Wildboarclough
Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11, SK11 0BD
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
G
Local average
£573,981 (+65.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (23,130 of 33,755)
Street crime
0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Beautifully stone built country home
- Four generously proportioned bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Well balanced and versatile accommodation
- Three well-proportioned reception rooms
- Period features throughout
- Idyllic rural setting
- Attractive front and rear gardens
- Attached double garage
- EPC Rating = E
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Description
This pretty Victorian home is believed to date from circa 1850 and has wonderful inherent period features throughout including large windows, high ceilings, hardwood floors and original fireplaces. The property offers generous and well-balanced living in a spectacular rural setting with grounds to a third of an acre.
Approached by a long sweeping driveway with parking for several vehicles and access to the double garage. The property enters into a lovely stone porch and into the welcoming hallway with reception rooms leading off. To the left of the hallway lies the formal dining room which is beautifully presented with wooden flooring and an ornate fireplace, framed by stunning windows with front garden views. Leading off the dining room is the spectacular dual aspect living room which boasts glorious views over the front garden. This impressive room is very spacious with high ceilings, a multi-fuel stove with a stone hearth and could be used as a formal living and dining room if required.
To the right of the hallway lies an attractive dual aspect sitting room with a Multiview stove and a brick hearth providing the perfect space for relaxing. The sitting room leads into the well-appointed breakfast kitchen designed with tiled flooring, wooden units, and a fabulous AGA which also heats the hot water. A utility room and WC leads off the kitchen and there is door access to the garden patio and gardens beyond.
There are four good double bedrooms to the first floor and three generous bathrooms. The principal suite is of significant proportions with vaulted ceilings and beams, a spacious bedroom and living area, completed by a contemporary en suite with bath. Completing the first floor accommodation is a modern shower room and a house bathroom with bath.
Externally the wrapround gardens are impressive, set in a third of an acre, the rear gardens enjoy a patio area ideal for entertaining and lawned area. The front gardens are expansive laid to lawn and beautifully presented.
Location
This delightful Victorian country house enjoys a secluded rural setting in the Peak District National Park with surrounded by picturesque countryside, valley and rolling hills.
Equidistant from the market towns of Macclesfield and Buxton (6.9 miles) with Leek only 10 miles away the property is well placed for access to the West Coast railway line in Macclesfield (Manchester from 24 mins, London Euston 1hr 44 mins). Its setting in the Peak National Park is superb for those who enjoy the outdoor life, with lovely walks, local pubs, The Roaches and other local geological landmarks.
Although rural, the property is not isolated and along with neighbouring farms and cottages this is a genuine rural community and within reach of the many amenities of the nearby towns and villages.
There are excellent local schools in the area including, Rainow Primary School (6.3 miles), The Kings School Macclesfield (9.8 miles) and Fallibroome Academy (9.6 miles) within a short drive.
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Square Footage: 3,028 sq ft
Acreage: 0.34 Acres
Listed by
Wilmslow
Savills
Reference: 163184426
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Crag Hall Cottage, Wildboarclough | 39 | 91 | 141 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | House |
| 1 Crag Hall Cottage, Wildboarclough | 29 | 88 | 141 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | House |
| 1 Crag Hall Cottage, Wildboarclough, MACCLESFIELD | 39 | 91 | 141 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 1 Crag Hall Cottage, Wildboarclough, MACCLESFIELD | 29 | 88 | 141 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 1 EDINBORO COTTAGES, CLOUGH ROAD, WILDBOARCLOUGH | 28 | 71 | 96 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | House |
| 1 EDINBORO COTTAGES, CLOUGH ROAD, WILDBOARCLOUGH, WILDBOARCLOUGH | 28 | 71 | 96 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 2 Banking Edge Cottage, Wildboarclough | 33 | 77 | 102 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | House |
| 2 Banking Edge Cottage, Wildboarclough | 32 | 73 | 102 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | House |
| 2 Banking Edge Cottage, Wildboarclough, MACCLESFIELD | 33 | 77 | 102 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 2 Banking Edge Cottage, Wildboarclough, MACCLESFIELD | 32 | 73 | 102 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 2 Crag Hall Cottage, Wildboarclough | 23 | 98 | 123 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | House |
| 2 Crag Hall Cottage, Wildboarclough, MACCLESFIELD | 23 | 98 | 123 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 3 Crag Hall Cottage, Wildboarclough | 40 | 99 | 117 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | House |
| 3 Crag Hall Cottage, Wildboarclough | 32 | 72 | 111 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | House |
| 3 Crag Hall Cottage, Wildboarclough, MACCLESFIELD | 40 | 99 | 117 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £950,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 EDINBORO COTTAGE, WILDBOARCLOUGH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 0BD | £460,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached |
Area average: £460,000 (1 sale)
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 March 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
Wildboarclough, Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough, Cheshire East, England, SK11 0BD, United Kingdom
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Wildboarclough, Nabs Road / Lower Nabs Farm | 1.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Cat & Fiddle PH | 2.1 miles |
| Shop | Flash Bar Stores | 3.1 miles |
| Shop | Sutton General Store and Post Office | 3.8 miles |
| Train station | Macclesfield | 4.9 miles |
| Hospital | Buxton Health Centre | 5.1 miles |
| Train station | Buxton Miniature Railway | 5.2 miles |
| Hospital | Buxton Hospital & Corbar Birth Centre | 5.3 miles |
| University | University of Derby, Buxton | 5.4 miles |
| University | Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College | 7.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total incidents | 0 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 | 2.4 miles | Good — 17 Nov 2014 |
| Old Sams Farm Independent School | Other | 3.0 miles | Good — 27 Nov 2022 |
| Rainow Primary School | Primary | 4.9 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Rushton CofE First School | Primary | 4.9 miles | Outstanding — 25 Mar 2014 |
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