5 bedroom detached house for sale

Delightful & interesting Grade II listed residence in a convenient yet secluded setting, exquisitely & sympathetically renovated to provide classy and elegant accommodation to 4974 sq ft.

Description

Gorsey Gate is a delightful and interesting Grade II listed residence, formerly the Dower House to Pownall Hall. The property stands proudly in nearly 0.75 acres of formal gardens. Previously owned by the Boddington brewing family and extended by them in the 1880’s, although believed to have origins from the late 18th Century. Set at the end of a yew tree lined driveway, behind electric gates the house is delightfully characterful with many period features and part timbered elevations. Under its stone flagged roof the accommodation extends over three floors to 4005 sq ft.

In addition to the main house there is a further 969 sq ft including wine cellar, a number of outbuildings and a detached double garage. The property offers characterful and superior family accommodation which has been sympathetically and beautifully reconfigured and designed by the current owners to create distinctive and luxurious accommodation.

The attractive timbered entrance with its fitted seats and charming couplet on the tie beam reading "When Gorse is out at blossom, kissings out of fashion" opens into the alluring reception hall with a period range fire surround and Clearview Stove evoking a warm and welcoming impression. To the right of the hall is the double aspect formal dining room, which enjoys front and side garden views. The room is presented with a period fireplace, traditional features and stained glass windows. Off to the left of the hallway is chic cloakroom with a W.C, fitted cupboards and wooden flooring. To the rear of the hallway lies the formal sitting room beautifully dressed with a stunning double aspect, period fireplace, herring bone wooden flooring and access onto the charming courtyard. An additional sitting room sits at the rear of the hallway with traditional oak beams, fire place and modern design with access onto the courtyard.

To the east side of the hallway lies the magnificent kitchen/breakfast room, which has been lavishly and bespoke designed by ‘Shepherds of Cheshire’. The handcrafted and hand painted in-frame kitchen with quartz work tops and Miele appliances is well appointed around a central island perfect for informal dining. The thoughtfully designed breakfast kitchen enjoys a Clearview Stove, tiled flooring and fabulous views over the walled gardens and the majestic Pownall Hall School beyond. Two sets of French doors open onto the gardens. Off the kitchen lies the fully fitted utility room with space for a washing machine and dryer.

A period staircase leads up to the first floor leading to three superior bedroom suites and a family bathroom. The principal suite has been sympathetically and meticulously re-imagined to create one of the finest principal suites we have seen. The principal suite spans 21’6, with original carved wood panelling and fireplace incorporating a Clearview Stove and freestanding Burlington roll top bath. The principal suite benefits from his and hers Burlington bathroom suites, with natural marble wall tiles, underfloor heating and showers. The principal en suite has access to the first floor terrace and dining area with Millboard decking and elevated views over the garden and Pownall Park. Completing the principal suite is a fabulous bespoke fitted dressing room.

There are a further two indulgent bedroom suites to the first floor. Bedroom two benefits from fitted wardrobes, access to the terrace and an en suite shower room. Bedroom three has a lovely dual aspect, wooden beams, period fireplace and en suite Burlington shower room with underfloor heating. A contemporary house bathroom with separate bath and shower, floor to ceiling tiles and stained glass window completes the first floor.

The staircase continues up to the second floor where there are two further double bedrooms with lots of under-eaves storage cupboards. The property sits in 0.75 acres of fully enclosed, partially walled front and side gardens mainly laid to lawn with expansive parking for several vehicles. A spacious terrace adjoins the west side of the property, with a delightful rear courtyard.

Location

Gorsey Gate is set in a quiet and secluded setting about one mile from the thriving centre of this well regarded Cheshire town. Pownall Hall Preparatory School and highly regarded Gorsey Bank Primary School are close by in addition to popular Lindow Common, Wilmslow Rugby Club and the Bollin Valley. Access to the M56 and Manchester International Airport are especially easy from the west of the town.

Wilmslow has both Waitrose and Sainsbury supermarkets and is renowned for its excellent shopping, restaurants and bars with Marks & Spencer at Handforth Dean and John Lewis at Cheadle both a short drive away. The leisure centre and mainline train station (London Euston 1hr 52mins) are close to the town centre and within reasonable walking distance. This area of Cheshire is one of the most popular for those working in and around Manchester as well as many of the North West’s commercial centres, with easy access via the motorway network. Its proximity to the airport is also influential in attracting regular international travellers. There are numerous golf courses, livery and sporting facilities and the Peak National Park is within striking distance for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits. Popular schools in the area include Wilmslow High School, Kings School Macclesfield, Cheadle Hulme School, Manchester Grammar and High School and Withington Girls School.

Square Footage: 4,974 sq ft