One of the advantages of working in the property market is being able to take a unique look at some of the fascinating homes that come up for sale across the North West. Tower Croft is no exception, with its prominent architectural flourishes and charming historical character – it’s a stunning property not to be missed!
Tower Croft (116a Church Lane) is a remarkable family home built in 1891 and set in the highly sought-after town of Marple.
The house was originally constructed as one of two impressive villas on either side of Mount Drive during the 1890s, however, the property’s ‘sister villa’ was sadly ultimately demolished when its then-owner died leaving no descendants. The space once occupied by the villa now houses the Rectory Court retirement home.
Throughout its history, Tower Croft has provided a home for several families of medical doctors. One of the property’s many original features, an etched glass doorway in the entrance porch, alludes to this by announcing it as the entrance to ‘The Surgery’.
Other features of Tower Croft offer further clues pointing to its medical history. The property includes a separate stable block, tack room and twin garages, providing ample room for additional rooms for storage, games rooms or offices. The stables and tack room were originally used by doctors, who would depart to visit patients using horses and carriages.
Today the modern garages provide shelter for cars and bikes, while the remaining buildings offer great potential for several uses.
In its recent history, Tower Croft has continued to serve as a comfortable family home with close links to the heart of the local community in Marple. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, the property was the family home of its current vendors, with their father working as the Headmaster of Marple Hall School.
With the property coming to market, Tower Croft is ready to welcome a new family into the home and begin the next exciting chapter in an already impressive history.
If you are looking for a sizable property in Marple that offers everything you’d expect from a family home, plus a unique flair that sets it apart from other locations, Tower Croft should be at the top of your viewing list.
In its current configuration, the property includes five bedrooms and two family bathrooms (one en-suite). On the ground floor, you’ll find no less than five reception rooms and a well-maintained kitchen. These rooms will easily provide a large family with the freedom to live and work, while also allowing for hobbies and personal projects without competing for space.
Internally Tower Croft has been maintained in keeping its character and period, with parquet flooring and an elegant mahogany bannister. The home also includes many original features, such as floor tiling, fireplace and decorations.
In addition to its stables, tack room and twin garages the property also includes useful cellars and is set within a sizable plot benefiting from both front and back lawned gardens. The space and scope for adding your unique stamp to the home are almost limitless. Still, upon viewing you’ll find a remarkable historic home that already incorporates everything you need for comfortable contemporary living.
If you would like to learn more about Tower Croft, you can read the full listing or contact our local sales team at 0161 427 0305 for more details and to book a viewing. Viewings at Tower Croft – 1st Block, Saturday 18th May 10 am until 1 pm (appointment needed).
Edward Mellor has been helping people buy and sell property for over 40 years and provides an extensive range of financial services, including home-buying support, mortgage advice and home insurance solutions.
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