Five Ways

An elegant arts and crafts style residence of exceptional proportions.

Description

An outstanding detached family home offering over 7,200 sq ft of accommodation across four generous floors, beautifully blending timeless Arts & Crafts elegance with modern living.
Situated behind electronically operated gates on an elevated plot between Bowdon and Altrincham, this distinguished property commands privacy and far-reaching views across mature landscaped gardens.

The entrance hall is truly breath taking, featuring a parquet floor and a grand sweeping oak staircase framed by exquisite original wood panelling, creating a dramatic and welcoming arrival space of exceptional proportions.

From this impressive central hall, the principal reception rooms extend with a sense of scale. The formal dining room benefits from a commanding front aspect and is complemented by a spacious adjacent study, both enriched by striking wood panelling and high ceilings. The magnificent drawing room offers a perfect blend of classical detail and contemporary design, featuring generous dimensions that allow for versatile formal entertaining and panoramic views.

The spacious kitchen/breakfast room is designed for both entertaining and relaxed family living, complemented by an informal dining area flowing seamlessly into a large living/family room, forming a central hub for everyday life. These spaces are thoughtfully arranged to balance practicality with style.
The lower ground floor is devoted to leisure, boasting exceptionally high ceilings throughout. It includes a large games room, a fully equipped fitness suite, a media room, and a utility/laundry area with direct access to a private sunken courtyard — ideal for versatile family use.

Ascending to the first floor, a magnificent galleried landing bathed in natural light leads to the principal bedroom suite, featuring a generous box bay window, a spacious dressing room, and a luxurious limestone-clad en suite bathroom. Three further large en suite bedrooms complete this floor, each offering privacy and comfort. The second floor houses additional well-proportioned bedrooms with large family bathroom and access to a private roof terrace.

Underfloor heating runs throughout, powered by twin high-efficiency gas boilers, ensures comfort and energy efficiency throughout this substantial home.

Externally, the property is approached via an intercom-controlled gated entrance with a block-paved driveway providing ample parking and access to a detached triple garage. The beautifully maintained lawned gardens extend to the side and rear, gently undulating with the natural contours of the land, enhanced by mature trees and shrubbery, providing a private setting.

Location

The property is superbly placed with easy access to the many amenities of fashionable Hale village and the popular town of Altrincham with their impressive range of restaurants, bistros and bars, cinema, specialist shops and markets.  

Easy access to the M56, M60 and M6 offer easy communication links to the North West’s principal commercial centres. Altrincham Metro Link provides access to the City, this is 0.1miles away. Along with trains from both Altrincham and Hale to Manchester and Chester. Manchester International Airport is just 7 miles away.

The area abounds in Golf courses, leisure clubs and facilities for outdoor pursuits, the National Trust’s Dunham Massey Hall and park are close by and the Bollin valley and Cheshire countryside are on the doorstep. Stamford and John Leigh Parks are within easy reach, just a short distance away.

The educational establishments available locally are considered among the best in the Manchester area, with Altrincham Grammar, Loreto, St Ambrose, as well as outstanding preparatory and junior schools such as Stamford Park Primary and St Vincent's primary. Many locally attend Manchester Grammar too.

Square Footage: 7,245 sq ft



Additional Info

Council Tax Band H