HILL TOP ROAD | ACTON BRIDGE | | CW8 3RA | £2,250,000

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Hill Top Farm, Hill Top Road Acton Bridge CW8 3RA

A most impressive barn conversion offering extensive and adaptable accommodation

together with superb leisure facilities and gardens.

Hilltop Farm is a most impressive detached property which is believed to date from the 18th century although it was completely rebuilt in the late 1980s. Occupying a slightly elevated position on the edge of the village the property is well screened from the lane by a high York dry stone wall and has a pleasant aspect over its own gardens and surrounding open countryside.

Hilltop Farm was originally a traditional barn which was rebuilt and substantially extended to provide a magnificent country residence. Constructed of brick under a slate roof the property provides spacious and adaptable family accommodation arranged essentially over three floors. This property seamlessly balances fresh modern decoration and conveniences with original and authentic period features to create an immaculately presented and stylish family property. Full of character, the property has numerous exposed ceiling timbers and King post trusses and open stairwell with wide galleried landing and vaulted ceiling.

ENTRANCE HALL

KITCHEN

SUMMARY are all accessed off a central reception hall with Travetine tiled A most impressive barn conversion offering extensive and adaptable flooring and is served with under floor heating and spans the accommodation together with superb leisure facilities and gardens. width of the house. Arguably one of this properties stand out features is the stunning Kitchen/dining room. Fitted with Hilltop Farm is An imposing detached property which is bespoke 'Pineland' wall and base units with remarkable marble believed to date from the 18th century although it was work surface over, 4 door 'AGA', integrated fridge freezer and completely rebuilt in the late 1980s. Occupying a slightly 'Neff' appliances. elevated position on the edge of the village the property is well screened from the lane by a high York dry stone wall and has a The accommodation at first floor level is as comprehensive with pleasant aspect over its own gardens and surrounding open six bedrooms and two bathrooms. The master suite features countryside. double bedroom with lovely aspect, mezzanine dressing area and ensuite bathroom. This and the main family bathroom have Hilltop Farm was originally a traditional Cheshire barn which been fitted with 'Villeroy & Boch' sanitary ware, integrated was rebuilt and substantially extended to provide a magnificent 'Luxurite' televisions and under floor heating. There is a 7th country residence. Constructed of brick under a slate roof the bedroom on the second floor and useful landing area which property provides spacious and adaptable family accommodation serves as useful storage. arranged essentially over three floors. This property seamlessly balances fresh modern decoration and conveniences with In addition to the principal living accommodation there are original and authentic period features to create an immaculately exceptional leisure facilities including superb pool room with a presented and stylish family property. Full of character, the high vaulted ceiling with exposed trusses and houses a part tiled property has numerous exposed ceiling timbers and King post indoor heated swimming pool (35'11 x 17'11) which trusses and open stairwell with wide galleried landing and incorporates a central dolphin mosaic and underwater lights. vaulted ceiling. Beyond there is a changing room with shower and plant room. From the garden room, there is also a games room with integral The reception rooms provide exceptional entertaining areas and bar and triple garage below.

KITCHEN Hilltop Farm offers stunning gardens and grounds featuring and canal taking the next right sign posted Acton bridge. walled kitchen garden, ornamental lake with island and stone Continue to the top of the hill and turn left onto Hilltop Road. waterfall, front lawned gardens interspersed with mature shrubs A dry stone wall will be observed after a short distance on the and flowers, dog kennel with garden store to the rear and left. above and further machinery shed. GROUND FLOOR LOCATION Acton Bridge is a desirable semi-rural hamlet of few properties. RECEPTION HALL Whilst enjoying an open aspect over Cheshire's finest 50' 0" x 14' 0" (15.24m x 4.27m) Over 50ft in length this countryside the location is by no means isolated with a main line impressive reception hall features double doors with glass inset railway station and excellent links to the nearby A49 providing a to front and rear elevations with double glazed windows to each gateway to the North West motorway network. Liverpool and side, four radiators with ornate covers over,'Travetine' tiled Manchester International airports are also within easy reach. flooring throughout and stairs to first floor accommodation. Shopping facilities are met at the nearby towns of Northwich, , and which incorporate leisure GARDEN LOUNGE centres to suit most sporting tastes. There are numerous 19' 09" x 34' 10" (6.02m x 10.62m) A remarkable family room private Sporting Clubs within the surrounding areas, including a with superb aspect over rear garden and ornamental lake. Well number of notable golf courses. Excellent educational facilities lit by two double glazed windows to the rear elevation and cater for children of most ages in both the State and Private internal window to side elevation. A feature real flame effect sectors; particularly the close proximity of The Grange at electric fire acts as a focal point to the room, double doors to Hartford. the lounge, four radiators and access to games room above.

