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An impressive and traditional country house situated in the picturesque Cheshire countryside, offering charming, period accommodation and beautiful grounds.An impressive and traditional country house situated in the picturesque Cheshire countryside, offering charming, period accommodation and beautiful grounds.Ground Floor• Impressive front door with stained glass panels, leading to a spacious, period entrance hall with high ceilings and natural wood flooring.• Four large impressive reception rooms, currently used as two sitting and two dining rooms, with large dual aspect Georgian windows providing ample natural light, open fires or log burners set within impressive decorative marble, stone or cast iron fireplaces, natural wood flooring, ornate ceiling roses, and garden access.• Large downstairs cloakroom with wooden flooring and access to a separate WC.• Traditional country kitchen with a range of cream wall and base units and cupboards, Aga, double Belfast sink, and central island with storage underneath.• Cellar.• Door to the rear courtyard and outbuildings.First Floor• Sweeping period staircase with a central runner and large window on the turn, leading to a generous bright landing and five bedrooms.• Master suite comprising generous-sized bedroom with dual aspect outlook and feature fireplace with tiled hearth, plus en suite bathroom with roll top bath, separate shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC.• Bedroom 2: Large double with dual aspect providing good natural light and feature fireplace with tiled hearth.• Bedroom 3: Double bedroom with feature fireplace with slate hearth.• Bedroom 4: Well-proportioned bright double bedroom.• Bedroom 5: Cosy double bedroom.• Separate WC.• Generous-sized, fully tiled bathroom with roll top bath and wash hand basin, and second bathroom with shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC.• Rear staircase leading down to the kitchen.Gardens and Grounds• Hockley Manor is situated off the desirable Leek Old Road and is approached via a long, private, gated driveway, which leads to a large gravel drive with ample parking. The house is surrounded by two acres of private, well-maintained gardens comprising substantial manicured lawns edged with mature trees and shrub planting, a pond set within a small woodland area, and a rear courtyard with several brick outbuildings and a large double garage with electrically operated roller shutter doors. There is no doubt these wonderful grounds lend themselves to family activities and entertaining.SituationHockley Manor is located within the village of Sutton, just two miles south of the market town of Macclesfield. Sutton community is served by a village shop, Hollinhey Primary School and several public houses, while Macclesfield provides a good range of popular retail and leisure outlets.The area is perfect for those who enjoy the outdoor life, with superb walks and cycling opportunities on the doorstep, while a wider range of other recreational activities can be found in Macclesfield.On the educational front, there are four state high schools in Macclesfield and the Kings School private facility, with many of the principal Manchester schools providing coach services from the area.With Macclesfield west coast train station only 2 miles away, offering local connections into Manchester and a direct route to London Euston, there is no doubt that Hockley Manor is ideally located for working couples and growing families.Fixtures and FittingsAll fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.ServicesMains water, electric and drainage. Oil central heating. None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.We understand that the current broadband download speed available at the property is Superfast 80Mbps connection; however, please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out (data taken from on 16/05/25). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from on 16/05/25). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.TenureThe property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.Method of SaleFor sale by Private TreatyLocal AuthorityCheshire East CouncilCouncil Tax Band HPublic Rights of Way, Wayleaves and EasementsThe property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.Plans and BoundariesThe plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.ViewingsStrictly by appointment through Fisher German llp.DirectionsPostcode – SK11 0HZwhat3words – ///gent.leave.become