4 Bedrooms Farmhouse for sale in Brookhouse Lane, Timbersbrook, Congleton CW12 | £ 950,000

Property Description

Overedge is a wonderfully positioned 19th century farmhouse with splendid accommodation and substantial outbuildings which complement equestrian facilities, grounds and grazing which totals 11 acres or thereabouts. Discreet superb approach and glorious views.

A distinguished residence, bounded with established and formal mature gardens, including extensive lawns and terrace seating areas, Overedge has undergone considerable improvement since its origins, but nevertheless its potential is ready to be unleashed and provides the fortunate new owners with the opportunity of imposing their own style and individuality.

A place in the country, located in the heart of Cheshire within the stunningly picturesque semi rural locality of Timbersbrook, surrounded by countryside, extensive views across meadowland and positioned at the foot of Bosley Cloud, a prominent hill owned by the National Trust, popular with ramblers and local folk who, once at its pinnacle, enjoy the breathtaking, far reaching views over adjoining counties. The twisting country lanes are interesting to explore and offer enjoyable walks and are suitable for horse riding, as is the well known walking route of the ‘Gritstone Trail’ nearby and the Biddulph Valley Way bridle path.

Practically the towns of Macclesfield and Congleton are within 9 miles and 3 miles respectively, with Manchester Airport some 15 miles away offering flights to worldwide destinations. The main town of Macclesfield, is offered with its mainline railway station (London Euston in approx 1hr 45mins), excellent schools including Beech Hall Preparatory School, Kings School and a range of highly regarded secondary schools. The town offers an array of high street stores, shops, bars and restaurants. Equally the charming market town of Congleton is blessed with a thriving range of facilities, boasts a Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Tesco, butchers, florists and newsagents as well as essential services such as chemists, doctors and dentists. Congleton railway station also provides links to the national rail network and connections to frequent expresses to London.

On entering the solid wood entrance door closes with a satisfying ‘clunk’. Featured throughout the house are the distinctive curved bay windows which immediately grab you when you enter the formal dining room with its oak parquet flooring and impressive open fireplace. The drawing room is a sight to behold; oak panelling adorns the walls, bay windows enjoy differing aspects over the gardens and a wood burning stove sets off the room which has a distinct feel of pure retiring indulgence. There is a cloakroom off the inner hall and rising staircase to the first floor. Also from the hall is the breakfast kitchen, blessed with ample storage and is a decent enough size to accommodate a substantial dining table. In turn and from the kitchen is the large inner reception hall or possibly a snug, with the large separate utility and workshop room off, with these rooms most certainly suiting a variety of alternative purposes.

The delightful first floor galleried landing leads to all four of the double bedrooms, each with their own views of the private grounds and some enjoying far reaching views over adjacent farmland. The master bedroom and bedroom 2 are complemented with their own ensuite bath/shower room and finally completing the accommodation is the family bathroom.

Outside, as befits a residence of such calibre and as mentioned above, are the glorious private and formal gardens, which will only truly be appreciated with the undertaking of a viewing,

Outbuildings include a quadruple garage with 4 electrically operated roller shutter doors. The garage measures approximately 56’ in length and would suit ease of conversion to provide stabling.

Land

The land is situated to the north east of the home and all within secure boundary fencing and dry stone walls and extends to approximately 10 acres of good grazing and mowable land. Useful access to the land is found directly from the curtilage of the property and a secondary access is provided off Brookhouse Lane too.

Overage Agreement Also Known As Claw Back Or Uplift

The vendors’ and purchasers’ solicitor will agree the complexity of wording of overage contract (at the time of purchase). The basic terms of the agreement between the buyer and seller are as follows:

1. The length of overage is for a term of 25 years and will apply to any successive buyers during the said term.
2. There will be a 25% payment to the seller created by the uplift in value of the agricultural land due to the granting of any planning permission.
3. The overage will fall due when development commences not on the granting of planning permission, or on the sale of the property with planning permission.
4. The overage will be registered on the property title.
5. If the seller dies during the 25 year term the overage cover will be passed on as part of their estate.

Entrance Door To:

Enclosed Porch

Stone flag floor. Oak panelled door with leaded stained glass depicting knights helmet.

Dining Room (16' 2'' x 15' 6'' (4.92m x 4.72m))

Timber framed sealed unit double glazed bay window with inset lead effect to front aspect. Contoured double panel central heating radiator. Exposed beams and purlins. 13 Amp power points. Brick faced open coal fireplace with stone hearth, dog grate and copper canopy. Oak parquet flooring. Serving hatch to kitchen.

