Old Hall Stables, Brereton Park, Brereton, Sandbach

Guide price £1,795,000

An impressive character property listed Grade II with over 5,000 sq ft of family accommodation situated on the former Brereton Hall Estate with Mill Pond and extensive gardens and grounds.

• Entrance hall

• Drawing room, dining room and lounge

• Kitchen with breakfast room and sitting room

• Study, utility room and cloak room

• Principal bedroom suite with en suite bathroom and dressing area

• 3 further bedrooms all with en suite shower rooms

• Family room, storage, office and laundry room

• Approximately 485.6 sq m (5,227.5 sq ft) of accommodation

• Triple garage and garden stores

• Patio, mill pond and extensive gardens with rural views

Location

Old Hall Stables is approached through parkland for the former Brereton Hall estate in rural location some 2.5 miles to the south of Holmes Chapel. The village is very quaint with a popular country pub although nearby Sandbach offers a comprehensive range of services including supermarket, a wide selection of restaurants, pubs and cafes as well as a GP practise, High Street Banks and Post Office.

Local sports clubs include golf at Sandbach and Woodside, cricket in Congleton and Sandbach and for those seeking outdoor pursuits there is extensive walking and mountain biking throughout the local area and beyond into the Peak District. For the equestrian enthusiast there is open country nearby together with numerous bridleways and lanes for hacking out. There is horse racing at Chester and Bangor-on-Dee and various professional riding schools and livery available locally and throughout the county.

On the educational front there is a state primary school in the village with Brereton C of E and Holmes Chapel Comprehensive and Primary which has an “Outstanding” Ofsted rating. For those seeking private education there is Terra Nova known for its sporting and educational excellence and Kings Macclesfield within a short commute.

Commuting to the commercial centres of the north west and beyond is straightforward with easy access to the M6 and the property is within 8.2 miles of Crewe train station providing a direct 1hr 35 service to London and a regular service to Liverpool and Birmingham. There are international airports at Manchester and Liverpool, respectively.

The Accommodation

Old Hall Stables is a character country home constructed of Cheshire brick under a tile and slate roof with Wisteria clad elevations and an imposing former steam chimney to the front. The facade is typical of its style being a converted stable block, coach house and barn which is replicated in the interior by the size of the rooms and layout of the accommodation being arranged over 2 floors with the benefit of oil central heating. The vendor has ensured the property has been kept to an immaculate standard and the character retained throughout the house with impressive Inglenook fireplaces, solid beams and superbly proportioned rooms creating over 5,000 sq ft of family accommodation. There is no doubt that Old Hall Stables offers the complete package in a very desirable location.

The house is formally accessed through the glazed former carriage way into a light and spacious staircase hall with a cloak room off. To either side of the inner hall are the principal reception rooms comprising drawing room, dining room and lounge. The drawing room is well proportioned adjoining the open plan dining room and contains a feature Inglenook fireplace housing a wood burning stove and a pleasant aspect over the gardens. The lounge is equally impressive with a French window giving access to the rear patio and gardens. Beyond is the kitchen and breakfast room which is an ideal entertaining space being open plan with the adjoining sitting room. The kitchen is of the highest quality with handmade wall and base units under granite worksurfaces incorporating 5 ring Neff hob, Indesit dishwasher, Belfast sink and integrated AEG drink fridge. Beyond the kitchen is the sitting room with is a cosy area with Inglenook housing a Cotswold wood burner and French door to the side patio overlooking the pond and a separate Utility Room with sink unit, storage and access to the rear.

The first-floor accommodation is accessed via a turned staircase with timber handrail onto a large landing beneath a full height ceiling. From the landing access is gained to the principal suite comprising a spacious bedroom with Juliette balcony overlooking the pond, adjoining a recently upgraded ensuite bathroom with separate shower and neighbouring dressing room with a full range of built-in wardrobes. There are an additional 3 double bedrooms all with ensuite facilities. To complement the first-floor accommodation, there is a large family room with a store room and office off. This is room is currently used as a further reception room although it certainly has potential to be subdivided or simply converted into a larger master suite or annex. In all there is approximately 5,227 sq ft of accommodation.

Outside

The property is accessed over a short drive onto a parking area beneath the south west front. The parking area adjoining a substantial 36’ triple garage with wide electric up and over doors. To the south of the house is the former mill pond which is a beautiful feature with raised patio and dwarf wall leading to a waterside pathway and sluice. The gardens are a striking feature of Old Hall Stables being extensive and predominantly laid to lawn with a patio running the length of the rear of the property with barbecue and sitting area. A profound feature of the gardens is the beautiful surrounding as it enjoys uninterrupted views of the surrounding undulated farmland and hills. In all the area extends to approximately 1 acre (0.40ha).

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil central heating. Telephone line and full fibre broadband connection.

We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is around 44Mbps, however please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out. The estimated fastest download speed achievable for the property postcode area is 150 Mbps. 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.

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
Cheshire East Council T: 0300 123 5500. W: www.cheshireeast.gov.uk
Council Tax Band G - £ 3,282.60p payable 2022/23

Directions
Proceed south out of Holmes Chapel on the A50 towards Brereton Green. Turn left at the The Bears Head Inn onto Newcastle Road South and after a short distance turn left into the Brereton Park Estate through the arching lodge. Continue through the park passing the church on the left proceeding over two cattle grids before the road bends to the right. Continue right and the entrance is behind a 5-bar gate.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through the selling agent, Fisher German. T: 01565 745326
E: knutsfordagency@fishergerman.co.uk.

Photographs and particulars produced August and September 2022