Location

Overton Hall enjoys a spectacular elevated setting to the south side of Bosley Cloud with far reaching views over the Cheshire Plain. The property is surrounded by beautiful open countryside and is set in idyllic rural setting but not isolated from the nearby villages and towns. The Macclesfield Canal below Bosley Cloud has a tow path providing a pleasant walking/cycling route and extends to the major canal networks
The village of Mossley lies just over a mile away, with a range of amenities including village shops and a well regarded primary school.

The Georgian market town of Congleton lies only 3.2 miles away, perfectly situated in southeast Cheshire within close commuting distance from Manchester but also close to the Peak District. It has a beautiful Victorian park running alongside the River Dane and the nearby Macclesfield Canal and Bosley Cloud also offer beautiful scenic countryside walks. It is well known for its festivals, including its annual Jazz and Blues Festival.

The recently opened Congleton Market Quarter hosts a vibrant collection of bars, eateries and independent artisan market traders. There is a Marks and Spencer Food Hall along with many local independent shops and amenities, catering for the new influx of younger buyers moving out from closer to Manchester, whilst retaining its charming market town heritage. Congleton Leisure Centre has recently been refurbished and extended and offers a 2-storey state-of-the-art gym, 25 metre swimming pool and spa. The Congleton Eaton Bank Academy is 3.8 miles away and Congleton High School is 4.5 miles way, both are well regarded.

There are also a range of schools from the independent sector nearby, including Terra Nova Preparatory School (10 miles) and the highly rated King’s School in Macclesfield (10.9 miles).

The property is well placed for the commuter to the nearby Northwest motorway network which is accessed at Junction 17 or 18 of the M6 motorway and the Wolstenholme Elmy Way. The town’s railway station offers links to London Euston (1 hour 55 minutes via Stoke-On-Trent) and Manchester Piccadilly (direct in 41 minutes). Manchester International Airport is 19 miles away.

Description

Built circa 1650, Overton Hall is a stunning 17th Century Grade II listed residence in a commanding, elevated setting within about 2.8 acres including two paddocks plus manicured formal gardens with various outbuildings. There is an abundance of charm and characterful features throughout including exposed timbers, natural stone, sympathetically restored windows, country house kitchen and a Minstrels Gallery. All of these beautiful period features are seamlessly enhanced by modern upgrades including double glazing, underfloor heating systems and a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR). The property has been meticulously maintained and cared for by the current owners and is presented to the market as a remarkable and spectacular family home. Extending to an impressive 4889 sq ft of generous proportions over three floors, the property comprises four bedrooms, five reception rooms, four bathrooms and includes additional garaging and outbuildings.

The solid oak front door opens into a welcoming and spacious entrance hallway. To the left of the hallway lies a useful sitting room/snug and a home office. To the right off the hallway lies the formal dining room, well presented with stone flooring and a brick heath and stove creating a pleasant and relaxing ambience. The dining rooms flows into the formal and expansive dual aspect living room with wooden flooring, and a delightful brick hearth and stove. The living room leads into the beautifully appointed country kitchen, designed with hand painted oak door base and wall cupboards units and Kashmir granite worktops, with a stunning Aga and a range of integrated appliances including a dishwasher and fridge/freezer. The kitchen is open plan into a dining are perfect for informal dining. A boot room, fully fitted utility and WC completes the ground floor accommodation.

To the first floor there is an expansive landing with a seating area, leading to three generously proportioned bedrooms and three bathrooms. The principal suite is spectacular and features a Minstrel Gallery, a fully fitted dressing room and a sizable en suite with a separate shower and bath. The other two bedrooms also benefit from en suite bathrooms and fitted wardrobes. All of the bedroom suites enjoy stunning panoramic views over the adjoining countryside creating a truly picturesque aspect. To the second floor there is an additional bedroom suite with an en suite shower room.

Externally the property sits in around 2.8 acres of grounds. The gardens are majestic and presented exquisitely providing a tranquil and glorious setting to enjoy the sanctuary of countryside living. The gardens enjoy stone terraces and paths and lawned areas designed around attractive and well stocked flower beds, established trees and hedging. A pretty summer house sits in the garden with seating to take in the striking garden views. Additionally there is a triple garage and outbuildings.

The sale of Overton Hall represents a unique opportunity to purchase a fine country residence rarely seen within this sector of the market, providing such versatility and well balanced accommodation, glorious elevated countryside views and with further potential to create additional accommodation if required and equestrian facilities with additional land available by separate negotiation (5 acres) making Overton Hall a must see property