Property description
Once upon a time there was an idyllic thatched cottage, set within picturesque surroundings, accompanied by 5.46 (total) acres of land, with stabling for 10 horses. This storybook cottage wouldn‘t look out of place on a Christmas card or jigsaw puzzle and is sure to give the new purchaser "their happy ever after". This cruck framed sixteenth century cottage is a truly unique property, being the oldest inhabited house in the Biddulph area & is certainly the only Thatched cottage as documented within local history books. This characterful home has acquired a Grade II listed status in 1987 and been maintained accordingly. With many charming quirks including exposed timber beams & wattle & daub providing many clues to the property‘s era. For modern day living there is gas central heating in addition to a traditional Aga which is a real feature of the dining kitchen. There is family sized accommodation including two spacious sized reception rooms with an inviting inglenook fireplace, which will certainly be a welcome addition during the winter season, whilst to the first floor there are three double bedrooms & a superb sized bathroom which has been modernised with a separate bath & shower. Externally there are extensive grounds having well-tended formal gardens with the inclusion of a pond, in addition to a separate orchard garden with handy brick built store & double detached garage. The land, stables & full sized ménage provide an ideal opportunity for those with a serious equestrian interest. The land & stables have been granted planning permission for use as a livery yard, offering an excellent business opportunity to re-establish this use, if desired. The property is also well placed for immediate access onto the Biddulph Valley walk way. This "pretty as a picture" cottage truly is a rarity indeed, which must be viewed.
* Rare Opportunity To Purchase A Grade 2 Listed Thatched Cottage Dating Back to 1600‘s
* 4.64 Acres Of Land Plus 11 Stables & Full Sized Ménage
* Planning Granted For Livery Yard
* Delightful Tucked Away Semi Rural Location Of Gillow Heath
* Yet Convenient For Local Town
* Offering A Wealth Of Opportunity
* Original Features & Character
* Spacious Accommodation With Three Bedrooms & Two Reception Rooms
* Offering A Wealth Of Opportunity
* Original Features & Character
* Impressive Features
* Formal Gardens & Well Stocked Orchard
* Equestrian
Accommodation comprises:
* Hallway
Having a traditional front door, radiator, wall light.
* Kitchen Area
Having wall mounted cupboard & base units with work surface over incorporating a single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Traditional Aga also providing hot water to the property in addition to the mains gas fired central heating boiler. Window to side aspect, tiled floor, recessed lighting to celling, electric cooker point. Defined dining area.
* Utility
Having fitted base units, plumbing for washing machine, space for dryer. Built-in storage cupboards with shelving. Double doors onto the driveway, windows to front, side & rear.
* Lounge
Having a traditional inglenook fireplace commanding the attention of the room with concealed lighting, timber lintel & exposed brickwork with provisions for an open fire. Deep set dual aspect windows, radiators, wall light points.
* Family Lounge
A superb sized family lounge with feature stone fireplace, deep set dual aspect windows, radiators, wall light points.
* Study
Having windows to front & rear, wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler, side external door.
* Downstairs Cloakroom
Having low level WC, corner set wash hand basin, obscured window to side aspect.
* Landing
Exposed wattle & daub to vaulted ceiling, exposed timber framework. Built-in storage with lift up lid, also providing a seating area, window to front aspect, wall light points.
* Master Bedroom
A superb sized master bedroom offering the possibility for an en-suite. Vaulted ceiling with exposed timber framework & exposed brickwork. Radiator, window to side aspect. Fitted pine wardrobe with matching drawers & dressing table.
* Bedroom Two
Exposed ceiling with exposed timber framework & exposed brickwork. Radiator, window to side aspect.
* Bedroom Three
Exposed ceiling with exposed timber framework. Radiator, window to front & side aspect.
* Bathroom
A family sized bathroom having the benefit of panelled Villeroy & Boch bath with separate corner set enclosed shower cubicle having an electric shower. Traditional style wash hand basin & WC, part tiled walls, tiled floor. Vaulted ceiling with exposed timber framework & recessed lighting, Radiator, window to side aspect. Heated towel radiator.
* Double Garage
Up and over door, power & light.
* Stables
The stables have independent vehicular access which can also be accessed on foot through the formal gardens. There are 10 stables in total with two tack rooms, divided into three separate stable blocks, each having an average measurement of 3.41m x 3.50m. Timber open machinery store with pitched roof & power. To the perimeter of the stables there is a concrete apron which leads onto a stone yard. There is also an open fronted timber store, ideal for housing haylage. Water supply to the stables.
* Land
Accessed via a five bar wooden gate allowing for vehicular access, extending to approximately 4.64 acres, divided into manageable paddocks which are well fenced for horses with post and rail & established hedging.
* Menage
Standard sized sand ménage measuring approximately 20m x 40m. Enclosed via post & rail fencing.
This property is sold on a freehold basis.
Property Features :
- Rare Opportunity To Purchase A Grade 2 Listed Thatched Cottage Dating Back to 1600´s
- 4.64 Acres Of Land Plus 11 Stables & Full Sized Ménage, Planning Granted For Livery Yard
- Delightful Tucked Away Semi Rural Location Of Gillow Heath, Yet Convenient For Local Town
- Offering A Wealth Of Opportunity, Original Features & Character
- Spacious Accommodation With Three Bedrooms & Two Reception Rooms
- Offering A Wealth Of Opportunity, Original Features & Character
- Impressive Features, Formal Gardens & Well Stocked Orchard
- Equestrian
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