DIRECTIONS INNER HALL To reach the property from Junction 10 on the M56 proceed Accessed from the entrance hall featuring double glazed window south on the A49 Road. Pass over the to front elevation, double doors to lounge, double doors to

FAMILY ROOM sitting room and radiator with ornate cover. fitted with bespoke 'Pineland' wall and base units with marble work surface over and marble splash back and central island unit LOUNGE with marble work surface over featuring cupboards below, 20' 05" x 29' 0" (6.22m x 8.84m) Exceptionally spacious Belfast sink with mixer taps over and pop up plug/USB sockets. reception room featuring gas fireplace with unique exposed 2 ring, 4 door 'AGA' with additional 4 ring gas hob with brick hearth, acting as a focal point to the room. The space is extractor over and downlighters. Integrated appliances include well lit by two double glazed windows to the front elevation and fridge, freezer and 'Neff' dishwasher. Solid wooden floor with two internal windows. With four radiators and revealed beams. under floor heating, two radiators with ornate covers and two double doors to reception hall. CONSERVATORY 12' 09" x 31' 0" (3.89m x 9.45m) A superb conservatory with UTILITY ROOM delightful aspect featuring York stone flagged flooring 5' 09" x 14' 0" (1.75m x 4.27m) Fitted with a range of base units throughout, radiator, two internal windows and double doors. with marble work surface over, space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer, double glazed window and door to FAMILY ROOM rear hall. 13' 11" x 20' 04" (4.24m x 6.2m) Featuring double doors to lounge, radiator and ornate ceiling cornicing. REAR HALL Featuring external access door, two radiators, tiled flooring DOWNSTAIRS W.C throughout and doors to pool room, utility and study. Featuring low level W.C, stunning 'Porcelanosa' vanity wash hand basin set in marble top with mixer taps over, double glazed STUDY window, tiled walls and tiled flooring throughout. 10' 0" x 13' 07" (3.05m x 4.14m) Featuring double glazed window to rear elevation, built in shelving, radiator with ornate KITCHEN/DINING ROOM cover, door to pool room and wooden flooring throughout. 29' 0" x 23' 0" (8.84m x 7.01m) A stunning kitchen/dining room

LOUNGE POOL ROOM MASTER SUITE 50' 05" x 38' 05" (15.37m x 11.71m) A fantastic pool room featuring vaulted ceiling with exposed trusses and houses a part BEDROOM tiled indoor heated swimming pool (35'11 x 17'11) which 16' 11" x 19' 02" (5.16m x 5.84m) A stunning master bedroom incorporates a central dolphin mosaic and underwater lights and with lovely aspect, featuring two double glazed windows to side has tiled surround beyond which are extensive seating areas. elevation and one double glazed window to rear elevation. Built The pool room has three sets of French doors which open onto in wardrobes, revealed beams, two radiators and stairs to the terrace to the rear of the property together with a changing mezzanine dressing area. room and plant room. Internal window, decorative columns and radiators. ENSUITE 20' 07" x 10' 07" (6.27m x 3.23m) Featuring 'Villeroy and Boch' CHANGING ROOM suite comprising corner W.C with concealed cistern, steps up Fitted with a shower, three changing cubicles and radiator. to feature tiled bath with waterfall mixer tap and separate shower attach, walk in wet room with drencher shower head PLANT ROOM and separate shower attachment and vanity wash hand basin Housing an Ideal Concord gas fired boiler, Heat Exchange pump with waterfall mixer tap over, drawers below and 'Villeroy and and filtration unit. Boch' fitted mirror over. 'Luxurite' television, under floor heating, revealed beams, two double glazed windows and three FIRST FLOOR chrome ladder heated towel rails.

LANDING DRESSING AREA 13' 11" x 14' 10" (4.24m x 4.52m) A fabulous galleried landing 7' 1" x 13' 05" (2.16m x 4.09m) Stairs up to mezzanine dressing with feature arched window to front elevation which makes a area featuring circular window to side elevation, built in dressing perfect seating or study area with revealed beams and four table and revealed beams. radiators with ornate covers.

