Barlow Hill
Macclesfield, SK11, SK11 0QH
£1,300,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
G
Local average
£618,711 (+110.1%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (23,130 of 33,755)
Street crime
1 incident within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Charming Grade II Listed 17Th Century Home
- Three Receptions
- Fully Modernised Farmhouse Kitchen
- Five Bedrooms
- Detached Double Garage & Several Outbuildings
- Family Bathroom. En Suite To Master Bedroom
- Gardens Extending To Approx 1 Acre
- Book Viewings Online 24/7
Additional details
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Private garden
Description
Little Chapter is a truly charming Grade II listed 17th-century attached home set in an enviable position in Wincle, surrounded by beautiful countryside in the Peak District National park and occupying formal grounds and gardens extending to approximately one acre. Rich in character and history, this substantial residence seamlessly blends stunning period features with modern family living across three spacious floors.
The property offers three beautifully presented reception rooms, all showcasing exposed beams, feature fireplaces and original detailing, creating warm and inviting living spaces ideal for both family life and entertaining. The versatile layout also provides flexibility for additional sitting rooms, dining areas or home working.
At the heart of the home is a beautifully refurbished farmhouse kitchen featuring an impressive four-oven Aga, combining traditional charm with modern practicality. Generous worktop space, fitted units and ample dining space make this a superb social hub for the home.
Arranged over three floors are five well-proportioned bedrooms, all enjoying stunning views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. The principal bedroom benefits from en suite facilities, while the remaining accommodation is served by a spacious family bathroom.
Externally, the grounds are a true highlight, with beautifully maintained gardens offering privacy, tranquillity and excellent outdoor space. A versatile outbuilding currently utilised as a home office and gym further enhances the property’s appeal for modern lifestyles.
Further benefits include a private water supply, existing Starlink broadband, and the upcoming installation of high-speed Connect Fibre broadband offering up to 2GB download and upload speeds.
This exceptional home offers the perfect balance of period charm and modern convenience in a highly desirable semi-rural setting, whilst still being conveniently located for Macclesfield and surrounding amenities.
Outside
Externally, Little Chapter enjoys beautifully maintained formal grounds and gardens extending to approximately one acre, providing an idyllic outdoor setting with mature planting, lawned areas and a high degree of privacy. The grounds offer excellent space for outdoor entertaining and family enjoyment.
Further enhancing this outstanding home is a detached double garage together with several useful outbuildings offering excellent storage and potential for a variety of uses.
Little Chapter represents a rare opportunity to purchase a substantial and characterful period home in one of Cheshire’s most desirable locations.
Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as 'draft'. Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.
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Reference: 88664781
EPC ratings on this postcode
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchbank Cottage, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 47 | 89 | 112 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Churchbank Cottage, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 45 | 81 | 102 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| Hamwin, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 40 | 80 | 82 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| Hamwin, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 27 | 82 | 92 m² | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | Detached |
| Hamwin, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 15 | 80 | 83 m² | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | Detached |
| Lane House Farm, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 57 | 110 | 152 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Little Chapter, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 59 | 76 | 478 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Pooks Hill, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 49 | 69 | 183 m² | — | Detached |
| The Vicarage, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 9 | 61 | 229 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| The Vicarage, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 21 | 69 | 259 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £1,300,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 CRICKETERS WAY, LANGLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0AX | £592,000 | 17/12/2025 | Detached |
| 14 CRICKETERS WAY, LANGLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0AX | £595,000 | 16/12/2025 | Detached |
| THE COACH HOUSE, RUSHTON SPENCER, MACCLESFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK11 0RU | £440,569 | 11/12/2025 | Detached |
| PARVEY GRANGE PARVEY LANE, SUTTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0HX | £900,000 | 05/12/2025 | Detached |
| 11 GONVILLE AVENUE, SUTTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0EG | £550,000 | 21/11/2025 | Detached |
| 14 TRINITY LANE, SUTTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0EQ | £499,950 | 17/11/2025 | Detached |
| 20 FITZWILLIAM AVENUE, SUTTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0EJ | £498,000 | 27/08/2025 | Detached |
| 2 ASPEN DRIVE, LYME GREEN, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0BS | £379,995 | 04/07/2025 | Detached |
| LA-VISTA BENNETTS LANE, BOSLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0NY | £550,000 | 14/05/2025 | Detached |
| 4 ASPEN DRIVE, LYME GREEN, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0BS | £420,995 | 28/03/2025 | Detached |
| 23 CRICKETERS WAY, LANGLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0AX | £379,995 | 07/12/2023 | Detached |
| 15 CRICKETERS WAY, LANGLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0AX | £569,995 | 13/10/2023 | Detached |
| 21 CRICKETERS WAY, LANGLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0AX | £449,995 | 12/10/2023 | Detached |
| 26 CRICKETERS WAY, LANGLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0AX | £634,995 | 31/08/2023 | Detached |
| 17 CRICKETERS WAY, LANGLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0AX | £739,995 | 25/08/2023 | Detached |
| 13 CRICKETERS WAY, LANGLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0AX | £614,995 | 28/07/2023 | Detached |
| 6 CRICKETERS WAY, LANGLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0AX | £255,500 | 21/07/2023 | Detached |
| 20 CRICKETERS WAY, LANGLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0AX | £749,995 | 19/05/2023 | Detached |
| 11 KNOTTING ROAD, LANGLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0AU | £623,000 | 14/04/2023 | Detached |
| 16 CRICKETERS WAY, LANGLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0AX | £569,995 | 13/04/2023 | Detached |
Area average: £550,748 (20 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 February 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
Wincle, Cheshire East, England, SK11 0QH, United Kingdom
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Wincle, Grounds / Primary School | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Wildboarclough, Nabs Road / Lower Nabs Farm | 1.4 miles |
| Shop | Old Smithy Garage | 2.5 miles |
| Shop | Sutton General Store and Post Office | 3.7 miles |
| Train station | Hunthouse Wood | 4.0 miles |
| Hospital | John Munroe Hospital | 4.7 miles |
| Train station | The Dam | 4.8 miles |
| Hospital | Rosemount Resource Centre | 5.9 miles |
| University | Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College | 6.0 miles |
| University | Buxton & Leek College | 6.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wincle CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 17 Nov 2014 |
| Rushton CofE First School | Primary | 2.6 miles | Outstanding — 25 Mar 2014 |
| Bosley St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2.6 miles | Good — 13 Oct 2011 |
| Hollinhey Primary School | Primary | 3.7 miles | Good — 27 Feb 2012 |
| Horton St Michael's CofE First School | Primary | 4.7 miles | Good — 11 Sep 2024 |
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Rent-driven metrics
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- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
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- 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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