For sale Detached

FRESHWINDS

MACCLESFIELD, BOSLEY, CHESHIRE EAST SK11 0PH

4 beds 3 baths 1,593 sq ft Listed 26 Feb 2026 (-86d)

£440,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

148 m²

Council tax band

G

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£418,000 May 2021

Price per m²

£2,973/m²

Local average

£618,711 (-28.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,718 of 33,755)

Street crime

4 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Nestled within an idyllic countryside cul-de-sac, Freshwinds is a charming and characterful detached home offering a wonderful blend of history and modern family living. Located on the edge of the highly regarded ‘Lakeside’ development, it enjoys a friendly community setting with a local play park on the cul-de-sac, scenic countryside walks and easy access to Bosley Reservoir.

Formerly the village Post Office and shop, the property retains its local heritage while having been thoughtfully enhanced to create a stylish and well-designed family home suited to contemporary lifestyles.

The spacious and versatile accommodation comprises an entrance hall, cloakroom/WC, and an impressive open-plan lounge and dining kitchen forming the heart of the home. A separate playroom/office adds flexibility, along with a modern ground floor shower room. To the first floor, the main bedroom features a dressing room and en-suite shower room and three further well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the interior. Gas-fired central heating, underfloor heating to the ground floor, and uPVC double glazing are installed throughout.

Externally, a tarmacadam driveway provides ample off-road parking. The enclosed gardens extend to two sides, with one beautifully landscaped for low maintenance, offering an artificial lawn, Indian stone patio and a covered seating area with adjoining bar, perfect for entertaining. The other side features an additional patio and a versatile shed suitable for use as a home office.

Combining character, community and charm, Freshwinds presents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive family home in one of Cheshire’s most desirable countryside settings.

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - Composite front door with glazing inset. Deep skirting. Tiled flooring. uPVC double glazed window.

Cloakroom/W.C. - Low suite W.C. Pedestal wash basin with mixer tap. Fitted storage cupboard. uPVC double glazed window. Chrome heated towel rail.

Dining Kitchen - 6.55m x 3.18m l-shaped (21'06 x 10'05 l-shaped) - One and a half bowl sunken ceramic sink with extendable mixer tap and base unit below. An additional range of matching base and eye level units with contrasting works surfaces extending to a breakfast bar and fitted table. Space for a range-style cooker with an extractor hood over. Plumbing for dishwasher. Fitted fridge freezer. Fitted pantry cupboard. Tiled flooring. Velux windows with integrated rain sensor. uPVC double glazed window.

Lounge - 7.04m x 3.91m (23'01 x 12'10) - Multi-fuel stove with a marble hearth. Recess Spotlighting. Deep skirting. uPVC double doors to two elevations leading out to the gardens.

Utility - 2.46m x 1.52m (8'01 x 5'00) - A single drainer sunken ceramic sink with mixer tap and base unit below. An additional range of matching base and eye-level units with contrasting work surfaces. Worcester Bosch domestic heating and hot water boiler. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Tiled flooring. Recessed spotlighting. uPVC double glazed window.

Inner Hall - Fitted cupboards and shelving.

Playroom/Snug - 3.20m x 2.97m (10'06 x 9'09) - Deep skirting. Recessed spotlighting. uPVC double doors leading to the side garden.

Shower Room - The suite comprises a tiled cubicle with a thermostatic rainfall shower with an additional detachable shower head. Low suite W.C, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap. Partailly tiled walls. Tiled flooring. Recessed spotlighting. Extractor fan. uPVC double glazed window. Chrome heated towel rail.

Stairwell - Spindle ballustrade to the staircase. Deep skirting. Single glazed stained glass window.

First Floor -

Landing - Spindle ballustrade to the staircase. Deep skirting. Single glazed glass stained window. Recess spotlighting. Loft access.

Bedroom One - 3.71m x 3.38m (12'02 x 11'01) - Deep skirting. T.V. aerial point. Loft access. uPVC double glazed window. Double paneled radiator.

En-Suite Shower Room - The white suite comprises a tiled shower cubicle with a screen and a thermostatic rainfall shower head. Low-suite W.C. Pedestal hand wash basin with mixer tap. Recessed spotlighting. Partially tiled walls. Tiled flooring. Extractor fan. uPVC double glazed window. Chrome heated towel rail.

Dressing Room - Deep skirting. Recess spotlighting.

Bedroom Two - 3.89m x 2.36m (12'09 x 7'09) - Deep skirting. T.V. aerial point. uPVC double glazed window. Double panelled radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.25m to the wardrobes x 2.36m (10'08 to the wardr - Floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes. Deep skirting. T.V. aerial point. uPVC double glazed window. Double panelled radiator.

Bedroom Four - 2.72m x 1.80m (8'11 x 5'11) - Deep skirting. uPVC double glazed window. Double panelled radiator.

Bathroom - The white suite comprises a panelled bath with a mixer tap, whirlpool jets and shower head over. A combined W.C. and sink vanity unit with mixer tap and storage. Fitted cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. Recessed spotlighting. Deep skirting. uPVC double glazed window. Chrome heated towel rail.

Outside -

Gardens - The property is set back behind a tarmac driveway that allows off-road parking for multiple vehicles. The garden to the right is fully enclosed by fence-panelled borders and incorporates an artificial lawn and an Indian stone-flagged patio. Located in the garden is the covered seating area with an adjoining bar that has the benefits of power and light. To the left of the property, the garden is fully enclosed and laid with an indian stone flagged patio. Included within the sale is a timber shed that is fully insulated and has power and light. The gardens benefit from a southerly aspect, enjoying the best of the afternoon and evening sun.

Tenure - Freehold

Additional Information - The property is heated via an LPG supply, and drainage is via a septic tank, which is shared.

Listed by

Macclesfield

Holden & Prescott

Reference: 172630733

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: D

Inspection date: 11/12/2020

Current heating cost: £1,106/year

Potential heating cost: £1,070/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

90% since 2014

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £440,000 +5.3%
Sold 28/05/2021 (4 years ago) £418,000 +90%
Sold 08/08/2014 (11 years ago) £220,000

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

Sold Comparables

Sold comparables data is not available for this property.

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 8.5%
10y growth 8.9%

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

1y (index) 0.7%
5y (index) 21.5%
10y (index) 51.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £878/mo
Realistic £975/mo
Optimistic £1,073/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

Lakeside

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Bosley, Leek Road / Village Store 0.0 miles
Shop Old Smithy Garage 0.8 miles
Shop V.I.P Hair & Beauty 2.9 miles
Train station Congleton 3.6 miles
Hospital Congleton War Memorial Hospital 3.9 miles
Train station Hunthouse Wood 4.3 miles
Hospital John Munroe Hospital 4.9 miles
University Buxton & Leek College 7.1 miles
University Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College 7.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 3
Criminal damage and arson 1
Total incidents 4

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Bosley St Mary's CofE Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 13 Oct 2011
Rushton CofE First School Primary 2.6 miles Outstanding — 25 Mar 2014
Wincle CofE Primary School Primary 2.6 miles Good — 17 Nov 2014
Havannah Primary School Primary 3.0 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Buglawton Primary School Primary 3.2 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.22%
Max investor price (0.8%) £121,875
Target investor price (1%) £97,500
  • 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).