Swythamley, Nr.Macclesfield

Price £565,000

Harvey Scott is delighted to bring to the market this unique opportunity to own a piece of local history. This stunning converted Chapel has been finished to an extremely high standard and is set within the awe inspiring landscape of the Peak District National Park. The property dates back to the 1904 when it was constructed by the locally renowned Brocklehurst family and in recent years has been converted into the living accommodation now available. Swythamley Chapel boasts many original features such as stained glass windows, exposed "A" frames and sandstone arches.

The lich-gate style porch leads off to the reception hall, 44ft long living accommodation and split level kitchen with separate utility room. The first floor comprisies of galleried landing leading to inner landing, bell tower, bedroom one; consisting of bedroom area and sitting room area, dressing room and shower room. Bedroom two is also divided into sitting area and bed deck. This level is completed by the family bathroom. The lower ground floor comprises of lobby, hallway, rear hall, bedroom three and second family bathroom and would be ideal for a dependant family member with its separate entrance. Outside the garages and freezer/store room complete this extensive living accommodation. This property has plenty of charm but is in need of a little TLC from an owner who will appreciate the fabulous views and individual character of this Chapel.

The property is situated near one of Cheshire's most popular boroughs. Close to the centre of Macclesfield, the property offers a range of local amenities. Macclesfield became the centre of Britain's silk industry during the Industrial Revolution and has many attractive Georgian mills, museums, inns, churches and chapels. Cobbled streets and quaint old buildings stand side-by-side with modern shops, bars, restaurants and three markets. The area also has a good range of social and recreational facilities, and local schools cater for children of all ages. The town is the western gateway to the Peak District, with many beautiful walks on its doorstep and stunning views of the surrounding countryside, with nearby Teggs Nose and Macclesfield forest just minutes away. Manchester city centre is approximately eighteen miles from Macclesfield and the railway station is ideal for the commuter offering an express link to the North, Midlands and London.

Ground Floor

Porch
8' x 7' 1" (2.44m x 2.16m) Timbers and arched sandstone architrave with double doors and stone flagged floor.

Reception Hall
9' 10" x 7' 9" (3.00m x 2.36m) Trio of stained and leaded glass windows. Gas central heating radiator. Staircase to lower ground floor.

Living Room
14yds 2' 7" x 19' 11" (13.59m x 6.07m) High pitched ceiling with leaded dorma windows. Six stone mullioned leaded windows to two elevations. Two marble pillars with sandstone arches with intricate carving. Television point. Three gas central heating radiators.

Study
15' 1" x 7' 6" (4.60m x 2.29m) narrowing to 5'10'' (1.78) (in Lobby area) Two areas of pitched and beamed ceilings. Windows to three elevations including two stunning stained and leaded glass windows. Cast iron multi fuel burner. Gas central heating radiator.

Cloakroom with Lobby
Pitched and beamed ceiling with impressive 5ft diameter circular sandstone window with eight smaller stained and leaded glass porthole windows. Low level WC and wash hand basin in white with monobloc mixer tap, vanity shelf above. Built in cupboards with sliding doors. Slate flooring. Gas central heating radiator.

Kitchen
14' 6" x 12' 9" (4.42m x 3.89m) Low voltage downlighting. Range of wall and base units with thick slate work tops, one and a half sink and drainer with mixer tap and splash back tiling. Inset Ceran ceramic hob and built under stainless steel front Neff oven and grill with stainless steel cooker hood. Split level polished green slate flooring. Gas central heating radiator and plinth heater. Leading off to utility room.

Utility Room
7' 1" x 7' 1" (2.16m x 2.16m) Pitched and beamed ceiling. Wall units, broom cupboard and work top with space beneath for appliances and plumbing for washing machine. LPG central heating boiler with digital programmer. Polished green slate flooring and external door.

First Floor

Landing
Exposed "A" frame. Galleried landing leading off to inner landing with staircase to bell tower.

Inner Landing
Low level lighting.

Bell Tower
8' 1" x 7' 10" (2.46m x 2.39m) Original manual cast iron mechanism for ringing bells, which we are led to believe, may only be rung at Easter and Christmas!

Master Suite
12yds 1" x 20' 4" (11.00m x 6.20m) Comprising of bedroom one, sitting room, dressing room and shower room.

Bedroom One
20' 4" x 10' 10" (6.20m x 3.30m) Pitched and beamed ceiling with sitting areas on either side. Built in cupboard housing hot water cylinder and immersion for property. Gas central heating radiator. Door to shower room and sandstone archway.

Sitting Room
13' 2" x 11' 2" (4.01m x 3.40m) Max. Pitched and beamed ceiling and exposed "A" frame. Seating area with wonderful views of local parkland.

Dressing Room
11' 11" x 6' 1" (3.63m x 1.85m) (max.) Pitched and beamed ceiling with full length built in cupboards and stained and leaded glass windows.

Shower Room
Fully tiled three piece suite in white comprising of low level WC, corner wash hand basin and tiled shower cubicle with Ideal Standard thermostatically controlled shower unit, two auxiliary jets and tiled seating area. Extractor fan, electric shaver point and tiled floor. Gas central heating radiator.

Bedroom Two
Duplexed containing sitting area and bed deck.

Sitting Area
11' 4" x 8' 7" (3.45m x 2.62m) Pitched and beamed ceiling with velux window and archway through exposed "A" frame.

Bed Deck
10' 9" x 7' 2" (3.28m x 2.18m) Accessed via ladder.

Bathroom One
Fully tiled four piece suite in white comprising of low level WC, cantilevered wash hand basin with mixer tap, bath with mixer tap and thermostatically controlled shower unit above and bidet. Electric shaver point, tiled floor and gas central heating radiator.

Lower Ground Floor

Lobby
Built in store cupboard. Staircase to reception hall leading to hallway, rear hall, bedroom three and bathroom two.

Hallway
Skylight window and built in cupboard housing hot water cylinder and immersion heater for lower ground floor. Laminate flooring.

Rear Hall
20' (6.10m) (in length) External door and door to garage with laminate flooring.

Bedroom Three
15' 7" x 10' (4.75m x 3.05m) Skylight window, three wall lights and laminate flooring.

Bathroom Two
Skylight window. Fully tiled five piece suite in white comprising of low level WC, twin Twyfords glazed sink units each with mixer taps and bath with mixer tap and thermostatically controlled shower unit. Xpelair extractor fan.

Outside

Garage
21' 3" x 18' 5" (6.48m x 5.61m) Twin up and over doors, one electronically operated. Skylight window, Electric light and power. Range of base units with twin stainless steel sink units with mixer taps and plumbing for washing machine.

Freezer/Store Room
20' (6.10m) (in length) Electric power and light.

Outside
External lighting, LPG storage tank and cold water tap.

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