5 Bedrooms Detached house for sale in Old Road, Cheadle SK8 | £ 200,000

Property Description

** online auction ** cash buyers only!

Cheadle's oldest residential property, steeped in history, having no chain and must be seen to be believed. It does need modernising but would be a fantastic home for someone!

This is Cheadle's oldest remaining residential property, the iconic timber framed building hidden away behind a cluster of modern houses on Cuthbert Road, on the north side of Stockport Road. Complete with enormous ingle-nook fireplaces, carved staircase and heavy oak front door, this Grade 2* listed home was built when Cheadle mainly consisted of woods and farmland and when there was probably no more than a few dozen families who actually lived in the village.

The exact origins of the hall remain a mystery to even the most thorough of local historians, the inscriptions on the oak beam above the original front door and on a flagstone now in the garden reveal the dates 1666 and 1667, which could well be when the building was constructed, although some believe some form of house could have been built on the land up to 100 years earlier and then expanded afterwards, this is a fascinating building, steeped in history. Inside, it probably remains little changed to how it was centuries ago, with four main reception rooms downstairs and five bedrooms upstairs, walk in pantry, a number of utility rooms and a cloakroom. The property amazingly retains its very rare Victorian central heating system. However there is a modern kitchen with view to the garden and a modern bathroom upstairs.
Throughout, there is an abundance of dark oak timber frames, floors, white walls, low ceilings and original leaded windows, as well as solid oak internal doors with their own elaborate strap hinges. The single staircase is made from solid oak, and these days, a banister has been added, although it is no more than a modern ornamental spear.

The garden at the back of the house is filled with an abundance of trees, shrubs and flowers including an ancient Monkey Puzzle tree, an orchard, attractive lawned gardens to the front and rear of the house, dove-coat and pond. There is approximately 0.25 acres of land behind beautiful wrought iron gates and private drive.
One item which is untouched from the day the hall was built is the original solid oak front door (now at the back of the house) and there are some stories it may have predated the hall itself by at least 100 years, being removed from another building when Moseley Old Hall was constructed. The large original door knocker also still exists and also remains in outstanding condition for its age.

There are stories that Bonnie Prince Charlie visited the hall when he passed through Cheadle during the Jacobite uprising of 1745, although there is nothing to confirm this in the building now. Another story states that a priest hole or hidden tunnel was discovered behind one of the fireplaces.

It is a unique, exceptional and historic opportunity to own one of the oldest and most original properties in the country. To arrange your viewing, contact reeds rains today.
EPC Exempt.

This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction which is not to be confused with traditional auction. The Modern Method of Auction is a flexible buyer friendly method of purchase. We do not require the purchaser to exchange contracts immediately, but grant 28 days to achieve exchange of contracts from the date the buyer's solicitor is in receipt of the draft contracts and a further 28 days thereafter to complete. Allowing the additional time to exchange on the property means interested parties can proceed with traditional residential finance. Upon close of a successful auction or if the vendor accepts an offer during the auction, the buyer will be required to put down a non-refundable reservation fee of 4.2% subject to a minimum of £6,000 plus VAT which secures the transaction and takes the property off the market. The buyer will be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Reservation form to confirm acceptance of terms prior to solicitors being instructed. Copies of the Reservation form and all terms and conditions can be found in the Legal Pack which can be downloaded for free from the auction section of our website or requested from our Auction Department. Please note this property is subject to an undisclosed reserve price. Terms and conditions apply to the Modern Method of Auction, which is operated by The South Yorkshire Property Auction powered by Iam-sold Ltd.

Hall

Lounge Area

Leaded window, ceiling light, Gas fire with carved wood surround.

Dining Hall

Leaded window, open fire with brick surround, wooden beams, lighting.

Family Room

Open fire, Lighting, leaded window.

Office

Leaded window, lighting.

Kitchen

Fitted with wall and base units, sink drainer, lighting.

Pantry

Storage cupboard, leaded window.

First Floor Landing

Bedroom 1

Leaded window, wooden floor.

Bedroom 2

Leaded window, wood flooring, lighting.

Bedroom 3

Leaded window, wood flooring, lighting.

Bedroom 4

Leaded window, wood flooring, lighting.

Bedroom 5

Leaded window, wood flooring, lighting.

Bathroom

Bath, separate shower, wash Hand Basin, lighting, window.

Wc

Window, WC.

External

Good sized garden to the rear which is fully enclosed with a brick wall and parking.

Important note to purchasers:

We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.

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