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Woodhouse End Road, Gawsworth, Macclesfield

Land size
1.5 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Description

Built in 1919, Oak Tree Cottage was originally one of five smallholdings established to provide returning soldiers with a sustainable agricultural livelihood. Over the past 28 years, the current owners have carefully and sympathetically extended and enhanced the property, creating a truly exceptional home set within the picturesque Cheshire countryside.

The well-appointed accommodation briefly comprises a porch leading into an impressive entrance hall with a vaulted ceiling, a spacious 28-foot lounge with a multi-fuel stove, a conservatory, dining room, kitchen, utility room, and a WC to the ground floor. To the first floor are three bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en suite, alongside a contemporary family shower room. The property further benefits from oil-fired central heating and double glazing throughout.

Occupying a plot of approximately half an acre, the cottage is surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens on all sides, complemented by a generous driveway. A charming wildflower meadow adds to the setting, while beyond the garden lies an additional acre of pasture land acquired by the current owners, enjoying far-reaching views across open farmland.

Ground Floor -

Porch - uPVC front door with glazing inset. uPVC double glazed windows. Quarry tiled flooring. Glazed inner door to the Entrance Hall.

Entrance Hall - Spindle balustrade and handrail to the staircase. Vaulted ceiling to the landing. Cloaks cupboard with electric light and hanging rail. Douible panelled radiator.

Lounge - 8.74m x 6.55m reducing to 3.71m (28'8 x 21'6 reduc - A feature brick-built inglenook firepace with multi-fuel stove, raised slate hearth and timber mantel. Downlighting. Wall-light points. Finger-latch doors. uPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear elevation. uPVC patio door opening onto the side patio. Double panelled radiators. uPVC double glazed doors to the Conservatory.

Conservatory - 4.06m x 3.30m (13'4 x 10'10) - uPVC double glazed doors opening onto the garden. Ceiling fan with electric light. Electric storage heater.

Dining Room - 3.84m x 2.67m (12'7 x 8'9) - Finger-latch door. Brick-built display fireplace with tiled hearth and wooden mantel. Shelving to the chimney recesses. Downlighting. uPVC double glazed window. Double panelled radiator. Open way through to the Kitchen.

Kitchen - 5.56m x 2.67m at maximum (18'3 x 8'9 at maximum) - One and half bowl stainless steel inset sink with a mixer tap and base cupboard below. An additional range of base and eye level cupboards with contrasting granite work surfaces and splashbacks. Electric cooker point. Plumbing for dishwasher. Space for a fridge. Downlighting. uPVC double glazed window. Finger-latch door. Single panelled radiators.

Pantry - Ample shelving. uPVC double glazed window.

Utility/Rear Porch - Belfast sink. Space for a freezer. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Free-standing central heating and domestic hot water boiler. Downlighting. Composite back door. uPVC double glazed windows. Single panelled radiator.

Cloakroom/W.C. - Low suite W.C. High level storage cupboards. Extractor fan. Downlighting. Single panelled radiator.

First Floor -

Galleried Landing - Spindle balustrade to the staircase. Downlighting. Large storage cupboard with shelving housing the hot water cylinder.

Bedroom One - 4.45m x 4.06m into the bay (14'7 x 13'4 into the b - Eaves storage. Downlighting. uPVC double glazed windows to two elevations featuring beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. Loft access. Single panelled radiator. Dressing area: Fitted cupboards. Downlighting.

En-Suite - The suite comprises a panelled bath with mixer tap, screen and shower over, a pedestal washbasin and a low suite W.C. Downlighting. Partially tiled walls. Extractor fan. Velux window. Single panelled radiator.

Bedroom Two - 5.36m x 4.01m intoi the bay (17'7 x 13'2 intoi the - Eaves storage. Downlighting. uPVC double glazed windows to two elevations. Single panelled radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.00m x 2.57m (9'10 x 8'5) - Storage cupboard. uPVC double glazed window. Single panelled radiator.

Bathroom - The suite comprises a fully tiled cubicle with thermostatic shower over, a pedestal washbasin and a low suite W.C. Downlighting. Partially tiled walls. Extractor fan. Velux window. Single panelled radiator.

Outside -

Gardens - To the front, a gated gravel driveway provides ample off-road parking. The property is enveloped by beautifully maintained gardens and further enhanced by a charming wildflower meadow, additional pasture land, and far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.

Tenure - Freehold.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-04-25

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 828 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).

This Property£566,667 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £217,301 / 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
51 E
76 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

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

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Driveway
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

10 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

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

  • Gawsworth Primary School1.4 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    198
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hollinhey Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    248
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ash Grove Academy1.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    227
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    84
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England/Roman Catholic
  • Ivy Bank Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    387
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • The Macclesfield Academy1.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    614
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • All Hallows Catholic College2.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,216
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Tytherington School3.2 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,421
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Fallibroome Academy3.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,532
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Eaton Bank Academy4.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,062
    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

Iceland Macclesfield Food Warehouse, Macclesfield1 mile
Co-op London Road - Macclesfield, Macclesfield1.5 miles
Co-op Thornton Square - Macclesfield, Macclesfield1.7 miles

GP surgery

South Park Surgery2.4 miles

Pharmacy

London Road Pharmacy1.4 miles

Hospital

Spire Regency Hospital2.5 miles

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

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Macclesfield Rail Station2.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Fools Nook Inn715 metres

Typical drive times

Leek19 min · 11 miles
Congleton14 min · 7.2 miles
Bollington15 min · 7.2 miles
Macclesfield9 min · 3.9 miles
Stoke-on-Trent (city)38 min · 20 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 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to low risk

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.

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