£750,000
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4 bedroom detached house for sale
Forge Lane, Congleton
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Detached house
4 bed
bath
EPC rating: D*
2,873 sq ft / 267 sq m
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Property description & features
- Spectacular 1880's Converted Pump House
- Picturesque Views of Surrounding Countryside
- Situated within a 0.75 Of An Acre Plot
- Four Good Sized Bedrooms
- Brand New Fitted Kitchen
- Three Reception Rooms
- Vast Driveway With Integral Garage and Multiple Outbuildings
- Retains Many Original Feature's
'Extraordinary' is one of the many words to describe this remarkable Victorian Pump House dating back to the 1880's. Converted around 1998 this property benefits a contemporary and modern style but also retains many of its original and unique features, you will find exceptionally spacious accommodation is offered throughout boasting high elevated ceilings and a pleasing architectural layout. The grounds extend to around 0.75 acres situated amongst mature woodland greenery creating ultimate privacy and a picturesque outlook, you will feel as though you are in the depths of the countryside but with the convenience of only being a short distance away from many local amenities.
Close by you will find West Heath precinct and Barn Road retail park, Tesco Extra and Shell Garage. The heart of Congleton Town Centre offers many different and some recently new and upcoming restaurants, bars and pubs with lots of charming cafes, little shops, hairdressers, barbers and of course all essential health care.
Upon entrance to the property is a stunning double entry door with a charming colorful stained-glass window, which really is a work of art. You are welcomed into a sizable entrance porch which leads into the main entrance hallway, the main point of access to all downstairs accommodation with downstairs WC, separate cloakroom and stair providing access to first floor accommodation. To the ground floor you will also find a grand living room and recently re decorated dining room with extensive vaulted ceilings complimented by magnificent tall and wide arched windows, from the living room there are French doors leading into the hexagonal conservatory a beautifully bright additional sitting room with undisturbed views overlooking the grounds from all angles.
A brand new Kitchen and island were fitted in October 2022 with new tiling, flooring and re decoration making this a perfect breakfast kitchen to enjoy with the family, direct access from the Kitchen is available into the dining room and drawing room with built in bar that has also been updated and transformed to make a whole new entertaining space. The perfect guest room (Bedroom four) is also located on the ground floor also with access to its own en suite, which could also be used as a study depending on your needs. Downstairs you will also find a utility room with newly fitted units and sink that provides access into the integral garage.
To the first floor there are three good sized double bedrooms, a modernised main family bathroom is located across from the third bedroom and additional shower room located on the rear landing in between bedroom one and two making the perfect set up for family living. There is ample storage upstairs with the main bedroom accommodating a walk in wardrobe and two built in storage cupboards on the landing ideal for extra wardrobe space. The first floor is separated into two parts, connected via a unique galleried bridge landing, looking down to the below drawing room. Another brilliant feature is a fully fitted alarm system throughout for maximum security.
Don't miss out the opportunity to view this spectacular property, one that doesn't come along very often!
Entrance Porch - 1.47 x 2.39 (4'9" x 7'10") - Comprising tiled flooring, radiator with radiator cover, wall mounted light fitting, useful storage cupboard, two wooden double doors leading into the reception hall.
Reception Hall - 3.82 x 3.74 (12'6" x 12'3") - Great size reception hall providing access to all downstairs accommodation with carpet flooring and fitted entrance matt, radiator with radiator cover, two single ceiling light fittings, power points, stair access to first floor accommodation with under stair storage cupboard.
Downstairs Wc - 1.75 x 1.08 (5'8" x 3'6") - Low level WC, hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and underneath storage cupboard, tile splashback above sink, mosaic tiled flooring, single ceiling light fitting, single panel radiator, fitted towel rail with fitted glass shelf above.
Cloakroom - 1.75 x 1.43 (5'8" x 4'8") - Ideal storage for outside coats and shoes, carpet flooring, single ceiling light fitting, fitted coat hooks and wooden shelf, power points.
