Stamford Road, Bowdon, WA14 2JJ

Standing in uniquely large grounds on one of Bowdon’s most sought-after roads, the availability of this “Picture Post Card Cottage” is certain to excite a great deal of interest, not least because a passer-by would have no idea what lies behind the front door, nor have an appreciation of how much land the house enjoys to the rear.

A concealed nearby driveway, over which the owners of Oakfield Cottage have a right of way, adjacent to Springbank Park, further down Stamford Road, provides vehicular access to an extensive parking area and double garage, hidden within the 0.27 acre grounds.

The current owners have been the proud custodians of Oakfield Cottage for 40 years; such a long period of ownership is testament to the appeal of the house. It has been the perfect home, the combination of delightful gardens, ample parking, and garaging, spacious yet manageable accommodation, convenience of location, and being quiet, private, and discreet.

On entering the property through the beautiful, trellised entrance porch and original front door with stained glass panels, visitors are surprised to see such extensive accommodation. Two beautifully proportioned living rooms sit either side of the central entrance hall, both enjoying views to the front of the house. A rear hallway leads to a third sitting room through which access is gained to the very large, heart of the home farmhouse style kitchen which has a large dining area and doors and windows that open on to the rear patios and enjoy distant views of the rear gardens.

On the first floor, a spacious landing provides access to the four double bedrooms, one of which is used as a summer sitting room, with double opening French windows and a Juliet balcony enjoying peaceful views over the glorious gardens.

Two large and well fitted bathrooms serve the bedrooms, one is an ensuite shower room to the master bedroom with the second family bathroom having both a large bath and oversized shower cubicle.

Oakfield Cottage is Grade II Listed by Historic England, believed to date from 1830. Oakfield Cottage and its neighbour, The Cottage, were originally one house, and its original owner subdivided the house to provide two separate self-contained houses for siblings. Whilst Historic England references 1830 as the date of the property, this is understood to relate to a later enlargement and extension, with the original front portion of the cottages believed to date from the early to mid-1700s.

The two houses have, for the last 150 years, been a famous landmark in Bowdon. They were the first two houses on Stamford Road, when it was known as Sandy Lane, and as such are in the very heart of the Bowdon Conservation Area.

Today Oakfield Cottage, which is the larger of the two houses, is a very comfortable home, immaculately maintained and modernised in complete sympathy with its original character, large enough for a family yet manageable enough for a couple.

Note The lane that provides vehicular access to the garage and parking area at the rear of Oakfield Cottage is owned by the adjoining cottage, 73 Stamford Road. The owners of Oakfield Cottage 75 Stamford Road have a right of way over the lane “at all times, for all purposes and by all means” but do not share a responsibility to maintain the lane or its boundaries.

The thriving Village of Hale is a short walk from the house. The Village has a range of independent shops that cater for all everyday needs. Grocery shopping is over provided for in the village as there is a Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and an M&S food store. There is a village Post Office, chemist, and bakery. The village also offers a range of specialist shops and boutiques, and several restaurants, bars, and takeaways.

The regenerated market town of Altrincham is also within easy walking distance as is Stamford Park and Altrincham’s Metrolink station.

For the commuter easy access is gained to the North West Motorway network with access to both the M6 and M56 within minutes from the house while Manchester’s International Airport lies only 10 minutes away by car.

Schooling for children of all ages, both in the state and private sector, is very well provided for locally, with Altrincham Grammar School for Boys and Altrincham Grammar School for Girls. Other local schools are Loreto Grammar and Saint Ambrose College. There are outstanding private preparatory schools with Hale Prep and Altrincham Prep on the doorstep as well as excellent state junior schools such as St Vincent's infant and primary. Local school bus routes run to some of the oldest and finest Private schools, such as The Manchester Grammar School, Withington Girls School, and Manchester High School for Girls.

Whilst the floor plan and the photographs accompanying this description will give potential purchasers a feel for the property, only an internal viewing will allow buyers to fully appreciate its appeal and understand the versatility of its accommodation layout, the extent of its grounds, garaging, extensive parking, privacy, and security. Contact us now to arrange your viewing.

Tenure = Freehold. Council Tax Band = G EPC Rating = C Historic England Grade II Listed – Listing Number 1356509