Cocksmoss Lane, Marton, SK11
- Land size
- 2 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Oak-framed triple garaging with adjoining studio/gym and bathroom
- Air conditioning, wood burners and open fireplaces
- Gardens and grounds extending to just under 2 acres with picturesque pond
- Beautifully presented four-bedroom country cottage
- Principal bedroom with private balcony overlooking the countryside
- Four well-proportioned bedrooms and three versatile reception rooms
Description
Moss Cottage is a charming and beautifully appointed four-bedroom country residence occupying an idyllic rural position on Cocksmoss Lane, surrounded by picturesque Cheshire countryside. Set within beautiful gardens and grounds extending to just under 2 acres, the property offers spacious and versatile accommodation extending to approximately 2,633 sq.ft., including garaging and ancillary accommodation.
The property has been thoughtfully improved whilst retaining a wealth of character features, including exposed timber beams, traditional fireplaces and attractive brickwork. The ground floor comprises an impressive 24ft living room with exposed beams, oak flooring and a feature fireplace, a separate family room with wood burner, and a beautifully appointed breakfast kitchen with central island, range-style cooker and attractive cabinetry. A particular feature is the superb garden/dining room with vaulted ceiling, rooflights and extensive glazing, creating a wonderful space for dining and entertaining with French doors opening directly onto the gardens. A cloakroom/WC completes the ground floor.
To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom features fitted cabinetry, a character fireplace, air conditioning and access to a private balcony overlooking the gardens and surrounding countryside. Another bedroom incorporates a charming mezzanine level, providing additional space for children's play, reading or studying.
Externally, the property benefits from a gated entrance and generous gravel driveway providing ample off-road parking, an EV charger and access to an impressive oak-framed triple garage. The garage building also incorporates an adjoining room with its own bathroom, offering excellent versatility for use as a home office, studio, gym or hobby room.
The beautiful gardens and grounds extend to just under 2 acres, comprising extensive lawns, mature trees, established planting and a picturesque pond. Enjoying a high degree of privacy and delightful countryside views, Moss Cottage offers a wonderful combination of traditional character, modern comforts and peaceful rural living.
Important Information
Council Tax – Cheshire East – Band G
EPC Rating – TBC
Tenure – Freehold
Heating: LPG Heating
Services: Mains Electric & Water, Drainage via septic tank
Parking: Driveway & Triple Garage
What 3 Words – ///handover.doubts.pull
Flood Risk*: Very low risk of flooding
Broadband**: Standard Broadband available.
Mobile Coverage**: Mobile coverage with main providers (EE, O2, Three & Vodafone) limited coverage indoors.
* Information provided by GOV.UK
**Information provided by Ofcom checker
Parking - Garage
Triple Garage
Parking - EV charging
Parking - Driveway
Disclaimer
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-10-16
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 781 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains, Solar Panels
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Solar Heating, Gas Central Heating, Air Source Heat Pump, Wood Burner
- Broadband
- Cable Internet
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway, EV Charger
- Garden
- Private 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
28 Mbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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
- Marton and District CofE Aided Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 189
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Havannah Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 244
- Type
- Community school
- Buglawton Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 202
- Type
- Community school
- Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 183
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Gawsworth Primary School2.7 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 198
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Eaton Bank Academy1.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,062
- Type
- Academy converter
- Congleton High School3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,174
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Macclesfield Academy4.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 614
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- All Hallows Catholic College4.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,216
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- The Fallibroome Academy5.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,532
- 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.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
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
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 50 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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