Summary - PROSPECT COTTAGE, BLAZE HILL, MACCLESFIELD, RAINOW SK10 5BZ
4 bed 1 bath Detached
Spacious stone home with far-reaching rural views and generous outbuildings.
Stone-built detached cottage with original beams and fireplaces
Set on Blaze Hill within the Peak District National Park, Prospect Cottage is a substantial, stone-built family home with genuine country character and far-reaching views. The house retains original features — exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces and solid wood floors — and sits within a generous plot that includes mature woodland, a raised patio, a separate lawned plot with greenhouse, timber garage and former stable/outbuilding. The driveway provides ample off-street parking and privacy in a very affluent, low-crime hamlet.
The property offers flexible family accommodation: two reception rooms plus a large kitchen, four double bedrooms and a generous bathroom. Heating is provided by an oil-fired Rayburn (hot water and central heating) and supplemental room heaters; much of the glazing is double glazed. Construction is traditional sandstone/limestone and the house feels solid, but the walls are assumed uninsulated and many internal areas need modernisation — the vendor describes the property as requiring renovation.
This is a good opportunity for buyers wanting character and space in a rural setting, particularly families who value proximity to highly rated local schools and outdoor life. Be aware of material considerations: the house needs updating throughout, broadband speeds are very slow, there is a single principal bathroom for four bedrooms, and council tax is described as expensive. For anyone prepared to invest in upgrading insulation, services and décor, the property has strong potential to become a comfortable, efficient country home while retaining its historic charm.
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