Property description

A MAGNIFICENT TOP FLOOR APARTMENT WITH ITS OWN TOWER HAVING BREATHTAKING 360º VIEWS, FORMING PART OF THE SPECTACULAR BIDDULPH GRANGE MANSION.

A particularly beautiful feature of this property is the communal Grand Hall, staircase and galleried landing which has a rear corridor off, leading to a lift which terminates at the landing outside Apartment 9.

The private entrance door opens to a full length hall with doors to the main principal rooms. The size of the apartment is 191.3m² (2060ft²). At one end of the apartment is a large split-level living room with dining area, with feature \"A\" frame timbers. In addition there is a split-level kitchen diner with quality units and appliances. The further rooms comprise: a master bedroom including dressing area, and large quality en suite, a quality bathroom suite with separate shower and two further bedrooms, one having a dressing area and the smaller presently used as a study. Completing the accommodation is a cloakroom w.c. and utility cupboard.

A private staircase leads up to the tower, of which this apartment has sole exclusive use, which is split into two areas, with spiral staircase, power and light, providing a fantastic recreation/quiet area to sit out.

Outside, is a walled residents' car park with remote gates and two allocated spaces and visitor parking. The vehicular approach is through the original remote gates with audio link along a gorgeous sweeping driveway. There are communal gardens and a delightful walled communal sitting area. The Grand Hall can be utilised by residents for private parties, upon request.

Viewing this apartment is imperative to appreciate its beautiful grandeur, location, size and quality.

DIRECTIONS:
Proceed out of Congleton on the A527 (Biddulph Road) towards Biddulph. After approximately 3.4 miles turn left onto Grange Road. After approximately 200 yards turn right onto the gravel laid driveway to the automated gates. Press the intercom and wait for the vendor to remotely release the gates, proceed up the driveway and visitor parking is on the right hand side of the formal lawn to the front.

Communal access
PORCH:
5.54m (18ft 2in) x 2.74m (9ft 0in)
Magnificent oak doors leading to:

RECEPTION HALL:
9.83m (32ft 3in) x 5.56m (18ft 3in)
Extravagant coving and two splendid stained glass domes. Oak flooring. Oak door leading to:

THE GRAND HALL:
16.46m (54ft 0in) x 10.36m (34ft 0in)
With 25ft high ceiling with stunning oval stained glass roof light and extravagant coving. Two substantial marble pillars with central sweeping staircase that divides with both accessing the full width of the gallery. Beautiful oakwork. Magnificent fire surround. Original flooring.

The apartment
PRIVATE LOBBY:
4.5m (14ft 9in) x 1.57m (5ft 2in)
Two wall light points. Radiator. Access staircase to complement the private lift access.

ENTRANCE HALL:
Video security link to the front door. Low voltage downlighting/spotlights. 13 Amp power points. Radiator. Including:

WALK IN UTILITY:
With natural light and worktop. Space and plumbing for washing machine. 13 Amp power points.Storage area.

CLOAKROOM:
Low voltage downlighting. White suite comprising: dual flush w.c. and cantilevered pedestal wash basin with contemporary mixer tap. Extractor fan. Half tiled walls with moulded black border tile and incorporating vanity shelf with infinity mirror above. Radiator. 13 Amp power points.

LIVING/DINING ROOM:
9.35m (30ft 8in) x 7.16m (23ft 6in) Excluding recesses
Marvellous split-level room with lower level Dining Room and raised Living Room. Windows to three elevations. Low voltage downlighting/spotlights. Exposed \"A\" frames. Four cast iron radiators. Four integrated wall speakers. Cast iron fire surround. 13 Amp power points. Sky point.

LIVING/DINING ROOM PHOTO
KITCHEN DINER:
6.58m (21ft 7in) x 3.17m (10ft 5in)
Comprising:

Kitchen Area:
Low voltage downlighting/spotlights. Range of matching eye level wall cupboards with pelmet lighting above and below and incorporating glass fronted display cabinet. Granite worktops with matching splashbacks and moulded drainer to inset stainless steel sink unit with brushed aluminium monobloc mixer tap. Range of base cupboards in cherry, with mood lighting below and also incorporating drawers together with integrated dishwasher and integrated Smeg stainless steel fronted microwave oven. Smeg stainless steel range cooker with six gas rings and full width oven together with stainless steel splashbacks and stainless steel cooker hood above. Laminate flooring. Two ceiling speakers. 13 Amp power points. Three stairs leading to:

Dining Area:
Splendid views. Low voltage downlighting/spotlights. Two ceiling speakers. Radiator. 13 Amp power points.

