Turret Cottages, Windmill Lane, Kerridge

Viewings week commencing 1st December Tucked away in a quiet and elevated corner of Kerridge, this Grade II listed end-terrace cottage offers a rare blend of history, space and countryside living. Set on the edge of the Gritstone Trail with direct access, Turret Cottages enjoys an idyllic setting with far-reaching views and the convenience of Bollington and Macclesfield close by.

Originally part of a row dating back to circa 1840, the property was once formed of two cottages and a working smithy for William Clayton, who ran a small coal-mining enterprise in the area. Constructed in buff sandstone under a Kerridge slate-stone roof, the frontage features distinctive embattled parapets with flagged copings — a hallmark of local vernacular architecture and a reminder of its heritage.

Inside, the property is far larger than its façade suggests and offers a flexible layout ideal for modern family living. There are two generous reception rooms, each with a wood-burning stove, along with a light-filled orangery that links seamlessly with the traditional fitted kitchen at the heart of the home. Practicality is covered with a combined utility and cloakroom.

Upstairs, you’ll find three good-sized bedrooms and a period-style bathroom with underfloor heating. The main bedroom also benefits from its own en-suite and dressing mezzanine level, accessed via a private staircase — an unexpected and very useful bonus space.

The ground floor features travertine tiled floors with underfloor heating, and the house is served by a modern air-source heating system, providing efficient warmth throughout.

Externally, the gardens extend to three sides and offer a choice of seating areas, established planting, a vegetable plot, fruit trees and wonderful open views across the Cheshire countryside. A detached garden office with power and internet provides the perfect work-from-home retreat. There is also a separate detached garage and private allocated off-road parking with a wood store adjacent to the garage.

A unique opportunity to purchase a character home combining heritage architecture, modern comforts, generous living space and direct access to miles of scenic walks. For more information and to arrange a viewing please contact James, Carly and Dawn on the details provided. 

Local Authority - Cheshire East
Council Tax Band - D
Tenure - Freehold

Ground Floor

Front Lounge
14ft 8 x 11ft 7 Wooden double-glazed stable door to front elevation, wooden double-glazed windows to front and side elevations, beamed ceiling, wall lights, period style column radiator, inset log burner with a stone fireplace, quarry tiled hearth and wooden beamed lintel, power points, stairs to first floor, tongue and grooved panelled wall and oak flooring.

Kitchen
Fully fitted shaker style kitchen featuring a range of wall and base units with butcher block oak counter tops, range master electric cooler with a 5-burner hob and hot plate, black extractor hood over, Belfast sink with period style mixer tap and integrated dishwasher. LED down lights, under counter lighting, power points, tiles to splash backs, space for a tall fridge freezer and a travertine tiled floor with underfloor heating that continues through to the dining area.

Rear Lounge
11ft 3 x 19ft 3 Wooden double-glazed window to side elevation, beamed ceiling, feature panelled wall, wall lighting, thermostatic radiator, power points, pine floorboards, door to storage area and a Morso wood-burning stove on a stone hearth.

Dining Room
18ft 3 x 8ft 8 Wooden double-glazed windows to the front and side elevations with wooden double-glazed double opening doors to the side elevation, double glazed pitched roof, power points, and travertine tiled flooring with underfloor heating.

WC / Utility Room
8ft 8 x 4ft 5 Wooden double-glazed window to side elevation, double-glazed pitched roof, low-level push flush WC and wash-hand basin with chrome taps. Oak countertop with a base unit with plumbing and space for a washing machine. Downlights, tiles to splashbacks and continuation of travertine flooring with underfloor heating.

First Floor

Landing
18ft 4 x 2ft 6 Downlights, power point, and hard-wired smoke alarm.

Main Bedroom
11ft 2 x 11ft 7 Wooden double-glazed windows to the front and side elevations, ceiling pendant lights, down lights, power points, verticals period style column radiator, white oak herringbone flooring and stairs leading upto the en-suite and dressing area.

En-suite
12ft 4 x 11ft 2 Velux windows to front elevation, down lights, period style column radiator, roll top slipper bath with period style telephone mixer tap and handheld shower attachment, thermostatic shower on a riser rail and period style vanity wash-hand basin with chrome mixer tap. Tiled walls to splashbacks, tiled flooring, power point, spindled balustrade, and recessed hanging rail.

Second Bedroom
10ft 9 reducing to 9ft 3 x 12ft 2 Wooden double-glazed window to side elevation, ceiling pendant light, thermostatic radiator, and power points.

Third Bedroom
8ft 9 x 8ft 7 Wooden double-glazed window to side elevation, ceiling pendant light, thermostatic radiator, and power point.

Family Bathroom
9ft x 5ft 9 A traditional three-piece suite consisting of a tile top double ended bath with an overhead thermostatic shower and a period style telephone mixer tap with added handheld shower attachment, period style wash-hand basin with chrome taps and low-level lever flush WC. Wooden double-glazed window to side elevation, down lights, period style column radiator, partially tiled walls, and feature stone wall, extractor fan, and a slate tiled floor with electric underfloor heating.

External

Gardens
To the front of the property is an enclosed private lawned garden with a stone-flagged patio, bordered by traditional stone walling. Steps lead down to a lower garden area with raised vegetable planters. A stone-flagged path continues around to the side and rear, where there is an elevated level lawn that wraps around the back and side of the house.

The gardens are well stocked with a wide variety of mature evergreen shrubs, flowering plants and established trees, providing colour and interest throughout the year.

To the rear, steps rise to the upper garden, where you will also find a modern home office with power and internet connection. Two separate staircases lead up the embankment to a woodland path with several seating areas, forming a unique mini woodland garden to enjoy.

Garage & Parking
A single Timber framed garage adjacent to parking for two vehicles located on the right-hand side of the driveway leading upto Turret Cottages.

Bespoke Garden Office
13ft 1 x 9ft 8 Timber built home office with aluminium double glazed bi-folding doors to front elevation and aluminium double-glazed window to the side elevation, lighting, mains power, power points, and internet connection to main house.

CAVEAT EMPTOR - it is the buyer's responsibility to verify and check that all the information is correct and that all goods and services are in working order before committing to purchase the property. My details are worked in conjunction with my sellers and collectively we aim to ensure that the information provided at the time of advertising is correct and as accurate as possible, however their accuracy is not a guarantee and the information provided does not form part of a contract and are not to be relied upon as statements of fact but only as a guide - particularly relating to specifics of a lease under a leasehold or freehold property. Any services and appliances listed in the information set out above have not been tested by me and there is no guarantee is given in relation to their operational ability or efficiency. All measurements have been taken with a 'laser measure' and are provided as a guide to buyers only and are not to be taken as exact measurements. Any fixtures and fittings to be included in the sale of the property, even if mentioned above should be clarified with your solicitor before committing to purchase.