Perfectly situated on the banks of the Peak Forest Canal with an idyllic garden overlooking Lock 11, this four bed detached property with flexible living space would make a fabulous family home. Located within easy walking distance to Marple village and with private direct access onto the canal tow path this property should be viewed to fully appreciate. The property has four double bedrooms, two receptions, three bathrooms plus a sauna room, two kitchens and a utility. It has been temporarily split into a separate annexe/self contained living space ideal for an elderly relative, visiting guest or a teen space but could be easily reconnected to the house for a good sized family home.
On entering the spacious hallway finds a door into the lounge with a dining area, French doors into the garden and open into the secondary kitchen which comprises; electric oven and grill, integrated dishwasher, sink unit and a range of wooden wall, base and drawer units and has a small conservatory style breakfast/ sitting area overlooking the garden.
There is also a useful utility room with plumbing for a washer and dryer, sink and boiler. and a shower room comprising of shower, wc, wash basin and heated towel rail. There are two further bedrooms/receptions on the ground floor which are currently used as a study/office and a craft room. There is also a sauna room with a wash basin and has plumbing should a wc were required to be added.
Upstairs in the main house finds bedroom one with window to the front and two Velux roof windows with electronic remote opening, eaves storage and walk in wardrobe. The ensuite bathroom has a wc, wash basin, bath with electric digital shower over and curved glass screen.
The annexe is accessed via the hallway and leads through to a good sized modern dining kitchen with a full range of wooden wall, base and drawer units with worksurfaces over and incorporating an electric oven, has hob. extractor hood, sink unit, spaces for washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer and space for a dining table and chairs. There are French doors through to the garden and a doorway into the storage garage.
From the kitchen is a modern spindled staircase up to a lovely lounge/ seating area with beautiful views over the canal and another double bedroom and a modern bathroom with wc, wash basin, bath with overhead shower and a Velux window.
The pretty garden at the back has an abundance of beautiful flowers and bushes attracting butterflies and bees and has a lawned area under a Weeping Willow tree which is a stunning spot to sit and watch the canal boats go by. There is a shed and a private attractive patio area to sit and enjoy the garden. The property is on a private road within easy reach of Marple village and has a driveway.
This property sits in a beautiful position on the Peak Forest Canal which at Marple descends a flight of 16 locks and crosses 100 feet above the River Goyt on a magnificent 3 arched stone viaduct and forms part of ‘The Cheshire Ring’ The property should be viewed to see the flexible accommodation on offer.
For more information or to arrange a viewing please call our Marple office.
