*MASSES OF UNLEASHED POTENTIAL* TWO CHARACTERFUL HOMES (FOUR BED AND TWO BED) OFFERED AS ONE ENTITY (POTENTIAL TO PURCHASE SEPARATELY)*NUMEROUS LARGE OUTBUILDINGS*PRIVATE GROUNDS AND GARDENS

EXTENDING TO APPROX 1.5 ACRES*OUTSIDE SWIMMING POOL* IDEAL FOR TWO FAMILIES COMING TOGETHER*PERFECT AS A “RUN FROM HOME BUSINESS” SET UP*

A CHARMING AND CHARACTERFUL 4 bedroom family home with attached 2 bedroom cottage set in a lovely setting with numerous outbuildings in approx 1.5 acres. Private rural location yet close to the bright lights of the affluent Holmes Chapel and Knutsford. Excellent communications and access to M6 Motorway, Manchester Airport and national rail links.

Situated in a convenient location, this is a rare opportunity to purchase a pair of semi-detached cottages in approx 1.5 acres with numerous outbuildings sat in a fabulous setting. The property is set back from the road behind mature hedging. There is a large, secure driveway providing ample space for off-road parking and a 4 car garage. The charming cottages are filled with character with attractive beams and hand painted Mark Wilkinson shaker kitchen with Aga.

The entrance porch is a bright and inviting space, flowing effortlessly into the spacious living room which includes a feature bay window and solid oak beams. The kitchen is situated to the rear of the property and offers brilliant period features as well as multiple integrated appliances, including an attractive blue Aga. To complete the ground floor accommodation there is a large dining room space as well as a cloakroom. There are four bedrooms on the first floor accommodation, one with en suite and a family bathroom.

Attached is a two bedroom cottage which is currently utilised and set up as the vendors work from home office.

Externally, the property has various outbuildings, a fantastic outdoor bar as well as an impressive swimming pool and patio area. The outbuildings provide tremendous scope for conversion or re development (subject to planning) There are fabulous north and south facing views surrounding and the properties are in a truly lovely position. There is also a detached two bedroom annexe/granny annex with bathroom.

Location
Cranage is a rural hamlet in Cheshire. Situated on the outskirts of Knutsford and Holmes Chapel. The surrounding countryside is amongst Cheshire's finest and offers exceptional walking and hacking and dining at fantastic gastro pubs.

The property has ease of access to excellent educational facilities with a great selection of schools in the state and private sector. Most private schools in the area provide private coaches to Knutsford and The Grange School at Hartford, King's School Macclesfield and Terra Nova School are all within striking distance.

Communications has always been one of the prime attractions of the area, with easy access to the M6 and M56 linking to the North-West's commercial centres, Manchester International Airport and the city centre. Knutsford and Wilmslow train stations have a regular service to Manchester and Stockport, linking to the main West Coast line for London.

There is access to the M6 motorway at Holmes Chapel (Junction 18) There are very few properties combining as a captivating setting with such excellent communications.

Living in Cranage, Cheshire, you are part of a Village Parish with approx. 600 homes. The location of Bigstone Cottage is adjacent to Goostrey Village Parish to the East. The location is semi-rural Cheshire countryside, central to all your needs and a beautiful place to live.

COTTAGE 1

MAIN FRONT ENTRANCE
Timber panelled door with glazed inset to:

PORCH
PVCu double glazed windows. Double panel central heating radiator. Natural oak floor.

POOL ROOM - 12' 9'' x 12' 5'' (3.88m x 3.78m)
PVCu double glazed bow window to front aspect. Low voltage downlighters inset. Exposed brick built open coal fireplace with dog grate and stone hearth. Double panel central heating radiator. Squared off opening to:

MUSIC ROOM - 8' 1'' x 7' 3'' (2.46m x 2.21m)
PVCu double glazed window to rear aspect. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points.

SITTING ROOM - 19' 3'' x 11' 10'' (5.86m x 3.60m)
PVCu double glazed bow window to front aspect. Bullseye window to side aspect. Low voltage downlighters inset. Double panel and single panel central heating radiators. 13 Amp power points. Exposed cherry wood flooring.

DINING ROOM - 13' 10'' x 8' 0'' (4.21m x 2.44m)
Dual aspect PVCu double glazed windows. Low voltage downlighters inset. Single panel central heating radiator. Natural cherry wood flooring. 13 Amp power points.

KITCHEN - 14' 4'' x 12' 4'' (4.37m x 3.76m)
Dual aspect PVCu double glazed windows. Low voltage downlighters inset. Bespoke hand made natural wood eye level and base units painted in matt grey with natural wood preparation surfaces over having inset ceramic Belfast sink inset with chrome chefs mixer tap. Feature exposed brick built canopied recess housing AGA gas fired range cooker. Quarry tiled floor. Fridge/freezer. 13 Amp power points. Timber stable door to rear porch.