LANDING

BEDROOM TWO hanging space and shelving. Radiator. 13' 10" x 14' 11" (4.22m x 4.55m) Featuring double glazed window to rear elevation, built in wardrobes, dressing tables FAMILY BATHROOM and bedside cabinets, revealed beams and radiator. 9' 04" x 12' 04" (2.84m x 3.76m) Well designed and finished to a high standard this family bathroom featured 'Villeroy and Boch' BEDROOM THREE bathroom suite comprising feature tiled bath with mixer tap and 8' 03" x 14' 09" (2.51m x 4.5m) Featuring circular window, built separate shower attachment, corner W/C with concealed in wardrobes with dressing table and mirror, built in chest of cistern, walk in fully tiled shower cubicle with drencher shower drawers, radiator and revealed beams. head and separate shower attachment and vanity wash hand basin with mixer taps and fitted mirror. Circular double glazed BEDROOM FOUR window to front elevation, tiled walls, tiled flooring throughout 13' 11" x 13' 09" (4.24m x 4.19m) Another superb double and two chrome ladder heated towel rails. bedroom with aspect over rear gardens and lake. Well lit by double glazed window to rear elevation, built in wardrobes, GAMES ROOM dressing tables and chest of drawers and radiator. An exceptional entertaining space located above the garage featuring an integral bar with draught lager and ale pumps and BEDROOM FIVE stainless steel sink with mixer taps over, traditional bench 13' 08" x 16' 08" (4.17m x 5.08m) Double bedroom featuring seating, wood panelled walls, projector, integrated speaker one double glazed window to rear elevation and one circular system, two velux windows and one circular window, revealed window to side elevation, built wardrobe/airing cupboard and beams and radiator. Accessed via inner hall off the garden room. radiator. SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM SIX 16' 09" x 10' 08" (5.11m x 3.25m) Double bedroom featuring LANDING/HOME OFFICE circular window to front and side, walk in wardrobe with An incredibly useful space with the potential to be used as a

MASTER BEDROOM WITH MEZZANINE DRESSING AREA

home office or for storage. Featuring circular double glazed OUTBUILDINGS window to side elevation, velux window to front elevation, There are two further buildings, those being a machinery store revealed beams, radiator and ample under eaves storage space. together with a brick and slate dog kennel with enclosed run and attached two storey garden store with power and lighting BEDROOM 7 which is substantial in size and ideal for storage or offers 13' 03" x 12' 11" (4.04m x 3.94m) Double bedroom featuring potential for conversion to small annex or office. (Subject to velux window to front elevation, single radiator, revealed beams relevant planning consent). and ample under eaves storage. GARDENS & GROUNDS EXTERNAL The property is approached via a stone splayed entrance with electrically operated wrought iron gate and over a granite sett TRIPLE GARAGE drive to a wide granite sett and York stone flagged courtyard 25' 09" x 36' 07" (7.85m x 11.15m) Featuring built in drawers, with turning circle and fountain. The principal gardens are to the cupboards and work surfaces, can be accessed by internal door north east of the house and surround an ornamental lake with from inner hall off the garden room, electric up and over doors, island and stone waterfall. A path leads around to the south of radiator, power and lighting. Doors to pump room which the house, being the front, where there are further lawns services the bar in the games room and two separate W.C's, subdivided with floral boarders and granite sett path and each with a low level W.C, pedestal wash hand basin and shielded from the road by a variety of flowering trees and radiator. shrubs.

POTTING SHED A pedestrian gate leads to a second drive which is gravelled. A lean to greenhouse adjoining the triple garage featuring York There is an extensive vegetable garden with raised beds and stone flagged flooring throughout, power, lighting and doors to greenhouse with power & lighting which is currently a very front and side. productive kitchen garden providing an array of fruit and vegetables. To the side is an extensive area of hard standing

MASTER ENSUITE which offers huge potential for further development subject to obtaining necessary planning consents. Beyond this area is a large chicken coop.

The perimeter is delineated by mature hedgerows with, along the south east boundary adjoining the lane, a superb York dry stone wall.

PROPERTY INFORMATION SERVICES All mains services are connected. Water is metered. Water heating is by gas boilers supplemented by electric immersion heaters. Central heating is by gas boiler with a separate gas boiler for the pool and pool room. Burglar alarm and fully integrated state of the art CCTV camera system installed. Security lighting.

VIEWING Viewing by appointment only with Agent's Knutsford office. Tel: 01565 621624 E-mail: knutsford@fineandcountry,com

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GAMES ROOM

INDOOR SWIMMING POOL

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