Vicarage Lane, Madeley, Crewe, Staffordshire, CW3

A delightful Victorian former Vicarage which has been restored and refurbished over the past 45 years by the current owners. Constructed in 1882 for Lord Crewe and designed by locally renowned architect Charles Lynam, The Old Vicarage contains several of Lynam's signature hallmarks including a porthole window to the first floor. The house has undergone a significant programme of works over the decades, including environmentally important installations such as a pair of 56 kW biomass boilers, PV panels, solar thermal panels and an air source heat pump. These modern installations accompany many original features including deep skirting boards, high ceilings, ornate coving, tall sash windows, cast iron radiators and a polished staircase.

An open porch covers a pair of oak double doors open to an entrance hall, including a guest WC. The entrance hall is of the most generous proportions with high ceilings and an ornate carved staircase. A dual aspect study is currently used as a snug and benefits from views across the gardens via the tall sash windows. The drawing room is undoubtedly one of the grandest spaces within the house and offers exacting symmetry with two pairs of sash windows. There is ornate coving, an open fireplace and bay window with doors to the garden. The well-proportioned dining room is flooded with light via dual-aspect windows. There is plenty of space for seating and the room is ideal for entertaining, with the kitchen adjacent.

Having undergone substantial remodelling in recent years, the open plan kitchen breakfast room is of notable quality and includes a range of bespoke painted wall and floor cabinetry set underneath granite worksurfaces. There is a range of integrated appliances including four oven AGA, two dishwashers, wine fridge and microwave. A door opens to the rear service corridor which provides access to the rear hall with back staircase and access down to the cellars. There is a butler's pantry, utility and office.

Upstairs the principal suite is of excellent proportions with superb views, a dressing room with fitted wardrobes and refitted en suite bathroom. There are a further four bedrooms at first floor level, two of which benefit from en suites. There is a family bathroom and hobby room.

The back staircase rises from the rear hall to the second floor which has previously been used as a self-contained attic flat. Briefly offering a kitchen, bathroom and two/three bedrooms, this space could be incorporated back into the house.

The Old Vicarage is accompanied by a range of outbuildings. To one side of the house is a courtyard which provides access to The Cottage. The Cottage is used as a garden store and workshop with WC but could be used as additional accommodation (subject to the necessary consents).

The remainder of the courtyard at ground floor level provides extensive garaging for up to 7 vehicles, as well as incorporating a plant area.

There is a first floor annexe which whilst currently used as a pottery studio, includes a kitchen, sitting room, bathroom and bedroom meaning it could easily provide additional accommodation if required.

The swimming pool and leisure complex can be accessed via either the garaging or via the external terraces. A mosaic tiled pool incorporates an infinity edge, electric pool cover and counter current, as well as a Jacuzzi at one end. There is an orangery style entertaining area which enjoys doors opening to the formal gardens, as well as benefitting from two changing rooms, WC and kitchen area.

A gravelled driveway leads to an extensive driveway and to the courtyard. One path leads down to a the banks of the River Lea, with both sides accessible as part of the garden plot.

To the rear of the house are beautifully manicured formal gardens incorporating various terraces, one including a large summer house.

A recently resurfaced tennis court is found at the far side of the plot with a kitchen garden. The plot extends to approx. 1.76 acres.

Noted in the Doomsday Book of 1086, the village of Madeley is a pretty south Cheshire / north Staffordshire village which centres around Madeley Pool. The village is located just on the border of Cheshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire.

The Old Vicarage is set at the heart of the village which benefits from a range of amenities including convenience stores, doctors' surgery, pharmacy, The Offley Arms pub, Old Swan and various eateries. Madeley is well located for the larger centre of Newcastle-under-Lyme which is just over 5 miles to the east and offers a range of national retailers, leisure activities and bar/restaurants.

There is swift and efficient access to transport links. Junction 15 of the M6 is just seven miles away and junction 16 just 10 miles, whilst Crewe Station is 10 miles away and Stoke station 6 miles away. Both stations offer services to London Euston in 1 hour 37 minutes and 1 hour 31 minutes respectively.

There is an excellent range of state and independent schooling. Within the village there is Sir John Offley primary, The Meadows primary and Madeley High School, whilst further afield in the independent sector are Newcastle-under-Lyme School, Yarlet and Terra Nova.