3400 sq ft Period House, Smith Lane, Mobberley

Inglewood is a substantial Victorian semi-detached house in a charming rural position on the edge of Mobberley, within walking distance of the village. Set in just under 5 acres of grounds, the property has been extended and greatly improved over the years and offers around 3,400 sq ft of beautifully appointed accommodation across three main floors, plus a useful cellar.

The grounds include a large area of woodland bordering a meandering natural stream, a small paddock, and mature gardens enclosing the side and rear of the house. Gates set between brick pillars open from Smith Lane onto a wide block-paved driveway, which runs alongside an exceptionally large double garage. A pedestrian gate at the front leads along a block-paved path lined with well-stocked shrub beds to the ornate front door and its original storm porch.

The house is particularly handsome and retains a wealth of original features, including decorative leaded and stained glass windows, moulded ceiling coving, and period details such as tall skirting boards, and ornate architraves. 

The central reception hallway gives access to all of the ground floor rooms. The dining room, the largest of the two formal reception rooms, has a stunning box bay window, refurbished sash windows, a separate side bay and a feature marble fireplace with a stone hearth. The home office at the front of the house has exposed wooden flooring, a front-facing window and a second marble fireplace.

The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen and family room in the modern extension. Vaulted ceilings, skylights and a full-height glazed gable and side wall offer almost 180° views across the gardens and farmland beyond. The hand-painted cabinetry includes a central island and a peninsula with breakfast bar seating, and the kitchen is equipped with a multi-oven Aga range cooker, a separate oven, a built-in microwave and a dishwasher. A rear boot room with a downstairs WC completes the ground floor, and a snug or playroom with a cast-iron woodburning stove and a full-height built-in cupboard sits between the extension and the kitchen.

The lower ground floor offers a useful single room, partially tanked, with excellent storage or potential for conversion, subject to the usual consents.

On the first floor, an ornate staircase leads to a lovely landing, providing access into three generous double bedrooms, two with built-in furniture and one with an ornamental fireplace. The master suite enjoys splendid open views to the front and has an en suite shower room refitted with period-style sanitaryware, a double shower enclosure and marble-effect porcelain tiles. The family bathroom is finished in limestone-effect tiling, and features a pedestal wash basin and high-level WC, a fully tiled shower and a roll-top clawfoot bath.

The second floor has bedrooms of good proportions, with vaulted ceilings and dormer-style windows looking out over the surrounding countryside. The bathroom here incorporates a three-piece suite and a shaped bath with a thermostatic shower over.

Mobberley is a sought-after village in Cheshire East, set in attractive rural countryside between the market town of Knutsford and the Cheshire commuter belt. The village has local amenities including shops, pubs and a primary school, and the surrounding area offers scenic walks and lanes for riding and cycling. Knutsford, a short drive away, has independent shops, cafés and restaurants, and Tatton Park is nearby. Manchester Airport and the motorway network are within easy reach, and Manchester city centre is roughly a 30-minute drive.