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Smithy Lane, Hulme Walfield, CW12

Land size
3.75 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Fabulous private country residence
  • Impressive mature plot of approx 3.75 acres
  • Unrivalled privacy with extensive gardens to all sides
  • Sweeping driveway though mature grounds arriving at your home
  • Exclusive and highly desirable address on the outskirts of Congleton
  • Traditional detached home enjoying over 3300 square feet of internal space
  • Flexible layout with bedrooms to both floors and a wealth of potential
  • Exciting prospect for future development to create a dream forever home (subject to planning)
  • A short journey to Alderley Edge, Congleton, Wilmslow and beyond
  • A truly impressive and rare opportunity to acquire a much loved country home

Description

Welcome to an exceptional opportunity to acquire a truly remarkable detached country residence, nestled within one of the area’s most exclusive and highly desirable addresses on the outskirts of Congleton. This traditional home exudes character and charm throughout, boasting over 3,300 square feet of versatile living space that offers an abundance of potential for families, professionals, or those seeking a peaceful retreat with the promise of future development (subject to planning). The impressive approach sets the tone for this unique property, with a sweeping driveway meandering through mature grounds, leading you to the front door and immediately highlighting the unrivalled sense of privacy and seclusion. Inside, the flexible layout is thoughtfully designed for comfortable living, featuring bedrooms on both floors to suit a variety of lifestyles and family arrangements. The generous proportions of each room are complemented by timeless architectural features, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that is perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. The spacious kitchen offers ample space for culinary creativity and family gatherings, while the multiple reception rooms provide a wealth of options for formal dining, cosy evenings by the fire, or quiet moments of reflection. The property’s extensive footprint presents an exciting prospect for those with a vision to reimagine or enhance the existing accommodation, making this a rare chance to create your dream forever home. Perfectly positioned for convenience, this residence is just a short journey to the vibrant communities of Alderley Edge, Congleton, Wilmslow, and beyond, offering easy access to a wealth of local amenities, schools, boutique shopping, and fine dining, as well as excellent transport links for commuting or exploring the wider Cheshire countryside. This much-loved home has been cherished by its current owners and awaits its next chapter, ready to welcome new memories and adventures. Whether you are drawn by the unique blend of privacy, space, and potential, or the prestigious location and lifestyle on offer, this property is sure to captivate and inspire. We invite you to explore the full potential of this exceptional home by viewing our comprehensive selection of photos, videos, and detailed floor plans. For further information or to arrange a private viewing, please contact our friendly team today and take the first step towards making this impressive country residence your own.

Garden

Vast 3 acre gardens

Parking - Double garage

Parking - Driveway

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-05-14

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 778 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).

This Property£333,333 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £189,481 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Property Features

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Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Private Garden

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

6 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.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Havannah Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    244
    Type
    Community school
  • Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    183
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Buglawton Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    202
    Type
    Community school
  • Black Firs Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    372
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Marton and District CofE Aided Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    189
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Eaton Bank Academy1 mileOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,062
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Congleton High School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,174
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Woodhouse Academy4.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    402
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Macclesfield Academy5.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    614
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • All Hallows Catholic College5.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,216
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

* 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.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Congleton, Congleton0.7 miles
Aldi 2 Albion Road, Congleton, Congleton1 mile
Morrisons Daily The Hubb, Congleton1 mile

GP surgery

Meadowside Medical Centre1.6 miles

Pharmacy

Boots1.3 miles

Hospital

Congleton War Memorial Hospital2.1 miles

Green space

Play Space908 metres

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

Getting Around

Nearest station

Congleton Rail Station2.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Smithy Lane0.6 miles

Typical drive times

Biddulph15 min · 6.6 miles
Sandbach13 min · 8.9 miles
Congleton5 min · 2.1 miles
Macclesfield14 min · 8 miles
Stoke-on-Trent (city)27 min · 16 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.

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

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings, including exact zones and annual chances, any recorded past flooding, plus planning, heritage, nature and ground checks, is in the .

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9 High Street, Congleton, CW12 1BN

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