Butley House

Butley House stands in an elevated setting with views over the village and has well-proportioned rooms extending to over 3200 sq ft.

Description

The front door opens into a striking reception hallway with a vaulted ceiling, immediately setting the tone for the light-filled and well-balanced accommodation beyond. To the right, the principal sitting room is particularly impressive, featuring elegant glazed Daedalian doors, a Chesneys stone fireplace with living gas fire, and bespoke walnut alcove cabinetry. Double doors lead seamlessly through to a spacious orangery, a wonderful addition that enjoys a close connection with the gardens and provides an ideal setting for both relaxation and entertaining.

The orangery flows seamlessly into the kitchen, which forms the heart of the home. Beautifully appointed and finished in soft, pale Farrow & Ball tones, it comprises hand-crafted cabinetry topped with granite work surfaces, a Belfast sink, and a comprehensive range of integrated appliances including an American-style fridge freezer, SMEG range cooker, Miele semi-integrated dishwasher and a Bang & Olufsen sound system. A separate utility room offers additional practicality, with further sink space and plumbing for laundry appliances.

To the rear, the family room provides a more informal living space, characterised by oak flooring, exposed beams and a feature gas fire, with French doors opening onto a York stone terrace perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining. The ground floor is completed by two well-proportioned double bedrooms, with fitted furniture served by a stylish shower room fitted with Roca sanitaryware.

To the first floor, a galleried landing leads to two further bedrooms. The principal suite is a particularly appealing retreat, featuring exposed beams, far-reaching views, a generous dressing room and a well-appointed en suite bathroom. The fourth bedroom also benefits from fitted furniture, useful eaves storage and its own en suite shower room.

Externally, the property enjoys beautifully landscaped rear gardens, designed for privacy and ease of maintenance, with a York stone terrace adjoining the orangery providing an ideal setting for outdoor entertaining.

Location

Butley House enjoys a superb elevated position, affording far-reaching views across the village and towards the Macclesfield Hills and the Peak District beyond. This enviable setting combines a sense of privacy with exceptional convenience, being located less than a mile from the heart of the picturesque village.

The village itself (0.2 miles) is renowned for its charming Georgian architecture, historic church and vibrant community, offering a range of amenities including independent shops, restaurants and a small supermarket catering for everyday needs. There is an excellent selection of leisure facilities, including a thriving tennis and squash club, a cricket club and two highly regarded village pubs.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, a network of scenic footpaths provides access to the surrounding Cheshire countryside, as well as the National Trust-owned Hare Hill Estate and ‘The Edge’, making the area ideal for walking and recreation.

Educational provision in the area is highly regarded, with excellent state schools including the village primary school (0.4 miles), Mottram St Andrew Primary School (2.5 miles) and Fallibroome Academy (1.8 miles). A wide choice of well-respected independent schools is also nearby, including Beech Hall (2 miles) and The King’s School in Macclesfield (1.9 miles), The Ryleys (5.1 miles), Pownall Hall (6.1 miles) and Terra Nova Preparatory School (10 miles). School transport services operate from the village to many of the region’s leading senior schools.

The amenities of Alderley Edge (4.7 miles) are within easy reach, offering a popular selection of restaurants, bars and boutiques, while more extensive shopping facilities can be found in Wilmslow (5.3 miles) Handforth Dean (6 miles), John Lewis in Cheadle (10.1 miles), and the nearby market town of Macclesfield (3.5 miles).

Transport links are excellent, with the village railway station providing regular services to Manchester and Macclesfield, where fast connections to London Euston take approximately 1 hour 46 minutes. Manchester Airport is also conveniently located less than 10 miles away.

The property is approached via a sweeping tarmacadam driveway, bordered by mature trees and established planting, creating a strong sense of arrival and affording a high degree of privacy.

Square Footage: 3,216 sq ft