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Hargraves House is a truly exceptional country residence, occupying a prime rural position within the desirable village of Mobberley.The property underwent a comprehensive scheme of re-development and a back to brick refurbishment in 2017, utilising quality traditional materials and high specification fittings to create a beautiful home perfect for a modern family lifestyle.Concealed beyond secure electric gates is an impressive block-paved driveway with ample parking for several cars. A brick built double garage with electric doors and EV charging point, provides excellent secure storage, with the addition of a separate timber-framed gym with sliding glass doors and an adjacent garden store.You enter the home through an impressive solid oak door into a welcoming entrance vestibule complete with built-in storage and a generous downstairs cloakroom. Glazed double doors open into the central hallway, providing access to the principal reception areas throughout the ground floor.The natural heart of this beautiful home is the spectacular kitchen and reception room, which enjoys lovely views across the gardens from multiple elevations. The kitchen features exquisite handmade cream and pebble painted cabinetry with a large central island incorporating a built-in electric oven and hob. This is complimented by a substantial multi-oven Aga range cooker set within an attractive open chimney housing, creating a focal point that perfectly combines functionality with style.French doors provide direct access to the gardens, whilst wide glazed internal doors lead to a stunning garden room offering dual aspect views across the landscaped grounds. Two skylights flood this magnificent space with natural light, creating an ideal setting for relaxation and entertaining throughout the year.The ground floor accommodation is further enhanced by two additional reception rooms, including a well-proportioned sitting room featuring a contemporary flush-fitting fire set within an elegant tiled feature wall. The formal dining room also benefits from French doors leading to the garden, and both rooms showcase the stylish tiling that flows seamlessly throughout the ground floor, all complemented by luxurious underfloor heating that extends throughout both levels of the house.Practical considerations have been expertly addressed with a large utility room featuring matching handmade cabinetry, plus an excellent boot room with beautifully painted panelled walls, bench seating and extensive storage solutions. A second cloakroom and additional garden entrance complete the ground floor accommodation.The thoughtfully reconfigured first floor provides four substantial double bedrooms, each benefiting from en-suite facilities. The magnificent master bedroom suite occupies the corner position and is divided into three distinct areas. The vast bedroom features triple aspect windows offering charming views over the adjoining paddocks and neighbouring farmland, whilst the comprehensive dressing room provides extensive storage solutions including wardrobes, drawers and display areas.The master en-suite bathroom is a particular highlight, finished throughout in beautiful white marble-effect tiling and fitted with a luxury four-piece suite. This includes a wet room shower enclosure, freestanding bathtub, concealed cistern WC and twin wash basins with contemporary floating storage drawers. All four bathrooms throughout the property are finished to the same exceptional standard with high-quality sanitary ware.Gardens and groundsThe mature landscaped gardens are undoubtedly one of the property's finest features, extending to approximately 1.5 acres including a small adjoining paddock. The grounds are laid predominantly to lawn and dissected by thoughtful pathways and patios, incorporating a wealth of established planting all enclosed by beautifully sculptured mature hedging.Three distinct areas of terracing provide excellent entertaining spaces, accessed from both the kitchen and garden room. These include a separate patio enclosed by an ornamental brick wall complete with brick-built barbecue area, and a stunning oak-framed pergola that creates a perfect outdoor dining and relaxation space.SummaryThis is a rare opportunity to acquire an outstanding country residence that has been renovated and refurbished to the highest standards whilst retaining its inherent character and charm. The combination of exceptional accommodation, beautiful mature gardens, and prestigious rural location makes this a truly special property.