5 bed detached house for sale

The Wash, Chapel-En-Le-Frith SK23

*** viewing strongly advised *** an incredibly beautiful Grade ll listed stone detached farmhouse with outbuildings offering potential. Set within approx 2.794 acres of magnificent picturesque tranquil grounds with countryside views. Slack House Farm is a truly stunning and unique home which has been upgraded to an exceptionally high standard throughout with the majority of its original features and character in situ. Built circa 1762 by Joshua Lingard the property offers four reception rooms plus inner hallway/snug, fitted breakfast kitchen, four/five bedrooms and four bath/shower rooms. The Farm has a gated sweeping gravelled driveway with turning areas.

This farmhouse must be one of the most attractive country homes in the area which has a date stone of 1762 and was built by Joshua Lingard a local mill owner where his signature is etched into one of the glass panes in the property. The property has been lovingly restored with all new modern needs including underfloor heating although the property retains the majority of the original features and some that were uncovered during the restoration programme including a feature leaded mullion window to the gallery and inner hallway and a hidden priest hole. As you enter it has a wonderful homely welcoming feel and the features are immediately evident including original external doors, stone flagged floors, leaded mullion windows, stone fireplaces, niches, exposed beams and stone work plus many more. This Freehold 18th century property also holds an enviable position with exquisite grounds with views, outdoor entertaining area, sweeping gated driveway and outbuildings. The show home presentation of this country residence provides a spacious dining hallway with mullion window, original entrance door, stone flagged floor with underfloor heating and feature fireplace, living room with leaded mullion window and stone fireplace with feature stone arches, sitting room again with leaded mullion window and feature stone fireplace, dining room with stone flagged floor, exposed beams and original door, fitted breakfast kitchen with antique pine bespoke units, granite worktops, integrated appliances and seating area, large walk-in pantry, inner hallway provides seating/snug area and is galleried with the beautiful exposed leaded mullion window. Cloaks/wc., utility room and a boot room. The elegant staircase leads to the galleried landing incorporating a study/office area, bedroom one has a dressing room/bed five/nursery and an en-suite shower room, bedroom two with spacious walk in wardrobe and en-suite shower room, bedroom three with en-suite shower room, bedroom four and Family bathroom.

Slack House Farm stands in grounds of approx. 2.794 acres which offers formal sweeping lawn gardens with in total four stone outbuildings which comprise a two storey building with lots of uses, stone store, stone outbuilding/chicken/duck house and outbuilding with kitchen area and WC. The gated and stone wall entrance which provides an abundance of parking facilities and turning area. Within the grounds there are several seating areas taking in the views, a wonderful decked entertaining/BBQ area with fantastic views, further flagged terraces to the rear and side of the property and some beautiful planted and wild flower borders together with mature specimen trees. From the formal gardens there is a gate which leads into a tranquil wooded area with a stream meandering through which currently sheep graze. This is a desirable property and viewing comes highly recommended to appreciate the wonderful restored accommodation and the sought after location this home holds.

EPC Rating: F

Location

Set in a conservation area amid the rolling hills of the Peak District National Park, Wash is a picturesque hamlet hidden away in pretty countryside, but in close proximity to the amenities of Chinley and Chapel-en-le-Frith with their local shops, cafes and good schools together with direct train links to Manchester and Sheffield. Surrounded by open countryside, public footpaths flow from the front door accessing local peaks of South Head, Brown Knoll and Kinder Low.

Reception Dining Hallway (4.23m x 4.06m)

Sitting Room (4.57m x 3.94m)

Living Room (4.60m x 4.24m)

Dining Room (4.53m x 3.84m)

Kitchen (4.68m x 4.13m)

Utility Room (3.07m x 1.42m)

Boot Room (2.57m x 1.42m)