* Freehold
* Late 18th Century Grade 2 Listed Cottage
* Original Ownership Antonio Bianchi of Arighi Bianchi Furnishers
* Town Centre Location - 2 Minutes Railway Station
* Stunning Private Gardens Surrounding the Property
* Most Unexpected Tiered Wild Garden - Elevated Views
* Cellar, Period Bathroom & Gas Central Heating
* 2 Double Bedrooms & Mezzanine Floor
* Fabulous Potential to Add Value
* Farmhouse Kitchen & Dining/Office Area
* A very Rare Opportunity - Viewing Essential
**A Historic Grade 2 Listed Regency Era Property, Dating From The Late 18th
Century & Historically Under The Ownership Of Mr Antonio Bianchi, Of Renowned
Macclesfield Home Furnishers, Arighi Bianchi. Occupying An Elevated Town
Centre Position, Surrounded By Magnificent Tiered Gardens & Enjoying Peak Hill
Views. **
A most rare opportunity to secure a very special & important grade 2 listed,
town centre property, with direct connections to iconic Macclesfield home
furnishers, Arighi Bianchi. Tucked away in a rather secluded town centre
location, Hawthorn Cottage occupies a spectacular elevated position over the
lower - lying town & Peak District hills. Most unexpected for the central
convenience of location, the property is surrounded by mature, substantial,
leafy tiered gardens, and a maze of winding stone flag pathways. Brunswick
terrace is formed of just six Regency era townhouses, dating from the late
18th Century & sharing handsome facades, adorned with period railings, sash
windows and impressive ornately arched doorways. The properties
sympathetically retain much of their original charm and features, such as the
lovely cobbled road surface, and York stone pathways. The terrace stands
majestically over historical Brunswick Hill - the steep cobbled walkway that
connects the elevated town centre, to the lower - lying Waters Green area and
location of the railway station. This Brunswick area is of notable historic
importance, and gains its rightful grade 2 listing to protect the fabulous
architectural and engineering accomplishment of the immediate surrounding
neighbourhood. Hawthorn Cottage, [No 33a], originally belonged to neighbouring
number 33 Brunswick Terrace; a grand gentleman's townhouse of substantial size
and standing. The properties were separated just short of a century ago;
Hawthorn Cottage retaining the majority of the land and superb gardens; not to
mention view! The property itself, retains much original character, and could
be described as more than a little quirky, due to the accommodation layout,
and eclectic mixture of styles & influences. Surrounded by mature trees, along
with the most varied of plants, bushes & shrubs; this is truly a most
unexpected but wonderful environment to reside. The property itself is
absolutely unique and rather quirky, far more portraying a cosy cottage or
farmhouse than its former Regency townhouse origins. Although totally
habitable, the property is at a stage in its life where it will benefit some
love and investment for its future wellbeing; a perfect opportunity to make
ones own and potentially add value and further appeal. The accommodation is
presently accessed via an enclosed porch, which acts as a useful boot room and
cloaks area. The porch opens to a character kitchen, complete with Belfast
sink, range cooker, and lots of hanging pots and pans - a farmhouse kitchen,
springing to mind? Originally, the entrance to the property was located to the
eastern elevation (facing the Peak hills), however, this was relocated to the
north elevation; sharing the same uniformed façade as the neighbouring houses,
and allowing a fabulous outlook from the window that today replaces the
original door - few town centre houses share such a vantage point whilst
washing the pans! A small dining, or office area adjoins the kitchen; ideal
for small family/friendly gatherings, or a perfect informal working area. The
living room, complete with cast iron woodburner, is located off the kitchen
area; a separate reception room with lovely views over the gardens, landmark
features, and not too distant Peak hills, which rise above Higher Hurdsfield
and stretch beyond in an easterly direction. A cellar, which originally
belonged to the main house, is situated below the living room and still
retains the original stone steps, which would of originally connected to the
main house kitchen. The first floor is accessed via an open - plan staircase,
which is situated to the far side of the kitchen dining area and front door.
The landing and upstairs rooms, all enjoy high ceilings; a feature from the
original construction as a main residence. The main room is a spectacle;
vaulted multi - angular ceilings have been created, which permit a gallery
mezzanine bedroom area to be located, high above the main original bedroom -
this area is presently utilised as a separate sitting and dressing room,
complete with an original exposed brick chimney and installed with a cast iron
woodburner. Views from this room elevate over the trees within the garden, to
provide a panoramic easterly landscape; with elevated views over St Michaels
church and the town centre, from the brass mezzanine skylight window. The
bathroom features a period - style suite, complete with high cistern chain - pull
flush WC and four - claw, roll top cast iron bath - replicating the grandeur of
former times. The property is served by a gas central heating system and also
features two woodburners to the ground & first floors, The gardens surround
the two property aspects. York stone pathways lead in differing locations and
levels, providing access to the entirety of the plot. This is a nature lovers
oasis, wild and wonderful and offering total privacy; there is simply nothing
else to compare in such a central and convenient location. Unrestricted
parking is available on the stone cobbled Brunswick Terrace, which is accessed
via Brunswick Street, just off Jordangate and the Market Square. Walking to
the town centre could not be easier, with Marketplace just 60 seconds distance
by foot! The lower - lying railway station and eastern side of town, can be
easily accessed directly, via neighbouring Brunswick Hill, or slightly
further - distant, the 108 steps and Step Hill. A very rare opportunity indeed,
to secure a most charming period property with such glorious outdoor space.
