4 bedroom house

Originally two buildings, now transformed into one large four double bedroom 18th Century country home of outstanding proportions. The Coach House is situated just outside Mellor village within landscaped gardens surrounded by Greenbelt Countryside and boasting breath-taking panoramic views.

Located in this idyllic spot off Church Road just on the outskirts of Mellor village, 'The Coach House', offers a generous 2800 sq ft (approx) of accommodation and combines the convenience of being only a short distance from local facilities with all the benefits of a rural property.

Originally the stables & coach house for neighbouring Lower Hall and believed to date back to the mid 18th century, this stunning family home is presented to an exceptional standard by the current owner and boasts a wealth of period character, combined with the highest quality fixtures and fittings and the highest level of attention to detail.

Great attention has been applied to the detailing of the external stone elevation which is surmounted by a stone roof. Windows are by Architectural Casements, a sister company of Vale Garden Houses, who supply to historic buildings worldwide. The windows, set into stone or oak mullions, offer a blend of traditional design with modern insulation standards.

Accessed via a private gated entrance and located at the heart of 0.75 acres (approx) this property confidently presents a first impression of quality and grandeur and makes a bold and elegant architectural statement. Stone steps with traditional, curved railings lead up to a solid oak entrance door. This opens into an entrance porch and beyond, a panelled central inner hallway with reclaimed stone flags and glazed, hardwood double doors into the family room.

Each room has its own character and is generous in proportion, with the study and lounge having stunning feature fireplaces with multi-fuel stoves. The split level lounge boasts the original flagged floor, feature beams and bespoke fitted furniture by Ryeflatt. The study oozes history with original fireplace surround, original stone mullions and hand-painted, leaded and stained glass windows.

The farmhouse kitchen, again generous in scale, has the original flagged flooring, an extensive range of hand painted furniture and a gas fired AGA with companion gas/electric Smeg cooker. A downstairs WC and large boot or storage room conclude the ground floor accommodation.

To the first floor, the large master bedroom boasts a vaulted ceiling and stunning views of the surrounding countryside from front and rear windows. The generous second bedroom is complimented by a generous en-suite shower room, there a two further double bedrooms, one with ensuite shower and a walk through wardrobe area. A stunning family bathroom with rolltop bath and separate shower concludes the first floor accommodation.

Externally the property is accessed by an automatic five bar gate from Church road. The long driveway sweeps through the wild flower meadow, the orchard, and securely fenced field to the gravel turning and parking area which provides access to the double garage and workshop. The private and peaceful south-facing formal garden is enclosed by iron railings, beautiful stone walls and mature hedging. It comprises of a large cobbled patio bordered by box topiary and rose beds, herbaceous borders and lawned areas . Nearby is a clematis covered pergola, itself set within a spacious, walled, gravelled area. The lawns and patio area boast far reaching views of the Mellor countryside and are accessed via arched gates; a gravel pathway leads to a gazebo within a 'secret garden'. At the rear of the property is a large yard with raised beds, stone steps and storage space for wood.

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