Property description

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A lovely slice of Cheshire history - 99 Lower Heath is characterful 19th Century detached cottage having evolved over the years from its origins as the lodge to the once proud manor house (which sadly no longer exists) having been replaced now with popular sprawling Lower Heath locality.

A truly versatile and quite unique home with plentiful space for the growing family, making it a very affordable family. The ground floor provides the roomy dining kitchen, off which is the cosy lounge warmed with a lovely solid fuel stove. Furthermore on this floor is an inner hall to the conservatory, with a garden view. Tucked off the conservatory is a ground floor bedroom, sitting room and en suite wet room.

The first floor offers two further double bedrooms and the small fourth bedroom/study, and completing this floor is the modern and spacious shower room.

Outside is the plentiful driveway providing ample space for the parking of numerous vehicles, plus a garage (storage only), with a utility section to the rear. The rear courtyard is laid with attractive Indian stone, with raised decked areas, and there's even a bar servery.

Positioned on the border of Congleton. On the edge of the scenic Cheshire Peak and conveniently served by fast motorway, high-speed rail and international air links, Lower Heath is an ideal location for your family, home and business.

Lower Heath is a well established and sought after location, with beautiful Cheshire countryside on its doorstep just off the sought after Giantswood Lane, with the pretty rural village of Hulme Walfield close by. Westlow Mere is a stone's throw from the property, and a pleasant country stroll could easily become part of your daily routine.

Situated in the highly regarded Lower Heath area, with its location also absolutely ideal for walking access to the well regarded ’Eaton Bank Academy’. Within its immediate vicinity offers the likes of Congleton Retail Park which includes Tesco and Marks & Spencer Food, with the town centre within easy reach and such is its position to the north of Congleton allows convenient access to the main Manchester and Macclesfield arterial routes.

Congleton offers a perfect blend of cultural and leisure activities, and well-rated schooling. It hosts a choice of independent and multiple shops, as well as regular markets and craft fairs. The Daneside Theatre and the town’s Jazz & Blue Festival enhance an active cultural scene.

Astbury Mere Country Park is ideal for easy exploration. With Congleton’s broad range of restaurant and bars, you can effortlessly unwind from the working week with family and friends. The town’s retail park offers a Marks & Spencer Simply Food, a comprehensive Boots, a large Tesco and more. The town boasts independent butchers, florists and newsagents as well as essential services such as chemists, doctors and dentists, and a gateway local hospital.

Lower Heath has outstanding transport and communications links :

Immediate access to A34 and the just completed Congleton Link Road, providing convenient main road travel to the North’s cities including Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool, and South to The Potteries, Newcastle under Lyme and Birmingham.

Lower Heath is a 10 minute drive from junction 17 of the M6 Motorway, the North West’s primary arterial route, providing easy access to the surrounding areas, towns and cities.

Manchester International Airport is only 18 miles away, offering direct flights to over 180 domestic and worldwide destinations.

The major regional rail hub of Crewe is less than 12 miles by swift main roads, and will incorporate the new HS2 line, providing London links in

55 minutes.

Congleton’s own railway station is 2 miles away, and provides frequent expresses to Manchester, and regular connections to Stoke on Trent and beyond.

Entrance

PVCu double glazed door to:

Reception Hall

Opening into the inner hall. Single panel central heating radiator. PVCu double glazed door to outside rear.

Inner Hall (11' 3'' x 5' 4'' (3.43m x 1.62m))

PVCu double glazed window to front aspect. Single panel central heating radiator. 13 Amp power points. Tiled floor. Built-in cloaks cupboard with double doors. Large squared off opening to:

Conservatory (10' 1'' x 9' 11'' (3.07m x 3.02m))

Brick built base with PVCu double glazed upper panels with French doors opening to the rear garden. Single panel central heating radiator. Tiled floor.

Sitting Room (8' 10'' x 7' 10'' (2.69m x 2.39m))

PVCu timber style frosted double glazed window to rear aspect. Coving. Single panel central heating radiator. Grey oak effect floor.

Bedroom 3 Rear (9' 5'' x 8' 10'' (2.87m x 2.69m))

Timber framed double glazed window and rear access door. Coving. Single panel central heating radiator. Grey oak effect floor. Access to the en suite wet room.

En Suite Wet Room

Low voltage downlighters inset. White suite comprising: Low level W.C., Bloc wash hand basin and shower wet area with Mira electric shower. Fully tiled walls.

Dining Kitchen (22' 2'' x 12' 8'' (6.75m x 3.86m) Overall Measurements)

Kitchen Area (12' 3'' x 12' 8'' (3.73m x 3.86m))

PVCu double glazed window to rear aspect. An extensive range of distressed oak wall, drawer and base units with granite effect roll top preparation work surfaces that incorporates a one and a half bowl ceramic sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated 4-ring gas hob, double oven and extractor hood. Built-in fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Understairs storage cupboard. Slate effect tiled floor. Cupboard housing Main gas combi boiler.

Dining Area (10' 3'' x 9' 10'' (3.12m x 2.99m))

PVCu double glazed window to front aspect. Double panel central heating radiator. Oak effect floor. Turn flight staircase off.

Lounge (17' 6'' x 12' 5'' (5.33m x 3.78m) maximum)

PVCu double glazed window to front aspect. Brick recess housing a wood burning stove with a slate hearth and wooden mantel over. Exposed beams. Double panel central heating radiator. Oak effect flooring.

First Floor

Landing

Feature timber framed stained glass window. Coving. Recessed ceiling downlighters. Storage cupboard.

Bedroom 1 Front (12' 7'' x 12' 6'' (3.83m x 3.81m) maximum)

PVCu double glazed window to front aspect. Coving. Double panel central heating radiator. Exposed pine floorboards.

Bedroom 2 Front (10' 3'' x 9' 4'' (3.12m x 2.84m) into wardrobes)

PVCu double glazed window to front aspect. Coving. Single panel central heating radiator. Access to roof void.

Bedroom 4 (6' 8'' x 6' 4'' (2.03m x 1.93m))

Dual aspect PVCu double glazed windows. Coving. Single panel central heating radiator. BT telephone point (subject to BT approval).

Shower Room (8' 6'' x 6' 1'' (2.59m x 1.85m))

PVCu double glazed window to rear aspect. Three piece suite comprising: Low level W.C., ceramic wash hand basin on wash stand and Large walk-in shower enclosure housing mains fed thermostatically controlled shower. Recessed ceiling downlighters. Period style towel radiator.

Outside

Front

A block paved driveway extends to the side of the property and provides plentiful off road parking.

Side

Indian stone laid pathway to garage.

Garage (18' 3'' x 11' 7'' (5.56m x 3.53m) maximum)

The garage is currently split with the front section providing storage and the rear section used as a utility with space and plumbing for washing machine.

Rear

Courtyard garden area encompassed with timber lapped fencing and brick walls. There is a covered bar servery with timber decking and a raised decked area suitable for alfresco entertaining.

Services

All mains services are connected (although not tested).

Tenure

Freehold (subject to solicitors verification).

Viewings

Strictly by appointment through the sole selling agent Timothy A Brown.
Amenities

4 bedroom detached family home

Dining kitchen & separate utility

Lounge, sitting room & conservatory

Ground floor en suite wet room

Modern shower room

Driveway providing ample parking

Rear courtyard garden

Total floor area 140 M sq (1507 ft sq)