Heaton, Rushton Spencer, Macclesfield, SK11

A rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful and highly private stone farmhouse with an established range of traditional outbuildings and approximately 20.24 acres of pasture, rough grazing and woodland. Occupying an elevated, south-facing position, Isle Farm enjoys exceptional privacy, extensive rural views and direct access to some of the Peak District's finest walking country.

Approached via a quiet, single-track no-through country lane and then a private drive, the property offers an unusual combination of peace and seclusion while remaining conveniently accessible to the market town of Leek, approximately 10 minutes by car.

Dating from the late 19th century, the attractive stone farmhouse retains considerable character and period features alongside practical modern improvements. The accommodation includes four bedrooms, three reception rooms and a traditional farmhouse kitchen.

A particular feature is the impressive dining hall, incorporating original architectural salvage from Eaton Hall and featuring a mezzanine level. The traditional farmhouse kitchen is fitted with a Stanley range, which provides central heating and hot water.

The property is fully double glazed, including the external doors.

The approximately 20.24 acres provide a valuable combination of pasture, rough grazing and woodland, offering considerable scope for equestrian use, smallholding, lifestyle farming, conservation or other rural pursuits, subject to any necessary consents.

The traditional stone-built outbuildings are particularly well suited to equestrian and agricultural use and include:

Loose boxes
Tack room
Feed room
Wood store
Attached workshop
Double garage
Extensive additional storage and working space

There is also a substantial parking and turning area, providing practical access for vehicles, trailers and equestrian equipment.

Entrance Hallway - UPVC double glazed stable door to the front elevation, UPVC double glazed window to the side, electric cooker point, tiled floor, battery storage with inverter, Belfast sink, storage cupboards, oil fired boiler, loft access, inset downlights.

Kitchen/Dining Room - 8.60 x 3.02 (28'2" x 9'10") - Range of fitted units to the base and eye level, Oil fired Stanley, Belfast sink unit with chrome mixer tap, UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, inset downlights, space for a freestanding fridge, tiled floor.
Dining Area: UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator, inset downlights, tiled floor.

Utility Room - 2.03 x 1.81 (6'7" x 5'11") - Range of fitted units to the base level, ceramic one and a half bowl sink with drainer and chrome mixer tap, UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator, space for a dishwasher.

Wc - 1.05 x 1.81 (3'5" x 5'11") - Lower level WC, UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, sink with chrome mixer tap, built in storage.

Reception Room - 4.41 x 6.98 (14'5" x 22'10") - UPVC double glazed window to the rear and side elevation, UPVC double glazed door to the side elevation, two radiators, wood burning stove set on a tiled hearth, inset downlights, stairs to the first floor, built in storage with cabinet.

Reception Room Two - 6.67 x 3.04 (21'10" x 9'11") - Tiled floor, inset downlights, UPVC double glazed window and door to the front elevation, radiator.

Reception Room Three - 6.41 x 6.87 (21'0" x 22'6") - Tiled floor, access to the mezzanine, wood burning stove set within a stone hearth, surround and mantle. UPVC double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations, velux style windows to the rear elevation, two radiators, wall lights.

Mezzanine - 6.84 x 1.93 (22'5" x 6'3") - UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, decorative ornamental wooden banister and access to Store Room.

Inner Hallway - Wood door to rear patio.

Wc - 2.05 x 0.88 (6'8" x 2'10") - Lower level WC, sink, UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation.

Utility Room - 4.25 x 2.43 (13'11" x 7'11") - Radiator, dual Belfast sink, built-in cupboards, gas hob, space for a washing machine and dryer, UPVC double glazed window to the front and side elevation.

Shower Room - 0.92 x 2.11 (3'0" x 6'11") - Walk in shower with chrome fitment, tiled, UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Sauna - 1.89 x 1.88 (6'2" x 6'2") - Built in Sauna.

First Floor -

Landing - Feature stone wall with wood window.

Bedroom One - 3.05 x 6.67 (10'0" x 21'10") - UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side elevation, radiator, wall lights.

Bedroom Two - 3.37 x 3.04 (11'0" x 9'11") - UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator, velux style window to the side elevation.

Bedroom Three - 4.41 x 2.98 (14'5" x 9'9") - UPVC double glazed window to the front and side elevation, radiator, built-in wardrobe, loft access.

Bedroom Four / Dressing Room - 3.93 x 2.08 (12'10" x 6'9") - Built-in wardrobes, UPVC double glazed window to the front, radiator.

