Presented and appointed to exacting standards this beautiful home occupies a prime and private position in the heart of Prestbury Village.DirectionsSat nav - SK10 4DG - The private road to Glebe House can be located opposite the Bridge Hotel.LocationThe historical Village of Prestbury is regarded as one of the most picturesque villages in Cheshire. Suitable for a broad demographic the Village boasts excellent access to all the amenities of the general area ; Railway Station, Local shops, Restaurants & Bars/Pubs, a highly regarded Primary School, Tennis Club & Prestbury Golf Club to name a few. Alderley Edge & Wilmslow are only a very short distance away offering more comprehensive facilities and the town of Macclesfield is a very short distance with a direct link to London Euston in approx. 1 hour 40 mins. Manchester Airport and the motorway network are within 20 minutes drive.TenureFreehold - To be verified by SolicitorsServices (Not Tested)Services have not been tested and you are advised to make your own enquiries and/or inspections.ViewingViewing strictly by appointment through the Agents.
£ 1,695,000
Hidden gem in a lovely secluded setting in the heart of the village.DescriptionGlebe House is a unique home, being a village house and yet enjoying a quiet and secluded setting within Prestbury conservation area. Originally converted from a range of outbuildings and stables to the Grade II listed Manor House in 1982 the property has been thoroughly upgraded in recent years to provide for stylish and comfortable four bedroomed, three bathroom accommodation with a contemporary flourish.It is unusual to find a property with such amazing gardens in a village centre location and the feature of Spencer Brook dissecting these gardens adds depth and interest. With mature specimen trees and views to The Glebe land beyond, with the river Bollin meandering past, there is a very rural feel to the setting.The accommodation is beautifully presented and finished to a high specification with bespoke bedroom furniture and wardrobes, oak doors throughout, a stunning oak staircase with a wine store below, top quality bathrooms and a newly fitted kitchen with granite surfaces, an island, oak finish flooring and quality integrated Siemens appliances including wine fridge, Quooker, oven, microwave and warming drawer and a us style fridge freezer. The dining kitchen is open plan into the sitting room with a gas ‘wood-burner’ in a stone fireplace and French doors opening to the rear breakfast terrace and gardens.The open plan hallway leads into the dining hall and a cloakroom with WC faces the entrance door. A well appointed utility room lies off the kitchen with oak door cupboards, a Belfast sink and granite surfaces.Double bifold doors open through to the dining hall with its oak staircase, wine store and double French doors to the rear terrace. Oak double doors then lead to the lounge, another double aspect room, with French doors to the rear gardens and a stunning marble fireplace surround with a log effect living gas fire.The three reception rooms create an amazing entertaining space but equally can be closed off to create separate cosy rooms and all have dual aspects, open to the rear terrace and are light and airy.The first floor is as impressive as the ground floor, with beautifully appointed bedrooms, all with views over the gardens and Glebe land. With bespoke wardrobes and bedroom furniture there is plenty of storage space augmented by under eaves box rooms. The fourth bedroom is fitted out for use as a home office with a range of filing and storage cupboards, along with a sofa bed for occasional bedroom use. The three well presented bathrooms all have under-floor heating.The guest suite is especially generous and includes an en suite bathroom with a separate shower, as has the house bathroom, while the vaulted principal bedroom has a dressing room and an ensuite shower room.Glebe House stands behind a lawn and wide stone flagged driveway leading to the heated double garage with an insulated double roller style door and a Belfast sink. Wide double doors open from the rear of the garage to the gardens and a stone built workshop/store with light and power lies separately at the rear. Perfect for storing garden furniture and gardening equipment. A garden lighting system is installed to show the gardens in the evening. There are two bridges over Spencer Brook and the gardens are notable for their birdsong.LocationThis stylish and characterful home lies in a quiet, secluded and private setting only steps away from the heart of what is arguably Cheshire’s prettiest village.The village of Prestbury retains its charm and character with predominantly Georgian houses, an historic church, two village pubs, restaurants and bistros straddling the river Bollin.The village has cricket, golf, tennis and squash clubs, walks along the Bollin valley, a good primary school and excellent senior schools in both the state and private sectors with Fallibroome Academy and Kings School Macclesfield on the edge of the village.There are a number of specialist shops in the village along with a well-stocked Co-op supermarket with Waitrose in Alderley Edge, Poynton and Wilmslow and a number of supermarkets in the nearby market town of Macclesfield. Both Wilmslow and Macclesfield have West Coast line stations placing London Euston less than two hours away and Manchester airport is about a 20 minute drive away.For those searching for a home in Cheshire’s golden triangle Prestbury and its many services offer the best of the best combined with real village community spirit.Square Footage: 2,791 sq ft
£ 1,695,000
