Blackford House, Macclesfield Road, Alderley Edge

Blackford House, Macclesfield Road, Alderley Edge

Blackford House, Macclesfield Road, Alderley Edge A SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED VICTORIAN VILLA TASTEFULLY REFURBISHED AND REMODELLED OCCUPYING A QUIET AND SECLUDED SETTING WITHIN A SHORT WALK OF THE VILLAGE CENTRE Blackford House occupies a highly desirable and sought after quiet location with secluded Southerly facing mature grounds and being within a few minutes walk of Alderley Edge village centre. The village offers a good range of shopping including the Waitrose supermarket, stylish boutiques and fine restaurants. The area is renowned for its excellent schooling and The Edge is a well known beauty spot of historical importance with excellent walks. The motorway network system is within easy access as is Manchester International Airport, local and commuter rail links to Manchester and London. Blackford House is an impressive detached Victorian villa located in one of Alderley Edge's most desirable secluded and convenient settings. The property has undergone careful and sympathetic remodelling and refurbishment with great care being taken to retain the original charm and character. Features of particular note include the external stone detailing and elegant three quarter height sash windows the majority of which have internal shutters. Internally the property has been carefully and sympathetically refurbished with great care being taken to retain the original charm and character. Period fireplaces, cornicing and panelled doors have been retained with the balance of an impressive living dining kitchen with quality contemporary style fittings with integrated appliances. There are in addition three principal reception rooms, reception hallway and cloakroom with wc and to the first and second floors 6 bedrooms, 3 en-suite bathrooms and 2 further bathrooms all with high quality contemporary and period fittings with high quality porcelain and stone tiling. The basement which could provide additional accommodation currently offers storage and a substantial utility room. The property benefits from a comprehensive gas heating system and to fully appreciate the charm and appeal a personal inspection is strongly recommended. DIRECTIONS From our Alderley Edge office proceed out of the village on the main London Road (A34) in a Southerly direction. Almost immediately opposite NatWest Bank turn left up the Macclesfield Road. Take the first private driveway on the right and Blackford House is the third property on the right hand side. Stone step with panelled front door leading to ENTRANCE VESTIBULE With natural wood panelled and leaded double glass door with fan light upper panel to reception hallway. RECEPTION HALLWAY With limestone tiled flooring, traditional style cast iron radiator, turning flight staircase to the first floor. CLOAKROOM With contemporary style fittings with low level wc, granite bowl washbasin with natural wood stand and chrome mixer tap, traditional style cast iron radiator, limestone tiled flooring. Double panelled doors with bevelled glass leading to PRINCIPAL DRAWING ROOM 21'4 x 21' (6.50m x 6.40m) With natural oak polished floor, traditional style stone fireplace with stone hearth and living gas fire. Three quarter height windows with shutters, double French doors to side covered loggia, bay window with shutters, 3 central heating radiators. Ceiling speakers. STUDY 19'2 x 13'5 (5.84m x 4.09m) With limestone tiled flooring, 2 traditional style cast iron radiators, natural wood fitted shelving, with cupboards. LOWER HALL With access to cellars, built in storage/cloakroom with shelving. FORMAL DINING ROOM 18'5 x 14'10 (5.61m x 4.52m) With limestone tiled flooring, three quarter height sash window with shutters, double French doors to side covered loggia with shutters, 2 traditional style cast iron radiators, period style marble fireplace with living gas fire. Ceiling speakers. LIVING DINING KITCHEN 32'7 x 11' (9.93m x 3.35m) With limestone tiled flooring, large double doors leading to side flagged patio, contemporary style white high gloss base and tall cupboards, integrated appliances including brushed steel double fridge with freezer drawers below, 4 built in Miele ovens with warming drawers below, matching central island with Corian worksurface incorporating one and a half bowl sink with chrome mixer tap and Quooker hot water tap, integrated dishwasher, Miele gas electric fryer and hotplate. Three central heating radiators.

