Property Details: - Type: Farm house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 5

Agent: Paul Sutherland Reay - New Mills Phone: 01663 227959

<p>"Heatherlea" is situated on Maynestone Road in the picturesque semi rural village of Chinley, on the western edge of the Peak District National Park, which offers excellent day to day shopping facilities, lovely independent cafes and pubs, great train links to Manchester and Sheffield, along with a highly regarded primary school. There are also a great many stunning local walks such as South Head, Cracken Edge and Kinder Scout the highest point in the national park, and birthplace of the Right to Roam movement brought about by the Mass Trespass of 1932 nearby. The neighbouring small towns of New Mills, Whaley Bridge and Chapel-en-le-Frith are also within a few minutes drive.<br /><br />This spectacular traditional stone built property, is set within approximately one and a half acres of mature gardens and is approached through a long sweeping driveway, where you are immediately immersed by the magnificent views towards Eccles Pike, Cracken Edge and the surrounding countryside of the Peak District.</p><p>There are extensive gardens to three sides of the property with mature trees, shrubs, a host of stunning established plantings and lawns. York stone pathways connect the gardens, and the beauty of the surroundings can be enjoyed from the front patio seating area. The garden wraps around to the rear, where there are two decked areas, one raised to take in the last of the evening sun, an ornamental pond and further lawns.</p><p>There are approximately a further four and a half acres of land comprising three stables and two further animal buildings, a small holding and grazing land. This lovely family home has been updated by the current owners whilst retaining many traditional features, making it an extremely unique place to live. Internally the property comprises, an impressive, characterful living room with an open fire which gives a cosy feel to this spacious area, a truly magnificent bespoke kitchen which the owners have thoughtfully designed with dual aspect views, an office, good size utility room housing a shower unit, separate WC, a hallway with mirrored door to the cloakroom/boiler room and stairs to the first floor. From the first floor landing are three double bedrooms, the spacious principal suite has a fantastic roof terrace which looks up towards Cracken Edge and Chinley Churn where you can watch the ever changing seasons, whilst the entrance to the large en-suite bathroom has been specially designed - it's like stepping into a magical wardrobe where you will find a sumptuous bathroom and there is an expansive dressing room with ample space and access to the loft via a drop-down loft ladder. The second bedroom also has an en-suite, and there is a further shower room. All three showers upstairs are fitted with Premium Quadrant Steam Shower Cabins with jacuzzi baths. <br /><br />The Annexe space - suitable for use as a holiday let - internally comprises; spacious bedroom with views to the front, a pull down double bed and office desk area, there is access to the first floor via a spiral staircase. There is further access from the small hallway to the first floor and the garage, the first floor space has a sitting room and bedroom area with a finished shower room. Externally there is a small separate garden with an ornamental pond, York stone paving, established shrubs, trees and gated side access.</p><br />EPC Rating: D