Hordern Farm Cottage, Buxton New Road, Macclesfield

A unique and charming stone cottages boasting FOUR bedrooms and THREE bathroms.
Originally stables and shippons the property is situated in a delightful rural location within the Peak District National Park.
Although peaceful, the cottage is not isolated being part of a cluster of properties once belonging to Hordern Farm.
It is approached via a long farm track with far reaching views yet is conveniently just a 10 minute drive from the bustling market town of Macclesfield with all of its amenities, schools and great transport links.
This rare and idyllic setting must be viewed to be fully appreciated.



This lovely stone built cottage has a wealth of rustic charm, with natural materials such as oak wood and stone used throughout the conversion.

The accommodation is versatile being split level.

The front door leads into the first reception room adjacent to the kitchen. It is a bright attractive room with an open tread staircase leading to the first floor and French doors opening onto the garden with fabulous views and sunsets to be enjoyed from here. This room could be utilised as a playroom, a snug or a formal dining area.

Double glass doors lead to a large farmhouse dining/kitchen having Granite works tops with solid wood hand painted units, French style tiled floors and a chimney breast recess housing and AGA style range cooker completing its traditional look.
The glazed back door leads to a glass and timber porch used a utility and boot room' with garden access beyond

Four steps from the first reception room lead to the main lounge. This is a large light and airy room with dual aspect windows and French doors onto an attractive stone patio.

The main features of this room include a vaulted/pitched ceiling, exposed timber rafters/beams, Velux windows, a solid oak floor and cosy wood burning stove.


An oak staircase climbs to a useful loft room with some restricted head height. This room could be used as a study or occasional spare bedroom. Its gable end window enjoys far reaching views over the valley and in addition benefits from useful deep storage cupboards in the eaves.

The guest suite is also accessed from the main lounge having a cosy double bedroom, its own bathroom and also its own entrance lobby making this a perfect arrangement for visitors or older members of the family to stay.

At first floor level oak latch doors give access to the two generous double bedrooms both having en-suites. The master bedroom features a pitched ceiling, exposed pine beams, a velux window and natural stone. The beautiful en-suite enjoys a free standing bath, oak vanity unit, solid wood floor, a deep stone window sill and views over the garden.

The second double bedroom is bright and light having three window all enjoying splendid countryside views.
To compliment this, it has a lovely ensuite with natural travatine tiles and a walk in shower. A deep stone window sill, a pitched ceiling and solid beams all enhance this truly rustic style home.


The grounds and garden do not disappoint with outstanding views and bags of space and potential to development by a keen gardener.

To the front of the cottage the driveway has a cobbled recess providing parking for one or two cars.
There is a stone patio area leading to the front door entrance with amazing original granary steps.

To the rear of the cottage there is a deep tarmac driveway with parking for three or four cars and also leads to a small car port. This is currently used for bike and wood storage. This could potentially be converted to a garage subject to planning regulations.

A farm gate from the drive opens onto a gravel path leading to the rear of the property and the tiered stone patio areas. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and is enclosed by stone walls, hedges and timber fencing.

There are borders with mature shrubs and a pretty secluded seating area at the far end of the garden, perfect for entertaining!!

The quiet lane beside the property is a no through track leading to just one other residential dwelling.

Sitting Room