The Cross, Congleton Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7AD

For sale by informal tender – best offers in writing by 12 noon on Friday 6th November A substantial five-bedroom period property extending to approximately 3,357 sq ft, set within approximately 1.4 acres of gardens and grounds in a desirable position on Congleton Road.

The property is in need of modernisation and offers an exciting opportunity for purchasers looking to create a substantial and impressive family home.

The generous plot and existing accommodation also offer potential for further development or alteration, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions and consents.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and retains a number of attractive period features, including picture rails, panelled doors, period fireplaces and glazed casement windows.

The property also benefits from a garage, utility facilities, extensive storage and substantial gardens and grounds.

The ground floor briefly comprises a welcoming entrance hall, cloakroom, dining room, spacious lounge with open fireplace, kitchen/breakfast room, rear hall, sitting room, utility room, WC and garage.

To the first floor are five bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, together with a family bathroom and landing with access to the loft.

The property provides considerable scope for modernisation and reconfiguration to suit individual requirements.

The approximately 1.4-acre grounds provide a particularly attractive feature and may also offer potential for development, subject to the necessary planning permissions, building regulations and other relevant consents.

Storm Porch Hardwood period front door with glazed inserts opening to: Entrance Hall 8.04m x 3.50m (26' 5" x 11' 6") Glazed casement windows to two elevations, picture rail, radiator, power points, telephone point and cloaks cupboard.

Stairs rise to the first floor with under-stairs cupboard housing the meters and consumer unit.

Panelled doors lead to: Cloakroom 1.82m x 0.98m (6' 0" x 3' 3") Obscure glazed window to the front, low-level WC and wall-hung wash hand basin.

Dining Room 5.74m x 4.04m (18' 10" x 13' 3") Glazed casement windows to two elevations, picture rail, radiator, power points and glazed display cupboard.

Lounge 5.80m x 4.86m (19' 0" x 15' 11") Glazed casement windows to two elevations and glazed door opening to the patio. Open fireplace with decorative tiled surround, picture rail and radiators.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 7.47m x 3.33m (24' 6" x 10' 11") Glazed casement windows to two elevations.

Fitted with a range of modern wall and base units with rolled-edge work surfaces over and matching splashbacks.

One-and-a-half bowl sink unit with drainer and integrated appliances comprising a four-ring electric hob with extractor hood over and two neff combination ovens.

Power points, recessed lighting, pantry cupboard and further cupboard providing space for a fridge freezer.

Door leading to: Rear Hall Hardwood period door, wood-effect flooring and door leading to: Sitting Room 4.65m x 2.72m (15' 3" x 8' 11") Glazed patio door and window, radiator, power points, telephone point and TV aerial connection.

Utility Room 3.90m x 2.66m (12' 10" x 8' 9") Glazed window to the rear. Fitted with a range of wall and base units with rolled-edge work surface over and matching splashback.

Stainless steel sink unit with inset drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, power points and pressurised hot water cylinder providing domestic hot water and central heating.

Door leading to the garden and door to: WC Low-level WC with traditional high-level cistern and glazed window.

Integral Garage 4.72m x 2.72m (15' 6" x 8' 11") Up-and-over door, glazed window to the side and power points.

Landing 8.96m x 2.39m (29' 5" x 7' 10") Windows to two elevations, radiators, power points and access to the loft space via pull-down ladder.

Bedroom One 5.76m x 4.28m (18' 11" x 14' 1") Glazed windows to two elevations, radiator, power points and built-in wardrobes with hanging rails and matching doors.

Door leading to: En-Suite 3.46m x 2.54m (11' 4" x 8' 4") Glazed window and white suite comprising walk-in shower with glazed shower screen, mains-fed fixed shower head and handheld shower attachment, low-level WC and wash hand basin with cupboards and drawer unit beneath.

Radiator and half-tiled walls. Bedroom Two 5.77m x 4.28m (18' 11" x 14' 1") Glazed windows to two elevations, radiator and power points.

Bedroom Three 6.17m x 3.72m (20' 3" x 12' 2") Glazed window, radiator, power points and wash hand basin with cupboard beneath.

