ILLIDGE GREEN FARM

SITUATION
Brereton is situated just outside Holmes Chapel, which provides an array of independent shops and restaurants. Sandbach is also close by, providing further opportunities. The village has its own railway station serving Manchester and Crewe, where the mainline link to London Euston is under two hours. Manchester International Airport is also close by. There is a primary school in the village. Terra Nova, Kings School Macclesfield, and Alderley Edge School for Girls are all a short drive away.

DESCRIPTION
Illlidge Green Farm is a superb example of a traditional Cheshire farmhouse renovated to an exceptional standard. It offers incredibly flexible accommodation offering significant income earning potential with additional scope for home office/business uses.

The house is approached from the lane via a sweeping gravel drive to a parking and turning area at the front of the house. The drive splits to serve the charming Cotswold-inspired courtyard at the rear. As with any quality renovation, the design process begins with the execution and this future-facing property has been refurbished and extended to maximise on practicalities, as well as good looks. For instance, the original porch has been expanded so it is wider and taller than before, the exterior brick and internal beams are freshly sandblasted and premier quality Custom Precision Joinery windows have been fitted. Along with a high level of comfort, natural daylight flows through the scheme. The materials are natural and neutral limestone floors, oak beams, wool carpets – work with the elegant interiors. In the front reception rooms, Chesney stoves add to the ambience.

In the centre point Tom Howley-designed kitchen, a grey induction hob Aga, three-metre island and bespoke dusty oak’ cabinets are balanced with a contemporary glass room to one side. There is a focus on back-of-house rooms with practical purpose, including a walk-in pantry, ground floor WC and large utility at the rear. This exacting attention to detail even extends to a hot water outdoor tap for dousing muddy paws. On the first and second floors, luxurious bedrooms and bathrooms have understated appeal. The principal bedroom features a walk-in dressing area and is fitted with Sonos speakers. Following the modern farmhouse aesthetic, exposed beamed ceilings are a feature of the second-floor bedrooms, both with en suites. In addition to the farmhouse are two holiday cottages, a two bedroom annex, a leisure suite and large barn.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Nestled in landscaped grounds of circa three-and-a-half acres including a large pond and extensive lawns, this home offers an exceptional private and well-presented setting. It offers the true rural lifestyle and the land can be subdivided to provide pony paddocks or other equestrian or hobby farming facilities.

The sizable barns have been converted into two Daylesford-style holiday cottages, each one with isolated, south-facing gardens perfect for Airbnb. There is a separate leisure suite with indoor swimming pool and a ground floor two-bedroom cottage with fenced garden forming the courtyard boundary. Full length storage spans the first floor. In addition to this is a versatile agricultural steel-framed barn with two roller shutter doors. The farmhouse is approached by an impressive gravel driveway with ample space for parking on the left-hand side.