Bathroom - 1.66 x 3.11 (5'5" x 10'2") - Panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, wall-mounted Roca sink unit, lower level WC, walk-in shower enclosure incorporating electric shower, partly tiled, chrome heated ladder radiator, Velux style window to the side elevation, inset down lights.

Land - The smallholding comprises five paddocks of land, offering a varied mix of pasture, rough grazing and woodland. Complementing the land is a vegetable garden, further established gardens and a gravel driveway. The property is well suited to a range of agricultural, equestrian and amenity uses, with a pond further enhancing its rural character and appeal.

Double Garage & Workshop - 6.17 x 6.05 (20'2" x 19'10") - Light and power connected, two garage doors to the front elevation.
Workshop to the side with door to the front elevation, window to the side elevation, light and power, door to access the garage.

Loose Box - 3.03 x 3.87 (9'11" x 12'8") - Light connected, window to the side elevation, door to the front elevation.

Feed Room - 2.40 x 1.50 (7'10" x 4'11") - Door to the front elevation.

Loose Box One - 4.45 x 3.29 (14'7" x 10'9") - Window to the front and side elevation, door to the rear elevation.

Loose Box Two - 4.00 x 3.20 (13'1" x 10'5") - Window to the front elevation, door to the rear elevation, access to the tack rooms.

Tack Rooms - 1.98 x 5.08 (6'5" x 16'7") - Two windows to the rear elevation, door to the side elevation.

Wood Store - 1.94 x 5.02 (6'4" x 16'5") - Two windows to the front elevation, door to the side elevation.

Location - Isle Farm has excellent access to the wider Peak District and surrounding market towns.

Some fantastic walks nearby as well as bridleways:
Gun Moor Nature Reserve (adjacent to the top field at Isle Farm)
Lud's Church
The Roaches
Tittesworth Water (Meerbrook)
Rudyard Lake
Macclesfield Forest
Gritstone circular walk (Wincle)

You will generally find a pub for sustenance nearby after a walk.

Bridleways in the Peak Park -

There is also a circular ride you can take from Isle Farm over Gun Moor to Tittesworth and then back up to the farm. A good group to join on Facebook would be Peak Horsepower Bridleways Group.

Leek is an ancient borough and was granted its royal charter in 1214. It is the nearest town to Isle Farm, a 10 minute drive to Sainsburys which also happens to be the closest shop in the area. Leek is a thriving market town that has a variety of markets, one of our favourites in the monthly Totally Locally market. You will find a selection of supermarkets, 2 doctors surgeries, 2 vet surgeries, 5 dental practices, 5 schools as well as a large number of independent shops, restaurants and pubs as well as the Foxlowe Arts Centre. Leek also has a small local hospital, Moorlands Hospital which has a minor injuries unit.

Rushton Spencer is the nearest village at 2 miles away and has a brilliant local community. The Royal Oak is a community owned pub that hosts numerous events including the Rushton Exchange once a month on the third Saturday morning of the month. Its an opportunity for locals to bring their crafts and wares to sell and buy, grab a coffee and have a chat. There is also another pub in the village, The Knot Inn which serves good food and is in an ideal location for walkers, start here and walk the Staffordshire Way down to Rudyard Lake, around the lake and back, it’s a good 7ish mile walk and you will certainly work up an appetite. Rushton also has its own primary school.
Meerbrook is a little further away at nearly 3 miles, also has a lovely pub with great food, The Lazy Trout. The local community centre is active.

The Heaton and Swythamley Centre is another local community centre which can be hired for events and also holds events for locals including move nights in the winter, the occasional dinner/dance.

Wincle is about 3 miles away and also has an active local community.

All 3 villages have Facebook groups to keep everyone up to date with news and events.

Congleton, another market town is 8 miles away, Macclesfield with its railway station is 10 miles away. The journey time by train from Macclesfield to Manchester, on average, takes 30 minutes.

Services - Heating and hot water are provided by an oil-fired Stanley range cooker.

The property benefits from a private borehole water supply with a filtration system installed.

Drainage is via a septic tank located within the grounds.

Electricity is mains supplied and supplemented by solar panels with battery storage.

Telecommunications - A telecommunications/Wi-Fi mast is situated within one of the paddocks. The mast is understood to be owned and operated by Intec, who currently pay the vendor a rental income of £50 per calendar month. Electricity for the mast is supplied from the property, for which Intec are understood to reimburse the vendor £25 per calendar month.

Please Note: The information relating to the telecommunications/Wi-Fi mast, including ownership, rental payments and electricity contributions, has been provided by the vendor. We have not seen or verified any supporting documentation and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to these arrangements through their own investigations.