Property description
Mere Platt House was the original homestead farmhouse for Mere Platt Farm and was renovated a number of years ago.
This stunning detached family home is fitted to an exceptionally high standard throughout and has recently undergone a full programme of works including new heating system,decoration and flooring throughout. The main transformation is in the kitchen-dining room which has been fitted at great expense with a bespoke Mark Wilkinson kitchen. All the rooms are light and spacious and the layout works very well for a family of all ages. The hub of the house is the large dining-kitchen, superb for entertaining, there are three further reception rooms and downstairs cloakroom. To the first floor there are four spacious bedrooms and nursery, two of which benefit from en suite facilities and stunning family bathroom. There is also a concealed cellar that gives any purchaser scope to further develop this already beautiful home.
The property also benefits from a separate detached annex at the head of the driveway with three good size rooms and shower facilities. The annex has previously been used to run a business from and is currently being used by the present owner as a gym.
The property is accessed via electric gates with sweeping driveway giving plenty of parking. There are beautiful landscaped gardens with boarders stocked with a wide variety of trees and shrubs. There is also a large patio area complete with enclosed seating area, ideal for alfresco dining.
Mere has long been a most sought after area to live and is home of some of the most prestigious houses in the area. A short drive away is the historic town of Knutsford which offers a wide variety of shopping facitites including many exclusive bars and resturants Knutsford also boasts excellent schools. The town is conveniently situated for the motorway network being a short distance to the M6 and M56 providing access to Manchester city centre and Manchester International airport.
FRONT DOOR Leading through to
ENTRANCE PORCH 6' 0" x 5' 11" (1.83m x 1.8m) With tiled floor.
ENTRANCE HALL 18' 0" x 5' 11" (5.49m x 1.8m) A spacious hallway with staircase leading to the first floor accommodation and stunning decorative Retro Encaustic tiled floor and custom made Castrad radiator.
WC With stand up wash basin, low level WC and Castrad radiator.
LOUNGE/DRAWING ROOM 28' 7" x 13' 9" (8.71m x 4.19m) Two large feature bay windows to the side elevation looking out on to the landscaped gardens with stone fire surround and open fire. Engineered Oak flooring and custom made Castrads. The room as been thoughtfully divided allowing the space to be used as two separate living areas.
SITTING ROOM/PLAYROOM 13' 9" x 13' 4" (4.19m x 4.06m) A spacious light room with window to front elevation. Open brick fireplace and heath and beamed ceiling. Engineered Oak flooring and custom made Castrads. Opening through to
DINING AREA 12' 4" x 12' 1" (3.76m x 3.68m) Engineered Oak flooring continued and window to rear elevation.
UTILITY ROOM 11' 3" x 5' 6" (3.43m x 1.68m) A useful space with storage and work surface and space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer. Belfast sink and tiled flooring.
DINING KITCHEN 23' 10" x 14' 4" (7.26m x 4.37m) The main hub of the house is the simply stunning bespoke Mark Wilkinson fitted kitchen-diner in the 'Portobello' style. The 'Portobello' style has its roots in the pure and uncluttered lines of the Shaker movement resonating with the fine workmanship of the Arts & Crafts era. Elegant in its simplicity, beautifully made by British craftsmen and rich in design detail for easy living with the very latest equipment. Everything about it is for modern lifestyle enjoyment; the colours- subtle and exciting; the storage-planned to perfection; the handles- brilliant in conception and the large granite-topped central island seating all the family.
The kitchen is fitted with granite work surfaces throughout and has a Regis French farmhouse ceramic double bowl sink with Abode Ludlow monobloc tap. There is a large range of wall and base storage units, fitted within are top of the range Fisher and Paykel appliances including: 5 ring gas on glass hob, tower 7 function double oven, warming drawer, integrated double dishwasher, integrated combination microwave and ActiveSmart Fridge-Freezer. Other appliances include: Falcon free standing wine cooler and Siemens canopy hood. This beautiful dual aspect room benefits from double glazed windows to the rear and double glazed French doors to alfresco dining area to the front elevation.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING With loft access
MASTER BEDROOM 17' 0" x 14' 5" (5.18m x 4.39m) Window to the front elevation. Fitted with an extensive range of wardrobes giving ample hanging and shelving space. Double radiator.
ENSUITE 9' 1" x 8' 3" (2.77m x 2.51m) Frosted window to the rear elevation. Fitted with a 4 piece contempory suite comprising, bath with chrome taps and chrome shower attachment, low level WC pedestal wash hand basin and built in shower cubicle with chrome shower fittings and chrome heated towel rail. Part tiled walls and tiled floor.
NURSERY 15' 6" x 10' 5" (4.72m x 3.18m) This room is linked to the master bedroom and would make an ideal dressing room or nursery.
Window to the front elevation, double radiator.
BEDOOM TWO 14' 9" x 11' 9" (4.5m x 3.58m) Window to the rear elevation, double radiator.
ENSUITE 8' 3" x 4' 10" (2.51m x 1.47m) Frosted window to the rear elevation. Fitted with a 3 piece suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and walk in shower with chrome shower fittings and chrome heated towel rail and chrome downlighters. Part tiled walls and chrome down lighters.
BEDROOM THREE 14' 2" x 13' 11" (4.32m x 4.24m) Window to the side elevation, double radiator
BEDROOM FOUR 13' 11" x 11' 11" (4.24m x 3.63m) Window to the side elevation, built in wardrobes giving ample hanging and shelving space. Double radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM 11' 7" x 9' 11" (3.53m x 3.02m) Frosted window to the rear elevation. A large room fitted with a 4 piece suite comprising Original re enamelled bath tiled chrome fittings and tiled surround, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle with chrome shower fittings. Part tiled walls, tiled floor. Chrome heated towel rail and chrome downlighters.
ANNEX The former double garage has been converted into a superb annex, which has previously been used as business premises and is now being used by the present owners as a gym.
FRONT DOOR leading through to
INNER LOBBY 13' 4" x 9' 2" (4.06m x 2.79m) Two windows to the side elevation, laminate wood effect flooring, downlighters.
ROOM ONE 10' 4" x 8' 9" (3.15m x 2.67m) Two windows to the side elevation. Laminate wood effect flooring and downlighters.
ROOM TWO 17' 7" x 10' 8" (5.36m x 3.25m) Window to the rear elevation. Laminate wood effect flooring and downlighters.
SHOWER ROOM Walk in shower cubicle, close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin with mixer taps over. Fully tiled walls.
OUTSIDE The property grounds are entered via electric sliding wrought iron gates. The sweeping driveway passes the annex through the gardens leading to a spacious parking area. The garden is mainly laid to lawn interspersed with a number of mature trees and flower borders. To the side of the property is a paved patio area ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining with outside bar.
There is a walkway to the rear of the property leading to fish pond and seating area. The front garden benefits from a recently constructed summer house which could be utilised as an office.
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