Detached house for sale in 5 Beech Bank, Macclesfield SK10

A Unique Opportunity To Acquire A Craftsman-Constructed, Solid Oak-Framed Detached Family Home, Situated Within Walking Distance Of The Town Centre & Bollin Valley Way. Oak Beams & Posts Throughout - 4 Double Beds, 3 Baths, Downstairs WC, 3 Reception Rooms, Sunroom, Dining Kitchen, Laundry/Boot Room, Double Garage, Spacious Driveway & Gardens.

Brock Cottage is a highly individual, hand-crafted 'Potton' oak-framed detached home, located in the bountiful gardens of the current owner's former family home; Brocklebank and Newly constructed in 2005 of solid oak, clad in Cheshire brick, the property features fabulous exposed oak timber beams and posts throughout - a modern adaptation of original medieval architecture, but with state of the art mod cons. Presented in impeccable condition throughout, this stunning home offers deceptively spacious accommodation, ideal for a family, as well as providing a home-based work solution for the growing population requiring home working space.

Beech Bank is a quiet and rather select neighbourhood; the former Brocklebank garden is shared by less than a handful of individual residences, to include a now fully restored Brocklebank. The location is a perfect balance for both convenience and privacy, situated just a stones-throw of the town center and the fabulous Riverside Way, Bollin Valley and Middlewood Way. A selection of sought-afterprimary and secondary schools are all within easy walking distance, as are Macclesfield's mainline Manchester to London railway station, and all the amenities the town centre has to offer.

Tucked away behind a traditionally built Peak stone wall, the residences within Beech Bank occupy individual plots, each accessed via an attractive brick-block-laid shared entranceway. Brock Cottage stands proudly to the far end of Beech Bank, nettling behind mature hedges and attractive brick walls and approached via a private driveway with wall and pillar entrance borders. The driveway opens to both the front and one side of the property, offering plenty of parking options for several vehicles, whilst also leading to a spacious detached double garage.

The accommodation and focus to detail have been incredibly well thought through. It is not just the practical, economical and cosmetic detail, but also the quality of finish that have all combined to create this most stunning and luxurious family home.

Approached via an open entrance porch, the solid oak front door opens to reveal a magnificent and spacious reception hallway, featuring exposed solid oak beams and intrecut timber framework. The inclusion of an all-essential cloakroom and downstairs WC, also features, as do a very useful deep cloaks and storage cupboard. The centrally located hallway connects the entire accommodation and features a focal solid oak half-turn staircase, which rises to a fabulous, gallery landing with vaulted ceilings, Velux roof light and exposed timber beams. The entire living space is of a bespoke design, providing truly spacious and naturally bright accommodation, enhanced by finger latch solid oak doors and oak framed double glazed windows throughout.

A most impressive living room, which is located to the rear, is very much reminiscent of a manor house style. Exposed oak beams and posts are perhaps overshadowed by the most spectacular, bespoke hand crafted brick open inglenook fireplace. French doors to one side, open to a bright quadrant-shaped sunroom, which affords open views and access to the mature surrounding private gardens. The neighbouring formal dining room, provides the perfect space for both entertaining and large family gatherings. French doors and an abundance of windows, once again overlook the lovely wrap-around gardens and provide an abundance of natural light.

The neighbouring formal dining room provides the perfect space for both entertaining and large family gatherings. French doors and an abundance of windows, once again overlook the lovely wrap-around gardens and provide an abundance of natural light. Moving across the hallway and offering a most sought-after addition to the accommodation; a fabulous study provides a perfect home working solution for the increasing population requiring dedicated work space. Magnificent hand crafted solid oak book shelving is perfectly complimented by feature oak timbers and beams - this is simply the most fabulous working environment!

The fully fitted dining kitchen features a comprehensive range of buttermilk-finished oak shaker cabinets, complete with a super dresser unit and a full range of Bosch quality branded integrated appliances. The fabulous oak framework semi-divides the open-plan dining area, which offers the perfect space for those less formal entertaining and family dining occasions.

​Located directly off the dining area, a roomy laundry and separate boot and airing store, provide an ideal space to complete the daily domestic routines, whilst perfectly separating the main living accommodation from muddy dogs and walking/gardening attire!

The first floor boasts four feature-beamed, true double bedrooms - the two principal bedrooms benefit the convenience of independent en-suite facilities. Bedrooms one to three, also feature a range of quality fitted bedroom furniture. The spacious contemporary designed main family bathroom is simply a luxurious environment to pamper oneself.

Moving to the outside, mature well tendered gardens surround the property. The boundaries are fully enclosed and offer a perfect and safe environment for both children and pets to explore and play. Terraces provide for perfect al fresco summer entertaining or family relaxation. Ample private parking or hardstanding is provided to both the front and one side of the property. A detached double garage with independent access to the rear may be utilised as secure further parking, or perhaps as a workshop and storage.

