Lowfield House, 6, Fords Lane, Mow Cop, Stoke on Trent
Lowfield House, 6, Fords Lane, Mow Cop
Offers in Excess of £495,000
A well-presented detached property in an idyllic setting in the foothills of Mow Cop Castle with an additional 0.5 acres of woodland and brick building
Storm Porch and Entrance Hall
Living Room and Dining Room
Kitchen with Pantry
Downstairs WC
3 Bedrooms
Family Bathroom
Double Garage
Well stocked rear garden
0.5 acre woodland with associated building
Location
Lowfield House is situated in the foothills of Mow Cop Castle enjoying a semi-rural location with pleasant outlook over the Cheshire Plain and beyond to the Welsh mountains. Mow Cop benefits from a general store and a selection of public houses with wider amenities available in the nearby commuter towns of Congleton and Alsager. There are highly regarded primary and secondary schools locally, including Bluebell School and Knypersley First School, both deemed ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, in addition to Castle Primary School located within 150 yards of the property.
For the outdoor enthusiast, Mow Cop Castle is of note having been built by Randle Wilbraham in 1754 as a summer house designed to look like a medieval fortress and round tower. There are several wonderful walks, hikes and cycle rides encompassing the folly and following parts of the South Cheshire Way, the Cheshire Ring Canal Walk, Staffordshire Way and the Grit Stone Trail. Historic homes and gardens are prevalent in the area with Biddulph Grange Garden, Little Moreton Hall and Rode Hall & Gardens being some 4 miles distant.
Mow Cop is well-positioned for commuting to the commercial centres of the northwest, with the M6 motorway network nearby. Stoke-on-Trent station offers a direct train service to London Euston within 1 ½ and 2 hours respectively and approximately 30 mins to Manchester Piccadilly.
The Accommodation
Lowfield House is a handsome detached residence constructed in 1912 of Accrington red brick with stone quoins, window lintels, storm porch, decorative finial and rendered gable end. Coming to the market for the first time since the family acquired the house in 1949, Lowfield House offers comfortable living accommodation with the current configuration being perfectly proportioned.
The canopied front door opens into the hallway, off which are the two principal reception rooms and stairwell to the first floor. The dining room benefits from an ornate marble fireplace with mantle and hearth, serving hatch, original cornicing and ceiling rose with double glazed window to the front. Adjacent is the sitting room which offers plenty of natural light with front and rear aspect windows and benefits from a feature marble fireplace with gas fire, decorative mantle and marble hearth.
The kitchen sits to the rear of the house featuring oak beams and is fitted with a range of wall and base units, integrated stoves oven with four burner gas hob and extractor fan above, enamel sink with drainer, plumbing for a washing machine/dishwasher/tumble drier and pantry. The downstairs WC is accessible from the kitchen, fitted with low flush W/C and corner sink basin.
Access to the first floor is off the entrance hall via a stairwell to the landing giving opening to the master bedroom with storage cupboard, family bathroom fitted with low flush w/c, bath with shower fitting and sink basin and complemented by two further bedrooms.
Outside
Lowfield House is accessed along a private unadopted road and sits within a 0.1 acre plot. The front of the property is laid with Cotswold chippings with a block paved driveway to the eastern boundary with ample parking and double garage. This building would certainly lend itself as storage or conversion for business use subject to the relevant planning permissions. The rear garden is laid to lawn with cottage style flower beds and a patio area which is raised to take full advantage of the rural views.
In addition, and adjacent to Lowfield House is a plot of amenity woodland and associated building measuring approximately 0.5 acres comprising a range of both deciduous and non-deciduous broadleaf trees. This area is a rarity and one which will appeal to those who may wish to keep livestock on a hobby basis or indeed simply enjoy it as amenity.
Services
Mains water, electricity, gas and private drainage. Telephone and broadband connections.
We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is around 55 Mbps, however please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out. The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 77 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 11.08.22). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.
None of the services, appliances, heating installations, broadband, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
Tenure
The property is offered freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings, furniture, lighting, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.
Local Authority & Council Tax
Newcastle Under Lyme. T: 0300 123 5500. W: https://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/
Council Tax: Band D - £1,958 payable 2022/23
Directions
From Congleton, follow the A34 Newcastle Road for approximately 4.5 miles. Turn left onto Stone Chair Lane and left onto Station Road, continuing onto Spring Bank. Follow Spring Bank for approximately 400 yards. Proceed onto The Bank and follow the road to the right onto Mount Pleasant Road for a further 300 yards. Continue onto Chapel Street which then becomes Mow Cop Road for 400 yards before turning right onto Fords Lane. The property is located within approximately 100 yards, delineated by a Fisher German For Sale board.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through the selling agent, Fisher German.
T: 01565 757970 E: knutsfordagency@fishergerman.co.uk.
Photographs and particulars produced August 2022.
