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Equestrian residence on Pools Lane in Smallwood, Cheshire

Land size
5.5 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Stunning equestrian country residence
  • Highly desirable Cheshire hamlet of Smallwood
  • Set in stunning grounds of approx 5.5acres
  • Detached farmhouse with four bedrooms and three bathrooms
  • Quality paddocks with professional arena
  • Impressive brick stable block with tack room and feed store
  • Large barn with storeroom and horse box/tractor access
  • Gated driveway into formal driveway and gardens
  • Separated gated access into large hard standing yard accessing barn with ample turning circle
  • A truly impressive home to suit the most discerning country and equestrian families

Description

Set within the highly regarded Cheshire hamlet of Smallwood, ‘Simfield House’ is an exceptional equestrian residence combining refined country living with the practicality and sophistication demanded by the modern rural lifestyle.
Approached via formal gates and an impressive sweeping golden gravel driveway, the property immediately conveys a sense of privacy, stature, and understated elegance. The handsome detached farmhouse has been thoughtfully styled throughout, blending timeless character features with tasteful contemporary finishes to create a warm and inviting family home.
The beautifully proportioned accommodation extends to three generous double bedrooms, one single bedroom and three well-appointed bathrooms, perfectly suited to both family life and entertaining alike. Light-filled reception spaces flow effortlessly from room to room, offering an ideal balance of comfort, versatility, and charm, whilst enjoying delightful views across the surrounding grounds.
Extending in total to approximately 5.5 acres, the grounds are a particular feature of the property and perfectly complement its equestrian credentials. Lush grazing paddocks bordered by mature hedging and post-and-rail fencing provide excellent turnout, whilst the beautifully maintained formal gardens create an idyllic setting around the home itself. The substantial golden gravel driveway enhances the sense of arrival and practicality alike, leading to an impressive stable block, useful detached garage stores, and extensive ancillary space suited to a variety of equestrian and countryside pursuits.
A true highlight of the property is its superb equestrian provision, carefully designed to appeal to discerning horse owners and countryside enthusiasts alike. The grounds include well-maintained paddocks, a professional arena, an impressive brick stable block complete with tack room and feed store, together with a substantial barn incorporating additional storage and useful horsebox or tractor access.
Externally, the lifestyle offering continues with beautifully maintained gardens and a separate gated entrance leading to a substantial hardstanding yard with ample turning space — ideal for trailers, horseboxes, and ancillary vehicles.
Despite its idyllic rural setting, Simfield House remains exceptionally convenient for commuting, with excellent access to the A34, A50, and M6, whilst the sought-after market towns of Congleton and Sandbach are just a short drive away, offering an excellent selection of independent schools, boutique shopping, restaurants, and traditional Cheshire pubs.
Rarely does a home so effortlessly combine elegant family living with first-class equestrian facilities in such a desirable Cheshire location. Simfield House represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a truly special country home offering lifestyle, privacy, and prestige in equal measure.


EPC Rating: E

Living Dining Kitchen (5.68m x 6.84m)

Living Room (4.86m x 5.96m)

Excludes bay

Sitting Room (4.24m x 3.67m)

Utility Room (2.33m x 3.55m)

First Floor Landing (1.75m x 6.85m)

Master Bedroom (4.16m x 3.8m)

En Suite (2.1m x 4.16m)

Bedroom 2 (4.39m x 3.73m)

En Suite (1.47m x 2.48m)

Bedroom 3 (3.76m x 3.66m)

Bedroom 4 (2.16m x 3.76m)

Bathroom (2.17m x 2.46m)

Ground Floor WC

Ground Floor WC

Parking - Driveway

Parking - Garage

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-05-16

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 28 Equestrian listings in North West England (5+ acres).

This Property£263,636 / acre
Equestrian Average (5+ acres) £72,157 / 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
53 E
89 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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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Garage, 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

80 Mbps

Superfast · available to 92% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

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

  • Smallwood CofE Primary School986 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    178
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • The Quinta Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    491
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Rode Heath Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    245
    Type
    Community school
  • Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    99
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Black Firs Primary School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    372
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Congleton High School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,174
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Alsager School3.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,528
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Sandbach School3.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,534
    Type
    Free schools
    Gender
    Boys
  • Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College3.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,340
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls
  • Eaton Bank Academy3.9 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

Budgens Bp Porters, Congleton2 miles
Morrisons Daily Congleton West Heath, Congleton2.3 miles
Iceland Congleton, Congleton2.3 miles

GP surgery

Greenmoss Medical Centre2.9 miles

Pharmacy

West Heath Pharmacy2.3 miles

Hospital

Congleton War Memorial Hospital3.4 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

Alsager Rail Station3.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Bank House Lane438 metres

Typical drive times

Alsager10 min · 4.8 miles
Sandbach9 min · 4.7 miles
Congleton10 min · 4.7 miles
Kidsgrove12 min · 5.8 miles
Stoke-on-Trent (city)22 min · 12 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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