Recess area with double doors to upper flagged balcony and covered barbecue area, door to outside. FAMILY ROOM 16'10 x 13' (5.13m x 3.96m) With limestone tiled flooring, feature stone fireplace with living gas fire, recesses with shelving and cupboards below, central heating radiator, built in drawers. FIRST FLOOR Which is approached from the main hallway via a turning flight staircase. Landing with feature leaded stained glass arch window, traditional style central heating radiator. MASTER BEDROOM ONE 16'3 x 14' (4.95m x 4.27m) With natural oak polished flooring, traditional style stone fireplace, 2 cast iron radiators, three quarter height windows, with double French doors to balcony. BATHROOM EN-SUITE 15'2 x 12' (4.62m x 3.66m) With tiled floor and walls, tiled spa bath with chrome shower fittings, contemporary style vanity wash hand basin with twin chrome mixer taps, low level wc with integrated cistern, walk in wet area with monsoon ceiling mounted shower head and further chrome shower, chrome central heating towel rail. Wall mounted plasma screen. Ceiling speakers. WALK IN DRESSING ROOM OFF 14'10 x 6' (4.52m x 1.83m) With extensive range of shelving, hanging fittings and fitted drawers. BEDROOM TWO/GUEST BEDROOM 20' x 12' (6.10m x 3.66m) With two arched sash windows, central heating radiator. Staircase leading to UPPER BATHROOM With contemporary style fittings with tiled floor and walls, panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and shower fittings Low level wc, vanity wash hand basin with natural wood stand and chrome mixer tap, chrome central heating towel rail, shaver socket. BEDROOM THREE/NURSERY 11' x 8'2 (3.35m x 2.49m) With central heating radiator. CHILDREN'S SUITE WITH SITTING/ PLAYROOM 14'10 x 14' (4.52m x 4.27m) With period marble fireplace with cast iron inset. Built in double cupboards to each side and cupboards above. Central heating radiator. BEDROOM FOUR 15'8 x 9'8 (4.78m x 2.95m) With central heating radiator. BEDROOM FIVE 16' x 11' (4.88m x 3.35m) With central heating radiator. FAMILY BATHROOM With quality contemporary style fittings with low level wc, tiled floor and walls, tiled bath with wall mounted chrome shower above and glass screen, chrome central heating towel rail, twin vanity wash hand basin with mixer taps and chrome stand. Shaver socket, arched window. SECOND FLOOR Which is approached from the main landing. BEDROOM SIX 15' x 13'8 (4.57m x 4.17m) With two double wardrobes to the side, traditional style radiator. WET ROOM EN-SUITE With tiled floor and walls, wet area with Mira shower and glass screen, chrome central heating towel rail. Stone vanity wash hand basin with natural wood stand and chrome mixer tap, low level wc with integrated cistern, double doors to upper decked balcony with wonderful views across the surrounding countryside and the Cheshire Plain beyond. CELLARS Which are approached from the main hallway via stone steps, lobby area with limestone tiled flooring. Built in under stairs store. ROOM ONE 14'4 x 11' (4.37m x 3.35m) With built in cupboards. BOILER ROOM OFF With 2 lagged cylinders and twin wall mounted gas central heating boilers. WINE STORE/UTILITY ROOM 17'3 x 13'5 (5.26m x 4.09m) With limestone tiled flooring, contemporary style high gloss base and wall units, worksurfaces, stainless steel single drainer sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, space for dryer. ATTACHED GARAGE With upper patio and covered area with wrought iron and glass with double doors leading from the kitchen, OUTSIDE The property is approached through electrically operated wrought iron gates with stone pillars, brick set driveway providing good parking facilities. The side driveway leads to an attached garage. The main extent of the gardens are to the side with lawns, stone flagged patio, trees, shrubs and hedging. All electrical appliances, the heating system and wiring have not been tested therefore we cannot verify whether they are in working order. VACANT POSSESSION UPON COMPLETION

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