Semi-detached house for sale in 106 Crompton Road, Macclesfield SK11

A Substantial Historic & Extended 4-Storey Family Home. Stunning Presention & All Original Period Features. 5 Double Beds, 2 Bath/Shower Rooms, Basement, Downstairs WC, Extended Kitchen, 2 Receptions, Conservatory, Detached Home Office, Outbuildings, Covered Parking & Peaceful Private Gardens.

Stanley Mount is a magnificent and rather imposing, four-storey, garden fronted semi-detached Victorian home. Sympathetically renovated to stunning effect, the present owners have lovingly restored this historic and former Stanley family home, creating an eclectic mix of period and contemporary flair that so cleverly infuses the stunning original features with modern luxury living.

The property retains all the amazing original Victorian features – Minton tiled flooring stretch the entire length of the fabulous reception hallway, with its sweeping polished wood spindle staircases and original brass carpet clip stays. Other notable features include high plaster cornicing and ornate wall corbels; cast iron palm columns to the original Victorian conservatory; solid marble and cast iron fireplaces; stripped doors and period door furniture.

Stanley Mount was constructed in 1885, originally built as a rather opulent 8 bedroom detached property for the ownership of the renowned Stanley family and was to serve the purpose merely as a convenient ‘stop-over’ when visiting family business interests in the town. The Stanley’s main residence in nearby Alderley Edge, rather inconceivably consisted of some 60 bedrooms, and occupied the families private 50-acre Alderley Park estate - today, Alderley Park being readily recognised as the home to AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, along with other large corporate business hubs.

Stanley Mount was later extended, and then divided to comprise two separate dwellings, namely, numbers 104 & 106 Crompton Road; however, the original Stanley Mount datestone still takes pride of place, occupying a prominent position to the top of the façade to remind all, of its original splendour.

Both current properties occupy a rather enviable position - purposely chosen by the Stanley’s and named ‘mount’ due to the elevated location that afforded open countryside and hill views over the town rooftops. There was one other important factor that influenced the choice of location, and that was the convenient proximity to the Stanley’s business interests in the town centre. Today the location shares the same qualities. The railway station, good schooling, and of course the town centre, all lie within a few minutes walking distance; however, it must be mentioned at just how surprisingly quiet the property location actually is!

The accommodation is of fabulous proportions and boasts five double bedrooms over two floors; to include a very spacious master bedroom with en-suite bath and shower room. The main living reception room is linked by a recent extension to the dining kitchen and is also adjoined by the original Victorian conservatory/sunroom, affording lovely views over the long front garden and distant hills. A second separate reception room, originally the Stanley’s morning room, features to the rear of the house and overlooks the rear garden, which benefits from total privacy.

The extended wrap-around kitchen features a bespoke range of cashmere-finished shaker cabinets, with hand crafted tongue and groove wall cupboards which suit perfectly the style and period are presented in a lovely soft cashmere finish and incorporate integrated appliances, such as a range cooker and dishwasher, with allocated space for a large American-style fridge/freezer. A very practical deep inset Belfast sink makes cleaning kitchenware a much simpler process. Family dining space is catered for within the main kitchen area, whilst more informal eating can be enjoyed within the new extension to the far end of the kitchen - stool seating at an island-style breakfast bar has recently been created.

Accessed from the kitchen, there is a spacious dry cellar with ample headroom; ideal for storage, or with potential to convert into a cinema room, basement games room, or office perhaps?

The galleried first floor landing provides access to two double bedrooms, along with a fabulous view to the front, with the master bedroom and en-suite bath and shower room located to the rear of the first floor. The en-suite has the original freestanding four-claw enamel roll top bath taking pride of place, backed up by a modern oversized shower with fabulous monsoon rainfall shower head. A separate WC located to the rear of the en-suite, features the characterful original high-flush cistern WC.

The family bathroom is located on the first floor, convenient for the other bedrooms to share.

To the second floor, two further double bedrooms feature dormer windows, which provide superb over-rooftop views to the Peak hills. The smaller double bedroom benefits from a good-sized walk-in storage cupboard, which could be utilised as a spacious wardrobe, or ideal for converting to provide an en-suite facility.

Moving along to the outside – The property is approached by stone steps a long sloping pathway, which extends to one side of the impressive front garden. The garden is mainly of lawn and enclosed to the borders by mature hedging. A particular feature is the recently constructed home garden office – a detached Cedar wood, double glazed and insulated work from home solution.

To the rear, there is a totally private garden with a spacious York stone flagged patio and entertaining area located to the immediate rear. Steps towards the farthest area lead to a further private and elevated terrace, which takes full advantage of the distant hill views.

A range of original brick outbuilding provide additional facilities and include, a very useful utility/laundry room, an outside WC, storeroom; along with hot tub hardstanding, or similar, which is covered by a pergola.

A stone pathway across the garden to one side, allows access via a secure garden gate to the privately owned, Highfield Road. A double carport with power and light provides off road parking for two vehicles.