Efficient and cosy underfloor heating serves the ground floor accommodation, whilst to the first floor, a gas combination heating system provides for the bedrooms and bathrooms. To further aid efficiency, double glazing features throughout the property and there is a full alarm system installed, just for peace of mind when away.

This is indeed a most rare opportunity to secure a truly fabulous, bespoke hand-crafted and individually designed family home, that is presented in truly immaculate condition by the original and only owners and featured in ‘Cheshire Life’ when they first moved in. The fringe of town location, will most certainly appeal to those searching for a home with both individuality and practicality.

Viewing appointments by appointment only, are highly advised at your earliest convenience and may be confirmed by contacting the sole selling estate agent, Simeon Rains in association with The Good Estate Agent Macclesfield. Our office is located directly opposite Macclesfield railway station at 52 Waters Green, Macclesfield SK11 6JT. We are open 7 days a week and also out of hours for your convenience.

Open Entrance Porch: A storm porch with recessed LED spotlighting.

Reception Hallway: A most impressive & most welcoming reception hallway, featuring solid oak exposed framework, doors and skirting boards throughout. Solid oak front door incorporating a double glazed leaded & stained glazed panel; double glazed side door panels; underfloor electric heating; recessed ceiling spotlights; burglar control panel; smoke detector; telephone point; cloaks & storage cupboard; understairs storage cupboard.

Downstairs WC Presented in a contemporary style contrasting to fabulous effect with oak timbers & featuring a floating WC with concealed cistern & push button flush; floating cloaks basin with chrome mixer tap; fitted arched vanity mirror incorporating a glass shelf; extractor fan; recessed spotlights; tubular radiator/heated towel rail; natural stone effect ceramic wall, border & floor tiling.

Lounge: A most spacious reception room complemented by exposed oak timber beams & pillars & featuring a highly impressive bespoke hand-crafted brick inglenook fireplace, with open quarry tiled hearth & presently incorporating a gas living-flame open grate fire; underfloor heating; recessed ceiling spotlights; television aerial point; telephone point; four wall light points; oak framed double glazed windows to the rear aspect; oak French doors opening to the sunroom.

Sunroom A bright quadrant design sunroom, constructed of PVCu double glazed windows surmounted on a dwarf brick wall base & featuring PVCu double glazed French doors opening to the garden patio; stone- effect ceramic floor tiles; two wall light points; combination ceiling light & fan.

Dining Room: A separate dining room, ideal for the formal entertaining of both family & friends & benefitting from ample space to seat large gatherings; oak framed double glazed windows to the front aspect provide open views over the garden, with French doors opening to the side aspect; exposed oak timber beams; underfloor heating; recessed ceiling spotlights; solid oak door.

Study : A roomy home office or study, providing ample space for desks & office furniture; bespoke hand-crafted full room width & height oak bookshelves; exposed oak beams; underfloor heating; recessed ceiling spotlights; telephone point; oak framed double glazed window to the front aspect; solid oak door. Dining Kitchen: A fully fitted open-plan dining kitchen, featuring a comprehensive range of buttermilk shaker base, wall, display & dresser cabinets with wine storage, comprising of cupboards & drawers & complemented by brushed chrome handles & granite-effect work surfaces with stone-effect ceramic tiled wall splashbacks; a full range of integrated Bosch appliances, to include an electric fan-assisted double oven; four-burner gas hob; extractor canopy over the hob; microwave oven; dishwasher & fridge; one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink unit, incorporating a chrome swan-neck mixer tap; oak feature beams & pillars; stone-effect ceramic underfloor heated tiling & thermostat; recessed ceiling spotlights; smoke detector; oak framed double glazed window to the side aspect; solid oak door; space for a family dining table & chairs; oak framed double glazed window to the rear aspect; solid oak door to the laundry room..

Laundry Room: A great sized laundry/utility space, situated directly off the dining kitchen & fitted with a matching range of base cupboard cabinets to the kitchen area; granite-effect work surfaces with stone-effect ceramic tile wall splashbacks & matching floor tiling; single drainer & bowl stainless steel sink unit with chrome swan-neck mixer tap; plumbing & space for a washing machine; space for a tumble dryer; extractor fan; recessed ceiling spotlights; secondary burglar alarm control panel; solid oak & double glazed back door, solid oak door to the boiler & boot room.

Boiler & Boot Room/Store A useful addition to the laundry, serving as a boot store & drying room & housing a Worcester gas combination boiler, hot water cylinder;stone-effect lino underfloor heated floor; underfloor heating thermostat; and electric consumer unit.

