Where the Fairway meets the Foothills

Imagine your first coffee of the day, taken on a private patio as the sun climbs over Kinder Scout. Just beyond the garden wall, the third fairway of Werneth Low Golf Club rolls away like a green carpet. Turn around, and the view from the front is every bit as generous: open countryside stretching, on a clear day, all the way to the Welsh hills.

This is a house with a big heart. Rich in period character with a real farmhouse feel. It offers room for everyone to gather and just as many corners to retreat to. Quietly modern touches, including new windows throughout and solar panels with battery storage, mean the charm comes with comfort and efficiency.

Rooms to Gather In

Of the four reception spaces, it is the family room that will draw you in. Under a soaring vaulted ceiling, with exposed timber trusses overhead, a stone-flagged floor underfoot and roaring log burner to enjoy.

It is equally at home hosting a lively party or giving teenagers a place to call their own. Sliding and French doors open onto two sunny terraces, one looking over the golf course to the rear, the other across the fields towards Romiley at the front.

Alongside it, the L-shaped kitchen is a farmhouse dream. Shaker-style cabinetry, stone floors and aged beams keep company with a bold black range cooker and charming patterned tiles, while a wide window above the sink frames the fairway beyond. A breakfast bar brings a contemporary touch, perfect for toast on the run or a quick lunch.

The lounge and dining room continue the story. Beams run throughout the house, and the generous lounge is anchored by a wood burner set into a brick inglenook between chunky timber posts, the perfect place to cosy up when the evenings draw in. In the dining room, an exposed stone wall provides the backdrop for a handcrafted staircase, and a snug sitting area opens off it with views over the garden.

Beyond the dining room is a practical cloakroom and WC, with space for coats and boots, makes welcoming friends and family easy.

Upstairs

The first floor offers four bedrooms: a principal suite, two further generous doubles and a smaller double, plus a luxurious family bathroom with a walk-in shower and roll-top bath.

The principal suite is the crowning glory. A dramatic vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, polished wooden floors and window seats overlooking rolling countryside set a tranquil scene. An en-suite with a roll-top bath and shower, and a private balcony with views on three sides, make this a room to linger in and relax.

Outside

There is parking, along with a substantial double garage with electric doors and plenty of storage. A utility area is ideal for muddy dogs and children, sparing the rest of the house.

At the front, a charming stone-walled patio sits just outside the family room and is the natural spot for a barbecue. Across the lane, a mature private garden of some 30 metres leads to a secluded seating area at the far end, with countryside views all the way. It is a lovely setting for summer gatherings, and the sunsets have to be seen to be believed.

The Location

The cottage stands at the end of a small row of traditional stone cottages, a short stroll from Werneth Low Road and on the edge of Werneth Low Country Park. Etherow Country Park lies a pleasant walk downhill.

For younger children, Gee Cross Primary School is around a 6-minute drive away, while Alder Community High School is less than a 10-minute bike ride. Gee Cross village has everything you need day to day, including local businesses, a Tesco Express and a handful of dog friendly pubs.

Manchester is around a 30-minute drive, or you can leave the car at Romiley or Marple and hop on the train. With frequent services to Piccadilly throughout the day, you could be in the city centre in around half an hour.

Wherever it stood, this charming farmhouse-style cottage would make a wonderful family home. But it’s the setting that truly sets it apart.