Property of the Week - 'Gardeners dream' with its own lake and orchard
Stephenson Browne's Property of the Week - 'Gardeners dream' with its own lake and orchard
By Matthew Hancock-Bruce
20th Apr 2025 | Property of the Week
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This week, we take a look around a four-bedroom property on Reades Lane in Congleton.
Priced at £950,000, it comes with its own lake, a one-bedroom annexe and around 1.3 acres of land.
The listing reads: "Stephenson Browne are thrilled to bring for sale this beautifully presented, unique property with numerous fantastic features including a one bedroom annexe, large cellar, grounds extending to approximately 1.3 acres and your own small lake, all surrounded by stunning greenery.
"Situated within the sought after Dane In Shaw area, a rural location of obvious outstanding natural beauty, with easy to reach walks along the tree lined Biddulph Valley Way and Macclesfield Canal.
"Conveniently you are within walking distance to Congleton town centre and Congleton station, Mossley C of E Primary School is also found close by, as are quite a number of well regarded local pubs/eateries most of which are child and dog friendly."
A gated entrance opens up to a graveled driveway leading to the garage.
Starting with the main house, you can enter either through the side entrance or via the rear.
On the ground floor you will find two grand receptions with high ceilings.
One of these is currently used as a living room and features a wood burning stove and French doors opening out onto the front garden.
The other is used as a sitting room/study and also comes with a wood burning stove.
The kitchen which comes with a range of oak wall and base units and a number of integrated appliances, including an ILVE electric oven, a six ring gas hob, a dishwasher and a freezer.
An oak beam archway leads through into the dining room which boasts a vaulted ceiling and French doors leading out to the gardens.
From the ground floor you also have access down to the large cellar which has three separate spaces, perfect for storage or converting.
Moving upstairs, the landing connects to all four bedrooms and the main family bathroom.
The master bedroom measures 16x14ft and comes with fitted wardrobes and an en suite, complete with a walk-in electric shower.
In the main bathroom you will find a modern four-piece suite comprised of a wall hung low level WC, hung vanity unit with ceramic basin and mixer taps, low level bath with mixer taps and a walk-in wet room style power shower.
The annexe is currently rented out for £950pcm and previously made £2,000pcm via Airbnb.
It is comprised of a large open plan living/bedroom space with vaulted ceilings and oak beams.
The kitchen/dining area comes with an electric oven, a four ring gas hob, integrated fridge with ice box, dishwasher, space and plumbing for a washer/dryer.
Meanwhile, the bathroom features a low level WC, hand wash basin with mixer tap and a walk- in wet room style power shower.
The annexe also has its own private paved garden to the rear, currently housing table and chairs, surround by mature shrubs and greenery.
The main garden was relandscaped last year and boasts multiple seating areas including an Indian stone patio and Breeze house, both overlooking the lake.
There is also land beyond the lake, laid to lawn and partitioned off to create a large vegetable patch and orchard.
It is described in the listing as a 'gardeners dream'.
For more information, view the listing online here.
You can also visit Stephenson Browne's Congleton branch at 21 High Street – CW12 1BH.
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