Property description

'The Croft' is approached via a long tree lined driveway which leads to a secluded setting for this fantastic detached family home. Built in 1927 for the silk merchant J G Frost, who was also the Mayor of Macclesfield, the property was built on land owned by Kings school and, indeed, there are other links to the school with the spindles in the the impressive oak staircase coming from the original school. The property is truly majestic in its appearance and oozes high quality throughout. Constructed of hand made brick with sandstone sills and mullion windows under a Westmoreland slate roof. Internally all the floors are solid oak further enhancing the high quality feel throughout. The original standard of construction was extremely high and the current vendors have taken this mantle and over the years have ensured that every item addressed has also been done with an eye for detail and quality. There are many original features still remaining and these blend well with more modern additions to ensure a warm and comfortable home in which to live. The location is quite remarkable as whilst in the grounds it is an oasis of calm and yet easy access to the town centre of Macclesfield is a mere 5 minute drive away and excellent locatl amenities are within walking distance. Being to the west of the town centre also provides quick. convenient access to the motorway network at Knutsford (M6) and Wilmslow (M56/60 & 62). The house stands in wonderful gardens that have been cleverly sectioned to provide a sun terrace overlooking the immaculate lawn, an outdoor dining area, a small wooded area to encourage wild life which is ideal for making dens and tree houses and a substantial wooden climbing frame.

Description

Ground Floor Entrance Hall 51' in lengthOak front door with adjoining side panel windows. Oak picture rail. Ceiling cornice. Gas central heating thermostatic control. Understairs storage cupboard. Telephone point. Built-in storage cupboard with oak doors. Oak architraves. Oak door to side providing access to the rear garden and oak doors to all ground floor rooms.. Three wall light points. Oak dog leg staircase to first floor. (We have been informed by the vendors that the spindles within this beautiful staircase are in fact from the original Kings School). Four double panelled radiators. Lounge 20'7 x 20'0Open dog grate fireplace set within a Cheshire brick surround with oak mantle over which we have been informed was part of the original plough from the Plough, Eaton. Oak wooden floor. Oak picture rail. Oak skirting boards. Ceiling cornice. Two wall light points. Television point. Telephone point. Two set of patio doors to the sun terrace. Sealed unit double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden. Two radiators.Dining Room 16'11 x 17'9Feature fireplace with matching hearth. Oak floor. Oak Delft rack. Ceiling cornice. Television point. Sash windows to both the side and rear elevations. Two double panelled radiators.Kitchen 21' x16'7A Franke stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit set within a composite work surface with base cupboard below. An additional range of matching base units with matching work surfaces and glazed splashback. Built-in Siemens dishwasher. Built-in recycling bin. Useful double width hideaway storage units. Built-in five ring Siemens gas hob with stainless steel extractor canopy over. Built-in Siemens double oven and matching microwave. Built-in AEG fridge. Central island unit with matching base unit and work surface providing ample storage and seating for six people. To one wall there is a comprehensive range of built-in oak fronted storage units. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Recessed spotlighting. Dimmer switchesPantry 5'4 x 4'7Large walk-in pantry unit with shelving and meters.Rear Porch Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Access to cloakroom and utility room.Cloakroom/W,C. Low suite W.C. Wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Heated towel rail. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Sealed unit double glazed window.Utility Room 11'10 x 9'3A Franke one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit set within a composite work surface with tiled splashback and base cupboard below. An additional range of matching base cupboards and work surfaces. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. A Glowworm gas fired central heating and domestic hot water boiler. Radiator.Bedroom One 16'9 x 17'5Built-in wardrobes to two walls providing comprehensive storage facilities with wardrobes, drawers and dressing table. Oak floor. Ceiling cornice. Recessed spotlighting. Telephone point. Sash windows overlooking the sun terrace. Radiator.Bedroom Two 16'7 x 16'10Ceiling cornice. Oak skirting boards. Sealed unit double glazed windows to two elevations. Double panelled radiator.Bedroom Three 15'0 x 14'2Oak floor. Vanitory wash hand basin with cupboard below. Ceiling cornice. Sealed unit double glazed window. Double panelled radiator.W.C. 6'4 x 3'9Low suite W.C. Wash hand basin. Tiled walls and floor. Sealed unit double glazed window. Radiator.Music Room/Study/Bedroom Four 14'10 x 10'3This room would be ideal for a home office/study. Loft access. Ample power and internet points with 4 Cat5 cables running back to the main router in the lounge to provide a hardwired internet and network connection. Access to a fully boarded loft. Sealed unit double glazed window. Radiator.Wet Room 9'3 x 8'10Walk-in shower area with thermostatic shower head and additional personal shower attachment. Large double sized composite sink unit with storage facilities below. Two matching cupboard units. Low suite W.C. Fully tiled walls. Recessed spotlighting. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Expelair. Two heated towel rails.First Floor Landing Picture rail.Bedroom Five 18'7 x 15'1A comprehensive range of built-in bedroom furniture including wardrobes and storage cupboards. Walk-in access to large storage area in the eaves. Picture rail. uPVC double glazed window. Radiator.Bedroom Six 21'2 x 10'0A comprehensive range Storage in eaves. Picture rail. uPVC double glazed window.Study/Box Room 7'10 x 6'8uPVC double glazed window. Radiator.Family Bathroom A white suite comprising a panelled bath with mixer taps and shower attachment over, separate fully tiled shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, vanitory wash hand basin with cupboards below. Low suite W.C. Access to loft. Airing cupboard housing a lagged hot water cylinder and immersion heater. uPVC Velux window.Outside Double Garage 1 20'0 x 19'0Facing the house, a generous detached double garage constructed in 1946 from brick with a tiled pitched roof. Mains electricity and water with remote control electric roller shutter garage door. Generous hardstanding to front for additional parking and turning.Double Garage 2 18'0 x 17'0Additional timber double garage accessed part way along the drive, discretely set back among the trees. Power and light. Timber Garden Shed Adjacent to garage 1, secure timber shed/tool store with additional generous storage areas for cut and uncut firewood. Additional 16 x 19 hardstanding and screened storage area for binsGardens To the side of the property there is a cobbled patio area which in turn leads to a childrens' play area featuring a substantial Rainbow timber climbing frame with slide, swings, climbing wall and other apparatus. This leads to a wooded area which has been left as nature intended with a vast array of mature trees, shrubs and bushes to encourage wildlife and is a superb area for children to explore and play. Formal lawns are also provided to the rear of the property which are in immaculate order and well screened with mature hedgerow and a vast array of trees, shrubs and bushes and well maintained beds and borders. Directly to the rear of the property there is a stone terrace providing superb views over the garden. There is also a 10' x 6' animal enclosure /pet house constructed of brick, timber and mesh on a paved base with drainage, suitable for a variety of small pets. You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website.