Bedroom Four 6.05m x 4.05m (19' 10" x 13' 3") Glazed window, radiator and power points. Door leading to: Bedroom Five 4.30m x 3.60m (14' 1" x 11' 10") Glazed window, radiator and power points.

Bathroom 2.71m x 2.22m (8' 11" x 7' 3") White suite comprising p-shaped bath with mains-fed shower over and glazed screen, low-level WC and wash hand basin inset into a vanity unit with cupboards beneath.

Shaver point, tiled walls and floor and chrome ladder-style towel radiator. Wc 1.60m x 1m (5' 3" x 3' 3") Window to front, Low level WC.

Store Cupboard Housing the wall-mounted conventional Vaillant boiler. Store Room Belfast sink unit, power points and double timber doors.

Gardens The property is approached via a sweeping tarmac driveway, providing ample parking and access to a useful car port.

The gardens extend around the property and offer a variety of established and versatile outdoor spaces.

A paved patio area provides an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining, with a timber-framed pergola creating a defined walk way and an attractive focal point within the garden.

Beyond, a generous lawned area occupies the former grass tennis court, providing an expansive open space suitable for recreation and relaxation.

The gardens also feature a greenhouse, ideal for those with an interest in gardening.

A particularly attractive mature woodland area provides a natural and secluded setting, with a variety of self-seeded trees, shrubs and established planting.

The mature bushes extensively screen the garden from the adjoining road, creating a high degree of privacy and seclusion. Further paved areas provide additional seating ...

Development Potential The combination of the property's substantial 3,357 sq ft accommodation and approximately 1.4 acres of gardens and grounds presents an interesting opportunity for purchasers seeking a property with scope for modernisation, extension or potential redevelopment.

Any development or alteration would be subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions, building regulations and other relevant consents.

Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with Cheshire East Council and all other relevant authorities regarding their proposed plans.

Development Uplift Clause Should more than one dwelling be constructed on the Property within a period of 20 years from the date of completion of the sale, the Seller shall be entitled to receive an uplift payment equivalent to 30% of the increase in the value of the land attributable to the additional dwelling(s).

The uplift payment shall become due upon the grant of planning permission and/or the commencement of development, as agreed between the parties, and shall be calculated by reference to the increase in the value of the land arising from the additional development, excluding the value of any buildings or improvements subsequently constructed.

The precise calculation, valuation methodology, payment trigger and any applicable provisions for the enforcement of this clause shall be agreed between the parties and incorporated into a legally binding agreement, to be prepared by the parties' respective solicitors.

Informal Tender The property is offered for sale by informal tender, with best offers in writing to be received by 12 noon on Friday 6th November.

Making an Offer by Best Bids The property is for sale by best bids. Offers should be in writing, via letter or email, with any conditions clearly stated.

1, You are advised to make the offer an uneven amount to avoid the possibility of any offer being duplicated.

2, No offer will be considered if it is either escalating or is determined by reference to any bid made by another party. 3.

Purchasers are asked to provide details of their position with regards to any dependant sale, i.e.

Your position as to whether you need to sell another property, if you have a sale proceeding what the position is with the purchaser and what stage the sale has currently reached 4, Purchasers are asked to provide details of funding for the purchase.

Whether your offer is dependent on a mortgage or any other type of finan...

Council Tax & Local Authority Cheshire East Council - Band H - 2026/27 - £4,854.38 Material Information Part A Tenure: Freehold Material Information Part B Property type: See above Property Construction: Brick built, tiled roof Number and types of room: See above Electricity Supply: Mains Water Supply: Mains Sewerage: Mains Heating: Boiler & radiators - mains gas Broadband: Standard, superfast & Ultrafast Mobile Signal: EE: Good outdoor O2: Good outdoor, variable in-home Three: Good outdoor and in-home Vodafone: Good outdoor Parking: Space for several cars Material Information Part C Building Safety: No known issues Restrictions, rights and easements: Land registry available on request.

Flood Risk: River & Seas = Very Low Surface Water = Very Low. Costal Erosion: No Planning permissions: Sprift report available on request Accessibility/adaptions: None Coalfield or Mining Area: No