Terraced house for sale in Great King Street, Macclesfield SK11

A Simply Magnificent & Immensely Deceptive Freehold Regency-Era Townhouse, Retaining All The Original Opulence & Extravagance Of This Classic Architectural Period. 4 Stories Of Amazing Living Space, To Include 4 Double Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms & 3 Reception Rooms. Courtyard Garden & Further 100 Ft Landscaped Garden.

Simeon Rains in association with The Good Estate Agent Macclesfield are delighted to offer for sale this simply majestic, Regency-era, garden-fronted townhouse, which is situated in a highly sought-after fringe of town location. Offering highly deceptive accommodation over four extensive, split-level, stories; the living acommodation includes four double-sized bedrooms, to include a dramatic top floor master bedroom suite that features exposed roof timbers and enjoys private en-suite facilities. For convenience, two further bath/shower rooms are located to the first, and lower-ground floors, making this home a perfect consideration for a larger family, or for those who often entertain.

Stunning south-facing tiered landscaped gardens, back onto open meadowland; stretching some 100 feet to the rear of a beautiful private walled courtyard garden - simply breathtaking!

Great King Street enjoys an eclectic mixture of architectural styles, with elegant Victorian, Edwardian and Regency homes, rubbing shoulders with more humble period and modern properties. The location lies just a few leisurely minutes' stroll of the vibrant town centre, making this a highly convenient location for enjoying the diverse and growing choice of trendy eateries and bars that frequent the slightly outer-lying areas of the town.

Popular schools surround this particular location, making it popular with families; whilst Macclesfield's direct mainline railway service, connecting Manchester Piccadilly (23 mins) to London Euston (90 mins), can be reached by foot in just ten minutes.

Number 122 Great King Street, is a truly stunning home that retains all the opulent and flamboyant architecture and character of this most lavish and notable Regency period. The presentation is simply inspiring and of huge credit to the current owner's sympathetic restoration, preservation, and dedication of both time and eye-watering financial investment, to deliver a home truly worthy of a lifestyle magazine feature.

From the moment one steps through the front door, the opulence of the interior becomes immediately apparent. The reception hallway retains a stunning, and totally renovated herringbone-design parquet floor, which draws the eye then upward to gaze in awe at the incredible ceiling heights, adorned with ornate plaster cornices, ceiling roses, and the smooth plaster walls displaying carved arches and wall corbels; complemented by character picture hanging and decorative dado rails. Original oversized internal doors, feature grand pillar architraves and retain their lovely brass door furniture.

The hallway is bright; naturally lit via a beautiful, elevated, and most focal chapel-shaped window, complete with bespoke-crafted shutters and fronted by a stunning multi-level turned staircase.

Boasting direct front elevation views over lovely St Alban's church; a most impressive dining room will provide a perfect entertaining environment, whether formal dinners, family and friend get-togethers, or sealing the most memorable Christmas dinners - they will all happen here.

A substantial original chimney breast features acts as the focal backdrop to the room; with its stunning grand fireplace providing the opportunity for a real fire to perfectly enhance the atmosphere of the occasion. A high and decoratively adorned ceiling is accompanied by a wealth of original features - deep skirting boards, picture rails and a fully renovated and working sash window, all add to the grandeur of this stunning space. This is truly a dream dining room and sets the benchmark for the accommodation to follow.

Neighbouring the dining room, a separate grand lounge affords spectacular elevated views of beautifully manicured gardens, and a backdrop of open meadowland - an amazing spectacle and completely unexpected for such a central town location.

The original chimney and gorgeous period fireplace are complemented by a host of original features that echo that of the dining room - this is a beautiful space to relax and enjoy.

Many properties in the town were originally constructed on uneven ground. Leaving town in a westerly direction, a number of properties on the southern side of Great King Street, are of a split-level construction design, with the front elevations being higher than the rear.

From the reception hallway, the turned staircase leads both upwards, as well as downwards. Halfway down the staircase, a small landing area features a rear door, which opens to a lovely, and very private, south-facing walled courtyard garden - this is a pretty cottage-style garden space that offers great seclusion and offers ease of maintenance.

The staircase descends to a lower ground floor. Here, a hallway provides access to a roomy downstairs shower room and wc, along with a well-fitted utility/laundry room and boot/cloaks store.

Located to the rear of this floor; a spacious and comprehensively fitted kitchen farmhouse-style kitchen, retains the amazing original York stone-flagged floor, which stretches throughout the kitchen area, whilst also flows through the adjoining family snug.

The kitchen has plenty of space for informal dining and is fitted with lovely Shaker-style cabinets and solid oak work surfaces. A fabulous inset Belfast sink fitted with Perrin and Rowe stand taps adds period presence and great practicality to a busy kitchen space.