Living Room - 7.32 x 5.68 irregular shape (24'0" x 18'7" irreg - A great part of the property showing true architectural abilities with a high vaulted ceiling and sloping angular walls creating a unique and spacious room including four arched double glazed windows, two double panel radiators, ample power points throughout, three fitted wall lights, carpet flooring, corner ceiling lights, ceiling fan, access into the conservatory.
Conservatory - 4.04 x 4.24 (13'3" x 13'10") - Hexagon shaped brick built conservatory featuring six double glazed arch windows, glass roof, oak effect flooring, wall light fittings, door access into the grounds.
Dining Room - 7.7 x 3.36 irregular shape (25'3" x 11'0" irregu - Recently redecorated another spacious room with a vaulted ceiling, sloping angular walls and two double glazed arched windows, oak wood effect flooring, two radiators with radiator coverings, single ceiling light fitting, wall light fittings, ample power points, open arched access into the Kitchen.
Breakfast Kitchen - 5.31 x 4.21 (17'5" x 13'9") - Newly fitted Kitchen featuring wall and base units with work surface over, tiled splashback, sink with single drainer and chrome mixer tap, space for free range cooker, fitted extractor over, space for American fridge freezer, fitted central island with storage cupboards underneath, grey wood effect flooring, double panel radiator, wall mounted chrome towel radiator, hanging spotlight strip lights, two double glazed skylights, double glazed window over sink, ample power points, wooden door leading out to the rear, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, three rectangular wall cut outs onlooking into the sitting/dining room, double wooden doors leading in to..
Drawing Room - 7.44 x 4.17 (24'4" x 13'8") - Beautifully redecorated creating the perfect family/entertaining space high vaulted ceiling with exposed beams you can onlook this room from the above galleried landing, wood effect flooring, fitted wall lights, two radiators with radiator cover, fitted wooden bench seating, double glazed arched window onlooking the front aspect, fitted timber bar area with cupboard storage space, lower panelled walls, skylight, ceiling fan, high level bulls eye window, ample power points.
Bedroom Four/ Study - 3.32 x 4.14 (10'10" x 13'6") - Double bedroom located off the sitting/dining room comprises carpet flooring, single ceiling light fitting, radiator with radiator cover, ample power points, two double glazed windows, access to en suite. This room would also be a great use to have as a study or at home office space and works great as a guest room as their is outside space which can be closed off from the rest of the plot.
Fourth Bedroom En Suite - 3.07 x 1.32 (10'0" x 4'3") - Modern shower suite with low level WC, hand wash basin with mixer tap, walk in shower with tiled splashback and feature glass brick screen, single panel radiator, fitted chrome towel rail, terrazzo flooring, arched double glazed window.
Utility Room - 3.02 x 2.62 (9'10" x 8'7") - Newly fitted wall and base units with work surface over, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and single drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer, tiled flooring, arch double glazed window, double panel radiator, access into the integral garage.
Integral Garage - 5.18 x 4.19 (16'11" x 13'8") - Double garage doors, space for two cars or to use as storage/workshop, power and lighting.
Galleried Landing - Access to all first floor accommodation a unique feature which crosses over the sitting/dining room giving full view of the room, wood effect flooring, ceiling light fittings, radiator with radiator cover, double glazed skylight above stairs, access into loft space.
Bedroom Three - 3.67 x 3.84 (12'0" x 12'7") - Three double glazed skylights, carpet flooring, single ceiling light fitting, power points, fitted wall light.
Family Bathroom - 2.85 x 2.26 (9'4" x 7'4") - Modern three peice suit with low level WC, hand wash basin with pillar taps, tiled splashback and fitted wall mounted mirrored cabinet, low level bath with pillar taps, shower over and removable shower head, tiled showed splashback, chrome towel radiator, two double glazed skylights, tiled mosaic styled flooring, single ceiling light fitting.
Rear Landing - Access to Bedroom one, two and shower room, wood effect flooring, radiator with radiator cover, two storage cupboards with double door access, single ceiling light fitting.