First Floor- Gallery Landing: A spacious gallery landing featuring a high vaulted ceiling complete with a Velux roof skylight & exposed oak beams & pillars; recessed ceiling spotlights; smoke detector; central heating radiator; loft access hatch.

Master Bedroom: A super dual aspect master bedroom with exposed oak beams & pillars; built-in combination of a deep single & double wardrobe; recessed ceiling spotlights; oak framed double glazed dormer window to the front aspect; oak framed double glazed window to the side aspect; a combination of eight oak fitted drawers to the dormer area; solid oak door.

En-Suite Shower Room/WC Oak exposed beams & a contemporary style fusion, featuring a deep bathtub with chrome wall mixer tap; corner walk-in shower with sliding glass door & shower screens, incorporating a chrome thermostatic shower; floating wash basin with chrome mixer tap; floating WC & concealed cistern with chrome plate push button flush; bespoke mirror with vanity light; mirror-fronted storage cupboard; recessed ceiling spotlights; extractor fan; tubular heated towel rail/radiator; stone-effect ceramic wall tiling with ornate matching border; stone ceramic floor tiling; oak double glazed window to the side aspect.

Bedroom 2: A dormer window second double bedroom featuring oak exposed beams; built-in full-height double wardrobe with sliding fronted doors; recessed ceiling spotlights; central heating radiator; oak framed double glazed windows to the front & side aspects; solid oak door.

En-suite Shower Room: Presented in a contemporary style & comprising of a walk-in shower with sliding glass shower door & shower screen; chrome thermostatic shower; floating wash basin with chrome mixer tap; fitted mirror & glass shelf; floating WC with concealed cistern & incorporating a chrome panel push-button flush; tubular heated towel rail/radiator; recessed ceiling spotlights to include a concealed extractor fan; exposed oak beams; stone-effect ceramic wall & floor tiling; Velux double glazed ceiling roof light, solid oak door.

Bedroom 3: A third double bedroom with exposed oak beams; full-height built-in double wardrobe with mirror-fronted sliding doors; built-in dressing table incorporating eleven drawers & a matching dressing table mirror; twin bedside cabinets; recessed ceiling spotlight; central heating radiator; oak framed double glazed window to the side aspect; solid oak door.

Bedroom 4: A further double bedroom with oak beams; recessed ceiling spotlights; central heating radiator; oak framed double glazed dormer window to the front aspect; solid oak door.

Main Family Bathroom: A spacious contemporary-style family bathroom featuring oak beams & a luxurious deep oversized bathtub with chrome floating mixer tap & incorporating a chrome thermostatically controlled mixer shower over the bath; fitted glass shower screen; floating wash basin with chrome mixer tap; floating WC with concealed cistern & chrome panel push-button flush; recessed ceiling spotlights & extractor fan; bespoke mirror & vanity light; electric shaver point; tubular heated towel rail/radiator; built-in airing cupboard with solid oak door & incorporating a range of shelving; stone-effect ceramic wall tiling with decorative tiled border; stone-effect ceramic floor tiling; oak framed double glazed window to the rear aspect; solid oak door.

Outside: The property is approached via a private residents entrance from Beech Lane. The neat stone-block communal entrance in turn provides access to Brock Cottage & the neighbouring properties. A brick boundary wall separates Brock Cottage with twin brick entrance pillars [with potential to add gates] defining a private tarmac driveway, which eventually divides to the front and one side of the property. Ample parking & hardstanding are facilitated to both of these areas. To the side, the driveway leads to a detached garage.

Detached Double Garage: A spacious detached double garage with a pitched tile roof & providing parking for two vehicles & storage/workshop space. Power & light, twin external greeting lights; personal side door access to the rear garden patio & an up & over garage door.

Gardens: Brock Cottage is surrounded to three elevations by both gardens & terraces. The main lawned garden is located to the front & far side. The gardens offer a good degree of privacy, with the rear of the property benefitting a south-westerly orientation. The gardens are a delight & of manageable size, a perfect fit for a busy family, or keen gardeners as a possible downsize. The rear garden area is mainly flagged for convenience and leads to a small terrace to the rear of the laundry & garage. This particular area provides a perfect space for clothes airing and links the house with the garage, whilst also accessing the driveway by means of a secure gate. Water and outside electricity power points are provided.

Tenure: Freehold - Energy Performance Certification: 'C' 21-04-34

*Buyers Note: These particulars do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract nor may they be regarded as representations. All dimensions are approximate for guidance only, their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for purpose or included in the Sale. Buyers are advised to obtain verification from their solicitors as to the tenure of the property, as well as fixtures and fittings and where the property has been extended/converted as to planning approval and building regulations. All interested parties must themselves verify their accuracy. Moving across the hallway and offering a most sought-after addition to the accommodation.

Council Tax Band

The council tax band for this property is F.