Bleak House, Strines Road, Marple, SK6

An Impressive Grade II Listed Stone House with Private Canal Mooring and Stunning Views

Set in an elevated position above the scenic Goyt Valley, Bleak House sits within grounds extending to c.0.8 acres with the upper section adjoining the Peak Forest Canal and enjoying 230 feet of private mooring for narrowboats, providing a rare and exclusive waterside retreat.

Bleak House is a former mill manager's house dating back to the early 19th century with associations to Samuel Oldknow and Peter Arkwright; it is a property of archaeological and historical significance, gaining Grade II listed status in 1967.  As such the recent development works have been carried out sympathetically with strict adherance to requirements.  The former coach house has been renovated creating a one bedroom annex with permission in place to further extend the living space from the kitchen and to erect a car shelter and store. (Planning Ref: DC/071892).  

The house itself blends period charm with contemporary touches, offering some 3,000 square feet of living accommodation set over three storeys.

Main House - Ground Floor:

The living room featuring a wood burner set in stone fire surround and dual aspect sash windows affording far reaching views.

At the heart of the home, a stylish German kitchen with an abundance of upper and lower cabinetry complete with sleek graphite black matt doors, Dekton worktops, branded integrated appliances and Quooker tap.  A large kitchen island providing both storage and seating at the breakfast bar and a further dining area to the front, sets the scene for entertaining and the demands of daily family life.

Off the kitchen is a handy boot room with an external entrance from the front with stairs leading up to the utility room with further storage and space/plumbing for washer and dryer. A separate WC can be found within the utility room. 

Adjacent to the main house is the newly renovated self-contained annex featuring a living room and kitchenette to the ground floor with bedroom and ensuite bathroom on the first floor.  The annex currently generates an income from short stays (further information available upon request).

Planning permission remains in place to further extend the ground floor connecting the annex to the main house via the kitchen.  See DC/071892 on the Stockport Planning Portal.

Main House - First and Second Floors:

An impressive principal suite with dual aspect sash windows with views and featuring a free-standing bath and a walk-in shower as well as walk in wardrobe.  Three further generous double bedrooms sit across the first and second floors, each benefitting from an ensuite and views of the canal to the westerly aspect or south easterly views to the countryside.

Grounds:

The front elevation of Bleak House faces south with the Peak Forest Canal to the west and Strines Road to the easterly aspect.  To the rear of the property, there is a large flat lawned area of garden with mature planting with various steps and pathways on a moderate slope with tiers leading up to the canal.  At the top, a decked patio area affords the best views of the Goyt Valley adjacent to the canal with the private mooring. 

To the front of the property, a long driveway with plentiful parking to the front of the annex, EV car charging point and a large area of lawn surrounded by woodland.

Good to Know:

• Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax: Band G | EPC: D | EV Charging 
• Peak Forest Canal Conservation Area
• Catchment Schools: All Saints C of E Primary School 0.4 miles | St Mary’s Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles |  Brabyns Preparatory School and Nursery (Independent, Age 2-11) 0.4 miles 
• Marple Hall School 1.4 miles | Stockport Grammar: 5 miles 
• Railway Stations: Marple Railway Station 0.6 miles | Rose Hill Station 1 mile | Approx 25 mins to Manchester City Centre
• Stockport 5 miles | Manchester Airport 11 miles  | Manchester City Centre 20 miles 

Location:

Bleak House is located at the Marple end of Strines Road, with easy access to amenities, schools and public transport; the centre of Marple is less than 0.5 miles on foot.

Marple is one of those ‘best of both worlds’ locations.  Close enough to the city and transport links for commuters yet sits on the edge of the Peak District with the countryside on the doorstep.

In recent years, Marple has welcomed numerous independent retailers, cafes, bars and restaurants giving residents superb choice for their leisure time. There’s a monthly Maker’s Market, the Marple Carnival held annually in June and various other events adding to the community feel. 

The Marple Community Hub is scheduled to open within the next 12 months and residents will benefit from a five lane swimming pool, library and café, fitness suite, shared community spaces and will house the Marple clinic.

Marple is home to a family run traditional independent cinema, the Regent, and it is one of the last remaining in the UK.

The catchment schools are All Saints Primary and Marple Hall Secondary with St Mary’s Catholic Primary School just a short drive away in Marple Bridge.  Stockport Grammar is approximately 5 miles.  Marple Sixth Form College sits on the outskirts of the town centre.

There are two railway stations - Rose Hill and Marple - each with regular services into Manchester Piccadilly in under 30 minutes.  Buses run regularly into Stockport and out to Hayfield, Mellor and Glossop and there's a circular service covering Romiley, Marple and Bredbury.  Commuting by car has never been more convenient with the A555 linking Hazel Grove to Manchester Airport with the A34, John Lewis at Cheadle and Handforth Dean, home to M&S, Tesco and more, eminently more accessible.

Children can enjoy the many well-equipped local parks including a skate park in the centre of the town, part of the Memorial Park.  Many of these parks enjoy fabulous views of the surrounding hills.  Etherow Country Park in Compstall plays host to a sailing club, Brabyns Park in Marple is well used for weekend sporting activities and by dog walkers and Lyme Park, owned by the National Trust is just a few miles away.  The Roman Lakes leisure complex is popular with walkers, horse riders and anglers and more recently volunteers have sought to preserve the remains of Samuel Oldknow’s historic mill.  The Garden House is a charity-run community farm, open to the public with pigs, alpacas, Shetland Ponies and more.

The Middlewood Way is a cycle path, popular with runners and walkers which follows the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway line south from Rose Hill to Macclesfield.  The Peak Forest Canal runs for 15 miles between Ashton under Lyne and Whaley Bridge in Derbyshire, passing through Marple through the famed flight of 16 locks, separating the ‘upper’ and ‘lower’ parts of the canal.  Follow the canal path and take in the breathtaking views of the nearby Peak District; you are never far away from some outstanding walks.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a historic and substantial home with unrivalled features, offering privacy, space, and a spectacular location with the rare benefit of private canal mooring.

You can contact eXp 7 days a week to arrange your private viewing.  Please quote reference ND0151 when calling.

Buyer Notes

Prior to any sale being formally agreed any prospective purchaser will be required to provide evidence of funds as well as complete a third party anti-money laundering (AML) check to comply with all regulations. These checks at time of writing are £30 per AML check completed for each prospective purchaser.

While great care has been taken to produce this advertisement, it is the buyer's responsibility to verify all information is correct and that all services and goods are in working order. These details were produced in conjunction with the vendor to ensure accuracy however this is not a guarantee and does not form the part of any contract going forward.  Any measurements taken are approximate.