For sale Detached

Moss Cottage

COCKSMOSS LANE, MACCLESFIELD, MARTON, CHESHIRE EAST SK11 9HX

4 beds 2 baths 193 m² Listed 16 Oct 2026 (-5d)

£1,250,000

Guide Price

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

193 m²

Council tax band

G

Last sold

£900,000 Feb 2019

Local average

£560,875 (+122.9%)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

  • Oak-framed triple garaging with adjoining studio/gym and bathroom
  • Air conditioning, wood burners and open fireplaces
  • Gardens and grounds extending to just under 2 acres with picturesque pond
  • Beautifully presented four-bedroom country cottage
  • Principal bedroom with private balcony overlooking the countryside
  • Four well-proportioned bedrooms and three versatile reception rooms

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply, Solar PV panels
Broadband
Cable
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Private supply
Heating
Solar, Gas central, Air source heat pump, Wood burner
Parking
Garage, Driveway, EV charging
Garden
Private garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Moss Cottage is a charming and beautifully appointed four-bedroom country residence occupying an idyllic rural position on Cocksmoss Lane, surrounded by picturesque Cheshire countryside. Set within beautiful gardens and grounds extending to just under 2 acres, the property offers spacious and versatile accommodation extending to approximately 2,633 sq.ft., including garaging and ancillary accommodation.
The property has been thoughtfully improved whilst retaining a wealth of character features, including exposed timber beams, traditional fireplaces and attractive brickwork. The ground floor comprises an impressive 24ft living room with exposed beams, oak flooring and a feature fireplace, a separate family room with wood burner, and a beautifully appointed breakfast kitchen with central island, range-style cooker and attractive cabinetry. A particular feature is the superb garden/dining room with vaulted ceiling, rooflights and extensive glazing, creating a wonderful space for dining and entertaining with French doors opening directly onto the gardens. A cloakroom/WC completes the ground floor.
To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom features fitted cabinetry, a character fireplace, air conditioning and access to a private balcony overlooking the gardens and surrounding countryside. Another bedroom incorporates a charming mezzanine level, providing additional space for children's play, reading or studying.
Externally, the property benefits from a gated entrance and generous gravel driveway providing ample off-road parking, an EV charger and access to an impressive oak-framed triple garage. The garage building also incorporates an adjoining room with its own bathroom, offering excellent versatility for use as a home office, studio, gym or hobby room.
The beautiful gardens and grounds extend to just under 2 acres, comprising extensive lawns, mature trees, established planting and a picturesque pond. Enjoying a high degree of privacy and delightful countryside views, Moss Cottage offers a wonderful combination of traditional character, modern comforts and peaceful rural living.
Important Information
Council Tax – Cheshire East – Band G
EPC Rating – TBC
Tenure – Freehold
Heating: LPG Heating
Services: Mains Electric & Water, Drainage via septic tank
Parking: Driveway & Triple Garage
What 3 Words – ///handover.doubts.pull
Flood Risk*: Very low risk of flooding
Broadband: Standard Broadband available.
Mobile Coverage
: Mobile coverage with main providers (EE, O2, Three & Vodafone) limited coverage indoors.
* Information provided by GOV.UK
**Information provided by Ofcom checker

Listed by

Alderley Edge

Mosley Jarman

Reference: 94378152

EPC ratings on this postcode

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Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
Moss Cottage, Cocksmoss Lane, MACCLESFIELD 66 71 193 m² England and Wales: 2007-2011 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~3,638 m² (0.90 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £1,250,000 +38.9%
Sold 22/02/2019 (7 years ago) £900,000 —

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
22 CHAPEL CROFT, CHELFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9SU £365,000 22/05/2026 Detached
6 EDGEWAY, HENBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9PA £665,000 09/01/2026 Detached
30 CHAPEL CROFT, CHELFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9SU £567,000 10/12/2025 Detached
19 TOWNFIELD PLACE, CHELFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9GG £392,000 28/11/2025 Detached
5 WOODFIN CROFT, CHELFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9SN £740,000 25/11/2025 Detached
24B DIXON DRIVE, CHELFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9BU £550,000 24/11/2025 Detached
22 DIXON DRIVE, CHELFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9BU £691,000 12/11/2025 Detached
11 BURNT ACRE, CHELFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9SS £475,000 06/10/2025 Detached
WEST VIEW CONGLETON ROAD, GAWSWORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9RR £400,000 12/09/2025 Detached
ST. JAMES CHURCH LANE, GAWSWORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9QY £600,000 13/06/2025 Detached
GORSEY KNOWL COTTAGE CHAPEL LANE, LOWER WITHINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9DE £2,214,000 25/04/2025 Detached
DICKLOW COB FARM DICKLOW COB, LOWER WITHINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9EA £1,850,000 27/03/2025 Detached
4 MERE COURT, CHELFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9EB £899,000 21/03/2025 Detached
CLAY HILL FARM WHITECROFT HEATH ROAD, LOWER WITHINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9DF £1,300,000 14/01/2025 Detached
20 SOUTH VIEW AVENUE, GAWSWORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9RZ £700,000 06/11/2024 Detached
28 CHURCH LANE, HENBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9NN £705,000 30/08/2024 Detached
4 HEYS GREEN DRIVE, HENBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9GD £1,210,000 06/08/2024 Detached
8 SOUTH VIEW AVENUE, GAWSWORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9RZ £700,000 17/06/2024 Detached
9 HEYS GREEN DRIVE, HENBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9GD £1,195,000 06/06/2024 Detached
KEEPERS COTTAGE WHITECROFT HEATH ROAD, LOWER WITHINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9DF £2,100,000 30/05/2024 Detached
Same street MOSS BANK FARM PARTNERSHIP COCKSMOSS LANE, MARTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9HX £274,980 17/11/2022 Other

Street average: £274,980 (1 sale)

Area average: £915,900 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 6.2%
10y growth 32.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Detached. As of July 2026.

1y (index) 4.6%
5y (index) 27.4%
10y (index) 51.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £887/mo
Realistic £985/mo
Optimistic £1,084/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Cheshire: £1,745/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Fords Lane

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Rodeheath, Macclesfield Road / Marton Lane 0.6 miles
Bus stop Rodeheath, Macclesfield Road / Pexall Road 0.6 miles
Shop The Co-operative Food 1.5 miles
Shop Cheshire Town & Country Fuels 1.6 miles
Train station Congleton 2.9 miles
Hospital Rosemount Resource Centre 4.8 miles
Train station Macclesfield 5.3 miles
Hospital John Munroe Hospital 7.2 miles
University Buxton & Leek College 9.8 miles
University Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College 9.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Burglary 1
Total incidents 1

Within 1 mile during Aug 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Marton and District CofE Aided Primary School Primary 1.3 miles Good — 18 Jul 2017
Havannah Primary School Primary 1.6 miles — (Inspected (no overall grade))
Eaton Bank Academy Secondary 1.7 miles Good — 8 Jun 2015
Esland Daven School Other 2.0 miles Requires improvement — 6 Mar 2024
Buglawton Primary School Primary 2.0 miles — (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
Church Lane, Gawsworth. SK11 £1,800/mo 4 2.54 miles Rightmove
Siddington, Macclesfield, Cheshire £2,750/mo 4 2.72 miles Rightmove
Dicklow Cob, Lower Withington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 £2,100/mo 4 3.71 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £2,217/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.17%
Max investor price (0.8%) £262,500
Target investor price (1%) £210,000
Gross yield 2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 49.6×
Monthly cashflow £-3,058/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -10.1%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).

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