Ridgehill SUTTON • •

Ridgehill RIDGE HILL • SUTTON • MACCLESFIELD • CHESHIRE • SK11 0LU Fine country house set within exceptional gardens in a commanding, elevated position with glorious rural views

Macclesfield: 2 miles, : 8.5 miles, : 11 miles, M6 Junction 18: 16 miles, Airport: 14.5 miles, City Centre: 21 miles

Main House 7 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • dressing room • three principal reception rooms dining kitchen • utility room • cloakroom with w.c. • range of cellars and wine cellars

Coach House Bedroom • bathroom • living kitchen

Retreat Home office • gym • shower room • workshop • potting shed • garden store gardeners cloakroom and kitchen

Camellia House

Substantial greenhouse

About 3.5 acres

Savills Wilmslow 6 Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK 9 5 AA [email protected] 01625 417 450 Situation Hidden from this pretty lane at the head of a long private drive, Ridgehill occupies a prominent elevated setting above a valley with terrific views over the . This tranquil location was chosen in the mid nineteenth century to build one of the area’s finest private houses and the arrival of trains, planes and automobiles has not altered this in any way. Unusually for a country property these days there are a number of local country pubs within easy striking distance.

The property lies amidst glorious countryside on the fringe of the Peak National Park and yet is superbly placed for access to the market town of Macclesfield, on the main West Coast line, placing Euston from 1hr 41mins away and Manchester Piccadilly from 23 minutes.

The area is popular for outdoor pursuits with golf courses, livery, cycling routes and lovely scenic walks. The thriving market town of Macclesfield has all the main supermarkets, specialist shops and the amenities one would expect of a town of this size, excellent schools including Kings School Macclesfield and Beech Hall preparatory school, with Terra Nova, Alderley Edge School for Girls and within easy reach. Many of the principal private schools of south Manchester provide coach access from the town.

This impressive residence may be perfect for those seeking a country house in a sublime, not isolated setting.

DESCRIPTION Ridgehill is one of the foremost properties in the Macclesfield area and dates from around 1852. Set above a valley with magnificent views of the surrounding countryside the property is beautifully appointed and stands within exceptional gardens of about 3.5 acres.

The principal rooms are arranged to take full advantage of the vistas and there are substantial outbuildings including a self contained cottage and a wonderful retreat property with office space, a gym and shower room. Equally suited to a games and snooker room this is a an excellent annex to the main house accommodation.

The property includes a storm porch entrance with double doors leading through to a splendid hall with a French door to the rear gardens and its impressive staircase leading up to the first floor half landing. The drawing room lies off to the left, with a large marble period fireplace and bay windows to the west and southerly aspects, with double French doors to the side terrace. The formal dining room lies to the rear and is accessed either via the hall or through tall double doors from the drawing room. Perfect for entertaining, this room has a side bay window with double French doors to the side terrace. The third main reception room lies off the left of the hall and whilst currently used as a study/library would be equally well suited as a family room. It has half oak panelling and another impressive fireplace with a real fire. The former butlers pantry provides an excellent guest cloakroom with a separate w.c.

The dining kitchen has an octagonal lantern roof and is beautifully appointed with bespoke cabinets by the acclaimed David Lisle. Granite surfaces and an island unit are complemented by top notch appliances from Miele & Gaggenau. French doors open to the gardens and there is access to the range of wine cellars and the cellar room. The ancillary rooms include a boot room with fitted cupboards and space for an American style fridge freezer, a door to the adjoining double garage and an opening off to the large laundry room, also with access to the garaging.

The first floor landing leads to four excellent double bedrooms, three with en suite facilities including the generous master suite with a sizeable dressing room and en suite shower room. Fitted wardrobes extend to three of the bedrooms. A staircase leads up from the inner landing area to the second floor where there are three further double bedrooms with great potential to create a further bathroom or an indulgent second floor suite.

The Coach House Cottage The property offers a completely self contained two storey cottage, part of a well executed coach house conversion. This is finished in a contemporary style and includes a hall and a double bedroom on the right with an en suite shower room. The spiral staircase from the hall leads up to a living room/kitchen.

The Retreat This substantial stone built property offers a number of options although currently provides for a home office with a gym area and a shower room. Featuring interesting Gothic windows, this is a fantastic space for separate staff accommodation or as a snooker/games room/teenage suite. Adjoining this main room there are a number of ancillary rooms including a workshop, potting shed, garden store room, gardener’s kitchen and a cloakroom with w.c.

Camellia House This a a contemporary garden house with seamless fully glazed windows and doors. A stunning al fresco entertaining space with fantastic views over the gardens. There are electric storage heaters, limestone tiled floors and overlooking a croquet lawn.

Gardens and Grounds Extending to about 3.5 acres the gardens have been part of the National Garden Scheme for many years and opens for the NSPCC. They have been developed to provide numerous ‘rooms’ and will delight those with green fingers. A splendid heated greenhouse is amongst the finest we have seen. Beyond the greenhouse and nursery areas there is an orchard, herbaceous borders, an old rose garden, paths meandering through shrubberies of Rhododendron and Azaleas, a potager, water features and amazing topiary. Whilst being a gardeners delight, they could be readily transformed into a very manageable garden retaining the stunning views over the surrounding countryside. The long gated tree lined driveway sweeps between lawns and there is an area of woodland to the west.

Ridgehill Approximate Gross Internal Area 519.68 sq m – 5,593.78 sq ft Garage – 48.26 sq m – 519.46 sq ft Camellia – 19.15 sq m – 206.12 sq ft Total – 587.09 sq m – 6,319.38 sq ft

The Coach House Approximate Gross Internal Area The Coach House – 58.13 sq m – 625.70 sq ft The Retreat – 125.55 sq m – 1,351.40 sq ft Total – 770.77 sq m – 8,296.49 sq ft

Available Separately A further section of land extending to just over 11 acres lies on the far side of Ridge Hill and is available by separate negotiation. Further details are available from the joint selling agents.

GENERAL REMARKS services Mains gas and electricity are connected and there is a private water supply and drainage system. A telephone and broadband are currently connected.

Special Note Our clients have achieved planning consent for an extension above and including the garage area. Further details are available from the joint selling agents.

Viewing Strictly by appointment with the agents Savills 01625 417450 – [email protected]

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. This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of HM Stationery Office. Crown copyright reserved. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance Licence 100041908. NOT TO SCALE 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 and Dean Wood have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Brochure prepared September 2017.

This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of HM Stationery Office. Crown copyright reserved. Licence 100041908. NOT TO SCALE