Smithy Lane, Hulme Walfield, CW12
- Land size
- 1.8 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Four Bedrooms
- Approximately 1.8 Acres
- Immaculately maintained
- Charming Detached Farmhouse
- No Onward Chain
- Elevated position with stunning open views
Description
A charming, detached farmhouse occupying an elevated position with far reaching views across the adjoining countryside. Fernhill is a detached farmhouse enjoying superb, elevated views across the neighbouring countryside. The property has been immaculately maintained by the current owners and offers spacious and well-balanced accommodation throughout. On the ground floor there is an Oak framed entrance porch, entrance hall with cloakroom WC off, sitting room, family room with central fireplace and double doors opening onto the garden and the breakfast kitchen with utility/boot room off. The Thomas & Thomas Kitchen has traditional shaker style units, with granite worksurfaces, integrated Miele appliances and central AGA. Upstairs is a large principal bedroom suite with spacious en-suite bathroom. There are three further double bedrooms and the family bathroom. Both bathrooms have contemporary Duravit fittings and bespoke tiling. Externally the property is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway which offers ample off-road parking and leads to the detached garage & carport. The grounds extend to approximately 1.8 acres and include the formal gardens with large Indian stone patio, lawn, raised beds and Hartley Botanic greenhouse. The remainder of the grounds are made up of paddocks and fields and dog run. Situated in a charming rural position in Hulme Walfield surrounded by Cheshire countryside. Fernhill is within easy reach of the centres of Congleton, Macclesfield, Alderley Edge and Wilmslow.
Important Information
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Council Tax – E
EPC Rating – D (55/68)
Tenure – Freehold
Heating: Oil Fired Central Heating
Services: Mains Electric & Water.
Drainage via Septic Tank (non-compliant with regulations)
Parking: Driveway, Garage & Carport
Flood Risk*: Very low risk of flooding
Broadband: Fibre broadband installed at the property
Mobile Coverage**: Mobile coverage with main providers (EE, O2, Three & Vodafone) limited coverage indoors.
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EPC Rating: D
Parking - Car port
Parking - Garage
Parking - Driveway
Disclaimer
These particulars are prepared with care to provide a fair overview of the property but do not constitute an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, floor plans and images are given in good faith and believed correct at publication, though accuracy is not guaranteed. Purchasers should rely on their own inspections, surveys and professional advice. Measurements are approximate and floor plans are not to scale. Photography may include wide-angle lenses or digital enhancement. Services, systems, appliances and planning or building regulation matters have not been tested or verified. Fixtures and fittings are excluded unless specifically agreed in writing. We comply with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008, and advise all parties to satisfy themselves as to all aspects before proceeding.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-06-18
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 826 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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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
- Garage, Covered 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
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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
- Havannah Primary School1.2 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 School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 372
- Type
- Academy converter
- Marlfields Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 177
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Eaton Bank Academy1 mileOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,062
- Type
- Academy converter
- Congleton High School1.9 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 Academy5.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 614
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- James Bateman Middle School5.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 373
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
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- 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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