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Lyme Handley, Whaley Bridge, High Peak

Land size
7 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • 18th Century Farmhouse
  • Picturesque Surroundings within The High Peak
  • Beautiful Gardens and Sitting in Circa 7 Acres
  • No Onward Chain
  • Beautiful Period Charm Throughout
  • 27ft Living/Dining Area
  • Rebuilt Double Garage
  • Separate Family/Games Room

Description

A Charming 18th-Century Farmhouse in the Heart of the High Peak, nestled within approximately 7 acres of enchanting grounds, this beautifully appointed 18th-century farmhouse blends timeless character with modern comforts. Set amidst the stunning landscape of High Peak, the property features serene woodlands, a thriving young orchard, a well-kept vegetable patch, and a beautifully maintained garden—an ideal setting for entertaining family and friends. Internally, the home offers generous and versatile living spaces, including a bespoke David Lisle kitchen with warm terracotta flooring, thoughtfully designed for both style and function. A standout feature is the impressive 27ft living/dining area, boasting exposed beams, dual-aspect windows, and a cozy multi-fuel burner that adds both charm and warmth. Adjoining the kitchen is a spacious office/snug, tastefully decorated and opening via French doors to an inviting outdoor seating area. Additional ground floor amenities include a utility room and a contemporary shower room. Upstairs, the property offers three well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a striking master suite with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, and dual-aspect windows that perfectly frame the idyllic countryside views. This unique home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy rural living without compromise, combining period charm, space, and the beauty of nature in a truly special setting. Externally, the property also benefits from a detached double-storey garage, rebuilt in 2017. The ground floor provides ample space for vehicle storage, along with a convenient W.C., while a staircase leads to the first-floor games room. A fantastic, versatile space ideal for family activities, entertaining, or potential conversion to a home office or studio.

Lyme Handley is situated on the east of Cheshire and on the doorstep of Disley and Whaley Bridge. An excellent position to enjoy the open countryside of the Peak District and popular Lyme Park. Coupled with superb transport links for road and rail nearby. Amenities in Disley and Whaley Bridge include: infant schools, independent shops, supermarkets, public houses and restaurants. Disley is ideally placed on the Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton railway line and is perfect for the new relief road (A555) to Manchester airport. A few miles out of Macclesfield with a wider range of private schools, shops and railway line from Manchester to London.

Entrance Hallway -

Kitchen - 2.97m' x 3.56m' extending to 4.34m' (9'9' x 11'8' -

Living/Dining Area - 8.43m x 4.72m (27'8 x 15'6) -

Snug/Office - 3.91m x 2.79m (12'10 x 9'2) -

Utility Room - 2.97m x 2.18m (9'9 x 7'2 ) -

Shower Room -

Stairs To First Floor Landing -

Master Bedroom - 4.72m x 4.01m (15'6 x 13'2) -

Bedroom Two - 3.61m x 3.25m (11'10 x 10'8) -

Bedroom Three - 4.01m x 2.82m (13'2 x 9'3) -

Family Bathroom -

Outside -

Double Garage - 6.73m x 6.05m (22'1 x 19'10) -

Family/Games Room - 6.73m x 6.05m (22'1 x 19'10) -

Store Room - 4.37m x 3.48m (14'4 x 11'5) -

Garden Store - 4.62m x 2.03m (15'2 x 6'8) -

Agents Notes - Hmrc Compliance - To be able to sell or purchase a property in the United Kingdom all agents have a legal requirement to conduct Identity checks on all customers involved in the transaction to fulfil their obligations under Anti Money Laundering regulations. We outsource this check to a third party and a charge will apply. Ask the branch for further details. As per the Estate Agents Act of 1979 please be informed that a member of vendors family for this property is employed by Jordan Fishwick Estate Agents LLP.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-03-26

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 247 Homes with Land listings in North West England (5+ acres).

This Property£139,286 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £100,851 / 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
49 E
86 B

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

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

5 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; 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

  • Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    66
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    192
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Whaley Bridge Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    142
    Type
    Community school
  • Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School2.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    72
    Type
    Community school
  • Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    26
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • New Mills School3.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    692
    Type
    Community school
  • Poynton High School3.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,467
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Chapel-en-le-Frith High School4.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    941
    Type
    Community school
  • Hazel Grove High School5.5 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,452
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Tytherington School5.5 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,421
    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

Co-op Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge1.9 miles
Tesco High Peak Superstore, Whaley Bridge2.1 miles
Co-op Disley, Disley2.5 miles

GP surgery

Goyt Valley Medical Practice2 miles

Pharmacy

Well1.9 miles

Hospital

Stepping Hill Hospital6 miles

Green space

Play Space872 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

Whaley Bridge Rail Station1.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Bull's Head0.7 miles

Typical drive times

New Mills15 min · 4.9 miles
Bollington10 min · 5 miles
Whaley Bridge10 min · 3.9 miles
Manchester (city)44 min · 16 miles
Chapel-en-le-Frith15 min · 6.7 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

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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