Hunters Pool Farm is an impressive Grade II listed four storey farmhouse in a superb setting within a rural enclave of three other properties.DescriptionGrade II listed Hunters Pool Farm is a four storey Georgian farmhouse with 17th Century origins and is an impressive building with its elevated setting and Kerridge stone roof.The property was comprehensively upgraded in the late 1990’s and provides a spacious family country home which is both comfortable and not isolated. In many ways the sale provides the opportunity to upgrade to a more contemporary style with the original restoration including top quality fittings and finishes.There is extant planning permission for a detached double garage in the grounds below the house, so this can be erected at any time although the driveway leads through to a extensive private parking area to the front of the house.The large oak framed porch to the front of the house has an oak door leading through to the limed oak fitted kitchen with granite surfaces and a four oven aga. There are a range of Gaggenau appliances including a rising extractor alongside a teppanyaki grill, a steamer, induction hob, a dishwasher and space for integrated fridge and freezer. A Corian topped island features a sink.An oak framed screen divides the kitchen area from the triple aspect morning room area with a dresser unit, an oak outside door to the rear terrace and a spiral staircase leading up to the first floor office/study.A dining hall lies to the front with wide oak board flooring and an oak staircase leading up to the first floor and down to the lower ground floor playroom. The main lounge lies off the hall and extends into an oak framed sun lounge area with terrific views to the rear to woodland. Oak French doors open to the south facing semi circular side terrace. A recently fitted wood burning stove stands in a brick fireplace with an oak mantle and wide oak board flooring extends throughout.The beamed sitting room or formal dining room also has wide oak boards, a living flame gas fire and French doors opening to a conservatory with slate flooring, a glazed roof and double French doors opening to an alfresco dining terrace.A rear hall has two sets of French doors to the dining terrace and a separate access door from the front providing the scope for creating an independent ground floor living space. Amtico floors extend through this area which includes a cloakroom/bathroom with a cast iron spa bath and a separate shower. A cloaks cupboard lies off the hall and there is a kitchen/laundry room with Corian surfaces over base cupboards and wall cupboards with an adjoining butlers pantry/boiler room. The vaulted bed/sitting room doubles as a games room with two Velux windows and windows to the rear.The oak staircase leads down from the hall past a cupboard housing the centralised vacuum cleaning unit to a multi-purpose room on the lower ground floor. With windows to the rear this room is currently a playroom but would equally well serve as a cinema room or home office.On the first floor there is a half landing on the staircase with a window to the rear with main landing giving access to the three large principal bedrooms, two of which have en suite bathrooms. The primary bedroom features a dual aspect and a range of fitted wardrobes, cupboards and a dressing table with a large en suite bathroom including a spa bath and a separate shower.The guest bedroom has twin Velux windows and a fitted dressing room also giving access to the study/office with the spiral staircase down to the morning room. The en suite bathroom has a corner spa bath and separate shower.The second bedroom has an ornamental Georgian fireplace, a dual aspect and a beamed ceiling. This bedroomed is served by the house bathroom with a spa bath with an over bath shower and access to a large under-eaves box room for storage.The staircase continues to the second floor landing off which are three further rooms with scope to create a marvellous principal bedroom suite and currently includes a bedroom with a dual aspect and vaulted ceiling and a vaulted dressing room and a part completed en suite bathroom with plumbing and scope for a separate shower area. Our clients simply did not need the additional space and abandoned the project.The gardens extend to about half an acre in total and include flagged terrace areas. Mainly sloping there are well stocked flower beds and shrubberies and with access from the lane, extant planning permission to build a double garage. The driveway currently is shared by the farmhouse and the new build property to the south but may ultimately only serve the farmhouse.Please note: The sewerage system is new and compliant and is shared with the barn to the north. The gas supply is a sub supply and metered to the house individually. This may be upgraded in future. There is mains electricity and water. Broadband is connected.LocationPrestbury: 2 miles, Alderley Edge: 3 miles, Wilmslow: 4 miles, Macclesfield: 5 miles, Manchester Airport: 9 miles, City Centre: 16 milesHunters Pool Farm lies within a quiet enclave comprising this Grade II listed farmhouse, two barn buildings and a sympathetically developed new build property at the head of a single track country lane and yet is superbly placed for access to the prime villages of Alderley Edge and Prestbury and the town of Wilmslow.This area of Cheshire has wonderfully undulating countryside and the farmhouse looks out over a valley to the rear with woodland to the front and a footpath leading through to the Bollin valley and the local gastro pub, The Bulls Head.The main west coast rail line passes through Wilmslow and Macclesfield and places London Euston from 1hr 48 minutes away. Manchester Airport is less than 10 miles away. There are excellent shopping, recreational and educational facilities throughout the area, and Mottram Hall is just down the road. All the major private schools have coach services locally and Mottram St Andrew village and primary school are nearby.Square Footage: 4,730 sq ftDirectionsDirections: Some navigation systems will try to direct you from Wilmslow Road, but access to Shaws Lane which becomes Hunters Pool Lane is only via Oak Road. What3words app:///fork.signature.bounty
