. Light elevated room with views over the Cheshire plain. Oak double doors from reception hall. Integrated lighting system with low voltage down lighting. Corniced ceiling, wall light points, marble fireplace with open fire and polished granite hearth. Double glazed windows to bay with French doors opening to the rear balcony with far reaching views over the Cheshire Plain. Wired for Bang & Olufsen sound system and data point. Dining Room: 18' 0" x 18' 3" (5.49m x 5.56m) Corniced ceiling, double aspect with double glazed windows to side and rear, French doors opening to the balcony. Telephone point. Low voltage down lighting. Corniced ceiling, data point. Study: 16' 5" x 18' 2" (5.00m x 5.54m) Art Deco style fireplace in stone with polished granite hearth and pewter inner with living flame gas fire, double glazed window to side and rear. Corniced ceiling, Bang & Olufsen integrated speaker system. Low voltage down lighting, telephone point and data point. Family Room: 16' 5" x 16' 10" (5.00m x 5.13m) Double glazed windows to the front. Corniced ceiling, low voltage down lighting, telephone point, wired for Bang & Olufsen sound system and data point. Breakfast Kitchen: 18' 7" x 18' 3" (5.66m x 5.56m) A Spacious room fitted with a 'Martin Moores' bespoke hand painted kitchen with deep granite tops. Kohler twin porcelain sink. Four oven Aga with integrated ceramic electric hob. Dresser unit with appliance cupboard. Central teak topped island unit with circular stainless steel preparation sink with mixer tap and filtered water supply. Low voltage lighting. Integrated Bang & Olufsen audio system. Wainscot style panelled splash backs. Integrated Cinema Room: 17' 6" x 28' 3" (5.33m x 8.60m) widening to 19.1m. Two sets of double glazed windows to rear, low voltage down lighting, wired for Bang & Olufsen sound system and projector, television aerial point, telephone and data point. Internal oak door to: Utility Room: Porcelain twin bowl single drainer sink with mixer tap over oak door cupboards. Over-recess plumbing for automatic washing machine and space for tumble dryer, freezer area. Internal door with access to:-. Garage: 22 4 x 19 1 (6.80m x 5.82m) Internal access door from utility room. Timber double width remote controlled electrically power door, fluorescent light fitments, twin boilers for domestic hot water and central heating. Plant Room: 9' 6" x 9' 8" (2.90m x 2.95m) Under floor heating controls, expansion tank, mega flow hot water cylinder, communication panel with Cat 5, consumer unit with distribution board, extractor fan, two telephone lines. First Floor Galleried Landing: 17' 10" x 20' 11" (5.44m x 6.38m) Bespoke wrought iron balustrade. Down lighting and emergency lighting and fire alarm system. Integrated Bang & Olufsen speaker system. Access to upper floor area. Upper Floor Area: Fabulous storage area with three rooms, 22'8" x 9'10", 21'2" x 23'10" and 11'9" x 20'9". Boarded throughout with electric power points. Insulation and an average height of 8'10" over approximately 12'. Could be converted to provide extra accommodation (subject to necessary consents). Master Bedroom Suite: 18' 0" x 17' 8" (5.49m x 5.38m) Low voltage down lighting, telephone point, triple panel windows with central French door opening onto rear balcony with far reaching views over the Cheshire Plain. Wired for Bang & Olufsen sound system and data point. Double doors opening to walk in wardrobe with two level hanging rails and storage shelving over. Automated low voltage down lighting. En-suite Bathroom: 17' 11" x 7' 7" (5.46m x 2.31m) Polished marble flooring and skirting boards throughout White suite with twin porcelain sinks with mono bloc mixer taps with cupboard under. Free standing double ended bath with floor mounted mixer tap and hand shower attachment. WC and bidet, wet room area with glazed panel, matching Limestone and marble finish with body jets and body drench shower. Two extractor fans. Low voltage down lighting. semi-circular wall mirror with bevelled edges and two wall light points. Electric shaver point, porthole style double glazed window, spiral steel towel rail.
