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Calrofold Lane, Rainow

Land size
7.61 acres
Bedrooms
3

Description

A magnificent opportunity to acquire a picturesque farmhouse with potential for extension enjoying gardens and grounds extending to approximately 7.61 acres with amazing views over adjoining countryside and the hills beyond.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Vestibule -

Entrance Hall - With oak flooring, underfloor heating.

Lounge - 3.61m x 3.61m (11'10 x 11'10) - With brick fireplace with open grate, underfloor heating.

Sitting Room/ Family Room - 7.04m x 3.10m (23'1 x 10'2) - With stone flagged floor with underfloor heating, stone fireplace and hearth with open grate, French doors to garden, French doors leading to:

Conservatory - 2.95m x 2.82m (9'8 x 9'3) - With French doors to the terrace.

Kitchen - 3.58m x 3.05m (11'9 x 10') - With flagged floor with underfloor heating, ready for renovation and conversion.

Utility Room - 3.63m x 1.96m (11'11 x 6'5) - With enamel sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, Quarry tiled floor.

Shower/Wc - With shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, Quarry tiled floor.

Inner Hall - With Quarry tiled floor.

Workshop - 5.28m x 5.03m (17'4 x 16'6) -

First Floor -

Landing - With access to roof space.

Bedroom One - 4.32m x 3.61m (14'2 x 11'10) - With amazing views, radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.61m x 3.30m (11'10 x 10'10) - With amazing views, radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.07m x 2.57m (10'1 x 8'5) - With radiator.

Bathroom/Wc - 3.58m x 2.21m (11'9 x 7'3) - With panelled bath, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder.

Beautiful English Gardens - laid mainly down to lawn with well stocked borders, shrubs, mature and specimen trees and stone flagged patio areas, beautiful pond at the bottom of the driveway adjacent to Calrofold Lane. Gardens, land and paddocks extending to approximately 7.61 acres with timber constructed stables. Planning permission was obtained approximately 10 years ago for a large agricultural shed.

Tenure - We have been advised that the property is Freehold. Interested purchasers should seek clarification of this from their Solicitors.

Possession - Vacant possession upon completion.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment through the Agents.

Constructed of stone, this picturesque double fronted detached farmhouse offers the discerning purchaser a wonderful home in need of some renovation and modernisation with the flexibility to extend, in one of Cheshire's most beautiful locations.

The accommodation at present comprises an entrance vestibule, entrance hall, lounge, 23 ft sitting room/family room, conservatory, kitchen, utility, shower/WC, inner hall and large workshop. To the first floor the landing allows access to three double bedrooms and a large bathroom/WC. PLANNING TO EXTEND THE PROPERTY HAS NOW BEEN GRANTED AND THE PLANS CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR WEBSITE. An oil fired under floor central heating system to the ground floor and radiators to the first floor are installed but do need connecting to the boiler.

The property enjoys a magical location and benefits from approximately 7.61 acres of paddocks, mature lawns, flowerbeds, woodland, patio areas and the most picturesque pond at the bottom end of the drive adjoining Calrofold Lane. There are timber constructed stables and planning was originally obtained for a large agricultural shed.

A special mention must be made to the most amazing views over the adjoining countryside and hills beyond.

There is a wide range of shopping, travel, educational and recreational facilities available in Macclesfield and local facilities in Rainow including a good primary school and The Robin Hood public house. Access points to the national motorway network, Inter-City rail travel direct to London and Manchester International Airport are all within 10 and 30 minutes drive of the property respectively.

Directions:
From the centre of Macclesfield proceed up Hurdsfield Road adjacent to Tesco Superstore in the direction of Rainow. Just as you enter Rainow, bear right into Calrofold Lane where the property can be found set back after approximately a third of a mile on the right hand side.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-05-11

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 244 Homes with Land listings in North West England (5+ acres).

This Property£101,840 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £113,558 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
37 F
77 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 80% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    178
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Rainow Primary School1 mileOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    194
    Type
    Community school
  • Puss Bank School and Nursery1.1 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    409
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Marlborough Primary School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    405
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bollington St John's CofE Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    102
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Tytherington School1.6 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,421
    Type
    Academy converter
  • All Hallows Catholic College2.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,216
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • The Macclesfield Academy2.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    614
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Fallibroome Academy3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,532
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Poynton High School5.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,467
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Morrisons Daily Macclesfield Hurdsfield Green, Macclesfield1 mile
Co-op Macclesfield, Macclesfield1.2 miles
Co-op Hurdsfield Road, Macclesfield1.2 miles

GP surgery

South Park Surgery1.6 miles

Pharmacy

Tesco Instore Pharmacy1.5 miles

Hospital

Spire Regency Hospital2.1 miles

Green space

Play Space833 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Macclesfield Rail Station1.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Kerridge Road453 metres

Typical drive times

Poynton17 min · 8.8 miles
Bollington8 min · 4.1 miles
Macclesfield7 min · 2.4 miles
Whaley Bridge14 min · 7.3 miles
Manchester (city)39 min · 21 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing is approximate, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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