Viewing appointments are available by appointment with the sole selling estate
agent, Simeon Rains, in association with The Good Estate Agent. Our centrally
located office is situated directly opposite the railway station, at 52 Waters
Green, Macclesfield SK11 6JT. *Floorplan & new Energy Performance
Certification [EPC] to follow.
_Enclosed Entrance Porch_ Hardwood & glazed door with glazed window panels to
the sides; quarry tiles to the floor; smart electric meter box; porch light;
timber stable front door opening to the kitchen area. _Kitchen & Dining Area_
A most characterful farmhouse - style kitchen, fitted with a range of solid pine
base & wall kitchen cabinets, comprising of cupboards, drawers, open shelving,
wine rack storage & plate storage; solid pine worktops over the base cabinets;
inset deep ceramic Belfast sink, incorporating a carved worktop drainer &
chrome taps; window overlooking the garden & distant hills; gas & electric
range cooker with a 5 burner gas hob, oven, grill & warmer; space & plumbing
for a washing machine; space for a tall fridge & freezer; space for a small
dining table & chairs; feature ceiling beam; quarry floor tiling; central
heating thermostat; opaque glazed wall panel to lounge [former doorway];
staircase to the first floor; understairs storage cupboard & open storage
recess; understairs light. _Lounge_ Original chimney breast with open recess &
featuring a cast iron woodburner & stone flag hearth; built - in storage
cupboards; original timber plank floor; TV aerial point; central heating
radiator; original period stripped door; window overlooking the front garden;
trap door to the cellar. _Cellar_ A roomy cellar & of similar size to the
lounge above. Ladder access from the trap door & featuring a York stone flag
floor; light; original stone steps. _First_ _Floor - Landing_ All rooms
accessed off the landing. _Bedroom 1_ A most pleasant master bedroom,
affording fabulous elevated views over the garden & distant Peak hills, &
featuring vaulted multi - angle ceilings, which create a feeling of immense
space. The ceilings feature exposed roof timbers, along with the creation of a
high mezzanine floor & staircase, which provide a separate sleeping area to
the main room, with views to the foreground of St Michaels church, thanks to
the installation of a fabulous, mechanically operated roof skylight. To the
top of the staircase, a small storage area has been created within the eaves.
The lower ground floor space is currently utilised as a cosy sitting room -
the 'cosy' aspect created by the addition of a cast iron woodburner, located
within the original exposed brick chimney. The room also features a central
heating radiator; an original stripped door, stripped floorboards, pine
staircase to the mezzanine & various display & storage shelving. _Bedroom 2_
Window to the front aspect, affording open elevated views over the garden &
Peak hills; fitted bunk bed; a range of fitted wardrobes & storage cupboards;
TV aerial point; central heating radiator; stripped floorboards, original
stripped door. _Bathroom_ An L - shaped room featuring a reproduction period
bathroom suite, comprising of a high - level cistern & chain pull WC with ornate
cast cistern hanging brackets & chrome pipework; 4 - claw roll top cast iron
bath, with chrome mixer shower over; fitted chrome shower rail & curtain; wall
tiling around the bath; wash basin incorporating a chrome tubular frame &
chrome period - style taps; vanity light x 2; heated tubular chrome towel rail;
tubular period - style radiator; stripped floor planks; stripped door. _Outside_
\ - _Gardens_ The gardens really are the jewel in the crown of this property.
Surrounding the property to both the front & side, the plot also extends to
include a strip that fronts Brunswick Terrace itself, beyond the railings. The
gardens are a nature lovers paradise, stocked with an abundance & variety of
trees, plants, bushes & shrubs; all extending to the tiered layers & pathways
that make this garden so special, & totally unexpected. _Parking_ Unrestricted
parking is available outside the property on Brunswick Terrace.
_*Buyers Note_ These particulars do not constitute or form part of an offer
or contract nor may they be regarded as representations. All dimensions are
approximate for guidance only, their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference
to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in
working order or fit for purpose or included in the Sale. Buyers are advised
to obtain verification from their solicitors as to the tenure of the property,
as well as fixtures and fittings and where the property has been
extended/converted as to planning approval and building regulations. All
interested parties must themselves verify their accuracy.
** _Council Tax Band_**
The council tax band for this property is C.

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