For sale Detached

Wildboarclough

Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11, SK11 0BD

4 beds 3 baths Listed 12 Jun 2025 (-363d)

£950,000

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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

A delightful stone built country home in a fabulous rural setting with four bedrooms and generous living space extending to 3028 sq ft set in about a third of an acre.

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

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
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)

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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).

5y growth 1.1%
10y growth 17.2%

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

1y (index) 1.6%
5y (index) 23.6%
10y (index) 51.5%

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

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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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.1%
Max investor price (0.8%) £121,875
Target investor price (1%) £97,500
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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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