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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · WA16 0SB
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Detached farmhouse occupying a semi-rural position with countryside views, set within approximately 7.5 acres of gardens, paddocks and grazing land.
Description A detached farmhouse occupying a semi-rural position with far-reaching countryside views, set within approximately 7 acres of gardens, paddocks and grazing land.
Swineyard Lane Farm has been in the same ownership for 33 years and provides well-balanced accommodation comprising four bedrooms, three reception rooms and a range of ancillary outbuildings.
Established gardens surround the house, with paddocks and grazing land extending beyond.
Accessed via electric gates and a recently installed Cotswold stone driveway, the farmhouse is set back from the lane and occupies a private position overlooking the surrounding countryside.
The entrance hall provides access to the principal reception rooms. Period features, including exposed beams and fireplaces, are incorporated throughout the property.
The principal reception room features a brick inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove and French doors opening onto the terrace.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of bespoke fitted units with marble work surfaces and integrated fridge/freezer, oven and microwave, while the dining area benefits from natural light from two elevations and French doors provide direct access on to the gardens.
A further reception room provides flexible living accommodation and may be utilised as a sitting room, family room or snug. A cloakroom/utility room completes the ground floor accommodation.
The first floor comprises a principal bedroom with en suite bathroom, three further bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and a family bathroom.
The gardens and grounds are a notable feature of the property, extending around three sides of the house and bounded by mature hedgerows.
The gardens include a variety of fruit trees, including apple and damson, together with raised vegetable planters, and a large summer house equipped with electricity.
A natural pond is situated within the grounds and contributes to the landscape setting.
The recently installed patio terrace provides an outdoor seating and entertaining area with views across the gardens and surrounding countryside.
A contemporary outbuilding offers versatile ancillary accommodation suitable for a variety of uses.
To the front of the property, a substantial triple garage provides extensive garaging, storage and workshop space.
Extending to approximately 7 acres, the land comprises two paddocks and a larger grazing field, providing a balance of amenity and grazing land.
The holding may be suitable for a variety of recreational, equestrian or smallholding interests, subject to any necessary consents.
Swineyard Lane Farm occupies a semi-rural setting surrounded by open countryside and enjoys far-reaching views across the surrounding landscape.
The property is conveniently positioned for access to nearby market towns, local amenities and regional transport connections.
Location Situated in the popular village location of High Legh, and within walking distance of the renowned High Legh Primary School and High Legh Preschool Nursery.
The property has ease of access to excellent educational facilities with a great selection of schools in the state and private sector.
Most private schools in the area provide private coaches to Knutsford and The Grange School at Hartford, King's School Macclesfield and Terra Nova School are all within easy reach.
In addition to these local amenities there is also beautiful surrounding countryside including Tatton Park which is fantastic for those who enjoy walking, cycling and horse riding.
Further leisure facilities are available in the way of several nearby clubs, in particular High Legh, Knutsford and The Mere Golf clubs.
Alongside Knutsford, the pretty village of Lymm is only 3.5 miles away.
It provides wonderful walks around Lymm Dam and also offers local shopping facilities and charming public houses Communications has always been one of the prime attractions of the area, with easy access to the M6 and M56 linking to the North-West's commercial centres making commuting to Chester, Warrington, Liverpool, Manchester and MediaCityUK easily accessible.
Manchester International Airport and the city centre are also within close proximity.
Knutsford and Wilmslow train stations have a regular service to Manchester and Stockport, linking to the main West Coast line for London.
(all travel times and distances are approximate) Square Footage: 2,451 sq ft Acreage: 7.5 Acres Additional Info Council Tax Band G
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