Saltersgate, Salters Lane, Siddington, Cheshire SK11 9LH Guide price £975,000

Situation

In a delightful rural setting within gardens of about 1.7 acres Saltersgate lies equidistant from the village of Alderley Edge and the market towns of Macclesfield and Congleton. This is an area
renowned for its genuine rural community spirit and yet is so convenient for access to the surrounding commercial centres and junction 18 of the M6 motorway is only 7.5 miles away. The local villages of Goostrey, Chelford and Holmes Chapel provide many village services and more comprehensive facilities are available in the aforementioned towns. There are primary schools in Marton, Goostrey, Chelford and Gawsworth, senior schools in Macclesfield, Holmes Chapel, Wilmslow and Knutsford and in the private sector Terra Nova School is only 3 miles away with Alderley Edge having The Ryleys and Alderley Edge School for Girls and for senior schools The Kings School in Macclesfield and a number of others in the South Manchester area.

Description

This is unquestionably a remarkable country home having undergone a comprehensive refurbishment by our clients over the course of the last few years and the split level design presents a number of unique options for room use and currently has a lovelyself contained apartment to the lower ground floor. The principal rooms enjoy wide bi-fold door access to a raised terrace and balcony to the rear with South facing views over the walled garden and lawned garden areas beyond. The gardens have space for a tennis court and are profusely stocked with specimen trees and shrubs. The in and out gated driveways lead to the gravelled parking/turning area and to a double garage with a workshop and adjoining car port area. Contemporary features abound including white oak flooring to the principal areas, powder coated aluminium double glazed windows and bi-fold doors, Travertine tiled bathrooms and Philippe Starck fittings, a high gloss Italian kitchen with Miele appliances, integrated coffee maker, wine fridge, steam oven and induction hob, twin ovens and dishwasher; all you would find in a premium modern home.

Accommodation

The covered entrance has a modern door with acid glass side panels and opens to the superb main reception hall with a cloakroom and separate w.c., a study off to the right, oak flooring and an oak treaded flight of steps lead up to the breathtaking living room with its panoramic views over the gardens to the rear, an exposed brick wall contrasting with the white oak flooring and a warm glow from the multi-fuel stove. Bi-fold doors extend across the south wall and open to the full width balcony and further oak steps lead up to a mezzanine library area with a door off to a 5th bedroom or guest room with an en-suite shower room. The inner hall area is illuminated by 4 light tubes and leads to three further bedrooms and the beautifully appointed kitchen with its high quality fittings, appliances and composite granite tops to surfaces and the island with its breakfast bar. This opens
to the dining area and the family living room beyond, with both areas having bi-fold doors to the rear decked balcony area, perfect for Summer evening alfresco dining. Of the three bedrooms, one is the master suite with fitted wardrobes to the dressing area and a fabulous contemporary bathroom with a free standing bath and separate walk in shower, travertine tiling and twin ceramic wash basins. The two further bedrooms in this area share an en-suite shower room. At the end of the inner hall is a utility room with an external door. On the lower ground floor is a beautifully appointed self contained apartment with a separate outside entrance although originally with an internal staircase. This is perfect for a dependent relative with a lovely open plan living room and well appointed kitchen with bi-fold doors to a private garden area. The bedroom also enjoys a south facing aspect and has a contemporary shower room off. This lower ground area is equally well suited to those who want a really good self contained office suite away from the main house with access for visitors. The heating system is oil fired supplemented by under floor electric heating to the tiled floor rooms.

Directions

From our Wilmslow office head towards Alderley Edge and take the third exit from the main roundabout onto the A34 towards Congleton. At Monks Heath continue through the lights and after
about 2.2 miles turn right onto Salters Lane and the property is about 1 mile on the left hand side