# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SK10 3JJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | A characterful detached Farmhouse on Whirley Road, Over Alderley/Macclesfield, SK10 3JJ | | Price | £1,000,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | ## Description An impressive country home with a lot of character and original features set in an idyllic location with stunning views across the countryside. 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. **Important Information** - - What 3 Words – ///superbly.captures.watching 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87989817/301579) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87989817/301580) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87989817/301581) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87989817/301582) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87989817/301583) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87989817/301584) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87989817/301585) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87989817/301586) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87989817/301587) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87989817/301588) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87989817/301589) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87989817/301590) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87989817/301591) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87989817/301592) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87989817/301593) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87989817/301594) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87989817/301595) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87989817/301596) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87989817/301597) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/87989817/301598) - Floorplan 1 ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £868,406 (85 Detached, SK10, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +15.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £878/mo - **Realistic:** £975/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,073/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,745/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.1% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 4.8% - **10y growth:** 87.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.6% - **5y growth (index):** 23.6% - **10y growth (index):** 51.5% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)