Lot 5: Brookhouse Farm, Macclesfield Forest, Macclesfield

A truly rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a traditional farmstead situated within the stunning landscape of Macclesfield Forest, in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Brookhouse Farm comprises a spacious three-bedroom farmhouse requiring modernisation throughout, an extensive range of modern and traditional agricultural buildings, and permanent pasture, extending in total to approximately 205.57 acres (83.19 hectares). Offering significant agricultural, amenity and potential diversification appeal, Brookhouse Farm occupies an enviable position within one of the regions most sought-after rural locations.
For Sale as a Whole or in up to 6 Lots.
Photographs Taken in June 2026.

Location - Brookhouse Farm is situated within the rural landscape of Macclesfield Forest, on the edge of the Peak District National Park, offering a peaceful and scenic setting surrounded by farmland, woodland, reservoirs and open moorland. The nearby town of Macclesfield (approximately 5 miles) provides a wide range of amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and both primary and secondary schooling.
The property is also well placed for access to nearby towns including Congleton (approx. 10 miles), Buxton (approx. 12 miles), and Stockport (approx. 16 miles), all of which offer extensive services, retail and transport links. Smaller nearby villages include Langley, Wildboarclough, Rainow and Gawsworth, each with a strong rural community feel.
The area is well connected via the A523 and A537 (Cat and Fiddle Road), linking to the A6 and wider regional road network, providing access towards Manchester, the Peak District and Cheshire Plain. The surrounding countryside is highly regarded for its natural beauty, with nearby attractions such as Tegg’s Nose Country Park, the Macclesfield Forest reservoirs, and extensive walking and cycling routes throughout the National Park fringe.

Description: - Brookhouse Farm is a traditional upland livestock farm occupying an attractive and highly accessible rural position within the picturesque Macclesfield Forest area, enjoying far-reaching views across the surrounding landscape. The property comprises a three-bedroom detached farmhouse offering well-proportioned family accommodation arranged over two floors, and offering an excellent opportunity for refurbishment and modernisation to create an exceptional country residence.

Brookhouse Farm also benefits from an extensive range of both modern and traditional agricultural buildings, which offer considerable potential for a variety of alternative uses, including residential conversion or commercial development, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

Extending to approximately 205.57 acres (83.19 hectares), the land comprises permanent pasture considered suitable for a mixture of both mowing and grazing for all types of livestock, together with areas of environmental and amenity interest, creating an attractive balance of agricultural productivity and natural landscape.

Lot’S 2—6 - Lot’s 2—6 comprise permanent pasture, considered well-suited to a mixture of both mowing and grazing for all types of livestock and enclosed by way of traditional dry-stone walls. All lots benefits from direct roadside access and are readily accessible with modern farm machinery. All the land is classified as Grade 4 under the MAFF Agricultural Land Classification Scheme and is served by a natural water supply, further supporting its practical agricultural use.

Lot 5 - The land is situated in a ringfenced formation, and extends in total to approximately 8.75 acres (3.54hectares) of permanent grassland, located to the south-east of the Brookhouse Farm. The land is shown shaded YELLOW on the plan.
Guide Price: £50,000

Services: - Main Electricity. Private Water and Drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Tenure And Possession: - The property is sold Freehold with vacant possession.

Sporting, Timber And Mineral Rights: - It is understood that these are included in the sale as far as they exist.

Rights Of Way, Wayleaves And Easements: - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, easements and wayleaves whether or not defined in these particulars.

Fixtures And Fittings: - Only those fixtures and fittings referred to in the sale particulars are included in the purchase price. Bagshaws have not tested any equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and no guarantee is given that they are in good working order.

Local Planning Authority: Peak District National P -

Viewings - Strictly by appointment only through the sole selling agents Bagshaws. Please contact the Bakewell Office on or by email at .

Council Tax Band – F -

Epc – F -

Method Of Sale: The Property Is For Sale By Privat -

Solicitors: - Talbots Law, 1st Floor, 153 Avon Road, Cannock WS11 1LF
Tel:
Contact: Dan Pegg

Broadband Connectivity: - It is understood that the property benefits from a satisfactory broadband service; however, due to the property's location, connection speeds may fluctuate. We recommend that prospective purchasers consult to obtain an estimated broadband speed for the area.

Mobile Network Coverage: - The property is well-situated for mobile signal coverage and is expected to be served by a broad range of providers. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to consult the Ofcom website ( to obtain an estimate of the signal strength for this specific location.

Parking: - Parking is currently on the Driveway.

Agents Notes: - Bagshaws LLP have made every reasonable effort to ensure these details offer an accurate and fair description of the property. The particulars are produced in good faith, for guidance only and do not constitute or form an offer or part of the contract for sale. Bagshaws LLP and their employees are not authorised to give any warranties or representations in relation to the sale and give notice that all plans, measurements, distances, areas and any other details referred to are approximate and based on information available at the time of printing.