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152.27 acres, Nursery Lane, Nether Alderley, Macclesfield, SK10, Cheshire
For Sale - From £5,000,000

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• As a whole, some 152 acres (61 hectares)
• Centred around a partially developed farmstead, including two substantial existing properties
• Planning consent for three further dwellings, with scope for broader residential development
• An additional modern yard, with useful buildings which could be let or utilised in-hand
• Productive Grade 3 farmland and pasture with irrigation

A unique farm combining 152 acres, residential development potential with a highly sought after location in the heart of Cheshire

Location

Commanding a discreet yet highly desirable position on the fringe of Over Alderley, this exceptional site offers discerning purchasers the opportunity to create a collection of outstanding residences combining period charm, architectural quality, and the very best of contemporary design.

Set off a quiet lane and surrounded by rolling Cheshire countryside, Corbishley Farm enjoys an enviable semi-rural setting, with open fields to both front and rear. Despite its peaceful position, the property is only 2.4 miles from Alderley Edge village, with its boutiques, restaurants, bistros, and Waitrose. Wilmslow town centre is 3.9 miles offers additional amenities. Excellent road and rail connectivity: London Euston in under 2 hours via Macclesfield or Wilmslow stations, and Manchester Airport is just 10 miles away.

The area is renowned for its outstanding schooling, with Nether Alderley Primary is 1.7 miles and leading independent schools, including Alderley Edge School for Girls, The Ryleys (both 2.7 miles) and Kings Macclesfield (5.8 miles) are within easy reach.

For leisure, the area offers an abundance of amenities: golf courses, livery yards, sailing at Redesmere Lake, and the well-supported village sports clubs. Extensive walking routes lead directly to The Edge, the village church, and onwards to the Peak District National Park.

Alderley Edge 2.5 miles – Wilmslow 5 miles – Stafford 37 miles – Manchester Airport 10 miles

Disclaimer: All distances & times are approximate.

Description

Corbishley Farm is a family owned and managed holding set within the desirable and picturesque countryside running up to Alderley Edge. At the heart of the farm is the traditional farmstead, providing an exceptional opportunity to acquire a prime Cheshire residential development site with multiple consents already secured.

Available as a whole, the site offers unparalleled flexibility and appeal for developers, investors, and private buyers seeking to create a landmark collection of residences in one of Cheshire’s most coveted semi-rural settings. Rarely does a property of this scale, quality, and potential come to market in such a desirable location.

Lot 1: Corbishley Farmstead

This lot comprises the core residential development opportunity, an attractive site enveloped by beautiful, mature grounds, with uninterrupted rural vistas and excellent privacy. The site as a whole provides an exceptional setting for redevelopment, with private approaches, outdoor amenity space, and long-term value growth potential.

Corbishley Farmhouse

A handsome, immaculately presented farmhouse extending to c.3,000 sq ft. Retaining a wealth of period features under a traditional stone roof, the property offers generous, well-balanced accommodation with panoramic countryside views. The farmhouse provides further potential for remodelling and extension (subject to any necessary consents).

Brydge Cottage

Currently c.2,000 sq ft, this modernised dwelling has full planning permission (23/1142M) for a first-floor extension, creating a 2,561 sq ft 4 bedroom detached residence. A rare chance to expand and enhance an already attractive home.

Barns & Buildings

Barn 1
A detached barn with full planning consent (23/3341M) for conversion into a striking contemporary four-bedroom residence of c.2,303 sq ft. There is also scope to introduce a first floor within the permitted structure for additional living space resulting in a total GIA of c. 3,842 sq ft. This property benefits from stunning far reaching countryside views.

Barn 2
With full planning permission (24/2206M) to redevelop into two semi-detached dwellings totalling c.4,144 sq ft. A highly attractive opportunity to create additional family homes in this sought-after location.

Additional Barn
An open barn offering versatile use — ideal for garaging, storage, or potential future development (subject to consents).

Lot 2: Land at Soss Moss

In all, about 92.68 acres (37.5 hectares)
Occupying level land with good internal access, the land at Soss Moss represents a collection of well laid out enclosures suitable for arable or forage cropping (recently utilised mainly within the owners beef enterprise with an arable rotation serving as a break crop). The land is classified as Grade 3 and described as loams and clayey loams, being slowly permeable seasonally wet slightly acid but base-rich loamy and clayey soils (Soilscape).

The owners have an abstraction licence for irrigation from the Pedley Brook, permitting 6,955m3 per annum, which is available as part of the sale.

The land is accessible both direct from the highway, as well as from the good network of internal tracks, enabling easy working of the unit as part of a wider farming business.


In addition to the two individual lots Corbishley Farm is available as a whole, providing a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial holding within the Nether Alderley area. Situated between Nursery Lane and Sandle Heath, the immediate area has been characterised over recent years by a series of high quality and high value developments, all whilst retaining the traditional agricultural character that the region is known for.
Benefiting from access at three sides, the farm has provided a private family home and business for the current owners over two generations. With good separation between the current working farm buildings the farm could continue to be worked in a similar way or redeveloped to utilise the proven development potential which could see up to three additional dwellings provided on the farm (following the most recent applications).

Farm Buildings

The farm buildings have been re-built to service the existing beef enterprise on the farm, but could easily lend themselves to other purposes, subject to the necessary planning consents. Part of the buildings have been let to a local business, providing an additional income, which could be expanded (subject to the necessary consents).

The new owner of the farm will have control over a substantial land holding in this important area, providing the base for a farming and development business according to their own needs.

Planning Links:

24/2206M
Extension and conversion of barn to create 2 no. residential dwellings
https://pa.cheshireeast.gov.uk/planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=129452

23/3341M
Conversion of barn to 1 no. residential dwelling
https://pa.cheshireeast.gov.uk/planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=280360

23/1142M
First floor extension and alterations to Brydge Cottage
https://pa.cheshireeast.gov.uk/planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=279279

Square Footage: 2097 sq ft
Acreage: 152.27 Acres