Mileage
Congleton 9.1 miles, Leek 8.4 miles, Buxton 8.2 miles, Macclesfield 6.4 miles, Wincle 0.8 miles.
Situation
The property is situated in the idyllic village of Wincle, virtually equidistant between Macclesfield and Buxton, and surrounded by beautiful hills and farmland. The market town of Macclesfield is within 6 miles and provides an excellent range of shops and general amenities. In addition there is a wide range of social and recreational facilities in the area including a modern leisure centre and a number of wine bars and restaurants. The main line railway station at Macclesfield offers commuter links to Manchester and surrounding areas, and a fast and frequent service to London. The historic spa town of Buxton with its famous Opera House, Springs and Pavilion Gardens is a short drive away. Manchester International Airport and the Northwest motorway network are easily accessible.
Description
An attractive stone built detached country farmhouse with superb uninterrupted views across the surrounding Peak National Park. Believed to date back to the late 17th Century, Allmeadows Farm offers well balanced family accommodation that is tastefully presented throughout. The house has been sympathetically restored to retain its original character, with exposed beams, solid wood doors and staircase, stone walls, attractive fireplaces and a large farmhouse-style kitchen with 4-ovenAga and Spanish Terracotta tiled floor. In addition to the main farmhouse, there is a further detached two bedroom cottage that offers a unique and much sort after opportunity for a family home with separate holiday let income, or alternatively for two families to live on the same site. The magic of this property lies in its wonderful position, on the outskirts of Wincle, set in fabulous gardens and grounds of approximately 6.25 acres, with panoramic views over the Dane valley and surrounding countryside.
Accommodation
In further detail the accommodation within the farmhouse comprises: Entrance hall with stone flagged floor; inner hall with French doors to the garden; drawing room with fabulous period stone Minster fireplace with cast iron stove; sitting room/study with stone Minster fireplace and cast iron range, fitted with a study area, including desk, and library cupboards; dining kitchen, fully fitted with a range of bespoke hand painted base and wall units with hardwood surfaces, double Belfast sink, oil fired 4-oven Aga; rear hall/boot room with stone flagged floors, laundry/utility room with fitted base and wall units. To the first floor there are four double bedrooms three of which boast hand painted fitted wardrobes with hanging and storage. There are two good sized bathrooms, one with period cast iron free standing bath, pedestal wash hand basin airing cupboard and high level wc, the other with panelled bath, vanity unit wash hand basin with storage cupboards, shower , high level wc and tongue and groove panelled walls.
Originally an 18th Century stone barn, the cottage was sympathetically converted approximately 10 years ago to provide self catering accommodation of a high standard, and includes: traditional style stable door to the hallway with cloaks/wc, breakfast/kitchen, fitted with a range of base and wall units; shower room with power shower; to the first floor there is a sitting room with spectacular views down the Dane Valley towards Clough Brook and the River Dane; two double bedrooms and family bathroom. The cottage currently boasts 4 star tourist board grading and generates an approximate income of £12,000 p.a.
Externally the property is approached by a long cobbled driveway bordered by lawns with flower borders shrubs and established mature trees. To the rear of the house there are attractive cottage gardens primarily laid to lawn, with stone walls to the boundaries, beyond which there is substantial grazing land, also belonging to the property, which is currently let under a grazing agreement. In addition to the cottage, there is a substantial large garage with 2 sets of double doors, power, light and water; garden store; greenhouse; stable, tack room, and two storey shippon which offers the potential for further conversion (subject to the relevant planning consents.). Of particular note are the outstanding views across the Dane Valley and the surrounding undulating hills that are enjoyed from many of the rooms of both the farmhouse and the cottage.
Directions
From the traffic lights in Macclesfield at the junction of the A537/A523, immediately adjacent to Arighi Bianchi furniture store, proceed along the A523 Silk Road onto Old Mill Lane in the direction of Leek, and at the traffic lights turn left into Byrons Lane. Continue along this road through Sutton, passing The Ryles Arms Public House until you reach the junction with the A54, turn left and then first right into Barlow Hill. At the bottom of the hill turn left, continue up the hill and over the brow, passing Burnt House Farm, turning sharp right after a short distance into Allmeadows Farm.
