Astle Hall chelford • macclesf ield •

Astle Hall road • chelford macclesf ield • cheshire • sk11 9aq Exceptional country house in a parkland setting

Chelford: 1 mile, : 4 miles, : 6.5 miles, : 5.5 miles : 6.5 miles, Airport: 10.5 miles, City Centre: 18.5 miles

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6 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • Dressing room • 5 reception rooms Breakfast kitchen • 2 storage rooms • Pantry • Cloakroom • Utility room

Triple garage • Large modern barn/hangar • Paddock land Woodland and gardens to about 5.5 acres

Savills Wilmslow Andrew J Nowell & Company 6 Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AA 8 London Road, Alderley Edge [email protected] Cheshire, SK9 7JS 01625 417 450 01625 585905 Situation Astle Hall lies at the head of a magnificent tree lined driveway which leads through parkland to the gravelled parking area and garaging with the driveway to the service area and barn beyond. Astle Hall lies within half a mile of Chelford village and its amenities including an award winning butchers, a greengrocers, a newsagents and a well stocked post office/village store.

The railway station lies on the main Manchester – line and places Manchester city centre 34 minutes away. London Euston from Macclesfield is 1 hour 42 minutes. Waitrose in Alderley Edge and Booths in Knutsford are within easy reach for more comprehensive shopping needs and both have an excellent range of specialist shops as does Wilmslow. Marks and Spencer at Dean and John Lewis at Cheadle are within striking distance. Terra Nova Preparatory School is only 3 miles up the road and there are excellent private schools in Alderley Edge. The local schools at Chelford, Over Peover and are well regarded and there are coaches from Chelford village to most senior schools including Kings School Macclesfield.

There is a village hall, cricket club and two nearby gastro pubs, The Egerton Arms in Chelford and The Dog at Over Peover. There are excellent golf courses nearby, a thriving tennis, hockey and cricket community, a range of livery stables with wonderful country walks and bridle paths nearby. For dining out, Alderley Edge, Wilmslow and Knutsford have well regarded restaurants, bistros and bars. The M6 can be joined at Holmes Chapel or Knutsford and the M60 Manchester Orbital Motorway via the Wilmslow/Hale junction of the M56 or the A34 at Cheadle providing easy access to the North West’s commercial centres. In summary, Chelford village is in a rural setting just beyond the South Manchester conurbation and is well placed to benefit from the many services within that area, yet enjoys the rural community, glorious countryside and tranquillity so often sought.

Description Astle Hall is a substantial and impressive country house which in 1996 replaced the original late 18th Century hall that had long since fallen into disrepair. This provided the opportunity to create a wonderful family residence which retains the grandeur of the original house yet which is designed to meet contemporary needs. The proportions are superb and the flexible accommodation is arranged over three floors providing manageable space set around a grand galleried reception hall. The finishes throughout are exceptional and include a sweeping mahogany main staircase, polished wood and stone floors, panelled doors and traditional open fires. The impressive study has been bespoke fitted and panelled by Smallbone of Devizes and there is air conditioning to the impressively large master bedroom suite.

The historic setting is unparalleled in the area, with the 1/3 mile long gated driveway leading past magnificent trees and parkland culminating in the gravel parking area to the front of the house. A more impressive approach is hard to imagine and, in turn, the views from the property are equally spectacular.

Accommodation The stone pillared portico opens to a magnificent galleried reception hall with a mahogany staircase and balustrade, a herringbone parquet floor and a substantial stone fireplace. A cloakroom lies off an inner vestibule to the rear along with a playroom or second study. The principal drawing room lies off to the right of the hall and has a triple aspect with two sets of French doors and an open fire with a carved antique marble surround and hearth.

To the left of the hall is a dual aspect sitting room, again with French doors to the gardens and a log burning stove set in a carved stone fireplace and hearth. The impressive dining kitchen has a range of bespoke granite topped cupboards with a matching island and a 4 oven Aga, a range cooker and an American style fridge/freezer. There is a French dresser, slate flooring and French doors opening to the sunny flagged terrace and gardens. A traditional pantry lies off. A boot room/utility room lies off a rear recessed porch area and a door leads off to the stunning air-conditioned study/home office; beautifully appointed by Smallbone of Devises with library shelving, cupboards and wainscot panelling in oak, with an oak floor and French doors to the garden terrace.

The galleried landing has French doors to a wrought iron balcony with views over the parkland. There are three principal bedroom suites including the magnificent air conditioned master suite with a dual aspect and double French doors to a Juliet balcony. The well appointed dressing room lies off and leads through to the Smallbone of Devises fitted bathroom with granite surfaces and limestone tiling plus a separate w.c. area. The two further bedroom suites have built in wardrobes and share an en- suite bathroom with a classic white suite, free standing bath and a separate shower cubicle. There are two large inter-connecting storage rooms to the rear which house the plant room and provide easily accessible box and luggage storage.

The second floor has three further large double bedrooms including a guest suite with an en-suite shower room and a house bathroom for the remaining bedrooms, which have built in wardrobes. Astle Hall Energy Efficiency Rating Approximate Gross Internal Area: 541.53 sq m / 5924.13 sq ft Garage: 69.74 sq m / 750.67 sq ft Outbuilding: 253.32 sq m / 2726.71 sq ft Total: 864.59 sq m / 9306.36 sq ft

For illustrative purposes only. Not to scale. Whilst every attempt was made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan, all measurements are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error.

Garage

Outbuilding

Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor Gardens & Grounds A triple garage stands to the rear and side of the main house and is approached by the extended gravel carriage driveway.

The grounds extend to about 5.5 acres including a paddock to the right hand side of the second entrance gates. The gardens are beautifully landscaped with rolling lawns, mature specimen trees including Cedar of Lebanon and Beech, a woodland area and a second paddock. Deep shrubbery borders form the boundaries and a lily pond sits centrally.

There is a further paddock of about 5 acres available by separate negotiation along with a 2726 sq ft garden/machinery store which could be used as a hangar, subject to planning permission.

Directions From Chelford roundabout take the A535 towards Holmes Chapel and after a couple of hundred yards turn right just after the church by the lodge (not owned). At the automated gates continue through and follow the driveway through the parkland to a second automated set of gates with a cattle grid. Continue to the gravel circular parking and turning area at the front of the house.

Services Oil central heating system, mains water and electricity, private drainage. Burglar alarm, security lighting, wiring for satellite and CCTV cameras.

Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.