Kishfield Lane, Kettleshulme, High Peak, Cheshire, SK23 7RB

Kishfield Croft is an attractive & versatile home enjoying exceptional views and mature gardens. Approximately 2,882 sq ft, set within just over an acre creating a wonderful sense of privacy

Description

Occupying a delightful rural setting amidst beautiful Cheshire countryside, Kishfield Croft is an attractive and highly adaptable home offering predominantly lateral living, enveloped by mature gardens extending to just over an acre. Far-reaching views across the surrounding landscape create an immediate sense of peace, privacy and seclusion.

Character features, including the cobbled driveway, stone walls and Welsh slate roof, combine effortlessly with modern comforts. The accommodation is arranged around a series of elegant reception rooms, perfectly suited to modern family life and entertaining.

At the heart of the house is the beautifully appointed kitchen, fitted with an extensive range of high-quality cabinetry complemented by granite work surfaces and marble flooring. A Rangemaster gas cooker provides an attractive focal point, whilst integrated appliances include an AEG dishwasher. Ideally positioned between the principal reception rooms, the kitchen forms the natural hub of the home, complemented by a well-appointed utility room providing valuable space for laundry and everyday household tasks. A stunning orangery leads off the kitchen and enjoys underfloor heating and roof lantern floods the space with natural light making it an ideal space from which to enjoy the surrounding landscape throughout the year. French doors lead directly onto the terrace and gardens beyond.

The adjoining dining room provides an excellent setting for formal entertaining, whilst the principal living room is centred around a Stovax wood-burning stove. A magnificent picture window frames the space beautifully. Additionally, French doors open directly onto the terrace, creating a seamless connection with the gardens beyond.

Flooded with natural light, the family room enjoys an attractive outlook across the grounds, with wide openings framing the surrounding landscape. It provides an ideal setting for informal gatherings and everyday family life.

The flexibility of the accommodation is one of the property's defining features. A ground floor study, complete with fitted wardrobes and served by an adjacent shower room, offers potential as an additional bedroom or could be incorporated into a luxurious ground floor principal suite, serving as a generous dressing room. The principal bedroom enjoys dual-aspect windows capturing far-reaching countryside views, together with an excellent range of fitted wardrobes. A beautifully appointed family bathroom serves this part of the house, along with the second double bedroom on the first floor, which also benefits from fitted wardrobes and access to a boarded loft with power, providing valuable additional storage. Completing the bedroom accommodation is a generous guest suite overlooking the gardens with French doors, incorporating fitted wardrobes and a well-appointed en suite shower room. Equally suited to visiting family, independent guests or multi-generational living, due to its separate access.

The gardens and grounds are a particular highlight of Kishfield Croft. Extending to just over an acre, they provide a superb setting for the house, with sweeping lawns, mature trees and established planting creating a private environment. Thoughtfully positioned seating areas take full advantage of the far-reaching views, allowing the setting to be enjoyed throughout the seasons.

Complementing the house is a substantial detached outbuilding incorporating two stables and a tack room, offering excellent flexibility as workshop space, storage or for a variety of lifestyle uses, whilst also benefiting from separate vehicular access. A detached double garage with electrically operated doors provides secure parking, whilst extensive cellars with plumbing and separate W/C previously acting as a secondary utility room. This is accessed directly from the garden, offer excellent space for gardening equipment, outdoor furniture, wine storage and general household items.

Kishfield Croft is a rare country home having only been offered to the market once since 1966, combining adaptable accommodation, beautiful gardens and exceptional views in one of Cheshire's most picturesque rural settings.

Location

Set within the splendours of the Peak District National Park, Kishfield Croft is a detached property on the fringe of pretty Kettleshulme village and undulating countryside.

Kettleshulme lies in the hills between Whaley Bridge and Macclesfield (London Euston from 1hr 48 mins) both of which are blessed with a wide range of local independent shops and services along with supermarkets, restaurants and bistros. The villages of Prestbury and Alderley Edge are 7.5 miles and 12 miles away respectively and The Kings School Macclesfield is about 8.5 miles away. There are coaches from nearby to the major local schools and a number of local primary schools, including the village school, rated Good by Ofsted.

The surrounding hills of the Peak National Park are stunning, with amazing walks and cycle routes as well as more adventurous pursuits available. Sailing at nearby reservoirs include Toddbrook in Whaley Bridge, Combs and Errwood.

Square Footage: 2,882 sq ft