Rainow Road, Rainow, Macclesfield
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Description
A truly magnificent picturesque detached period property constructed of stone presented to the most amazing standard backing onto open countryside yet within short distance of local amenities and the train station to both Manchester and London.
Accommodation -
Ground Floor -
Entrance Hall - Terrazzo tiled floor with underfloor heating, original staircase to first floor, under stairs cloaks cupboard, glazed Crittall windows and doors leading to receptions rooms.
Lounge - 6.83m x 3.66m (plus recess) (22'5" x 12' (plus rec - With hardwood herringbone floor, two cast iron radiators.
Sitting Room - 3.94m x 3.61m (12'11" x 11'10") - With herringbone hardwood flooring, period fireplace with tiled inset and wood burning stove, half tongue and groove paneled walls, opening through to:
Bar Room - 3.33m x 3.00m (10'11" x 9'10) - A most magnificent room beautifully fitted out with tiled bar with granite/oak top, herringbone hardwood floor, stainless steel sink unit and glass washer, stainless steel cupboards and shelves, half tongue and groove paneled walls, feature lighting.
Living Family Kitchen - 6.83m x 4.57m (22'5" x 15') - Enjoying a magnificent hardwood deVol Haberdashers fitted units with marble worktops, large central island/breakfast bar with marble and brass worktop, double Belfast sink unit, Quooker tap with boiling/chilled/sparkling water, electric range with extractor hood, wine fridge, double drawer dishwasher, part tiled walls, two cast iron radiators, Crittall doors to terrace, marble tiled floor with underfloor heating, seating area/family area, access to PANTRY with stone slabs and shelving and marble tiled floor, distressed timber ceiling.
Boot Room/Laundry - 3.48m x 2.36m (11'5" x 7'9") - With marble tiled floor with underfloor heating, built-in cloaks cupboard, bench seat with drawers below, hanging pegs for coats, cast iron radiator, matching base units with marble tops, Belfast sink unit, part tiled walls, door to outside.
Shower Room/Wc - With marble sink unit with painted base unit and drawers, low level WC, shower, tiled floor with underfloor heating, built-in cupboard with gas boiler.
First Floor -
Split Level Landing - With half paneled walls, two cast iron radiators, linen cupboard.
Bedroom 1/Living Room - 7.92m x 4.57m (26' x 15') - With two cast iron radiators, period fireplace with log burner, magnificent views, access to:
Office/Nursery - 3.05m x 2.57m (10' x 8'5") - With exposed floor boards, half tongue and groove paneled walls, built-in cupboard with high pressure hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 2 - 7.39m x 3.73m (24'3" x 12'3") - With fitted wardrobes with overhead storage cupboards, two cast iron radiators, magnificent views, period fireplace with log burner.
En-Suite - With wet area, freestanding bath, low level WC, wash hand basin with store cupboards below, marble worktop, radiator/towel rail, tiled floor, part tiled walls, part timber clad feature walling.
Bedroom 3 - 3.94m x 3.58m (12'11" x 11'9") - With cast iron radiator, part distressed timber clad walls, wonderful views.
Bedroom 4 - 3.33m x 3.05m (10'11" x 10') - With exposed and painted floorboards, cast iron radiator.
Outside - Gardens as previously mentioned along with a small paddock/woodland, orchard, hardstanding for several vehicles, garage, various courtyard/terraced areas and potting sheds.
Nb: - All gutters and downpipes replaced with cast iron by Hargreaves Foundry.
Windows recently refurbished by Ventrolla.
New sewage treatment plant.
Electric car charger.
Tenure: - Freehold. Interested purchasers should seek clarification of this with their solicitor.
Viewings: - Strictly by appointment through the Agents.
Possession: - Vacant possession upon completion.
Constructed of stone, this double fronted picturesque period property offers the discerning purchaser a wonderful beautifully renovated home presented to an amazing standard with interior design second to none. On entering the property you are immediately welcomed by a beautiful reception hall with glazed Crittall doors and windows leading to the reception rooms which include a 22ft lounge, sitting room with period fireplace and access to the most amazing beautifully fitted bar room with feature lighting, a 32ft living family kitchen enjoying deVol Haberdashers units including large central island with breakfast bar, and walk-in pantry, boot room/laundry and shower room/WC. To the first floor the split level landing allows access to four double bedrooms, a nursery and a wonderful bathroom/WC. A gas fired central heating system has been installed.
An internal inspection is highly recommended to appreciate the size, space and presentation of this magnificent home.
The property is approached via two separate driveways both leading to hardstanding areas one leading to the garage. The gardens are truly magnificent being of an excellent size enjoying lawns, borders, shrubs, mature and specimen trees including an orchard area, a covered BBQ area with stone flagged terraces, various other stone flagged courtyards including one immediately adjacent to the family kitchen which provides excellent entertainment facilities. Also included in the sale is a small paddock/woodland area with the most magnificent views.
There is a wide range of shopping, travel, educational and recreational facilities available in Macclesfield. Access points to the national motorway network, Inter-City rail travel to London and Manchester (5 minute drive) and International Airport are all within 30 minutes drive of the property.
Directions: From the centre of Macclesfield proceed up Hurdesfield Road adjacent to Tesco's Superstore in the direction of Rainow. Just as you enter Rainow the property can be found on the left hand side opposite the junction Calrofold Lane clearly identified by our for sale board.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-12
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
- 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
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 50% of premises
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
- Rainow Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 194
- Type
- Community school
- Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 178
- Type
- Academy converter
- Puss Bank School and Nursery1.3 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 409
- Type
- Academy converter
- Marlborough Primary School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 405
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bollington St John's CofE Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 102
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Tytherington School1.6 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,421
- Type
- Academy converter
- All Hallows Catholic College2.5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,216
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- The Macclesfield Academy2.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 614
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Fallibroome Academy3.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,532
- Type
- Academy converter
- Poynton High School5.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,467
- 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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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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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