4 bed detached house for sale

Hanging Gate, Rushton Spencer, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11

Hanging Gate is a distinctive sandstone residence with an interesting past, originally serving as a public house before being converted many years ago. Its history is still visible through character details such as exposed beams, stone fireplaces, timber panelling and deep-set windows, giving the building its unmistakable charm.

The versatile layout, including multiple reception rooms, a long farmhouse-style kitchen, utility areas, storerooms and a study. With so many rooms across both floors, the accommodation can be configured in a number of ways to suit the needs of larger families, multi-generational living, home offices or hobbies. Several rooms could easily be repurposed as additional bedrooms, playrooms, workspaces or snug areas, allowing the home to adapt to changing lifestyles.

While the home has clearly offered generous accommodation in the past, it is now in need of some internal improvements throughout. Many of its original features remain intact and ready to be revived, giving the next owner the chance to preserve its character while creating a standout family home or even exploring ancillary accommodation (subject to permissions).

The property sits in a rural yet highly accessible spot, enjoying open views and convenient access to Macclesfield, Leek and Congleton. For buyers searching for a unique character property with genuine scope to reconfigure, modernise and restore, Hanging Gate presents a rare opportunity and is offered to the market with no upward chain.

Entrance Porch:

Panelled walls. Glazed original oak door with over panel into the lounge. Composite door to the front aspect.

Lounge: (4.67 m x 4.52 m (15'4" x 14'10"))

A beautiful high, intricately carved antique oak fire surround, complete with a cast-iron multi-fuel burner set on a stone-flagged hearth - a superb focal point to the room. Windows to two elevations. Additional period features include an original bar with sash window above, an adjoining step, and an attractive antique pine half-door, all adding to the character.

Study / Reception Room: (3.59 m x 3.99 m (11'9" x 13'1"))

Two wall light points. Radiator. Window to the side elevation.

Dining Room / Drawing Room: (6.30 m x 5.14 m (20'8" x 16'10"))

A generous space opening into a wide recess with French doors leading out to the terrace, creating an easy connection between indoor and outdoor living - the staircase - which offers useful under-stairs storage leads off to the first floor - the room features strip timber flooring, three wall light points, and three radiators. Attractive antique pine doors with stained-glass inserts provide access to the kitchen.

Sitting Room: (4.22 m x 3.76 m (13'10" x 12'4"))

Chimney recesses with one having antique pine built-in cupboards. Cast ironfireplace with decorative tiled insert, together with carved timber surround, and tiled hearth. Radiator. Antique pine door leading to:

Kitchen / Breakfast Room: (6.41 m x 4.37 m (21'0" x 14'4"))

The Breakfast room boasts an original cast-iron “Maxlaw” range by Montague Jones, complemented by slate flooring and an area of exposed stonework that adds character. There is an external composite door and window to the front aspect and a concealed access to Storeroom. Two wide archways lead through to the main kitchen area.

Fitted with a range of oak-fronted Shaker-style base units and drawers with contemporary stainless-steel fittings, together with worktops and tiled splashbacks. The kitchen includes an inset one-and-a-half bowl stainless-steel sink with mixer tap, Smeg five-ring ceramic hob with cooker hood above, and a tall housing unit for the Smeg stainless-steel waist-level oven. There are wall cupboards and space and plumbing for a dishwasher. Slate flooring and stonework. Chrome heated radiator. A utility area, with tiled splashback, inset stainless steel sink unit, base cupboard below, along with space and plumbing for automatic washing machine.

First Floor Landing:

Airing cupboard off housing the hot water cylinder.

Bedroom One (Lounge / Cinema Room): (6.34 m x 5.18 m (20'10" x 17'0"))

Windows to two elevations, including French doors leading out to a paved terrace. Pitched ceiling and two radiators

Bedroom Two: (4.69 m x 4.57 m (15'5" x 15'0"))

Windows to two elevations. An original cast iron grate with moulded fire surround. Two radiators.

Bedroom Three: (4.22 m x 2.65 m (13'10" x 8'8"))

Window to the front aspect and radiator. Access to:

Bathroom (No2):

Strip timber flooring. Radiator. Stylish roll-top traditionally styled bath with chrome feet, chrome mixer tap and shower attachment. Pedestal wash handbasin with tiled splashback. Low flush W.C. Pitched and beamed ceiling. Radiator. Window to the front elevation.

Bedroom Four: (3.62 m x 3.47 m (11'11" x 11'5"))

Radiator, Window to the side aspect.

Bathroom:

Traditionally suite in white with panelled bath with tiled surround together with a pedestal wash handbasin, and low level W.C. Strip timber flooring. Extractor fan. Radiator.

Outside:

The property has cobbled hard-standing for 2 cars, and a garage to the side aspect. Steps lead to the back of the property and access to the Balcony area accessed from bedroom one.

Outbuilding:

Store Room One : 3.66m x 3.48m - with light and power.

Store Room Two: 3.66m x 3.48m - External metal staircase leading into room, with light and power.

Garage: (5.16 m x 3.77 m (16'11" x 12'4"))

Electric light and power.

Boiler Room / Store: (2.62 m x 2.40 m (8'7" x 7'10"))

Light and power.