Location

Located on the edge of the majestic parkland setting of Alderley Park amongst tree-lined avenues, a serpentine lake and a water garden dating back to 1820, the stunning setting offers delightful walks, access to open countryside and ‘The Churchill Tree’ pub and restaurant. Alderley Park benefits from a 24 hour security patrol.   

Alderley Edge Village centre including the train station is 2.6 miles away. Nether Alderley Primary School is 1.2 miles away and The King’s School in Macclesfield is 3.7 miles away.      

The property is well placed for easy access to the A34 for commuters to Manchester and the North West commercial centres. Manchester Airport is 10.1 miles. Alderley Edge train station offers a 17 minute service to Manchester Airport, 25 minute service to Manchester Piccadilly and a 3 minute service to Wilmslow train station which in turn places London Euston 1 hour 51 minutes away.

Description

Eagle Lodge enjoys much heritage and the original section of the property was formerly the gate house to the former stately park of the renowned Stanley family, the Estate dates from 1852. Eagle Lodge was constructed in the late 18th century and is curtilage listed, the listing includes the attached gate piers, gates and walls to Alderley Park. The original lodge is constructed of English bond brick side walls with a hipped Welsh slate roof and stone mullion windows.

Our clients have commissioned a meticulous and remarkable program of extension and upgrades to this delightful home which complements the period features perfectly. The extension is well designed worthy of architectural merit to include Thermowood Ash cladding framed by aluminium capping with kingspan insulation to the falls finished with acoustic laminate double glazing which has created stunning, well-balanced and comfortable accommodation all set within beautifully landscaped gardens and woodlands.

Modern design features include under floor heating and air conditioning which heats and cools throughout, heat recovery unit for ventilation, air source heat pump and contemporary designed kitchen and bathroom with plantation shutters and stylish décor throughout.

The property stands within generous gardens and woodlands including raised resin bonded garden paths, a spacious patio area and a lawn area. There is a further area of garden with woodlands, a chicken area bordered by mature beech hedges and specimen trees with access to open countryside.

The property is approached through auto radio controlled double gates into an expansive tarmac driveway with two, three phase (22 KW) EV chargers, store unit and parking for several vehicles. The driveway flows into the wrap around landscaped gardens and leads into the formal entrance to the front of the house. The large obscure glass door opens into a welcoming tiled hallway, with a glass ceiling flooding the space with natural light. Leading off the hallway are three double bedrooms, a house bathroom and a spectacular open plan living kitchen. The three bedrooms are generously proportioned and benefit from fitted storage and are dressed with plantation shutters. The contemporary bathroom suite is finished with floor to ceiling tiles, walk in shower and fabulous light well filtering natural light into this space. Also leading off the hallway is a useful storage/comms cupboard.

A few steps lead down to an exceptional 22’6 open plan, triple aspect living kitchen which truly is the heart of the property. The stylish kitchen has been designed with in frame units and quartz worksurfaces appointed around a spacious island with seating for dining. There is a range of comprehensive integrated appliances including AEG Hob, Samsung smart ovens and separate microwave and Lamona dishwasher. This expansive space with two well set light wells opens into a lovely living area with a bespoke media unit with electric fire place framed by two picture windows with glorious garden views. Slider doors open the living kitchen onto the patio allowing for alfresco dining and entertaining and creating a seamless flow from indoor to outdoor living.

Externally the private landscaped gardens are exceptional and fully enclosed with secure gated access to the woodland which leads to open countryside with right of way access through. The garden also benefits from a detached home office with electric, heating and a hot tub. There is also a full Husqvarma auto mowing system to lawn.