For sale House

Woodhouse End Road

Gawsworth, Macclesfield, SK11 9QS

3 beds 2 baths Listed 3 Jul 2026 (-17d)

£1,265,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

G

Local average

£457,443 (+176.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,718 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Three bedroom detached country residence set within approximately 22.35 acres
  • Approx. 2,500 sq ft main house with 3 bedrooms and spacious living areas
  • Includes a 1,500+ sq ft indoor swimming pool complex
  • Beautiful gardens with an ornamental pond and fountain
  • Large 3,300+ sq ft detached barn, garage, and workshop
  • Rare lifestyle property offering privacy, leisure facilities, and extensive land

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Private supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Garage
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
Yes
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Occupying a truly exceptional position within approximately 22.35 acres of beautifully maintained grounds, Acorn Farm is a distinguished detached country residence offering an increasingly rare combination of privacy, character and lifestyle appeal. Set amidst mature gardens, open land and a picturesque ornamental pond, the property also benefits from a superb swimming pool, further enhancing its outstanding leisure and entertaining credentials. This remarkable home enjoys a peaceful rural setting whilst remaining conveniently placed for Gawsworth, Macclesfield and the wider Cheshire countryside.

Approached via an elegant tree-lined driveway and framed by established gardens, the property immediately conveys a sense of arrival. The sweeping approach, mature specimen trees and beautifully manicured grounds provide a fitting introduction to a home that has been lovingly cared for and thoughtfully enjoyed over many years.

The principal residence extends to approximately 2,500 sq ft of accommodation, complemented by a substantial indoor swimming pool, detached garaging, workshop facilities and a large detached barn, creating a property of significant overall scale and versatility. The accommodation is both spacious and thoughtfully arranged, offering an excellent balance of reception space and practical family living.

A welcoming reception hall provides an elegant introduction to the home and creates a natural flow through the principal living areas. At the heart of the residence lies a magnificent lounge, undoubtedly one of the standout features of the home. Combining attractive exposed ceiling beams with breathtaking views across the landscaped grounds, this superb reception room offers a wonderful blend of character and comfort. Large glazed doors open directly onto the terrace and gardens beyond, creating a seamless connection between the home and its idyllic surroundings whilst flooding the room with natural light throughout the day.

Listed by

Macclesfield

Rostons

Reference: 90463308

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
Acorn Farm, Woodhouse End Road, Gawsworth, MACCLESFIELD 62 85 165 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached
Highfield, Woodhouse End Road, Gawsworth 60 73 191 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 House
Highfield, Woodhouse End Road, Gawsworth, MACCLESFIELD 60 73 191 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached
Highfield, Woodhouse End Road, Gawsworth, MACCLESFIELD 50 66 180 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached
Highfield, Woodhouse End Road, Gawsworth, MACCLESFIELD 52 74 179 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached
Napier Lodge, Woodhouse End Road, Gawsworth, MACCLESFIELD 65 76 282 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Napier Lodge, Woodhouse End Road, Gawsworth, MACCLESFIELD 50 67 267 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Napier Lodge, Woodhouse End Road, Gawsworth, MACCLESFIELD 58 80 282 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £1,265,000 —

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
APOSTLE COTTAGE FANSHAWE LANE, HENBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9PP £775,000 28/10/2025 Other
GORSEY KNOWL COTTAGE CHAPEL LANE, LOWER WITHINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9DE £2,214,000 25/04/2025 Other
MOSS HOUSE FARM LOWES LANE, GAWSWORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9QR £1,970,000 22/06/2023 Other
WOODSIDE BARN ROUGH HEYS LANE, HENBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9PF £163,340 09/12/2022 Other
MOSS BANK FARM PARTNERSHIP COCKSMOSS LANE, MARTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9HX £274,980 17/11/2022 Other
CHELFORD SURGERY ELMSTEAD ROAD, CHELFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9BS £725,000 30/09/2022 Other
GLENCREE ANDERTONS LANE, HENBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9PB £509,000 28/09/2022 Other
SYCAMORE FARM FANSHAWE LANE, HENBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9PP £950,000 09/09/2022 Other
HOLLY TREE HOUSE PEPPER STREET, CHELFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9BE £5,600,000 05/08/2022 Other
HOME FARM BARNS 6 SCHOOL LANE, HENBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9PH £890,000 12/07/2022 Other
FANSHAWE BROOK FARM FANSHAWE LANE, HENBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9PP £3,250,000 01/07/2022 Other
WEST BARN CHELFORD ROAD, HENBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9PG £962,000 31/03/2022 Other
BIRCH HOUSE DICKLOW COB, LOWER WITHINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9EA £683,000 17/03/2022 Other
RUEWOOD HOUSE CHELFORD ROAD, HENBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9NL £875,000 26/01/2022 Other
CHAIN & GATE ESTATE WAREHOUSES 1-4 CONGLETON ROAD, NORTH RODE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9JA £1,800,000 21/12/2021 Other
1 OAK LANE, MARTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9HE £250,000 08/11/2021 Other
1 OAK LANE, MARTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9HE £250,000 08/11/2021 Other

Area average: £1,302,431 (17 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -54.3%
10y growth 25.6%

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

1y (index) 1%
5y (index) 20.4%
10y (index) 48.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £881/mo
Realistic £979/mo
Optimistic £1,077/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Cheshire: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

Woodhouse End Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Gawsworth, Longbutts Lane / Primary School 0.4 miles
Bus stop Gawsworth, Congleton Road / The Rookery 0.5 miles
Shop The Food Warehouse 1.3 miles
Shop Poundland 1.3 miles
Hospital Rosemount Resource Centre 2.3 miles
Train station Macclesfield 2.6 miles
Train station Prestbury 4.5 miles
Hospital John Munroe Hospital 7.8 miles
University Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College 10.0 miles
University Buxton & Leek College 10.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Other theft 1
Total incidents 1

Within 1 mile during May 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
Gawsworth Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 27 Feb 2012
Ivy Bank Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Good — 27 Mar 2018
Ash Grove Academy Primary 1.6 miles Outstanding — 26 Jun 2024
Park Lane School Other 1.8 miles Good — 27 Jun 2024
The Macclesfield Academy Secondary 1.8 miles Requires improvement — 21 Jul 2020

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
Oak Lane, Macclesfield £1,600/mo 3 3 miles Rightmove
Meadow Lodge, Marton £2,500/mo 3 3.03 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £2,050/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.16%
Max investor price (0.8%) £256,250
Target investor price (1%) £205,000
Gross yield 1.9%
Cost-to-rent ratio 51.4×
Monthly cashflow £-3,162/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -10.3%
  • 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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