Cooking is made all the easier by the inclusion of a Falcon Professional oversized range-cooker - perfect for both family meal preparation, as well as larger catering occasions.

The family snug is a perfect addition to this fabulous family-designed accommodation. Open to the kitchen, this living area will be sure to become the hub of the house. Complete with an aga cast iron woodburner, this is a cosy and most adaptable space that functions so well for families, as well as informal entertaining.

Rising to the first floor via the elegant original turned staircase, the landing is naturally well-lit by the previously mentioned chapel-style window, which rises from the intermediate ground floor landing. The second floor staircase is concealed behind lovely original wood panelling, where a most useful store provides understairs storage.

Two super-sized double-sized bedrooms, one with feature cast Iron fireplace, along with a slightly smaller double bedroom, all feature high ceilings, restored sash windows and lovely bespoke crafted plantation shutters. A super family bathroom is presented in a period style; complete with a freestanding roll top four-claw bath and complementary Perrin and Rowe bathroom fittings.

A door from the landing conceals the second floor staircase; separating the sumptuous and rather luxurious master bedroom suite from the entire living space below. This is a peaceful sanctuary - a space to pamper and relax in idyllic comfort.

200-year-old exposed timber beams and substantial structural roof trusses, create immense character to this glorious haven. Natural light flows throughout the space via super skylight roof windows with integrated blinds. Ample storage is catered for, with the inclusion of three built-in double wardrobes with further eaves storage behind.

Pamper yourselves in the luxuriously appointed en-suite shower room and WC. Shower in the comfort of your exclusive private facility.

Moving to the outside, and accessed privately from the previously mentioned cottage-style courtyard; the real gem, and perhaps the greatest and most unexpected asset is revealed. From an elevated advantage point, substantial individual landscaped garden tiers have been lovingly created; interconnected by small flights of steps, which descend some one hundred feet or so in length, to border the boundaries of wonderful open meadowland.

Each tier is unique and has been designed with careful thought and creativity - this is a keen gardener's sanctuary; a place of immense joy and beauty, whilst also a peaceful and leafy environment that would possibly only be expected, or replicated, in one of Macclesfield's sleepy, outer-lying villages.

A Private outbuilding and large garden shed also provide useful garden equipment storage.

This is a totally unique and rare opportunity to secure a stunning, substantially proportioned and beautifully presented period home. The location is a perfect blend of utter convenience, and yet a remarkably tranquil lifestyle.

Viewing appointments are highly recommended at interested parties convenience - we welcome weekend and out of hours appointments for those balancing busy lifestyles. In the first instance, please contact the sole selling estate agent, Simeon Rains in association with The Good Estate Agent Macclesfield. Our offices are located directly opposite Macclesfield's railway station at 52 Waters Green, Macclesfield SK11 6JT.

Reception Hallway Period front door with brass door furniture & incorporating an arched glazed window panel over; high plaster cornice ceiling; twin ceiling roses; original picture hanging rails; renovated woodblock parquet flooring laid in a herringbone design; decorative plaster wall arches & corbels; pillar-style door architraves; cloaks hanging area; central heating radiator concealed by a bespoke ornately crafted period-style radiator cover; central heating thermostat; turned period staircase; chapel window & bespoke crafted shutters.

Dining Room Renovated sash window to the front aspect & providing views over St Alban's church; high plaster cornice ceiling; original picture hanging rails; original chimney breast incorporating a substantial cast iron fireplace with open grate & solid granite hearth; deep skirting boards; 2 x wall light points; 2 x central heating radiators; original door & brass door knobs.

Living Room Renovated sash window to the rear aspect & providing elevated views over gardens & meadowland; high plaster cornice ceiling; original picture hanging rails; original chimney breast incorporating a super cast iron fireplace with open grate & solid granite hearth; deep skirting boards; 2 x wall light points; central heating radiator; original door & brass door knobs.

Lower Ground Floor Intermediate staircase Landing Hardwood door to the rear garden courtyard.

Lower Ground Floor Hallway Plaster ceiling cornice; ceiling rose; decorative dado rails; central heating radiator; smoke detector; understairs cloaks & storage cupboard; recessed spotlight; period tongue & groove door with brass thumb latch.

Downstairs Shower Room & WC Walk-in oversized shower cubicle with a thermostatically controlled chrome monsoon rainfall shower; period high-cistern chain pull WC and matching sink; half-wall panelling; central heating radiator; recessed ceiling spotlights; stone-effect wall tiling & matching floor tiles; period tongue & groove door with brass thumb latch.

Utility/Laundry/Boot Room Fitted with a comprehensive range of base & wall cabinets comprising of cupboards; fitted laundry worktops; single drainer, single bowl stainless steel sink unit with chrome taps; tiling to the wall splashbacks; plumbing & space for a washing machine; space for a dryer; York stone floor; coat hanging & shoe/boot store area; period tongue & groove door with brass thumb latch.