Bedroom One - 4.09 x 5.14 (13'5" x 16'10") - Double glazed skylight, bulls eye window, wood effect flooring, double glazed arched window, double panel radiator, exposed wall and ceiling beams, single ceiling light fitting, power points, access into dressing room.
Dressing Room To Bedroom One - 1.88 x 1.79 (6'2" x 5'10") - Built in clothes rail, double glazed skylight, exposed wall and ceiling beams, carpet flooring, wall mounted chrome radiator.
Shower Room - 3.62 x 1.86 (11'10" x 6'1") - Stylish three peice suite with low level WC, hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and fitted glass shelf above, fitted pull out mirror, tiled splashback and fitted storage cupboard beneath, walk in shower with glass shower door, tiled splashback and removable shower head, chrome towel radiator, ceiling spotlights, two double glazed skylights, tiled flooring.
Bedroom Two - 3.8 x 4.09 (12'5" x 13'5") - Two double glazed skylights and double glazed arch window, carpet flooring, double panel radiator, exposed ceiling and wall beams, single ceiling light fitting, power points.
Externally - A beautiful and substantial plot surrounded by mature greenery giving the ultimate countryside feel. You will enter in to the property through double gates leading you on to an extensive gravelled courtyard fit for parking multiple vehicles, you will also find a central circular flower bed filled with trees, plants, bushes and tall post lantern this is also where the timber built garage is situated. To the left hand side of the property is a smaller garden which is accessed via a gate which acts as a lovely separate secret seating area. In addition a wooden field gates opens up into a vast area of garden still holding some remarkable character features this also includes your very own back yard pond, a timber built chalet which could be a great use for an at home office, gym or summer house, next to this is a smaller garden area that is closed off via a gate housing a wooden shed and brick built chicken coop. There is an additional timber pavilion store which could be used as a workshop and further up the garden sits a charming round entertaining gazebo with views over looking the house and surround views of the gardens and woodland, you can certainly imagine this to be the perfect place to relax in the summer months or to host a garden party.
Timber Garage - 6.35 x 4.75 (20'9" x 15'7") -
Timber Pavilion Store - 4.7 x 2.93 (15'5" x 9'7") -
Timber Chalet - 5.67 x 3.81 (18'7" x 12'5") -
Gazebo - 4.2 x 4.1 (13'9" x 13'5") -
Tenure - We understand from the vendor that the property is freehold. We would however recommend that your solicitor check the tenure prior to exchange of contracts.
Need To Sell? - For a FREE valuation please call or e-mail and we will be happy to assist.
Close by you will find West Heath precinct and Barn Road retail park, Tesco Extra and Shell Garage. The heart of Congleton Town Centre offers many different and some recently new and upcoming restaurants, bars and pubs with lots of charming cafes, little shops, hairdressers, barbers and of course all essential health care.
Upon entrance to the property is a stunning double entry door with a charming colorful stained-glass window, which really is a work of art. You are welcomed into a sizable entrance porch which leads into the main entrance hallway, the main point of access to all downstairs accommodation with downstairs WC, separate cloakroom and stair providing access to first floor accommodation. To the ground floor you will also find a grand living room and recently re decorated dining room with extensive vaulted ceilings complimented by magnificent tall and wide arched windows, from the living room there are French doors leading into the hexagonal conservatory a beautifully bright additional sitting room with undisturbed views overlooking the grounds from all angles.
A brand new Kitchen and island were fitted in October 2022 with new tiling, flooring and re decoration making this a perfect breakfast kitchen to enjoy with the family, direct access from the Kitchen is available into the dining room and drawing room with built in bar that has also been updated and transformed to make a whole new entertaining space. The perfect guest room (Bedroom four) is also located on the ground floor also with access to its own en suite, which could also be used as a study depending on your needs. Downstairs you will also find a utility room with newly fitted units and sink that provides access into the integral garage.
