Location

Situated in the heart of picturesque Pott Shrigley, the property enjoys the most idyllic setting within the Peak District National Park. The centre of Bollington is one mile away and offers charming pubs, restaurants, traditional butchers and bakers and a supermarket. Bollington recreation grounds is 1.1 miles away and provides a central facility, including Children’s play area, football pitch, cricket pitch, tennis court, bowling green etc encouraging a healthy lifestyle for the community.

Pott Shrigley is well placed for access to Cheshire’s popular towns and villages, Wilmslow is 7.7 miles away, Alderley Edge is 9.1 miles away and Prestbury 3.6 miles away. Macclesfield town centre is 5 miles away and provides a more extensive range of amenities. The area abounds with countryside walks and is perfect for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits.

For commuters, Adlington train station is less than 3 miles away and offers a direct 27 minute service to Manchester. Alternatively Macclesfield train station provides a 1 hour 48 minute service to London Euston and a 22 minute service to Manchester Piccadilly. There are some excellent local private schools including the Kings School and Beech Hall Preparatory School along with many well regarded state schools within easy striking distance of the property.

Description

Pott Hall is a wonderful Grade II listed former stone built farmhouse with its heritage originating in the 16th century with additional wings and remodelling carried out in the 17th and 18th century. The farmhouse and barns were later converted into five prestigious dwellings. The principle section of the property is now being offered for sale with ornate craftmanship and wonderful period features synonymous with elaborate design and grandeur of Elizabethian, Tudor and Jacobean architecture. Our clients have comprehensively and sympathetically refurbished in recent years retaining many of the period features including the lovely stone lintel windows, wooden strapping, painted wood, York stone flooring, inglenook fireplaces, cast iron radiators and old wooden beams. Exceptional upgrades include Lefroy Brooks & Burlington sanitaryware, Bespoke cabinetry, wood burning stoves and interior design creating an immaculate finish throughout. This wonderfully spacious yet manageable home extends to 4221 sq ft over three floors in generous grounds in a stunning semi-rural setting surrounded by open countryside and captivating views.

The front door opens through to an impressive and welcoming hallway and boot room, beautifully presented with York stone flooring and plenty of bespoke fitted storage. The hallway leads into the large open plan breakfast kitchen and formal dining room. The kitchen is well appointed with bespoke fitted hand painted oak units with quartz work surfaces. There is range of comprehensive appliances including an Everhot AGA, integrated dishwasher, washing machine with freestanding fridge/freezer. The kitchen has plenty of space for informal dining and attractive French doors open onto the charming courtyard and vast gardens beyond. An open fire place with wood burning stove creates a seamless open flow into the formal dining room which is beautifully presented with Minton flooring creating the perfect space for dining and entertaining. The dining room offers plenty of additional storage with a walk in pantry and storage cupboard. Also off the main hallway lies the magnificent dual aspect formal living room, large picture windows capture the undiluted countryside views and wooden flooring and a stone hearth with Parkway stove create a relaxing and tranquil ambience. Completing the downstairs accommodation is a lavishly designed cloakroom with exposed wooden beams and decorative panelling.

An oak staircase leads to the first floor, with ornate strapped walls synonymous with Jacobean architecture and a picture window with bespoke seating onto the courtyard, creates a compelling finish. To the first floor there are three bedrooms, two of which are superior bedroom suites. The principal bedroom is of significant proportions extending to 18’2, with plenty of space for storage and a stylish en suite with walk in shower, this suite enjoys country views. The second bedroom enjoys a dual aspect with feature bay window with shutters and an en suite with shower. The third bedroom is dual aspect, generously proportioned and is currently used as home office but could be used as an additional double bedroom. An elegant and timelessly attractive house bathroom complete the first floor, with decorative tiling, cast iron feature fireplace, roll top freestanding bath and walk in shower.

To the top floor there are three additional good sized bedrooms allowing for additional sleeping/guest accommodation but also serve well as a children’s playroom and a home gymnasium and golf simulator room, as currently used by the current owners. A classic bathroom suite with bath and shower complete the top floor. There is also plenty of storage with a useful store room and there js ladder access to the full height bordered loft space.

Externally the walled rear gardens have been exceptionally designed and well used for al fresco entertaining with a large sunken stone built seating area with fire pit and lots of barbeque/entertaining space accessible from the house. The extensive garden are mainly laid to lawn and adjoin open countryside. There is a spacious cobbled driveway with access to the stone built double carport.