A Characterful Detached Farmhouse On Whirley Road
Over Alderley/Macclesfield, SK10 3JJ
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Local average
£868,406 (+15.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (32,513 of 33,755)
Street crime
39 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Characterful Detached Home
- Detached Double Garage
- Generous Gardens
- Countryside Views
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Whirley Barn Farm is a substantial country home which has been sympathetically updated with great care to preserve the original features including stone flagged floor, vaulted ceilings, exposed brick and beams and a Galleried entrance hall stunning Oak staircase leading to the upper floor.
The entrance vestibule leads into the grand galleried entrance hall with its abundance of exposed brick and beams, a small library/reading room with access to the rear patio. There is a generous triple aspect lounge with a large brick fireplace and open fire, a good-sized kitchen with wooden units, centre island, lounge area, French doors to the rear garden. The rear porch has a lift to the first floor and leads to the utility room.
The very large principal bedroom (which leads off a separate staircase) has a triple aspect and very generous en-suite bathroom leading to a small bedroom with the lift to the ground floor.
There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Externally the property is approached gates leading to a long driveway providing parking for several cars and a good sized detached brick garage with electric door. Above the garage is a studio room/office ideal for working from home.
The landscaped grounds surround the property with extensive lawn, stone flagged patios and mature trees, shrubs, pond and a small orchard with delightful views across the adjoining countryside including Shutlingsloe and Macclesfield Forest.
Whirley Barn Farm occupies a highly desirable and sought after location enjoying local walks whilst retaining easy access to Alderley Edge and Macclesfield.
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Council Tax – Cheshire East Band E
EPC Rating – TBC
Tenure – Freehold
Heating: Gas Fired Central Heating
Services: Mains Electric, Water & Drainage
Parking: Driveway & Garage
Flood Risk*: Very Low Risk of Flooding
Broadband: Ultrafast broadband available
Mobile Coverage: Mobile coverage with main providers (EE, O2, Three & Vodafone).
* Information provided by GOV.UK
**Information provided by Ofcom checker.
The information isn't guaranteed. Andrew J Nowell take no responsibility for inaccuracies and advise potential buyers to do their own checks before committing to purchase.
Listed by
Alderley Edge
Mosley Jarman
Reference: 87989817
EPC ratings on this postcode
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Whirley Barn, Whirley Road, MACCLESFIELD | 74 | 82 | 140 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| 1 Whirley Barn, Whirley Road, MACCLESFIELD | 66 | 79 | 146 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Terraced |
| 195, Whirley Road, MACCLESFIELD | 54 | 74 | 91 m² | — | Terraced |
| 197 Whirley Road, MACCLESFIELD | 77 | 81 | 69 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Terraced |
| 197, Whirley Road, MACCLESFIELD | 66 | 82 | 74 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Terraced |
| 200 Whirley Road, MACCLESFIELD | 61 | 77 | 311 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| 205 Whirley Road, MACCLESFIELD | 62 | 87 | 79 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| 205 Whirley Road, MACCLESFIELD | 54 | 85 | 81 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| 209, Whirley Road, MACCLESFIELD | 61 | 84 | 70 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Terraced |
| 211 Whirley Road Whirley, Macclesfield, Cheshire | 70 | 87 | 75 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Terraced |
| 211, Whirley Road, MACCLESFIELD | 66 | 86 | 67 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Terraced |
| 215, Whirley Road, MACCLESFIELD | 65 | 82 | 82 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Detached |
| 217, Whirley Road, MACCLESFIELD | 68 | 82 | 77 m² | — | Detached |
| 219, Whirley Road, MACCLESFIELD | 62 | 107 | 74 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Terraced |
| 221 Whirley Road, MACCLESFIELD | 63 | 81 | 104 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Terraced |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £1,000,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 WHIRLEY ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 3JL | £600,000 | 15/09/2023 | Detached |
| 88 BIRTLES ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 3JH | £780,000 | 06/04/2023 | Detached |
Area average: £690,000 (2 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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
Whirley Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Whirleybarn, Whirley Road / Sandy Lane | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Flora Flower & Gift Centre | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | Frame Art | 0.6 miles |
| Hospital | Rosemount Resource Centre | 1.4 miles |
| Hospital | Macclesfield District General Hospital | 1.5 miles |
| Train station | Prestbury | 2.3 miles |
| Train station | Macclesfield | 2.3 miles |
| University | University of Derby, Buxton | 10.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 39 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whirley Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 14 Apr 2011 |
| Eden School | Other | 0.6 miles | Good — 10 Mar 2024 |
| The Fallibroome Academy | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Good — 16 Feb 2023 |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 0.8 miles | Outstanding — 26 Nov 2014 |
| The King's School In Macclesfield | Other | 0.8 miles | — (No rating) |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).
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