To the first floor there are three good sized double bedrooms, a modernised main family bathroom is located across from the third bedroom and additional shower room located on the rear landing in between bedroom one and two making the perfect set up for family living. There is ample storage upstairs with the main bedroom accommodating a walk in wardrobe and two built in storage cupboards on the landing ideal for extra wardrobe space. The first floor is separated into two parts, connected via a unique galleried bridge landing, looking down to the below drawing room. Another brilliant feature is a fully fitted alarm system throughout for maximum security.
Don't miss out the opportunity to view this spectacular property, one that doesn't come along very often!
Entrance Porch - 1.47 x 2.39 (4'9" x 7'10") - Comprising tiled flooring, radiator with radiator cover, wall mounted light fitting, useful storage cupboard, two wooden double doors leading into the reception hall.
Reception Hall - 3.82 x 3.74 (12'6" x 12'3") - Great size reception hall providing access to all downstairs accommodation with carpet flooring and fitted entrance matt, radiator with radiator cover, two single ceiling light fittings, power points, stair access to first floor accommodation with under stair storage cupboard.
Downstairs Wc - 1.75 x 1.08 (5'8" x 3'6") - Low level WC, hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and underneath storage cupboard, tile splashback above sink, mosaic tiled flooring, single ceiling light fitting, single panel radiator, fitted towel rail with fitted glass shelf above.
Cloakroom - 1.75 x 1.43 (5'8" x 4'8") - Ideal storage for outside coats and shoes, carpet flooring, single ceiling light fitting, fitted coat hooks and wooden shelf, power points.
Living Room - 7.32 x 5.68 irregular shape (24'0" x 18'7" irreg - A great part of the property showing true architectural abilities with a high vaulted ceiling and sloping angular walls creating a unique and spacious room including four arched double glazed windows, two double panel radiators, ample power points throughout, three fitted wall lights, carpet flooring, corner ceiling lights, ceiling fan, access into the conservatory.
Conservatory - 4.04 x 4.24 (13'3" x 13'10") - Hexagon shaped brick built conservatory featuring six double glazed arch windows, glass roof, oak effect flooring, wall light fittings, door access into the grounds.
Dining Room - 7.7 x 3.36 irregular shape (25'3" x 11'0" irregu - Recently redecorated another spacious room with a vaulted ceiling, sloping angular walls and two double glazed arched windows, oak wood effect flooring, two radiators with radiator coverings, single ceiling light fitting, wall light fittings, ample power points, open arched access into the Kitchen.
Breakfast Kitchen - 5.31 x 4.21 (17'5" x 13'9") - Newly fitted Kitchen featuring wall and base units with work surface over, tiled splashback, sink with single drainer and chrome mixer tap, space for free range cooker, fitted extractor over, space for American fridge freezer, fitted central island with storage cupboards underneath, grey wood effect flooring, double panel radiator, wall mounted chrome towel radiator, hanging spotlight strip lights, two double glazed skylights, double glazed window over sink, ample power points, wooden door leading out to the rear, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, three rectangular wall cut outs onlooking into the sitting/dining room, double wooden doors leading in to..
Drawing Room - 7.44 x 4.17 (24'4" x 13'8") - Beautifully redecorated creating the perfect family/entertaining space high vaulted ceiling with exposed beams you can onlook this room from the above galleried landing, wood effect flooring, fitted wall lights, two radiators with radiator cover, fitted wooden bench seating, double glazed arched window onlooking the front aspect, fitted timber bar area with cupboard storage space, lower panelled walls, skylight, ceiling fan, high level bulls eye window, ample power points.
Bedroom Four/ Study - 3.32 x 4.14 (10'10" x 13'6") - Double bedroom located off the sitting/dining room comprises carpet flooring, single ceiling light fitting, radiator with radiator cover, ample power points, two double glazed windows, access to en suite. This room would also be a great use to have as a study or at home office space and works great as a guest room as their is outside space which can be closed off from the rest of the plot.
Fourth Bedroom En Suite - 3.07 x 1.32 (10'0" x 4'3") - Modern shower suite with low level WC, hand wash basin with mixer tap, walk in shower with tiled splashback and feature glass brick screen, single panel radiator, fitted chrome towel rail, terrazzo flooring, arched double glazed window.
