Paddock Hill Cottage, Mobberley

A distinctive five-bedroom, 17th-century timber-framed cottage in a secluded rural setting near Mobberley. The listed property retains exposed framing and beams, low ceilings, latch doors and a historic roof truss, and is arranged over two floors with four reception rooms, a kitchen and dining area, a cloakroom, shower room and bathroom on the ground floor. The principal bedroom has an adjoining bathroom, while several of the other bedrooms have vaulted ceilings and exposed roof timbers. The cottage is described as requiring updating, with scope for improvement and possible extension subject to the necessary planning and Listed Building consents. Its grounds extend to approximately 3.6 acres and include formal gardens, a paddock and an in-and-out driveway. Outbuildings provide storage and workspace, and a detached ancillary building is suited to use as a home office or studio. The property is within reach of Wilmslow, Knutsford and Alderley Edge, with rail services from Wilmslow towards Manchester and London, and access to Manchester Airport and the motorway network. The combination of a historic listed house, substantial grounds and ancillary buildings offers scope to consider a range of improvements, subject to the relevant consents.