Gunco Lane

A characterful country cottage in an idyllic setting surrounded by open countryside with glorious views comprising of four bedrooms extending to 3090 sq ft in about 0.7 acres.

Description

The property lies privately at the head of Gunco lane in a stunning rural, yet not isolated setting, finished in Cheshire brick with oak framed windows under a stone roof, this Quintessential Cheshire country cottage has been sympathetically restored and maintained to create fantastic family accommodation. Presenting a wonderful fusion of contemporary and traditional, the bespoke kitchen diner, adjoining lounge, utility and two further reception rooms are matched by four bedrooms and three bathrooms all of which enjoy captivating views of the hills and beyond. Traditional cottage features include exposed wooden beams, characterful stable doors, handmade ash doors and Parquet flooring.

The property is approached along a spacious driveway with parking for several vehicles and access to the detached double garage and carport. An attractive oak door opens into the front porch with red tiled flooring and into the spacious and welcoming entrance hallway with parquet flooring, which leads off to the principal reception rooms. To the right of the hallway lies the expansive dual aspect living room, with lovely set alcove with Morse wood burner and characterful exposed wooden beams creating a relaxing and cosy living space. The living room flows into the exceptional oak framed orangery with tiled flooring and captivating panoramic views. To the left of the hallway lies the contemporary kitchen/diner, which is immaculately presented with Porcelanosa tiled flooring with underfloor heating, hardwood hand painted kitchen units with quartz worktops and a range of comprehensive appliances including, Neff ovens, Induction and separate gas hob, Bosch full height fridge, Siemens dishwasher, Quooker tap and Butler Frankie sink and tap. A butchers block provides extra preparation space and is perfect for informal dining. The kitchen flows into the dual aspect dining room which leads into an additional spacious and well-presented dual aspect lounge.. Completing the downstairs accommodation is a fully fitted utility with quarry tiled flooring and space for a washing machine and dryer, and a guest cloakroom.

A bespoke staircase leads to the first flooring landing with a stunning stained glass feature window, originally made over 150 years ago allowing natural light to filter into this space. The landing leads off to four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The principal bedroom suite is very impressive with a picturesque dual aspect providing stunning views across the countryside. This bedroom benefits from a walk in wardrobe and an en suite bathroom with a bath and white sanitaryware. Bedroom two is also very spacious and features a modern en suite with free standing roll top bath. The remaining two bedrooms are served by an indulgent shower room with floor to ceiling tiles. The first floor has pull down stair access to the loft which is half bordered.

Externally the property is set in glorious grounds of 0.72 acres surrounded by open countryside. The garden enjoys a lovely patio area perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining and the surrounding gardens adjoin open fields with sheep and cattle.

We expect this property to be especially attractive to discerning buyers seeking an easily managed home with character in a stunning setting which is well placed for access to the prime villages of East Cheshire.

Location

Gunco Hall Cottage lies within glorious Cheshire countryside with views over fields towards the Macclesfield Hills and surrounded by open countryside. Picturesque Prestbury village centre, only 1 mile away offers specialist shops and restaurants straddling the river Bollin and is considered by many to be among the prettiest village in the county.
Butley town lies within Prestbury parish, and is situated in the north-western part of the county surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and green fields and the River Dean runs close by.

The Peak District National Park, Middlewood Way and the Gritstone Trail are all on the doorstep and the area abounds with golf courses, leisure and sports facilities. Macclesfield town centre provides an excellent range of amenities and the mainline railway station offers a 1 hour 48 minute service to London Euston and a 22 minute service to Manchester Piccadilly.

Gunco Hall Cottage is superbly placed for access to Wilmslow (6.1 miles) Alderley Edge (6.6) and Poynton (4.2) miles from which it is about equidistant and Handforth Dean (6.5 miles) and John Lewis (8.1 miles) at Cheadle are within easy reach. Local primary schools in Adlington, Prestbury and Mottram St Andrew are all highly regarded and senior schools in Macclesfield, Poynton and Wilmslow are viewed similarly. For those seeking independent schools there are many choices including The Kings School Macclesfield, Ryleys, Beech Hall, Alderley Edge School for Girls and Cheadle Hulme, among many others.

Square Footage: 3,090 sq ft


Acreage: 0.72 Acres