Manley Cottage

Manley Cottage occupies an elevated position on a quiet country lane, enjoying wonderful open country views whilst retaining excellent access to a number of the counties well reputed villages, towns and cities.

Believed to date back to 1721, and formally a miller's cottage before being extended and gentrified, Manley Cottage is a handsome country property offering elegant and well proportioned accommodation over two floors. The house has provided a much-loved family home in recent years and is now in need of modernisation.

With a layout of rooms focused largely around the Southerly aspect, Manley Cottage has a large rear hallway, off which lead the four primary reception rooms, all with impressive period features and fireplaces. Beyond, is the kitchen breakfast room, utility room and scullery. All of the primary reception rooms are afforded private, open views of the grounds, with the Southerly aspect to the rear flooding the Drawing room, Sitting and entrance Hallway with natural light.

In the existing layout, the first floor offers a wonderful master bedroom with dressing room and bathroom, a second guest suite with dressing room, four further double bedrooms and three further bathrooms. A sauna room completes the first floor accommodation. The primary rooms are arranged around a large landing area and staircase. A second back stair rises from near to the kitchen. Similar to the ground floor, many of the second floor rooms have far reaching rural views.

Garden and grounds
Manley Cottage is approached by a long driveway that sweeps up to the side of the house. Adjacent to the driveway is a large stone outbuilding providing garaging and a workshop area. Near to the drive entrance is a second stone building and open fronted barn. Formal gardens and lawns are found close to the house, along with a raised flagged terrace to the front, perfect for taking in the country views. Mature woodland garden spreads to the North, providing enchanting walks and a private environment for the property.

Available separately, as a lot two and three (please refer to the land plan) is a block of 15.48 acres split into two fields, and 0.5 acres of woodland with derelict stabling.

In all approximately 4.1 acres
Additional land available by separate negotiation:
Lot two – 15.48 acres of pasture
Lot three – 0.55 acres of woodland with derelict stabling

Property information
Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating (see agents note), private drainage
Local authority: Cheshire West
Council Tax Band: H
EPC Rating: F
Agents Note: The central heating and hot water boiler is no longer in working order. However there is an oil-fired Aga that works.

Kelsall (5 miles) and Tarporley (9 miles) have an extensive range of amenities including boutique and specialist shops, art galleries, and a superb choice of cafes, bars and restaurants, as well as Tarporley Golf Club.

Manley Cottage is close to a wide range of highly regarded schools, both within the private and state sectors. These include the prestigious Cheadle Hulme School, Kings School, The Queens School, Cransley School, Tarporley High School and Tarporley Church of England Primary School.

Junction 14 of the M56 is found approximately 5 miles North, allowing ease of access to the national motorway network. Manchester (34 miles) and Liverpool (24 miles) offer international airport travel. The historic county town of Chester is 9 miles away, linking to the mainline rail networks.

There is horse racing at Chester and Bangor-on Dee, polo at the Cheshire Polo Club outside Tarporley and Motor Racing at Oulton Park. There are numerous, wonderful walks in the area.

Distances
Kelsall 5 miles, Frodsham 5.5 miles, Chester 9 miles, Tarporley 9 miles, Liverpool 24 miles, Manchester 34 miles (Distances and time approximate).

Marketed by: Knight Frank, Shrewsbury