Drawing Room (27' 8'' x 20' 9'' (8.43m x 6.32m))

An unusually shaped room. Timber framed sealed unit double glazed bay window to front aspect with inset lead effect. Timber framed sealed unit double glazed bay window to side aspect with inset lead effect. Exposed beams and purlins. Walls 3/4 oak panelled with plate rack. 'Secret storage cupboard' within the panelled walls. 13 Amp power points. Fitted cast iron 'Clear View' wood burning stove set within the original hand carved stone fireplace. Oak parquet floor. Door to inner hall.

Inner Hall

Single panel central heating radiator. Quarry tiled floor. Stairs to first floor.

Cloakroom

Timber framed window with inset lead effect to rear aspect. Wash hand basin set in tiled vanity unit. Low level w.C. With concealed cistern. Half tiled walls. Wall mounted towel radiator. Quarry tiled floor.

Breakfast Kitchen (14' 0'' x 13' 0'' (4.26m x 3.96m))

Timber framed window to rear aspect. Low voltage downlighters inset. Double panel central heating radiator. BT telephone point (subject to BT approval). Range of modern cream fronted eye level and base units having marble effect preparation surfaces over with stainless steel single drainer sink unit inset. Space for slot in electric cooker. Integrated fridge and freezer. 13 Amp power points. Quarry tiled floor.

Inner Reception Hall (25' 11'' x 8' 6'' (7.89m x 2.59m))

Three skylights. Tongue and groove panelling to ceiling. Exposed stone walls. 13 Amp power points. Single panel central heating radiator. Stone flagged floor. Door to side patio. French doors opening into courtyard.

Utility (11' 10'' x 9' 2'' (3.60m x 2.79m))

Timber framed window to rear aspect. Range of eye level and base units with preparation surface over having stainless steel single drainer sink unit inset. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Oil fired central heating boiler.

Workshop (15' 0'' x 11' 10'' (4.57m x 3.60m))

Timber framed sealed unit double glazed window to side aspect and timber framed window with secondary double glazing to rear aspect. 13 Amp power points.

First Floor

Galleried Landing (15' 9'' x 6' 7'' (4.80m x 2.01m))

Hand turned spindled balustrade to galleried landing. 13 Amp power points. Recessed linen cupboard.

Bedroom 1 Side (18' 3'' x 10' 11'' (5.56m x 3.32m) to bay)

Timber framed sealed unit double glazed bay window with inset lead effect to side aspect. Single panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points.

En Suite

Modern white suite comprising: Bidet, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath. Single panel central heating radiator. Half tiled walls.

Bedroom 2 Front (16' 9'' x 12' 2'' (5.10m x 3.71m) to bay)

Timber framed sealed unit double glazed bay window with inset lead effect to front aspect. Single panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points.

En Suite.

Suite comprising: Low level w.C. With concealed cistern, wash hand basin set in vanity unit and separate shower cubicle housing a Triton electric shower. Fully tiled walls. Single panel central heating radiator. Walls tiled to half height.

Bedroom 3 Front (17' 10'' x 13' 2'' (5.43m x 4.01m))

Timber framed sealed unit double glazed bay window with inset lead effect to front aspect. Single panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points. Wash hand basin. Oak parquet flooring.

Bedroom 4 Rear (12' 3'' x 8' 2'' (3.73m x 2.49m))

Timber framed sealed unit double glazed window to rear aspect. Single panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points. Fitted wardrobes.

Bathroom (8' 8'' x 5' 10'' (2.64m x 1.78m))

PVCu double glazed window to rear aspect. Modern white suite comprising: Low level w.C., cantilevered ceramic wash hand basin and panelled bath with chrome bath/shower mixer. Stone effect tiles to splashbacks. Single panel central heating radiator. Airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder.

Outside

Front

A long tarmacadam driveway approaches the property, bounded with dry stone walls which then opens up to an ample driveway. The driveway continues to the side and into the rear courtyard, which offers a huge space for numerous vehicles, trailers, caravans, horseboxes etc. Immediately opposite is a small paddock which borders onto Brookhouse Lane.

Attached Quadruple Garage (56' 5'' x 18' 11'' (17.18m x 5.76m) Internal Measurements)

One large open space. Four electrically operated roller shutter doors. Power and light. Suitable for stabling.

Side

Good sized lawned gardens with fruit trees, private terrace paved with Macclesfield stone, all of which is bound with dry stone walls and a wrought iron gate into the adjacent paddock.

Tenure

Freehold (subject to solicitors' verification).

Services

Mains electricity and water are connected (although not tested). Drainage via a septic tank. Oil fired central heating.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through sole selling agent timothy A brown.

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