£ 1,750,000
A remarkable detached home of the Queen Anne period set in the very heart of the village nestled within stunning landscaped gardens and wooded grounds.DescriptionOccupying a superb central position in the very heart of Prestbury Village, this grand residence offers quintessential British character, steeped in history with a spectacular backdrop of private landscaped gardens extending to over 1 acre. The Manor House is thought to stand on the site of the cells of the Monks of St. Werburgh. Extensively rebuilt in 1708 around the structure of a much earlier building (according to a terrier inscribed 1696) the home boasts grandly proportioned accommodation over 3 floors with immense charm, character and quality throughout.It is rare indeed that an opportunity to acquire a property of such idiosyncratic quality and position occurs.The grounds & accommodation make a wonderful family home close to schools, transport links and village amenities.The Manor House occupies a rare position of such size and privacy yet so central to the Village and its grounds are of paramount importance to the overall setting and personality of this wonderful residence. Tended to meticulously and sympathetically and re-invented in areas by the present owners, the grounds of the property extend to just over one and half acres and feature an extensive lawned area, herb garden, rose garden with wisteria and laburnum arch and in 2008 an enchanting Rose Garden was built adjacent to the property. The grounds are flanked by many fine deciduous trees and a wide variety of specimen plants and shrubs - including many camellia, azalea, robinia, blue cypress, walnut, oak, silver birch and fine copper beech and yew trees, contributing to the utmost privacy and the gardens are intersected by Spencer Brook - a stream crossed by a footbridge to a small woodland path.There are two gated entrance driveways, the main entrance leading to the front entrance with a broad turning circle laid to gravel with hardstanding for several motor vehicles. The secondary entrance leads to the detached double garage.LocationThe historical Village of Prestbury is regarded as one of the most picturesque villages in Cheshire. Surrounded by buildings and structures of considerable historic interest, Prestbury creates a delightful setting in which to enjoy established family life with excellent access to all the amenities of the general area which include; Railway Station, Local shops, Restaurant's & Bars/Pubs a highly regarded Primary School, Tennis & Squash Club & Prestbury Golf Course to name a few. Alderley Edge & Wilmslow are only a very short distance away offering more comprehensive facilities and the town of Macclesfield is a very short distance with a direct link to London Euston in approx. 1 hour 40 mins. Manchester International Airport and the motorway network are within 20 minutes' drive away by car.DirectionsViewers are advised to meet at our Prestbury branch in the centre of the Village with the Manor House being merely strolling distance away.In Further Detail The Accommodation ComprisesPlease note that we have not checked any of the appliances or the central heating system included in the sale (if any). All prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves on this point prior to entering into a contract.GroundsThe Manor House occupies a rare position of such size and privacy yet so central to the Village and its grounds are of paramount importance to the overall setting and personality of this wonderful residence. Tended to meticulously and sympathetically and re-invented in areas by the present owners, the grounds of the property extend to just over one and half acres and feature and extensive lawned area, herb garden, rose garden with wisteria and laburnum arch and in 2008 an enchanting Rose Garden was built adjacent to the property. The grounds are flanked by many fine deciduous trees and a wide variety of specimen plants and shrubs - including many camellia, azalea, robinia, blue cypress, walnut, oak, silver birch and fine copper beech and yew trees, contributing to the utmost privacy and the gardens are intersected by Spencer Brook - a stream crossed by a footbridge to a small woodland path. There are two gated entrance driveways, the main entrance leading to the front entrance with a broad turning circle laid to gravel with hardstanding for several motor vehicles. The secondary entrance leads to the detached double garage.TenureFreeholdServices (Not Tested)No tests have been made of mains services, heating systems or associated appliances and neither has confirmation been obtained from the statutory bodies of the presence of these services. We cannot therefore confirm that they are in working order and any prospective purchaser is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.Local AuthorityCheshire eastPostcodeSK10 4DGPossessionVacant possession upon completion.ViewingViewing strictly by appointment through the Agents.Mortgage InformationOur financial advisers will be advised of all offers made. They have a wealth of experience in the highly competitive area of mortgage rates and available products. By our arranging an appointment to discuss your requirements, you will receive professional and independent mortgage advice that will be entirely appropriate to your own circumstances, may well save you money and speed up the whole transaction.DisclaimerYour home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage. Please contact our Independent Financial Adviser Dave Follett on . Gascoigne Halman Financial Services Ltd offer independent financial advice, which is regulated by the Financial Services Authority for mortgages, life assurance, pensions, unit trusts and individual savings accounts.
