Fabulous converted farmhouse with Business Centre and Leisure Centre.
The magnificent Chapel House Farm, originally part of the Oldknow estate, has all the appeal of a country retreat with its canal side location and 6 acres of land plus stables, yet with a convenient central Marple location offering you the best of both worlds. In addition, the leisure centre and attached converted annexe (ideally suited as a business centre, already equipped with comms and amenities) could make this a viable proposition if you're looking to combine your home and business premises.
Bursting with period charm, and a wealth of original features, the main residence is spread out across the west wing, with grand, galleried reception hall leading to the reception rooms, country kitchen & utility room, orangery and study (with doors out to the gardens and staircase to the first floor).
Via the study, the property continues round into the east wing where the leisure centre is situated including swimming pool and exercise areas, with a galleried balcony above.
To the first floor, the west wing begins with a galleried landing leading to the 5 double bedrooms, three bathrooms (one of which is en suite to the master). A second landing leads back down to the ground floor via a separate staircase.
Business Centre: The east wing, also accessible from the first floor, comprises of the leisure centre to the ground floor (above mentioned), galleried landing ideal as entertainment area, meeting area, or for further leisure equipment, kitchen area, and a large, light area (10.06mx9.65m) with exposed timber trusses and vaulted ceiling - ideal for business use (having all the necessary comms in place and its own entrance via stone granary steps to the courtyard area. Although a business use is ideal, this whole wing as well as the stables beneath could easily be incorporated back into the living space, or reconfigured as a separate dwelling.
Outside, the view from the canalside shows the classical design, with lawns stretching up from the water to the property with its beautiful arched windows running the length of the property. To the front, enter the property via the wrought iron electric gates with intercom system into the beautifully maintained grounds, with stone flagged parking area, and courtyard with entrances to the house and separate annexe/business centre. A stone flagged terrace leads from the farmhouse kitchen, elevated above the courtyard, and a flagged terrace leads from the main reception room to the rear. The grounds wrap around the property on each side, leading to the 6 acres of land which runs alongside the Peak Forest Canal, and to the side of the property- the ideal place from which to take advantage of the 'best view in Cheshire.'
OUTBUILDINGS include Plant Room, Storage Room, Workshop/Garage and Stables with two bays and grooming areas.
| GROUND FLOOR |
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| Entrance Porch | Covered porch opens to entrance lobby.
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| Entrance Lobby | 9'8\" x 7' (2.95m x 2.13m). Pine flooring, beams, storage seating and glass screen to the galleried hall.
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| Cloakroom | Low level WC, wash hand basin, radiator and window to the front.
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| Galleried Hallway | 19'2\" x 15'7\" (5.84m x 4.75m). Open to beamed ceiling with doors to kitchen, French doors to the conservatory, reception rooms, stairs raise to platformed seating area and door opening to farmhouse kitchen.
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| Farmhouse Kitchen | 19'4\" x 14'9\" max (5.9m x 4.5m max). Cream wooden kitchen units, worksurfaces, built-in carousel units, wicker produce drawers, hand drawers, pull out larder, freezer, Britannia electric and four ring gas stove with electric griddle set into a tiled surround, remainder of the room is panelled to shoulder height, beams, Italian Fired Earth slate floor, glazed door leads out to the courtyard and very attractive decking area.
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| Rear Hall | Door to side garden opening to utility room, ideal Concord gas fired boiler, fitted units, plumbing for washing machine, circular stainless steel sink, tow built-in freezers and Italian Fired Earth slate floor.
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| Orangery | Stone flagged floor, capped well, French doors to side garden and separate glazed door to the drawing room.
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| Drawing Room | 34' x 17' (10.36m x 5.18m). Beamed and strapped ceiling in part, open raised fireplace, tiled area forming breakfast/dining room with two double arched French doors opening to flagged terrace, door to conservatory, built-in cupboards, skirting and radiators.
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| Sitting Room | 13'8\" x 23' into bay (4.17m x 7m into bay). Partly beamed ceiling, open fireplace with wooden surround, curved bay window with window seat and panelled door opening to study.
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| Study | 15' x 15'8\" (4.57m x 4.78m). Two full arched windows, log burning stove, secondary stone staircase to the first floor, door leading to reception area and the leisure complex.
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| Cloakroom | Low level WC, wash hand basin and door to the front courtyard.
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| Pool Room | 38' x 33' (11.58m x 10.06m). Galleried entertaining room above, timbered ceiling and exposed trusses, fully tiled swimming pool (30' x 15') with adjoining hot tub, separate plant room with tall double doors with access from the outside and stairs raising to the first floor.
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| FIRST FLOOR |
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| Galleried Entrertaining Area | 28'8\" x 16'7\" max (8.74m x 5.05m max). Two arched windows, further windows to either side and rear and double panelled doors opening to:
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| Bushin Centre | 31'8\" x 33' (9.65m x 10.06m). Wood strip floor, exposed timber trusses and ceiling opens to the eaves with pine cladding, outside access via stone granary steps, windows to either side, air conditioning and four wall heaters.
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| Galleried Landing | Glazed arach looking into the conservatory, timbered ceiling leading to open galleried area with doors radiating to the bedrooms.
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| Guest Bedroom | 14'10\" x 19'3\" (4.52m x 5.87m). Timbered ceiling, open to eaves and joists forming open partition, air conditioning, window to side and rear courtyard.
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| Family Bathroom | Panelled bath, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiling, electric shower over the bath and radiator.
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| Master Bedroom Suite | 20' (6.1m) x 14'6\" (4.42m) to wardrobe fronts. One wall is entirely wardrobed with nine tall wardrobe doors mainly providing hanging space with shelving to one end, four poster bed, television and BT points, two built-in chest of drawers, air conditioning and arched windows.
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| En-Suite Bathroom | Coner bath, wash hand basin in tiled vanity unit and arched window, fully tiled open fronted shower cubicle and radiator.
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| Bedroom Three | 13'2\" x 8'4\" (4.01m x 2.54m). Built-in wardrobes, desk unit and drawers, window to front and skirting radiator.
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| Bedroom Four and Five | Are accessed from the stone staircase leading from the study which leads to a galleried landing.
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| Bedroom Four | 14'6\" x 15'11\" (4.42m x 4.85m). Arched windows and double level flooring providing storage and shelving under, door to master bedroom and skirting radiators.
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| Bathroom Two | Panelled Jacuzzi bath with shower over, low level WC with concealed system, wash hand basin, all built into L-shaped units with drawer and cupboard space and granite effect work surface, tiled splash backs, window to rear, wall mounted radiator incorporating a mirror and shaver socket.
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| Bedroom Five | 15'7\" x 14'3\" (4.75m x 4.34m). Five door wardrobe, double aspect windows, split level flooring and panelled door leading to the leisure complex.
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| OUTSIDE |
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| Gardens and Grounds | Tall stone walls and gate posts run fromt the boundary with a no-through lane leading to the house, tall electrically operated wrought iron gates open to a stone flagged driveway, which splits left to the leisure complex and right to a beautiful courtyard with a carefully positioned decking area. A stone flagged pathway leads to the side of the kicthen, flanked by a high stone boundary wall to one side, opening to an extensive lawn. The flagged terrace leading from the drawing room opens out onto massive lawned gardens stretching the full length of the front of the house and bound by the Peak Forest Canal. Standing in the gardens facing the house reveals its magnificent facade with high parapet wall and near uniform classic design. The large plot may have the potential to have property built on this subject to revelant planning consulatation.
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| Stables | AWAITING DESCRIPTION
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