Utility Room - 3.02 x 2.62 (9'10" x 8'7") - Newly fitted wall and base units with work surface over, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and single drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer, tiled flooring, arch double glazed window, double panel radiator, access into the integral garage.
Integral Garage - 5.18 x 4.19 (16'11" x 13'8") - Double garage doors, space for two cars or to use as storage/workshop, power and lighting.
Galleried Landing - Access to all first floor accommodation a unique feature which crosses over the sitting/dining room giving full view of the room, wood effect flooring, ceiling light fittings, radiator with radiator cover, double glazed skylight above stairs, access into loft space.
Bedroom Three - 3.67 x 3.84 (12'0" x 12'7") - Three double glazed skylights, carpet flooring, single ceiling light fitting, power points, fitted wall light.
Family Bathroom - 2.85 x 2.26 (9'4" x 7'4") - Modern three peice suit with low level WC, hand wash basin with pillar taps, tiled splashback and fitted wall mounted mirrored cabinet, low level bath with pillar taps, shower over and removable shower head, tiled showed splashback, chrome towel radiator, two double glazed skylights, tiled mosaic styled flooring, single ceiling light fitting.
Rear Landing - Access to Bedroom one, two and shower room, wood effect flooring, radiator with radiator cover, two storage cupboards with double door access, single ceiling light fitting.
Bedroom One - 4.09 x 5.14 (13'5" x 16'10") - Double glazed skylight, bulls eye window, wood effect flooring, double glazed arched window, double panel radiator, exposed wall and ceiling beams, single ceiling light fitting, power points, access into dressing room.
Dressing Room To Bedroom One - 1.88 x 1.79 (6'2" x 5'10") - Built in clothes rail, double glazed skylight, exposed wall and ceiling beams, carpet flooring, wall mounted chrome radiator.
Shower Room - 3.62 x 1.86 (11'10" x 6'1") - Stylish three peice suite with low level WC, hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and fitted glass shelf above, fitted pull out mirror, tiled splashback and fitted storage cupboard beneath, walk in shower with glass shower door, tiled splashback and removable shower head, chrome towel radiator, ceiling spotlights, two double glazed skylights, tiled flooring.
Bedroom Two - 3.8 x 4.09 (12'5" x 13'5") - Two double glazed skylights and double glazed arch window, carpet flooring, double panel radiator, exposed ceiling and wall beams, single ceiling light fitting, power points.
Externally - A beautiful and substantial plot surrounded by mature greenery giving the ultimate countryside feel. You will enter in to the property through double gates leading you on to an extensive gravelled courtyard fit for parking multiple vehicles, you will also find a central circular flower bed filled with trees, plants, bushes and tall post lantern this is also where the timber built garage is situated. To the left hand side of the property is a smaller garden which is accessed via a gate which acts as a lovely separate secret seating area. In addition a wooden field gates opens up into a vast area of garden still holding some remarkable character features this also includes your very own back yard pond, a timber built chalet which could be a great use for an at home office, gym or summer house, next to this is a smaller garden area that is closed off via a gate housing a wooden shed and brick built chicken coop. There is an additional timber pavilion store which could be used as a workshop and further up the garden sits a charming round entertaining gazebo with views over looking the house and surround views of the gardens and woodland, you can certainly imagine this to be the perfect place to relax in the summer months or to host a garden party.
Timber Garage - 6.35 x 4.75 (20'9" x 15'7") -
Timber Pavilion Store - 4.7 x 2.93 (15'5" x 9'7") -
Timber Chalet - 5.67 x 3.81 (18'7" x 12'5") -
Gazebo - 4.2 x 4.1 (13'9" x 13'5") -
Tenure - We understand from the vendor that the property is freehold. We would however recommend that your solicitor check the tenure prior to exchange of contracts.
Need To Sell? - For a FREE valuation please call or e-mail and we will be happy to assist.
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