3 bedroom house
Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3PS
Guide Price
£800,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Grade II
Property Tags: Equestrian
Land Tags: Paddock, Pasture Land, Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Nov 2021
- Removed: Mar 2022
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Grade II
- Property Tags: Equestrian
- Land Tags: Paddock, Pasture Land, Woodland
DELIGHTFUL GRADE II LISTED COTTAGE SET IN APPROX 5.3 ACRES, WITH OVER 3 ACRES OF GRAZING AND 1.5 ACRES OF WOODLAND. MAIN HOUSE APPROX 2,540 SQ FT (236 SQ M). BREATHTAKING VIEWS TOWARDS BOSLEY CLOUD. TWO DETACHED BARNS TOTALLING APPROX 715 SQ FT (66 SQ M). DRIVEWAY ALLOWING PARKING FOR MULTIPLE VEHICLES. PRIVATE LAWNED GARDENS, ORCHARD AND PATIO AREAS.
'Tanners Cottage' is understood to date back to circa 1560, and has been renovated to provide a stunning property with the conveniences of a modern home, whilst retaining the character of a bygone era, including exposed walls and ceiling beams.
The property is accessed from a front porch into the reception hall with feature full height glazing. Underfloor heating is fitted throughout the majority of the property, under traditional oak floorboards and stone kitchen tiles.
The ground floor accommodation briefly comprises: spacious sitting room with feature fireplace and wood burning stove with French doors to the garden, dining room with wood burning stove, well-proportioned office/study with two sets of French doors and a large country kitchen/breakfast room, adjoining utility room with external access, traditional walk in pantry and downstairs cloakroom. The kitchen features a range of bespoke fitted oak units with granite worktops, modern integrated appliances and a four oven Aga, and opens into the oak framed glazed breakfast living area with vaulted ceiling and French doors to the garden.
The first floor has vaulted ceilings throughout and comprises a large landing (which could be used as a study/seating area), a triple aspect master bedroom with built-in storage and a contemporary en suite shower room with twin stone sinks. There is an additional bedroom suite with shower room and one further bedroom, together with a large, modern family bathroom with central freestanding bath and spacious wet room.
Tanners Cottage is situated in Timbersbrook which lies on the fringes of Bosley Cloud. Timbersbrook is surrounded by quiet country lanes, ideal for riding and countryside walks, including the local Gritstone TraiI, the Biddulph Valley Way bridle path and the Peak District National Park with its multitude of outdoor opportunities.
The market town of Congleton offers a comprehensive range of shopping facilities and day-to-day amenities. The mainline station provides regular services to London Euston and the M6 motorway provides convenient access to The Potteries and to the commercial industrial centres of the North West and beyond. Manchester Airport can be reached in approximately 40 minutes.
The cottage is approached via a shared lane, through a five bar gate on to the gravelled stone driveway leading to a large parking area for multiple vehicles and the two detached barns. The lawned garden lies mainly to the front aspect and is bordered by stocked flowerbeds and mature trees and includes gravelled and paved terraces, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining, with far-reaching views over the orchard, paddock, woodland and countryside beyond, To the rear, the property has an enclosed paved courtyard garden.
PORCH
Door to:
L SHAPED HALL
Stairs to first floor. Doors to principal rooms.
BREAKFAST ROOM
Presently used as a living breakfast room. Light filled room with windows to one elevation and double French doors to outside. Opening to:
KITCHEN
Farmhouse style timber kitchen units with granite working surfaces over. Fitted Aga and separate hob. Inset sink and drainer with mixer tap. Windows to two elevations. Tiled to splashbacks. Spotlights. Downlighters to ceiling. Exposed beams to ceiling. Television aerial point. Door to utility room, store (pantry), w.c. and dining room.
UTILITY
Fitted units. Stable door to outside. Tiled floor. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Belfast sink.
STORE/PANTRY
Traditional style pantry. Fitted units and shelving.
CLOAKROOM/W.C.
Wash hand basin with tiles to splashback and w.c.
DINING ROOM
Exposed beams to ceiling. Fireplace with stove. Door to hall and door to sitting room. Windows to two elevations.
SITTING ROOM
Windows to two elevations. Exposed beams to ceiling. Feature original store cupboard to chimney breast. Stone fireplace with stove. French doors to outside. Television aerial point.
OFFICE
None
First Floor
None
LANDING
Inset ceiling downlighters. Large area with could be used as a quiet seating area of occasional sleeping area with space for bed/sofa. Exposed beams to ceiling.
BEDROOM 1
Window to one elevation. Velux lights to two elevations. Exposed beams. Fitted wardrobes. Television aerial point. Door to en suite.
EN SUITE
Exposed beams. Velux light. Suite comprising: w.c., two wash hand basins and shower enclosure. Fitted vanity unit.
BEDROOM 2
Windows to two elevations. Velux window. Exposed beams. Door to en suite. Door to store area.
EN SUITE 2
Suite comprising: w.c., wash hand basin and shower enclosure with sliding door.
BEDROOM 3
Window to front elevation. Exposed beam.
BATHROOM/WETROOM
Windows to rear elevation. Suite comprising: w.c., wash hand basin set in vanity unit, freestanding bath and shower in wet room area.
Outside
None
FRONT
The cottage is approached via a shared lane, through a five bar gate on to the gravelled stone driveway leading to a large parking area for multiple vehicles and two detached barns. The lawned garden lies mainly to the front and is bordered by stocked flower beds and mature trees and includes gravelled and paved terraces, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining, with far reaching views over the orchard, paddock, woodland and countryside beyond.
BARN 1
Suitable for vehicular parking.
BARN 2
Suitable for vehicular parking.
REAR
Enclosed paved courtyard garden.
LAND
Over 3 acres of grazing land and approximately 1.5 acres of woodland.
TENURE
Freehold (subject to solicitors verification).
SERVICES
Mains electricity and water are connected (although not tested). Septic tank drainage.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through sole selling agent TIMOTHY A BROWN.
Marketed by: Timothy A Brown, Congleton
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.