CONSERVATORY - 10' 10'' x 9' 8'' (3.30m x 2.94m)
Brick built base with PVCu double glazed upper panels with triple polycarbonate roof over. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points.

SEPARATE W.C.
Low voltage downlighters inset. White suite comprising: Low level W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin. Recessed store cupboard. Cupboard housing space & plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Wall mounted Valliant gas boiler.

REAR PORCH
PVCu double glazed door to outside.

First Floor

BEDROOM 1 REAR - 13' 9'' x 8' 2'' (4.19m x 2.49m)
PVCu double glazed window to rear aspect. Low voltage downlighters inset. Single panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points. Built in cupboard. Doorway opening to:

EN SUITE - 8' 1'' x 4' 0'' (2.46m x 1.22m)
PVCu double glazed window to rear aspect. White suite comprising: Low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin and fully tiled enclosed shower cubicle housing an electric shower. Centrally heated towel radiator.

BEDROOM 2 FRONT - 12' 9'' x 9' 9'' (3.88m x 2.97m) to alcove
PVCu double glazed window to front aspect. Low voltage downlighters inset. Exposed beams. Single panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points. Exposed brick feature fireplace.

BEDROOM 3 FRONT - 13' 11'' x 8' 1'' (4.24m x 2.46m)
Dual aspect PVCu double glazed windows. Single panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points.

BEDROOM 4 FRONT - 12' 5'' x 9' 5'' (3.78m x 2.87m) into wardrobes
PVCu double glazed window to front aspect. Angular ceilings with low voltage downlighters inset. Quadruple built in wardrobes. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points.

BATHROOM - 12' 2'' x 5' 9'' (3.71m x 1.75m)
PVCu double glazed window to side aspect. White suite comprising: Low level W.C. with concealed cistern, ceramic winged wash hand basin set in cherry wood vanity unit with double cupboard below. Panelled bath with chrome bath/shower mixer. Chrome centrally heated towel radiator. Stone effect wall and floor tiles. Airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder.

COTTAGE 2

ENTRANCE
PVCu door to:

HALL - 12' 6'' x 8' 2'' (3.81m x 2.49m) max into stairs
Stairs to first floor. Double panel central heating radiator. Under stairs store cupboard.

LOUNGE - 13' 2'' x 12' 7'' (4.01m x 3.83m)
PVCu double glazed window to front aspect. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points. Fireplace.

KITCHEN - 10' 5'' x 8' 0'' (3.17m x 2.44m)
PVCu double glazed window to rear aspect. Stainless steel single drainer sink unit inset. Store cupboard off. Return stairs to galleried landing.

First Floor

BEDROOM 1 FRONT - 12' 3'' x 11' 6'' (3.73m x 3.50m)
PVCu double glazed window to front aspect. Double panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points. Cupboard housing Ravenheat gas central heating boiler.

BEDROOM 2 REAR - 13' 4'' x 8' 10'' (4.06m x 2.69m)
PVCu double glazed window to rear aspect. Single panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points.

W.C. - 8' 0'' x 5' 2'' (2.44m x 1.57m)
PVCu double glazed window to front aspect. Low level W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin. Double panel central heating radiator.

Outside

LARGE DETACHED TIMBER STORE SHED - 31' 0'' x 9' 0'' (9.44m x 2.74m) internal measurements
Power & light.

Outside No. 2
Hardcore laid to driveway. Lawns and established boundary hedging.

Outside rear of both
Extensive grounds of lawns. Chill out areas. Outside bar.

SWIMMING POOL - 33' 0'' x 16' 7'' (10.05m x 5.05m)
with terrace surround.

DETACHED GARAGE - 37' 8'' x 20' 10'' (11.47m x 6.35m) internal measurements
Currently used as a bar/cinema room. Roller shutter door. Power & light.

2ND DETACHED TIMBER STORE - 23' 6'' x 9' 10'' (7.16m x 2.99m)

Detached Building

ROOM 1 - GYM - 24' 10'' x 11' 5'' (7.56m x 3.48m)
2 x PVCu double glazed windows to rear aspect. Low voltage downlighters inset.

ROOM 2 - 14' 6'' x 11' 2'' (4.42m x 3.40m)
PVCu double glazed window to front aspect.

SHOWER ROOM
Low level W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin. Corner Shower cubicle.

TENURE
Freehold (subject to solicitor's verification).

SERVICES
All mains services are connected (although not tested).

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through joint selling agent TIMOTHY A BROWN.

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold