Larkfield Close, Greenmount Guide Price: Sold STC

Larkfield Close, Greenmount

 Nestled on the quiet and peaceful residential retreat of Larkfield Close, discover Number Seven. Lucky for some, this dreamy detached home basks in glorious green views, overlooking the picturesque Greenmount Golf Club.

Pull up outside this handsome home, elegantly extended to accommodate a growing family and designed to maximise the stunning rear views out over the greens. There is plenty of space for two cars on the driveway with on road parking for more.

Welcome home. Light flows through the glazed panels in the contemporary composite front door, illuminating the sleek Karndean flooring underfoot.

Step through the oak, glazed double doors to the left and onto the soft cream carpet of the sitting room, where a subtly arced front window draws daylight through, suffusing the space. To the far end of the room, French doors open up onto an Indian paved patio, perfect for alfresco dining, with open views out over the fairway beyond.

In wintertime, snuggle up on the sofa in front of the gas fire, set within an iridescent tiled hearth, surrounded by an ornately carved white fireplace. Light and spacious, with soothing neutral tones to the walls, this is the ultimate evening relaxation room.

Returning to the hallway, freshen up in the downstairs cloakroom ahead, tiled to the walls and fitted with WC and wash basin with a storage cupboard for your essentials and cleaning products.

Coming out of the cloakroom, turn left and through into the open plan lounge-dining area, where glimpses of greenery greet you through the bountiful rear windows.

Immediately to the right, sneak a peek through to the study, a light and bright room with a curved window overlooking the front garden. An ideal space for those working from home; it could also serve as a playroom or snug lounge.

Karndean flooring is complemented by sage green walls, reflecting the trees and greenery beyond and creating a sense of harmony between outdoors and in. With space for a sofa, the room opens up to the rear into a dining area where bifold doors draw the garden in.

Follow the flow through into the kitchen, only 18 months old, where walls of built-in cabinetry house storage for all your essentials. A central island, containing a sink with Quooker instant boiling tap and pop up power points, also serves as a breakfast bar. Slice and dice and prepare dinner with ease in this amply illuminated kitchen with spot lighting and plinth lighting on dimmer switches. There is even additional hidden wiring in the ceiling for additional feature lighting should it be required in the future.

Cook up a feast for family and friends in this sociable space where integrated appliances include a Neff double oven, microwave, electric induction hob, dishwasher and fridge-freezer.

A second set of bifold doors helps blur the boundaries between the garden and kitchen, perfect for parties and summertime soirees. Soak up the stunning views over Greenmount Golf Course.

From the living area, turn right and through into a cloak area with boiler, water tank and storage, before continuing on into the utility room, furnished with more cupboards and a second integrated fridge-freezer, a countertop containing a second sink, plumbing for a washer and dryer and access out through the back door. An ideal ‘gardener’s’ or ‘dog-walker’s entrance, there is ample room for a dog bed in here.

A further door provides access through into the large, powered garage, currently used for storage.

Retrace your steps through to the entrance hall and take the carpeted staircase up to the first floor, where the Neville Johnson glass balustrades encased in oak bannisters deliver natural illumination through.

Passing by the bedroom on your left, continue along the landing before reaching the furthest bedroom on the left: welcome to the master bedroom.

Cream carpet extends underfoot, soft and plush, with a wall of fitted, mirrored wardrobes curving round to the right, in the dressing room. Plenty of storage for all your clothes.

Ahead, the main bedroom opens up, filled with light courtesy of the glass, tilt and turn doors which open up to the Juliet balcony overlooking the garden and golf course. Imagine waking up to this blissful scene every morning? Beyond the second fairway, the scene of rural tranquillity extends across the hills to Affetside.

Refresh and revive in the ensuite, where grey tiling surrounds the walk-in shower and the bathtub. Settle down for an evening soak in your secluded sanctuary, tucked away to the rear of the home. There is also a WC and wash basin within a double drawered unit with has electric point for shaver and a built in light.

Opposite the master bedroom, peep through to the large front-facing second bedroom, overlooking the front lawn and peaceful residential close.

“It is a lovely family home, with ample space for children and adults to have their own privacy – both upstairs and down.”

Continue along the landing, where to the left another double bedroom awaits, also enjoying views to the front garden and beyond. Attractive silver and white wallpaper adorns one wall, with grey carpet to the floor and fitted wardrobes to one wall. Plenty of space in here for a desk, handy when doing homework.

Opposite, a shower room is on hand to freshen up, with grey tiles in the walk-in shower gleaming in the light from the window and spotlighting overhead. A wall mounted wash basin contains storage beneath with a chrome heated ladder rail on hand to keep towels toasty warm.

Next door, discover a spacious, walk-in storage cupboard, ideal for housing your cleaning essentials, linen, luggage and all the children’s toys. It could also make an excellent ironing room.

Arriving back at the main landing, discover a second bathroom, tiled in Karndean like all the bathrooms at Number Seven. In addition to a WC, storage is found beneath the wash basin, with pretty mosaic tiles adorning the shower cubicle wall. Sink into the deep, oval bath and let the bubbles carry your cares away. Marble tiling behind adds a feeling of spa-style luxury to your bathing.

Explore the fourth double bedroom, carpeted in cream with muted grey walls, to the front of the home. Finally, arrive at a fifth double bedroom, located on the left as you ascend the stairs. Fitted with corner, mirrored wardrobes and with views out over the garden and golf course to the rear, this room has a serene and peaceful feel.

Designed to celebrate its idyllic position overlooking the second fairway of Greenmount Golf Club and the hills beyond, the outdoors never feels far away at Number Seven, Larkfield Close.

Step outside and discover the garden.

“During the spring and summer the freshly cut fairways and golfers provide a fabulous backdrop to the property.”

Low maintenance lawns to the front and rear wrap the home in greenery, the perfect retreat after a day in the office.

Take a seat in the south-facing rear garden and soak up the sun all day, where there is a patio for entertaining and views out over the peaceful fairway beyond.

Should you require more privacy, a fence could be added to the low wall to the rear, or simply let the golfing greens serve as an extension to your garden.

A handy mixer tap outside is ideal for hosing the dog down after a muddy walk in the surrounding countryside. Dog owners and outdoor lovers are perfectly placed here with direct access from the rear to a public footpath that runs adjacent to the golf course.

Out and about

Be at one with the outdoors, there are walks for miles around directly from your door. Head in the direction of Redisher Woods, only ten-minutes’ walk away, before continuing up Holcombe Hill to Peel Tower for stunning views of the surrounding area and, on a clear day, views into Manchester City centre.

Make the most of having Greenmount Golf Club on the doorstep and perfect your swing on the fairway seen from your bedroom window. There is also a local cricket club and a local tennis club.

Only five-minutes’ walk away is your local “Miller & Carter”, offering superb steaks and premium pub food and drink on your doorstep. Holcombe Brook, roughly ten-minutes’ walk away also offers options for dining, with Oysters wine bar and The Hare and Hounds, a family friendly pub.

Further afield, discover drinks and dining in the nearby villages with the Shoulder of Mutton in Holcombe Village, Hawkshaw’s Waggon & Horses and the Packhorse in Affetside.

Greenmount is filled with fantastic amenities and local shops; pick up your evening meal from the local award-winning butchers, grab a pint of milk at Co-op and book in at the hairdressers and barbers for your monthly trim. There are also a number of cafés, a chemist and a doctors’ surgery.

Perfectly positioned for families, there are a number of educational establishments nearby including highly-rated primary schools in walking distance (Greenmount & Hollymount). Meanwhile, for older children, Larkfield Close is in the catchment area for Woodhey.

If you are looking for a tastefully finished, spacious and cosy home in the countryside for your active family, look no further. With its magnificent views and prime location, Number Seven, Larkfield Close is not to be missed.