Kitchen Featuring a comprehensive range of bespoke crafted shaker-style base & wall kitchen cabinets, comprising of cupboards, drawers & dresser/plate rack storage cabinet; black drawer & cupboard handles; solid Cherrywood worktops; tiling to the wall splashback areas; inset deep ceramic Belfast sink, incorporating chrome taps with porcelain handles; open chimney recess incorporating an oversized range cooker with a 5 burner gas hob; double oven & grill & plate warmer/storage drawer; extractor fan; space for a tall fridge & freezer; ceiling coving; recessed ceiling spotlights; central heating radiator; space for a large dining table & chairs; York stone flagged floor; sash window to the rear aspect overlooking the courtyard garden.

Family Snug Original chimney featuring a cast iron woodburner; oak fireplace mantle & slate hearth; TV aerial point; central heating radiator; recessed ceiling spotlights; York stone flagged floor; basement downlighter window to the front elevation.

First Floor Intermediate Staircase Landing Chapel window incorporating bespoke crafted plantation shutters.

Landing High plaster ceiling cornice; decorative plaster ceiling rose; original picture hanging rails; understairs storage cupboard.

Bedroom 2 Sash window to the front aspect, incorporating bespoke crafted plantation shutters; original chimney breast; central heating radiator; original door with brass handles.

Bedroom 3 Sash window to the rear aspect, incorporating bespoke crafted plantation shutters; original chimney breast with wood period fireplace surround & a cast iron insert, open grate; recess to chimney floor to ceiling cupboards with antique pine doors; decorative dado rail; central heating radiator; original door with brass handles.

Bedroom 4 Sash window to the front aspect, incorporating bespoke crafted plantation shutters; decorative ceiling rose; central heating radiator; original door with brass handles.

Family Bathroom Featuring a period-style bathroom suite, comprising of a freestanding four-claw roll top bath with chrome mixer shower over the bath; pedestal wash basin with chrome taps; low-flush WC; period wall tiling under a decorative dado rail; central heating radiator; sash window to the rear aspect, incorporating bespoke crafted plantation shutters; original door with brass handles.

Second Floor

Master Bedroom Suite Encompassing the entire attic space & featuring original exposed roof timbers; Velux double glazed skylight windows with integrated blinds; built-in wardrobes x 3; eaves storage space; central heating radiator; recessed ceiling spotlights; loft hatch; LED under beam lighting.

En-suite Shower Room & WC Featuring an oversized frameless walk-in shower & incorporating a chrome monsoon waterfall shower with secondary hand-help shower attachment; contemporary-style low-flush WC; pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap; soft touch LED incorporated vanity mirror; extractor fan; Velux double glazed skylight window; original exposed ceiling beams; tiling to the floor; chrome tubular central heating radiator; glass top shelf/display.

Outside - Rear Cottage Courtyard Garden A stunning southerly aspect cottage-style garden, offering total seclusion to the rear, and providing a lovely leafy outlook. The boundaries are fully secure and feature high brick walls surmounted by Peak stone copings. This is an ideal environment to relax & for children to play & pets to roam.

The courtyard is of a slight split-level design & features a York stone flag base, with a lower-lying brick herringbone-design terrace. Flower bed borders & a number of young trees, add a lovely splash of colour to this super outside space. An outside light is situated to one side of the rear house door. A large timber garden shed, along with a useful brick outbuilding, provides for great garden/outdoor storage. A small flight of steps lead to a gate which opens to the rear garden.

Tiered Garden Accessed via a timber garden gate leading from the property's courtyard garden; a strip of level lawn divides the two private garden areas. A flight of brick steps with Peak stone tops lead down to the first tier of garden. This area provides elevated views over meadowland & features a mixture of a stone block laid terrace & lawn. Peak dry stone walls enjoy brick raised flowerbeds, which are stocked with an abundance of plants, shrubs, bushes & young trees. A central India stone path leads to a second flight of steps with descend to a second lower-lying terrace. This area is bordered by well-stocked brick flowerbeds of varying levels & an attractive pebble-laid path that leads to a third flight of steps which turn ninety degrees, to great contrast effect. The third & lowest level offers the greatest space; ideal for children to play & is currently fitted with a Berg in-ground trampoline, however, in the past, the owners have sited a large climbing frame in this particular location. To the far end of this level, the garden overlooks mature open meadowland. A most adaptable lower garden area that could easily be utilised for a variety of uses.

Front The property is set back from Great King Street by a small garden area which is enclosed by attractive period wrought iron railings. The original railing design has been painstakingly replicated by skilled craftsmen to great effect. A gate opens to the York stone-laid garden area from the pavement, which in turn provides private access to the front door.

* 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 of 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.