Sugar Street, Rushton Spencer, Macclesfield

Alley House has its origins extending back to the mid-18th Century but later additions have transformed the property into the splendid family home that it now is. Its location is a delight, being at the very heart of the village of Rushton, a traditional and friendly farming community surrounded by splendid countryside and yet within a 15-minute drive of the centre of Macclesfield and its extensive facilities with Congleton and Leek, also a short drive away.

Originally serving as the local village bakery until the 1970s, this house is steeped in history and exudes character and warmth, making it a truly unique find. The accommodation is warmed by oil-fired central heating and has double glazing, both in uPVC and timber, which is complemented by more traditionally styled modern sash windows. The accommodation provides several alternatives and a welcome degree of versatility for today’s family, there being the accepted reception rooms of Lounge and Dining Room, both of which have exposed stonework with the former having a splendid exposed stone chimney breast with cast iron multi-fuel burner. In addition to that, is a splendid 23’ long Sun Room, a snug that adjoins the Kitchen, and a shower room, whilst accessed from the outside is an excellent Office space. On the first floor, there are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

One of Rushton Spencer's main appeals is the strong community feel that surrounds the area, with many local groups providing a good level of local support. The village is located on the Gritstone Trail, the Dane Valley Way, and the Staffordshire Way. There is also a walking/cycle track from Rushton to Leek alongside Rudyard Lake.

Covered Porch - Tiled floor.

Entrance Vestibule - Tiled floor. Stained glass sash window. Spindle balustrade to the staircase. Two Double radiators.

Sun Room - 7.14m x 2.18m (23'5 x 7'2) - Tiled floor. Wall light points. Velux window. Two double radiators. Double-glazed sliding patio doors and French composite patio doors open onto the rear garden.

Kitchen - 5.64m x 4.55m (18'6 x 14'11) - Enamel sink with central mixer taps and 'Shaker style' base units below. An additional range of matching base and eye level units with Beech woodblock work surfaces over. Built-in Bosch oven with induction hob over. Electric Aga. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Porcelain tiled floor. Integrated dishwasher. Windows to two elevations.

Snug - 3.35m x 3.05m (11'0 x 10'0) - Tiled floor. Double glazed windows to two elevations. Radiator. Pine clad ceiling.

Dining Room - 4.80m x 3.51m (15'9 x 11'6) - Feature cast iron fireplace. Oak flooring. Recess spotlighting. Exposed beamed ceiling. Double radiator.

Lounge - 4.80m x 3.89m (15'9 x 12'9) - A free-standing 'Clearview' multifuel cast iron stove set within a feature inglenook exposed stone fireplace with a tiled hearth. Oak flooring. Exposed beams. Double-glazed windows to three elevations. Two wall light points. Two double radiators.

Shower Room - A fully tiled shower cubicle with Mira Sport electric shower over, a pedestal wash basin and a high suite W.C. Tiled floor. Recess spotlighting. uPVC double glazed window. Double radiator.

Study/Office - 4.39m x 1.93m increasing to 3.12m (14'5 x 6'4 incr - Power and light. Tiled floor. uPVC double glazed window. Velux window. Double radiator. Accessed externally.

First Floor -

Galleried Landing - Spindle balustrade to the staircase. Airing cupboard housing the lagged hot water cylinder and inmmersion heater. Loft access. Two double radiators.

Bedroom One - 4.80m x 3.76m (15'9 x 12'4) - Exposed beams. Double glazed windows to two elevations. Double panelled radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.81m x 3.53m (12'6 x 11'7) - Exposed beamed ceiling. Feature cast iron fireplace. Loft access. Double glazed sash window. Double panelled radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.63m x 3.07m (11'11 x 10'1) - Double glazed windows to two elevations, Double radiator.

Bedroom Four - 3.40m x 3.35m (11'2 x 11'0) - Exposed beams. Double radiator. Built-in wardrobe. Windows to two elevations (one single glazed).

Family Bathroom - A free standing roll-top bath with clawed feet and central mixer taps with hand-held shower attachement. Pedestal wash basin. Low suite W.C. Recess spotlighting. Double glazed windows to two elevations. Chrome heated towel rail.

Outside -

Gardens - Alley house sits on a generous corner plot. To the front, a gated driveway provides ample parking and access to the double detached garage. In addition, there is an abundance of gardens which wrap attractively around the property and feature mature well-stocked flower beds and borders. The gardens also incorporate raised stone-flagged patio areas, tiered rockeries and ornamental pond as well as mature trees, mature planting, vegetable patch and wildflowers, creating a wonderful environment in which to enjoy the lovely outside space. Timber garden shed. External lighting.

Garage - 6.05m x 5.64m (19'10 x 18'6) - Power and light. “Up and over” doors.

Services - Oil Fired Central Heating
Mains Electricity
Septic Tank Drainage
Internet Connection - Gigabit internet connection with a fibre drop link direct to the house.