Enclosed Entrance Porch: An original entrance porch, featuring a high sloping roof & sliding half-glazed door; reproduction Minton-style floor tiling; built in boot/storage cupboard; coat hanging space; original twin panel & glazed door opening to the sunroom/conservatory; original grand front door, featuring a half-glazed opaque etched panel & opening to:

Reception Hallway: A stunning reception hallway, full of original character & features, to include a beautifully preserved Minton tiled floor; high ceilings with plaster cornicing & moulded wall corbels; a sweeping staircase with immaculately polished woodgrain handrails, spindles & newel posts; brass staircase carpet clips, deep skirting boards; cloaks hanging area; built-in electric meter & fusebox cupboard; period-effect cast iron tubular central heating radiator; smoke detector; original half-glazed door opening to:

Downstairs WC: A useful downstairs WC featuring a contemporary-style WC; antique stained former dresser, surmounted with a deep porcelain oval basin & independently mounted with a fabulous brass pillar waterfall mixer tap; modern Minton-style floor tiling; contemporary-style matt black tubular heated towel rail; high level opaque glazed window panel; opaque window to the side aspect; original antique pine door with etched glass-effect glazed panel.

Living Room: A naturally light reception room with lots of character & located to the front of the property. The room features a high plaster corniced ceiling with original plaster ceiling rose in situ; deep skirting boards; original chimney breast with magnificent original solid marble carved fireplace & incorporating a Chesney cast iron wood burner & India stone fireplace hearth & fireback; period-style tubular cast iron radiator; television aerial point; wall passage opening to the dining kitchen to one side & French doors to the front, opening to:

Victorian Sunroom/Conservatory: A glorious original Victorian conservatory, featuring a high sloping ceiling & full-height windowpanes affording fabulous views over the front garden and over rooftops to the distant hills. Original detailed cast iron palm inspired pillar stanchions; dark wood plank-effect flooring.

Sitting Room: Located to the rear of the ground floor & accessed from the reception hallway. Featuring an original bay sash window overlooking the rear garden; original chimney breast with cast iron fireplace& Minton-style tiled hearth; chimney recess book or display shelving; original stripped floorboards; deep skirting boards; period-style tubular cast iron radiator; television aerial point; stripped original door.

Dining Kitchen: A recently extended kitchen with feature atrium to the extended area & providing flexibility of dining areas. Fitted with a bespoke range of cashmere finished cabinets, comprising of base cupboards & drawers, tall wall storage cupboards & an island-style breakfast bar with further storage & stool seating for four people. Quartz slimline counter worktops, incorporating a carved drainer & matching worktop splashback riser; inset deep Belfast sink, with antique-style brass and porcelain handled mixer tap; integrated dishwasher; Lacanche stainless steel range cooker, featuring a five-burner gas hob, twin electric ovens/grills & pan drawers under; glass-fronted wine cooler; integrated space for an American-style fridge/freezer; wall display shelf; period-style tubular cast iron radiator. An atrium provides a lovely feature to the extension & also aids the flow of natural light, which is also assisted by the addition of French doors to the front & bi-fold doors to the rear patios. Wood block-style kitchen flooring flows seamlessly throughout the wrap-around kitchen areas & a tall contemporary-style radiator provides further heating to flow through the kitchen and open living room areas. Windows to the rear aspect overlook the garden. An original partly glazed door opens to:

Basement Cellar: Original stone steps lead to a full-height basement cellar with York stone flagged floor; light; gas meter; window to the side aspect.

First Floor – Gallery Landing: A lovely bright gallery landing with original sash window to the front aspect, providing over roof top views of the town & distant hills. The staircase banister extends seamlessly along the length of the landing to meet the staircase to the upper floor. The beautiful high plaster corniced ceilings feature, along with stripped doors & period door furniture & deep skirting boards. A period-style tubular cast iron radiator & smoke detector also feature.

Master Bedroom: A very impressive and spacious master bedroom featuring a high ceiling; original chimney breast, incorporating an original cast iron fireplace; deep skirting boards; period-style tubular cast iron radiator, original sash window overlooking the garden; stripped original door opening to:

En-suite Bath & Shower Room: The lovely original roll top four-claw bath complete with chrome globe taps, is possibly the immediate focal point. The bath is complemented by a bespoke adapted mahogany sideboard, which proudly performs the role of a pedestal to an oval porcelain bowl basin, with chrome pillar lever tap. In fabulous contrast, a modern glass framed walk-in shower features a chrome monsoon rainfall shower head & separate hand-held attachment, with metro-style wall tiling harmonising to great effect the period-contemporary mix. A chrome tubular heated towel rail incorporates a tubular period-style radiator & deep skirting boards, original stripped floorboards & a window to the side aspect all feature. A stripped original door opens to a separate WC, which retains the original high cistern/flush & wooden seat. The original floorboards are paint finished & there is an opaque glazed window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom 2: A very spacious double bedroom retaining the original chimney; high plaster cornicing to the ceiling; deep skirting boards; period-style tubular cast iron radiator; original sash window to the front aspect, affording lovely views.

