A R M S T R O N G F A R M Macclesfield Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire. SK9 7BW 4.65 million
Armstrong Farm Macclesfield Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire. SK9 7BW A luxurious detached family home commanding unparallelled views across the Cheshire Plain. Set high on The Edge in approximately one acre with additional one bedroom cottage, detached office suite and resurfaced tennis court. Portland stone archway into Entrance Hall with oak flooring Drawing Room - feature fireplace & windows to two elevations Dining Room - feature fireplace & two walk in bay windows Magnificent bespoke Living Dining Kitchen Family Room/Media Room with concealed cinema installation Large Bootroom with extensive full height cupboards Four large En suite Fitted Bedroom Suites Two Further Bedrooms with En suite Shower Rooms Games Room currently used as gaming area, gym & lounge area Detached Double Garage Office Suite Annexe One Bedroom Cottage Leisure Suite with Swimming Pool, Steam Room & Changing Room Wine Cellar Magnificent Landscaped Gardens including tennis court ARMSTRONG FARM Armstrong Farm is a recently built, awarding winning, luxury home that has been designed and constructed by Huntsmere to an exceptionally high standard, incorporating the latest easy to use Smarthome technology and possessing free flowing spacious accommodation with modern family day-today life in mind. The grounds were designed by leading landscape architects, Barnes Walker to form a number of discrete amenity areas including a raised wooded area, a large south facing patio to the rear of the house leading on to a rolling lawn. They also include a gated access with sweeping driveway providing ample parking leading to a detached garage and office suite/entertaining area that over looks the tennis court in addition to a one bedroom detached cottage. ACCOMMODATION The accommodation has been designed to make the most of the south and westerly views as the property is set high on The Edge and the elevated position provides a commanding panorama towards the Welsh Mountains that expand as you ascend the accommodation at each level. Incorporating the latest easy to use Smarthome technology and possessing free flowing spacious accommodation with modern family day-to-day life in mind there are features such as a bootroom, a sitting room/media room off the delightful large living kitchen making life so much easier; and a formal drawing room and dining room for those who entertain. The main house is 11,500 sq.ft. and on the ground floor includes a leisure suite off the entrance hall, on the first floor there are four sumptuous bedroom suites with a further two suites on the top floor along with a cleverly designed open space family games room with a multitude of uses and possibly the best panoramic view you will find in south Manchester. The property boasts fixtures and fitted furniture by designer names such as Mowlem and Co, Siematic, Harrison Collier and Poliform, Mandarin Stone and Porcelenosa. There are solid floors at each level with underfloor heating and a large laundry situated on the first floor. Finally there is a wonderful temperature controlled wine cellar complete with tasting area and underwater window to the pool. RECEPTION ROOMS The drawing room is the principle reception room and has a feature fireplace 2
with limestone surround and open grate fireplace. The formal dining room has two walk in bay windows; one overlooking the side garden and the other having double French doors leading onto the south facing rear garden with panoramic views across the Cheshire Plain. There is a feature circular polished plaster ceiling and attractive feature fireplace. The family/media room has a fully integrated and concealed cinema installation with 3.3 metre screen, projector and surround sound. LIVING KITCHEN The magnificent living kitchen has a range of kitchen units by Mowlem and Co including one and a half bowl Kohler sink unit with mixer tap over and waste disposal beneath. Instant cold and boiling water. There are matching base and wall mounted units with concealed lighting beneath, incorporating two Gaggenau dish washers, five ring halogen hob, matching double ovens with warming drawers beneath, a steam oven and microwave. In addition there is a full height built in fridge unit and separate fridge freezer. A concealed walk in pantry has a preparation area, fitted shelving, cupboards and wine cooler. The central dining area leads onto a living area with six French windows leading onto a paved patio and south facing garden beyond. A fully fitted separate laundry is situated on the first floor, and includes an extensive range of Full height SieMatic built in storage cupboards, Corian worktops and plumbing for dual washing machines and tumble dryers. BEDROOMS The master bedroom has a panoramic southerly view across the Cheshire Plain to the Welsh mountains. A Sliding door opens to the dressing room with a range of Poliform built in units with leather bound sliding doors fronting. The second bedroom suite has a study area and dressing room; and bedrooms three and four have a range of full height built in wardrobes. All have en suite bathrooms. There are a two further bedrooms on the second floor with en suite shower rooms. BATHROOMS The master en suite bathroom is accessed by double doors from the master bedroom. It boasts a luxurious range of Axor fittings including central oval bath, separate rain shower with glass door fronting and twin wash hand basins set on vanity unit with drawers beneath. Central circular polished plaster ceiling, Porcelona tiled floor and part tiled walls. There is a separate WC. There are further Duravit en suite bathrooms to the second, third and fourth bedrooms, and bedrooms five and six on the second floor each have an en suite shower room. All en suites have attractively tiled walls and floors and chrome heated towel rails. 3
LEISURE SUITE A glass door with fingerprint access from the entrance hall leads into the Leisure suite which includes a twelve metre deck level swimming pool with retractable cover, hydrotherapy jet and double resistance power jet. There is a glass fronted steam room and separate relaxation area with French doors leading onto the external patio. A changing room includes a rain shower with glass screen fronting. A large basement temperature controlled wine cellar incorporates a range of dark oak cabinetry and racks. There is also a glass wall which views into the swimming pool. In addition to the Leisure suite there is a spacious games room on the second floor which is currently divided into a gaming area, gym and sitting area, and possesses unrivalled views across the Cheshire Plain towards the Welsh mountains. DETACHED GUEST COTTAGE The annexe cottage has a living kitchen with part vaulted beamed ceiling and solid fuel burner. Double French doors lead onto a small patio. A shower room has a white suite including walk in shower with glass shower screen, wall mounted wash hand basin and WC low level suite. The walls and floor are attractively tiled. To the first floor is a bedroom with vaulted ceiling. GARAGE AND OFFICE SUITE There is a detached double garage consisting of two garages, each with electric doors. The office suite consists of a reception room and downstairs cloakroom to the ground floor, whilst to the first floor is a large office area with glass panel doors leading through to a private office with built in cupboards and mezzanine level with further storage/office accommodation. There is also a kitchen area with double French doors leading onto a south facing balcony with views over the tennis court and rear gardens. GARDENS AND GROUNDS Armstrong Farm is set in magnificent mature gardens. The grounds were designed by leading landscape architects, Barnes Walker to form a number of discrete amenity areas including a raised wooded area, a large south facing patio to the rear of the house leading onto rolling lawn. There is also a tennis court. LOCATION Situated at the top of The Edge with southerly views Armstrong Farm is conveniently situated close to Alderley Edge village centre which offers a wide range of high quality shops suitable for most day to day requirements. The area also boasts a good range of social and recreational facilities. Good local schools cater for children of all ages. Ideal for the commuter, the areas are especially well placed for easy access to the business centres of Manchester and Stockport. Alderley Edge station offers a fast electric commuter service and there are Inter-City links available at nearby Wilmslow. For the motorway traveller the M56 is available at Ringway or the M6 at Holmes Chapel. Alternatively the new A34 by-pass road provides easy access to the superstores of Marks and Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis and Sainsburys. Manchester International Airport is only a short drive away. DIRECTIONS From our Alderley Edge office proceed down London Road in a southerly direction at the NatWest Bank turn left up Macclesfield Road and Armstrong Farm is the last house on the right hand side as you reach the top of the road. 4
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