£ 2,750,000
The Adlington Hall Estate is a significant country estate with royal connections.DescriptionThe Adlington Hall Estate is a significant country estate with royal connections. At its heart is Adlington Hall – an impressive quadrangular house which can be traced back to Saxon times and has most recently been used as a private family home as well as holding weddings, events and public visits. Having been the ancestral home of the Legh family for nearly 700 years - it is understood to now be on the market for the first time.The Estate is being offered for sale as a whole or in lots. This listing is for Lot 1. Lot 1 includes:Lot 1a - Adlington Hall and park along with Lodges, Mews, Wilderness gardens and grounds with 160 acres.Lot 1b - The Garden House in 3.19 acres.Lot 1c - Kennel Cottage in 1.13 acres.Lot 1a - Adlington Hall and park along with Lodges, Mews, Wilderness gardens and grounds with 160 acresAdlington Hall, Grade I Listed, is a truly outstanding example of a house with a rich architectural history. It has a distinctive Tudor façade to the east and an impressive and imposing Georgian front to the south. The Hall is quadrangular in shape and records show it was once surrounded by a moat. The Great Hall on the north side was built by Thomas Legh between 1480 and 1505. The south side and Georgian part of the Hall was later and is known as the private side, it has been used as a private family home. The east side includes the estate office, kitchen and chapel and the northern section of the Hall includes the Great Hall and some of the oldest and most historically important rooms of the Hall, these are predominantly used for events and have been opened to the public one day a week at the owners choice. Two private drives lead to Adlington Hall – the shorter North drive bringing you to the Tudor side to the east where a cobbled courtyard lies in front of the Hall, with a longer drive bringing you through the park to the Georgian front at the south.The gardens and grounds hold as much historic interest as the house and have a rich botanical and architectural story to tell. Once a medieval deer park, the landscaped park, pleasure ground and formal garden as you see today date back to the eighteenth century. Colonel Legh, who inherited Adlington in 1739 is credited with laying out a formal water garden north of the Hall and to the south the pleasure gardens known as The Wilderness. Most of the grounds are laid to lawn and pasture with the River Dean meandering through the park and pleasure ground.The land within Lot 1 extends to about 160 acres and includes 93 acres of pasture and 53 acres of woodland. The pasture is predominantly traditional parkland which is level and includes some historical infield trees. Partnership agreements are being put in place under a Biodiversity Net Gain scheme, to enable restoration of the historic parkland in order to improve biodiversity.Situated to the east of the Hall and approached from the north drive, there is a former Hunting Lodge which provides a memorable and iconic event space which has been used for weddings and events.Positioned around a pretty courtyard are ten Mews houses which are let to residential occupiers.There are two gate lodges included in Lot 1 being North Lodge (2 bedrooms) and East Lodge (3 bedrooms).Lot 1b - The Garden House in 3.19 acresAn exceptional secondary house of outstanding design, the Garden House enjoys a private and secluded position within the walled garden of Adlington Hall. The Garden House is a combination of period architecture and contemporary design and can be accessed via the east drive. It extends to 4,407 sq ft and includes three large bedrooms and three bathrooms with superb views across the walled garden. Extending in all to about 3.19 acres.Lot 1c - Kennel Cottage in 1.13 acresKennel Cottage is an idyllic, detached property situated in a private location overlooking the farmland. The accommodation includes three bedrooms with two bathrooms. It is approached via a long private drive and has a good sized garden to the rear. Extending in all to about 1.13 acres.The wider estate includes six farms, twenty two houses and cottages, village hall and in all extends to 1,922 acres.For more details, please contact Louise Harrison or Rhydian Scurlock Jones via the links on the right or call Savills Country Department on .LocationThe Adlington Hall Estate is situated some 5 miles to the East of Wilmslow, 7 miles to the North of Macclesfield and 16 miles to the South of Manchester. This is one of the most popular and sought-after areas in the United Kingdom.The Estate is highly accessible with the M56 about 9 miles away and the M6 a further 19 miles. The west coast mainline service can be found in Macclesfield, where the quickest trains take approximatley 1 hour and 50 minutes to London Euston. Wilmslow station is 5 miles away.Manchester Airport is only 8 miles. All the day to day facilities are available in nearby