Start Lane, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire

Accommodation in Brief
Lower Ground Floor
Basement | Store

Ground Floor
Entrance Porch | Entrance Hall | Sitting Room | Dining Room | Family Room | Kitchen | Utility Room | WC

First Floor
Four Bedrooms (One En Suite) | Family Bathroom

Second Floor
Two Bedrooms/Attic Studio 

Externally
Driveway Parking | Detached Garage | Tiered South Facing Gardens | Greenhouse & Kitchen Garden | Terraces & Outdoor Seating

The Property
Marsham is a handsome Edwardian home occupying an elevated, private position above Whaley Bridge, with far reaching south facing views across the surrounding hills and into the Peak District landscape. Dating from around 1906, the house retains the balanced proportions and craftsmanship of its era, with stone and rendered elevations, bay windows and stained glass details, while thoughtful updates over time have ensured it functions effortlessly for modern family life.

Set across four floors, the accommodation is both generous and adaptable, offering a natural progression of reception spaces and a choice of bedrooms and work or studio areas. Original joinery, deep skirtings, timber floors and high ceilings provide a strong architectural foundation, complemented by a calm, neutral decorative scheme and recent improvements including extensive re plastering, creating interiors that feel light, cohesive and well cared for.

A welcoming porch opens to the entrance hall, where warm timber floorboards run underfoot and stained glass filters the light. From here, the principal reception rooms unfold in sequence. Wide double doors connect the spaces, allowing them to be opened up for entertaining or closed for quieter evenings, giving the ground floor a pleasing flexibility.

The main sitting room is centred around a wood burning stove set within a recessed fireplace, with bespoke shelving and cabinetry to either side. A broad bay window draws in natural light and frames leafy views across the garden, giving the room a relaxed, settled feel. Adjacent reception rooms offer further options for formal dining, reading or family use, each enjoying the same sense of proportion and outlook.

To the rear, the kitchen is arranged with ample cabinetry and preparation space, anchored by a range style cooker. There is space for everyday dining by the window, making this a comfortable and sociable room for day to day life. A utility and WC are tucked conveniently off the hall, keeping the working areas discreetly separate.

The first floor provides four well proportioned bedrooms, including a principal room with an en suite shower room, alongside a family bathroom. The rooms are quietly decorated and enjoy attractive views either over the gardens or out towards the hills, reinforcing the home’s connection to its setting.

Above, the converted attic level adds two further bedrooms and a highly versatile open space beneath twin rooflights. With long views across the valley and excellent natural light, this floor lends itself equally well to guest accommodation, a studio, study or yoga room. The staircase has been designed to sit comfortably alongside the original fabric of the house, ensuring the upper level feels fully integrated rather than an afterthought.

Throughout, the layout offers genuine flexibility, easily configured as six bedrooms, or adapted to provide additional studies, hobby rooms or secondary sitting areas depending on individual needs.

Externally
The gardens are a defining feature of Marsham. Arranged across a series of terraces, lawns and planted borders, they wrap around the house on three sides and enjoy a predominantly south facing aspect, taking full advantage of the elevated position and far reaching views across Whaley Bridge and the surrounding countryside. Stone retaining walls, mature shrubs and established trees create structure and privacy, while open lawned areas provide space for relaxation or play.

The grounds are both ornamental and productive in equal measure, with mature apple and damson trees, an established asparagus bed, strawberry bed and vegetable garden, alongside a greenhouse and rockery. A magnificent magnolia provides a striking seasonal focal point, adding colour and character in the spring months. Several sheltered terraces and seating areas offer natural spots for outdoor dining and entertaining.

A driveway leads to the house and a generous detached garage, with ample parking and a practical courtyard feel to the rear. The setting is peaceful and private, with the Peak District landscape quite literally on the doorstep.

Local Information
Marsham is situated in Whaley Bridge, a thriving town in the High Peak district of Derbyshire on the western edge of the Peak District National Park. Often regarded as the gateway to the Goyt Valley, Whaley Bridge combines a strong sense of community with immediate access to countryside walks, reservoirs and canal side routes that define this part of the Peak District landscape.

The town offers a selection of independent shops, cafés, traditional pubs and everyday amenities along its high street, complemented by regular markets and community events. The Peak Forest Canal basin provides scenic towpath routes for walking and cycling, while Toddbrook Reservoir and Combs Reservoir are nearby, offering sailing, angling and relaxed walking circuits in a peaceful setting.

Surrounding villages and hamlets such as Furness Vale, Buxworth and Taxal are all within a few minutes’ drive and contribute to the area’s rural character. Further hubs including New Mills, Chapel-en-le-Frith and Hayfield provide additional shops, eateries and leisure facilities, while the wider Peak District offers exceptional opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits.

For commuting and travel, Whaley Bridge rail station sits on the Buxton Line with regular services to Manchester Piccadilly (approximately 40 minutes) and Buxton (approximately 18 minutes). Road connections via the A6 provide straightforward access towards Stockport, Macclesfield and the M60 motorway network. Manchester Airport is approximately a 35 minute drive, and a direct bus service from the village also connects conveniently to the airport, making both domestic and international travel easily accessible.

Approximate Mileages
Buxton 8.0 miles | New Mills 2.5 miles | Chapel-en-le-Frith 4.0 miles | Glossop 10.0 miles | Stockport 9 miles | Manchester City Centre 15.0 miles | Manchester Airport 15.0 miles | Whaley Bridge Rail Station 1.0 miles

Services
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating.

Tenure
Leasehold

Council Tax
Band F

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

Agents Note to Purchasers
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Submitting an Offer
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