Bedroom 2: 18' 5" x 18' 5" (5.61m x 5.61m) Plus bay (2.46m x 2.9m) unusual feature room with Octagonal doubled glazed bay window to front. Integrated Band & Olufsen sound system and television point, telephone point. Oak door to:en-suite Bathroom: 8' 3" x 6' 2" (2.51m x 1.88m) White suite comprising: double ended bath with mixer tap and hand shower. Glass wash hand basin with mono bloc mixer tap. Wall hung low level WC. Large wall mirror with integrated up lighter. Electric shave point. Double glazed window to side. Huppe glass door and panel to granite tiled shower area with contemporary shower fitment including body jets and hand shower. Bedroom 3: 18' 3" x 16' 6" (5.56m x 5.03m) Double glazed window to rear and obscure glazed window to side, low voltage down lighting, television aerial point and data point. Bedroom 4: 13' 11" x 16' 5" (4.24m x 5.00m) Double glazed bay window overlooking the front mature gardens Low voltage down lighting, television point, telephone point, data point. Bedroom 5: 18' 4" x 10' 2" (5.59m x 3.10m) Double aspect double glazed windows to side and rear. Telephone point, television aerial point, data point, directional low voltage down lighting. Family Bathroom: 12' 1" x 8' 1" (3.68m x 2.46m) Contemporary white suite comprising twin pedestal wash hand basins with mixer taps. Double ended bath with wall mounted mixer tap and hand shower. Low level wc suite with concealed cistern, bidet, large shower cubicle by Huppe with dark marble style tiling, drench shower and hand shower, tiling to half level, corner bathroom cabinet, electric shave point, large wall mirror with wall light points, acid glass double glazed window, granite floor tiling. Outside Garden The property stands within approximately 1 acre and features an outside lighting system. Remote controlled double gates with wheelie bin store area and entry phone system. Rockery planted with specimen heathers and shrubs to the front with shaped lawn planted with immature specimen trees and conifers. Breakfast terrace area with doors from the kitchen. Rolling lawns to the rear and side with deep shrubbery borders. Well planted beds lie the right hand boundary with screening with laurel hedging, beech hedging extending to a central glade area with an ornamental pond, behind which is a lower garden area with a secluded terrace and views over countryside beyond. Water systems including water taps to front and car wash area to the rear. Location: As previously mentioned the property is conveniently located within walking distance of Alderley Edge village centre which offers a wide range of high quality shops suitable for most day to day requirements. The area also boasts a good range of social and recreational facilities. Good local schools cater for children of all ages. Ideal for the commuter, the areas are especially well placed for easy access to the business centres of Manchester and Stockport. Alderley Edge station offers a fast electric commuter service and there are Inter-City links available at nearby Wilmslow. For the motorway traveller the M56 is available at Ringway or the M6 at Holmes Chapel. Alternatively the new A34 by-pass road provides easy access to the superstores of Marks and Spencer, Tesco and a little further on, John Lewis and Sainsburys. Manchester International Airport is only a short drive away. Directions: From our offices in Alerley Edge proceed in the direction of Congleton on the A34. Continue along this road and the property will be found on the right hand side, approximately half a mile from the De Trafford Arms and 90 meters beyond the entrance to Whitebarn Road.
01625 584379 79A London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire SK9 7DY E: sales@michaeljchapman.co.uk www.michaeljchapman.co.uk Important Notice Michael J Chapman LLP for themselves and for the Vendors of this property, whose agents they are give notice that:1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do Not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3. No person in the employment of Michael J Chapman LLP has any authority to make or give representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property on behalf of Michael J Chapman LLP, nor enter into any contract on behalf of the vendor. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. All measurements are approximate While we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of Particular importance to you, please contact this office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. M795 Ravensworth 01670 713330