Fanshawe Lane, Henbury, Macclesfield
- Land size
- 3.9 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Description
A magnificent opportunity to acquire a detached country property enjoying approximately 3.9 acres (TBC) enjoying the most magnificent views over the open countryside yet within short distance of local amenities with various planning consents to redevelop the property.
Accommodation -
Ground Floor -
Entrance Hall - With radiator, stairs to first floor, cloaks cupboard.
Lounge - 6.07m x 3.91m (19'11" x 12'10") - With three radiators, log burner, wonderful views.
Study - 3.38m x 2.74m (11'1" x 9') - With radiator.
Living Family Kitchen - 8.03m x 3.33m (26'4" x 10'11") - With modern units, electric cooker point, radiator, dining and family area.
Wc - With low level WC, wash hand basin, access to:
Utility - With plumbing for washing machine and radiator.
First Floor -
Landing - With access to roof space, airing cupboard with lagged up water cylinder.
Bedroom 1 - 6.07m x 3.94m (narrowing to 2.69m) (19'11" x 12'11 - With two radiators, walk-in wardrobe.
En-Suite - With low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, shower, radiator, part tiled walls.
Bedroom 2 - 4.88m x 2.69m' (limited headroom) (16' x 8'10' (li - With two radiators.
Bedroom 3 - 3.15m x 2.41m (10'4" x 7'11") - With built-in wardrobe, radiator.
Bedroom 4 - 2.59m x 1.98m (8'6" x 6'6") - With radiator.
Bathroom/Wc - With paneled bath, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator.
Outside - Gardens and land extend to 3.9 acres (TBC).
Detached out building with attached wood store.
Various planning permissions have been obtained including:
Application number 24/2828M - Triple garage block and store
Application number 23/0514M - Certificate of lawful use
Application number 21/6044M - Rear extension
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 brick, this detached country cottage offers the discerning purchaser a redevelopment opportunity or remodeling of an existing property subject to the prospective purchasers wishes located in a magnificent country location enjoying approximately 3.9 acres (TBC). The accommodation briefly comprises on the ground floor an entrance hall, 19ft lounge with log burner and wonderful views, study, living family kitchen, WC and utility. To the first floor the landing allows access to four good sized bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en-suite).
The gardens and grounds extend to approximately 3.9 acres laid mainly down to grass and there is a detached out building with attached wood store. Ample hardstanding for several motor vehicles.
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 International Airport are all within 15 minutes and 30 minutes drive of the property.
Directions: From our Prestbury office bear left a the mini roundabout into Macclesfield Road and proceed past Prestbury Golf Club to the roundabout. Turn right into Alderley Road passing King School turning left after a short distance into Sandy Lane. Continue to the T-junction bearing right onto Whirley Road and next left onto Andertons Lane. Continue along Andertons Lane bearing right after a short distance into Pepper Street. At the T-junction with the A537 continue straight across into School Lane. Continue for approximately 1.6 miles into a continuation of Fanshaw Lane. The property can be found approximately a third of a mile on the left hand side.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-24
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
- 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 92% 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
- Gawsworth Primary School2.1 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 198
- Type
- Academy converter
- Whirley Primary School2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 212
- Type
- Academy converter
- Marton and District CofE Aided Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 189
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 233
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Ivy Bank Primary School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 387
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- The Fallibroome Academy2.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,532
- Type
- Academy converter
- All Hallows Catholic College3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,216
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- The Macclesfield Academy3.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 614
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Tytherington School3.9 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,421
- Type
- Academy converter
- Eaton Bank Academy4.8 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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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