Summary - HOLLINSHEAD HOUSE, HEAWOOD HALL, CONGLETON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, NETHER ALDERLEY SK10 4TN
Grade II listed country house — may restrict alterations and add maintenance costs
Indoor swimming pool in converted barn with high truss ceiling and leisure space
Almost 5,400 sq ft: five bedrooms, four bathrooms, three reception rooms
Extremely private half‑acre gated grounds with resin-bound driveway and off-street parking
Beautiful parkland views to the rear; immaculate formal landscaping and terraces
Oil-fired boiler heating; EPC F and likely higher running costs
Cavity walls with assumed no insulation — potential upgrade required
Very expensive council tax band
Hollinshead House is a substantial Grade II listed country residence set within exceptionally private, gated grounds of about half an acre. Approaching down a long private drive, the property delivers nearly 5,400 sq ft of accommodation including five bedrooms, four bathrooms and three principal reception rooms — generous proportions suited to family life, entertaining and flexible use of space.
A principal feature is the indoor swimming pool housed in an original barn-like space with exposed trusses, creating dramatic volume and strong character that continues into the principal bedroom suite. The large open-plan kitchen/dining/living space and separate snug provide a mix of formal and informal family areas, while manicured terraces and lawns offer secure outdoor play and entertaining zones with attractive parkland views.
Buyers should note material practicalities: the house is Grade II listed which will restrict alterations and may complicate maintenance or redevelopment. Heating is oil‑fired with boiler and radiators, walls appear uninsulated cavity construction, and the Energy Performance rating is F. These factors, together with a very expensive council tax band, mean running and upgrade costs are likely above average.
For a buyer seeking a private country home within minutes of Alderley Edge, this property delivers rarity and scale — characterful interiors, strong security and easy commuting links. It will particularly suit families or purchasers wanting a secure, low‑visibility base that nevertheless remains close to top schools and urban amenities. Those seeking a fully modern, low‑cost-to-run house should account for necessary energy and listed‑building considerations.
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