Bedroom 3: Stripped antique pine fire surround; period-style tubular cast iron radiator; original sash window to the rear aspect.

Family Shower Room: Featuring an oversized walk-in wet/dry shower glazed shower with sliding door; chrome thermostatically controlled monsoon rainfall shower head, over an aqua body massage jet tower & featuring a separate hand-held shower attachment. Metro wall tiling; vanity cupboard with integrated porcelain period-style wash basin & chrome mixer tap; period-style high-cistern, pull chain WC, featuring chrome pipework & ornate cistern wall brackets; high plaster cornicing to the ceiling; recessed ceiling spotlights; chrome tubular heated towel rail incorporating a tubular period-style radiator; dark wood plank-effect flooring; original sash window with lower opaque glazed panel. Second Floor – Gallery Landing: High sloping ceiling featuring an exposed natural timber roof beam; smoke detector.

Bedroom 4: A good sized dormer windowed double bedroom, providing elevated town & hill views; a second window features to the side aspect, as do a period-style cast iron tubular radiator & finally, an original stripped door.

Bedroom 5: A further double bedroom, again featuring a dormer window with views; eaves storage door access; a period-style cast iron tubular radiator; deep skirting boards; oak-effect wood plank flooring; original stripped door opening to a walk-in wardrobe or storage room – providing potential to consider the possibility to convert this space in to an en-suite shower room. Finally this bedroom retains its original stripped door.

Outside – Front Garden: Stanley Mount stands proudly atop a long & gradually sloping mature garden. The property is approached from Crompton Road via a small flight of original stone steps featuring dwarf brick wall edges & surmounted by impressive original carved coping stones. The steps lead to a square stone cobbled pathway to one side of the garden. The garden area is mainly laid to lawn, with borders of mature evergreen hedges &, bedding areas stocked with a mixture of bushes & shrubs.

Detached Home Office/Studio: Located towards the bottom of the front garden, a deck-fronted, detached cedarwood office has recently been created. The office, which faces toward the main garden & house, will undoubtedly prove ideal for those who may require a quiet working environment away from the main home. The office features power & light, plaster insulated walls and ceiling, wood-effect plank flooring, uPVC double glazed windows and French doors opening to a small deck area.

Rear Garden: Accessed via the rear porch, kitchen & also by a secure side gate from the private cobbled & neighbouring Highfield Road; the west-facing split-level rear garden, offers complete privacy & long sunny summer days due to its orientation. To the immediate rear of the property & adjoining the kitchen & rear porch, a spacious York stone flagged patio offers a fabulous space to relax or entertain. Featuring a barbeque and preparation area with outside lighting, this is a very special and private space to unwind on those lovely summer days. To the immediate rear & side of the patio area, a lawn is bordered by a low brick wall. The garden borders are a mixture of modern timber screening, mature hedges & walls. A flight of India stone faced steps lead to an elevated seating or entertaining area. This fabulous & private addition to the garden is screened to the sides & rear by modern timber clad fencing borders & enjoys lovely views of the distant hills.

A flagged pathway stretches from the lower main garden patio, to a secure garden gate which opens to the neighbouring private residents access; Highfield Road. A right of passage over the cobbled Highfield Road, provides access to a privately owned double width carport. Covered parking for two vehicles are provided by the carport, which is also served by power & light.

A range of original brick outbuildings are located just outside of the main house rear porch &, offer potential to be accessed from within the main accommodation, if so desired. The buildings are separated and provide: Utility/Laundry Room: Featuring light, power, water & plumbing for a washing machine etc. An original & rare, salt glazed orange peel ceramic sink with brass period-style mixer tap, is surmounted on a beech block work surface & provides elegantly for those utility chores – cupboard storage is provided below the work surface. A wall mounted combination boiler is conveniently located away from the main accommodation & serves the hot water & central heating. Coat hanging space, boot space & shelving are catered for & the floor is laid with original York stone flags. A window overlooks the garden & there is an in-keeping period external door. Outside WC: Power & light; original high-cistern WC with a pull chain flush; cloaks wash basin; York stone flagged floor. Store: Power. Gazebo Terrace: Presently utilised as a private & sheltered location for the siting of a hot tub, however, this area could purposely serve as a seating area, or adapt to other practical uses easily.

Tenure: Freehold & Leasehold Share EPC: D 15-02-2033

*Buyers Note: These particulars do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract nor may they be regarded as representations. All dimensions are approximate for guidance only, their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for purpose or included in the Sale. Buyers are advised to obtain verification from their solicitors as to the tenure if the property, as well as fixtures and fittings and where the property has been extended/converted as to planning approval and building regulations. All interested parties must themselves verify their accuracy.

Council Tax Band

The council tax band for this property is D.