Over Alderley, Macclesfield, Cheshire

Fytton Court is one of six apartments within the impressive Grade II listed Birtles Hall with a share of the Freehold.


Accessed via a stunning communal galleried entrance hall, this impressive and distinctive two-storey apartment provides the perfect opportunity for discerning purchasers to enjoy luxury daily or secondary living within the most delightful location.

Ground floor
• Grand communal entrance hall with period features, jarrah wood floor, sweeping staircase and domed ceiling atrium.
• Apartment entrance to the rear of the communal hall. Hall with staircase down to the lower ground floor and inner entrance hallway leading to living accommodation.
• Drawing/sitting room with beech wooden floor, listed moulded ceiling and listed stone and marble fireplace with gas-effect coal fire. Floor-to-ceiling sash windows with working shutters that provide wonderful light and views over the gardens.
• Master suite with fitted wardrobes, dressing table and inset mirror. Sash windows with dual aspect outlook onto the gardens. Large en suite with rainhead shower with jet controls, wash hand basin set within vanity unit, WC, bidet and frosted sash window.
• Second double bedroom with outlook onto walled garden via large sash window. Fitted wardrobes and dressing table. Access into Jack & Jill bathroom.
• Jack & Jill tiled bathroom with large rainhead shower with separate handheld attachment, WC and wash hand basin set within white gloss vanity unit.
• High ceilings, deep skirting boards and coved ceilings and cornicings throughout.

Lower floor
• Mahogany staircase down to the lower ground floor.
• Tiled hallway with external door leading to stone steps into the garden.
• Large open-plan living kitchen with tiled floor, wooden units with granite worktops, integrated fridge, oven and grill, Neff induction hob, integrated Bosch dishwasher and stainless steel sink with drainer. Two sets of double doors lead onto the private terrace.
• Utility room with space for washing machine and tumble dryer, Belfast sink with wall-mounted taps, and hot water tank.
• Cloakroom with WC, wash hand basin with tiled splashback and Vaillant LPG boiler.
• Two large storerooms, perfect for conversion into a cinema room, games room/gym or office space.

Gardens and grounds
• Approached via a long sweeping private driveway leading to allocated parking and a visitor parking area.
• Apartment accessed via grand central front entrance porch with Ionic columns and balustrade constructed in sandstone.
• Separate private access via the kitchen on the lower ground floor.
• Exclusive use of stone paved terrace fronting the apartment overlooking the picturesque gardens, accessed from kitchen on the lower ground floor.
• Extensive communal gardens with manicured lawns, grand stone balustrading, ancient specimen trees, woodland, parkland, stunning rhododendron planting and Japanese garden.
• Use of a single electric garage.

Situation
Fytton Court is situated within Birtles Hall, a country house in the parish of Over Alderley. The apartment is ideally located for those looking for the tranquillity of living in the countryside but having the convenience of shopping and recreational amenities within a short drive. The villages of Alderley Edge and Prestbury offer a variety of independent shops and boutiques, bars and restaurants, while the larger town of Macclesfield offers a number of supermarkets and other high street chains.

For those looking to keep fit, there is variety of sports and health clubs available in Prestbury, Alderley Edge and Macclesfield, plus opportunities for walking and cycling in Macclesfield Forest and in the woodland in Alderley Edge, which is home to some of the most historically significant sites in the north of England.

On the educational front, there are several primary and secondary/Academy schools within a short drive of Fytton Court, plus several successful private schools including Alderley Edge School for Girls, The Ryleys, Kings School and Terra Nova.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water, LPG gas (communal tanks), mains electric and communal septic tank. None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is 1GB; however, please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out. The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode is approximately 1,000Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 15/07/2024). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 22/07/2023. Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold leasehold with a share of the freehold upon ownership. Leasehold interest of 999 years from the initial conversion in 1996. There is a maintenance charge of £660/month (includes building insurance, heating of communal areas, window cleaning, external and grounds maintenance).

Local Authority
Cheshire East Council

Council Tax Band: H

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – SK10 4RU

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