# Equestrian facility for sale (SK11 0QL) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | GOLDEN SLACK FARM, MACCLESFIELD, WINCLE, CHESHIRE SK11 0QL | | Price | £1,325,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 4 | | Council tax | G | | Last sold | £689,950 Mar 2004 | ## Description Delightful stone built farmhouse in a stunning setting with commanding views, holiday cottage, additional outbuildings with untapped potential set in approx 14 acres. **Description** This delightful 17th century period farmhouse is constructed from local grit stone and offers substantial accommodation including the main house, a holiday cottage and additional outbuildings all set in approx 14 acres ideal for those who seek a country lifestyle with additional income, in one of the most picturesque settings in the north west. The current owners have renovated and upgraded the property to include the holiday cottage but there is still untapped potential available for prospective purchasers. The farmhouse provides comfortable and flexible accommodation arranged over two floors with the heart of the house undoubtedly the superb farmhouse kitchen designed by Lux kitchens with its beautiful stone flooring, a range of bespoke fitted kitchen units with granite worktops, an electric Everhot cooker, Frankie sink and Neff dishwasher and plenty of space for family dining. The quarry tiled entrance hall is a delight, entered through a lovely oak porch with old style composite door which leads through to the tandem garage (with space for up to six cars and conversion potential), the utility room and WC. The utility room is very spacious with plenty of room for a washer/dryer, additional fridge/freezer and storage complete with quarry tiled flooring and a Belfast sink. Leading of the kitchen is the beautiful dual aspect formal living room with wood burner, which leads into the formal dining room again enjoying a dual aspect, with a large stone fireplace and wood burner. A large pantry also leads off the living room and this could be utilised as a home office or snug if required. An oak staircase leads to the first floor spacious landing with vaulted ceilings and oak beams and a feature fireplace. The landing/occasional bedroom is large enough to be a reception room in itself, perhaps ideal as a study/home office. There are three double bedrooms off the landing and two bathrooms. The principal suite is well presented with duals aspect windows, fitted wardrobes a large dressing area and an en suite bathroom with bath, walk in shower, sink and toilet finished with porcelain tiled flooring. There is access from the dressing room into the upper area of the garage, again with potential conversion. Bedrooms two and three are also doubles and are served by the family bathroom with a separate bath and shower. In addition to the main house there is a three bedrooms/two bathrooms cottage which has been rented out successfully previously, with a C energy efficiency rating. The holiday cottage has been currently renovated and provides excellent modern accommodation presented to a high standard throughout. There are additional outbuildings, one of which our clients have commissioned plans for which represent remarkable opportunity subject to the necessary consents. The property is being offered for sale with nearly 14 acres of land immediately surrounding the house including attractively stocked gardens and lawns. **Location** Golden Slack Farm enjoys a commanding position above the Dane Valley within the Peak District National Park and 1.2 miles from the esteemed village of Wincle. With stunning 360 degree views the property is set in a picturesque private setting, yet is not isolated from the local Cheshire towns and villages. The property stands off a privately owned drive, also accessible from Minn End and is about 4.8 miles from the main west coast line station in Macclesfield placing London Euston about 1hr 48mins away. Manchester city centre is from 22 minutes away. This market town serves a wide rural community and has good shopping and services available including the hospital, major supermarkets, specialist shops, education and leisure facilities. Kings School and schools in the state sector have a good reputation and Wincle primary school, is 1.2 miles. The cultural centre of Buxton is less than 10 miles away and Manchester City Centre is about 25 miles. Those who enjoy an outdoor lifestyle will relish the Peak District National Park and the area surrounding Wincle in particular. Breathtakingly attractive countryside within the soft curves of the hills, this is one of the prettiest landscapes in the country. what3words /// property.slicing.cheerily Square Footage: 8,221 sq ft Acreage: 14.59 Acres ## Property Photos - ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/160145405/27293) - Front Elevation - ![Views](/listings/photos/160145405/27294) - Views - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/160145405/27295) - Living Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/160145405/27297) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/160145405/27299) - Kitchen - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/160145405/27301) - Dining Room - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/160145405/27304) - Hallway - ![Landing/Bedroom](/listings/photos/160145405/27308) - Landing/Bedroom - ![Principal Bedroom](/listings/photos/160145405/27313) - Principal Bedroom - ![Dressing Room](/listings/photos/160145405/27316) - Dressing Room - ![En Suite](/listings/photos/160145405/27320) - En Suite - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/160145405/27324) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/160145405/27328) - Bedroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/160145405/27333) - Bathroom - ![Holiday Cottage](/listings/photos/160145405/27339) - Holiday Cottage - ![Garden](/listings/photos/160145405/27344) - Garden - ![Cottage Kitchen](/listings/photos/160145405/27350) - Cottage Kitchen - ![Cottage Kitchen](/listings/photos/160145405/27356) - Cottage Kitchen - ![Cottage Kitchen](/listings/photos/160145405/27361) - Cottage Kitchen - ![Cottage Bedroom](/listings/photos/160145405/27366) - Cottage Bedroom - ![Cottage Bathroom](/listings/photos/160145405/27371) - Cottage Bathroom - ![Cottage Bedroom](/listings/photos/160145405/27376) - Cottage Bedroom - ![Cottage Bedroom](/listings/photos/160145405/27382) - Cottage Bedroom - ![Cottage Bathroom](/listings/photos/160145405/27387) - Cottage Bathroom - ![Garden](/listings/photos/160145405/27392) - Garden - ![Patio](/listings/photos/160145405/27396) - Patio - ![Views](/listings/photos/160145405/27401) - Views - ![Large Barn](/listings/photos/160145405/27406) - Large Barn - ![Views](/listings/photos/160145405/27411) - Views - ![Private Drive](/listings/photos/160145405/27414) - Private Drive - ![Site Plan](/listings/photos/160145405/27418) - Site Plan ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/160145405/27421) - Floorplan - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/160145405/27432) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/160145405/27439) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | GOLDEN SLACK FARM, WINCLE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 0QL | £689,950 | 24/03/2004 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | ALLGREAVE METHODIST CHURCH, ALLGREAVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0BJ | £86,000 | 24/07/2025 | Other | | WITHINSTAKES FARM SWYTHAMLEY, RUSHTON SPENCER, MACCLESFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK11 0SL | £1,327,632 | 26/06/2025 | Other | | THE OLD CHURCH, WINCLE, MACCLESFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK11 0QE | £725,000 | 24/01/2025 | Other | | 3 KINGFISHER DRIVE, LYME GREEN, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0BT | £285,899 | 21/12/2023 | Other | | 31 SPARROW AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0BP | £185,303 | 29/10/2023 | Other | | SMITHY HOUSE FARM, WINCLE, MACCLESFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK11 0QE | £385,000 | 14/09/2023 | Other | | TORGATE FARM OLD BUXTON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD FOREST, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0AR | £750,000 | 14/08/2023 | Other | | 65 HALL TERRACE, LANGLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0DH | £265,000 | 28/07/2023 | Other | | 5 KINGFISHER DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0BT | £195,082 | 27/06/2023 | Other | | 2 HAWK WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0EY | £390,165 | 27/06/2023 | Other | | 5 HEATHER CLOSE, LYME GREEN BUSINESS PARK, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0LR | £185,000 | 31/03/2023 | Other | | WALL HILL MANOR FARM, RUSHTON SPENCER, MACCLESFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK11 0RS | £975,000 | 16/12/2022 | Other | | CHAMBERS FARM, MACCLESFIELD FOREST, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0AR | £1,200,000 | 23/11/2022 | Other | | 36 BUXTON OLD ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0AE | £1,850,000 | 16/11/2022 | Other | | ALDER WOOD, RUSHTON SPENCER, MACCLESFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK11 0QU | £230,000 | 04/11/2022 | Other | | LYME GREEN HALL LYME GREEN PARK, LYME GREEN, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0LD | £2,250,000 | 28/10/2022 | Other | | LAND ADJOINING GLENROY, RUSHTON SPENCER, MACCLESFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK11 0QU | £30,000 | 26/10/2022 | Other | | BRINDHURST FARM, SUTTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0NA | £1,000,000 | 03/10/2022 | Other | | 1A SYMONDLEY ROAD, SUTTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0HT | £120,000 | 16/09/2022 | Other | | RIDGE HALL FARM RIDGE HILL, SUTTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0LU | £825,000 | 26/08/2022 | Other | **Area average:** £663,004 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £457,443 (16 Other, SK11, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +189.7% ## 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 ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Siddington, Macclesfield, Cheshire](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/55953dd) | £2,750/mo | 4 | 6.97 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £2,750/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.21% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £343,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £275,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,750/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 40.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-2,768/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -8.6% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -5.2% - **10y growth:** 33% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.3% - **5y growth (index):** 22.9% - **10y growth (index):** 52.2% ## 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)