Historic Cheshire country home with striking steam chimney up for sale

A historic Cheshire country home with a "distinctive former steam chimney" has gone on the market. The listed Old Hall Stables, off Brereton Park, Brereton, near Sandbach, is valued at £1.5m.

The detached five-bed property is being marketed by Knight Frank in Shrewsbury. The Rightmove listing states: "Old Hall Stables is a Grade II-listed country home of substance and charm, offering c. 5,227sq ft of well planned family space within the former Brereton Hall estate. Crafted in Cheshire brick beneath tile and slate roofs, its Wisteria clad elevations and distinctive former steam chimney signal the property’s heritage.

"Arranged over two floors with gas central heating, the interior blends scale and character - Inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams and generous ceiling heights - while being maintained to an immaculate standard. Entry via the glazed former carriage way leads to a bright staircase hall with cloakroom.

"To either side lie the principal rooms: a well proportioned drawing room with wood burning stove opening to the dining room, and a spacious lounge with French doors to the terrace. The kitchen/breakfast room forms the everyday hub, fitted with handmade cabinetry, granite worktops, five ring Neff hob, Indesit dishwasher, Belfast sink and AEG drinks fridge, flowing to a sitting room with a Cotswold wood burner and French doors overlooking the pond; a utility completes the ground floor.

"A turned staircase rises to a broad landing, giving access to the principal suite (Juliette balcony, upgraded en suite, dressing room) and three further double bedrooms, each en suite. A large family room with store and office offers flexible scope for an annex or expanded suite."

It adds: "The approach to Old Hall Stables is via a short private drive that opens out to a generous parking area on the south western side of the house, positioned alongside an expansive 36 foot triple garage fitted with wide electric doors. To the south of the property, the former mill pond provides an attractive focal point, framed by a raised terrace and a pathway that follows the water’s edge.

"The grounds form one of the home’s most appealing features. Broad stretches of lawn, mature trees and established planting create a wonderful sense of openness, with uninterrupted views across the surrounding farmland enhancing the rural atmosphere. A long terrace spans the rear of the property, offering an excellent space for outdoor dining and entertaining. Altogether, the gardens extend to approximately one acre (0.40 ha), providing a peaceful and private setting."

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