Prestbury and Wilmslow including excellent shops and schools. The City of Manchester, where there are an extensive range of facilities is also close by, approximately 16 miles away.Square Footage: 21,012 sq ftAcreage:164.3 AcresAdditional InfoAdlington Hall is rich in history. The origins of Adlington Hall can be traced back to Saxon times when Earl Edwin built a hunting Lodge. Norman Earls held Adlington for seven generations until 1221 when it passed to the Crown. Henry III passed the manor to Hugh de Corona whose daughter Lucy had one son, Thomas and two daughters - Ellen and Isabel. Ellen married John de Legh of Booth and during the reign of Edward II, Thomas, granted Adlington to Ellen and John for their life with the remainder to Robert, their second son. From thereon, Adlington became the ancestral home of the Legh family and has remained in their hands to the present day - over 700 years.The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in lots. Purchasers should be aware that priority is likely to be given to interest in the whole and the main house before any viewings of the other lots.
£ 12,500,000
The Adlington Hall Estate is a significant country estate with royal connections.DescriptionThe Adlington Hall Estate is a significant country estate with royal connections. At its heart is Adlington Hall – an impressive quadrangular house which can be traced back to Saxon times and has most recently been used as a private family home as well as holding weddings, events and public visits. The estate includes a number of farming and residential assets generating income. Having been the ancestral home of the Legh family for nearly 700 years - it is understood to now be on the market for the first time. The estate includes six farms, twenty two houses and cottages, Hunting Lodge events space, village hall and in all extends to 1,922 acres.For more details, please contact Louise Harrison or Rhydian Scurlock Jones via the links on the right or call Savills Country Department on .LocationThe Adlington Hall Estate is situated some 5 miles to the East of Wilmslow, 7 miles to the North of Macclesfield and 16 miles to the South of Manchester. This is one of the most popular and sought-after areas in the United Kingdom.The Estate is highly accessible with the M56 about 9 miles away and the M6 a further 19 miles. The west coast mainline service can be found in Macclesfield, where the quickest trains take approximatley 1 hour and 50 minutes to London Euston. Wilmslow station is 5 miles away.Manchester Airport is only 8 miles. All the day to day facilities are available in nearby Prestbury and Wilmslow including excellent shops and schools. The City of Manchester, where there are an extensive range of facilities is also close by, approximately 16 miles away.Square Footage: 21,012 sq ftAcreage:1927 AcresAdditional InfoAdlington Hall is rich in history. The origins of Adlington Hall can be traced back to Saxon times when Earl Edwin built a hunting Lodge. Norman Earls held Adlington for seven generations until 1221 when it passed to the Crown. Henry III passed the manor to Hugh de Corona whose daughter Lucy had one son, Thomas and two daughters - Ellen and Isabel. Ellen married John de Legh of Booth and during the reign of Edward II, Thomas, granted Adlington to Ellen and John for their life with the remainder to Robert, their second son. From thereon, Adlington became the ancestral home of the Legh family and has remained in their hands to the present day - over 700 years.The farms on the estate are predominantly let on agricultural tenancy agreements to longstanding tenants. 1,229 acres are let on six separate agricultural tenancy agreements with smaller paddocks on short term grazing licenses - more details can be found in the brochure. There are 160 acres in hand which are predominantly around Adlington Hall.In total there are twenty eight residential properties, with twenty two lying outside farm tenancies. These range from Mews houses to semi-detached cottages to Adlington Hall. The portfolio of residential property is spread across the estate; within the vicinity of the main house, forming part of farmsteads and within the village of Adlington. The properties are let on a range of occupancies, principally Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), of which all provide an interesting and diverse investment portfolio with opportunities for future uplift in value.The Adlington Hall Estate provides a diverse rural investment opportunity. Whilst there is some in hand and trading income from events, public openings and other ad hoc arrangements and certainly potential to enhance this, the majority of the income is from the residential, commercial and agricultural rent rolls.The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in lots. Purchasers should be aware that priority is likely to be given to interest in the whole and the main house before any viewings of the other lots.
£ 30,000,000