MASTER BEDROOM:
6.58m (21ft 7in) x 5m (16ft 5in) Maximum (excluding recesses)
Forming an impressive \"L\" shaped room, narrowing to 7ft 7in (2.31m) in the raised dressing area.

Master Dressing Area:
2.79m (9ft 2in) x 2.31m (7ft 7in)
Low voltage downlighting/spotlights. Two ceiling speakers. Television/DAB/FM sockets. Two radiators. Door to:

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM:
3.61m (11ft 10in) x 2.79m (9ft 2in) Maximum
\"T\" shaped with ¾ tiled walls and featuring moulded black border tiles. Low voltage downlighting. Suite comprising: dual flush w.c., winged white pedestal wash basin with contemporary taps and separate central mixer. Large shower cubicle with curved glazed screen and door with thermostatically controlled shower unit and large shower head. Two ceiling speakers. Electric shaver point. Chrome heated towel radiator.

Dressing Area:
2.18m (7ft 2in) x 1.85m (6ft 1in)
Low voltage downlighting. Radiator. 13 Amp power points. Open way to bedroom 2.

BEDROOM 2:
5.92m (19ft 5in) x 3m (9ft 10in) Plus recess
Windows to two elevations. Low voltage downlighting/spotlights. Part pitched ceiling. Built in double wardrobe. Television/DAB/FM sockets. Two radiators. 13 Amp power points. Including:

BATHROOM:
3.53m (11ft 7in) x 1.65m (5ft 5in)
Low voltage downlighting. Split-level room with raised bathing area and fully tiled walls to complement white contemporary suite comprising: dual flush w.c., winged and cantilevered hand basin with chrome taps and central mixer. Deep double ended bath with wall mounted mixer tap with shower attachment. Recessed fully tiled shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower unit. Extractor fan. Electric shaver point. Chrome heated towel radiator.

BATHROOM PHOTO
INNER HALL:
Built in cupboard providing storage together with hot water cylinder and Keston 170 wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler. Doors to lobby and to:

LOBBY:
Access to staircase. Door and carpeted staircase leading to the tower.

STUDY/BEDROOM 3:
2.72m (8ft 11in) x 2.59m (8ft 6in) Plus door recess
Split-level. Low voltage downlighting. Radiator. 13 Amp power points.

THE TOWER
Level 1:
5.23m (17ft 2in) x 4.7m (15ft 5in)
Including enclosed stairwell together with a cast iron staircase leading to Level 2. High ceiling together with splendid stone arches and stone balustrades. 13 Amp power points. Access to:

Level 2:
5.33m (17ft 6in) x 4.57m (15ft 0in) Including stairwell
13 Amp power points. Beautiful stone balustrades and 360º panoramic views.

Views from the tower 1
Views from the tower 2
Views from the tower 3
Outside:
Communal walled patio garden with short tunnelled access and winding pathway leading to residents' car park with remote gates and two allocated spaces. Visitor parking.

NATIONAL TRUST GARDENS
NATIONAL TRUST GARDENS PHOTO
LINK TO EPC:
https://www.epcregister.com/direct/report/8129-6525-8890-1619-6996

TENURE:
Long leasehold owned by the Management Company being the residue of 999 years which started in 2004. No ground rent as levied. The new owner will become a member of the Management Company, constituted to oversee the upkeep of common parts, which effectively includes the upkeep of everything but the inside four walls of the apartment. The monthly levy is currently £306, which of course includes the buildings insurance together with an increasing \"sinking fund\".

TAX BAND:
'G'

VIEWING:
Strictly by appointment through sole selling agent TIMOTHY A BROWN.

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

LOCAL AUTHORITY:
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

FLOOR PLAN

Property Features :

• 3 bedrooms
• Apartment