3 bedroom house

A more idyllic and picturesque setting one could not easily find! Surrounded by the pristine waterways of the Bugsworth Basin where a peaceful traffic of narrow boats meander past the front door and an abundance of birdlife provides a spectacular, natural backdrop to this unique historic home.

Geese & ducks drift sedately past the front door where local dog walkers, runners and cyclists enjoy the peaceful surroundings under the canopy of tall trees. Inside the home provides privacy yet still maximises the beauty of the views.

This Grade II listed building was constructed around 1797 as the residence for the Wharfinger who collected the tolls from the passing freight traffic. It was used for this purpose until 1955 when it became a private residence and remained fairly untouched until the current owners acquired it in 2007. They took on the enormous project of restoring and modernising the building while keeping the original features and character of the home. You will still find the original stone as well as restored Mahogany wooden flooring on the lower level. They also invested substantially in underpinning the structure of the building and upgrading the utilities to improve the efficiency.

The stone building rises from a five-room basement that could be used for a variety of purposes depending on the requirements. The first-floor entrance houses a stunning, wooden staircase leading the upper floors and a stone stairway to the basement. There is a spacious "snug" with a fireplace, a guest cloakroom and a large dining room with built in bookshelves. The main living room is large and features a modern log burner and 6 huge sash windows that bathe the room in sunlight. There is an office / study leading off from the living area that features the original working safe.

The kitchen is stone clad and has large picture windows all round providing views of the beautiful garden and river flowing past. Large sky lights further brighten the space and enhances the natural beauty of the setting. A glass double door opens onto a sun-bathed terrace ideal for al fresco dining (with planning permission in place for glazed wall extensions & a river balcony). The steel countertops are practical and a modern finish to the stone-built kitchen units. There is a modern range cooker with extractor and a cosy breakfast bar.

Upstairs is a sizeable bedroom with modern en-suite shower room. A large family bathroom features a roll top bath, high level toilet, basin and huge frameless glass shower, providing facilities for the additional two large bedrooms on the first floor. The loft space is partially converted and can easily be completed to provide additional accommodation and another bathroom.

Outside a walled garden is has been landscaped and terraced, including a meandering water feature and providing various outdoor seating areas for reading and reflection in the peaceful beauty of the natural surroundings. The remainder of the 1.19 acre plot has been used for small animals, vegetable gardens and orchards ideal for the keen subsistence farmer. A garden store is under the house and the basement is also accessible from the gardens. There is a separate stable block that could be converted to a holiday let, workshop or garage.

Within easy reach of nearby Whaley Bridge, the home provides access to various local shopping, dining and schooling facilities. Easily commutable to Manchester and London, this is a unique home worth a viewing.



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