New Homes in Macclesfield

Live the life

Located in Cheshire just a short commute from Manchester, Macclesfield is a thriving town with excellent transport connections and lots to see and do nearby. Whether you’re exploring the countryside, taking the kids to the park or practicing your swing at the local golf club, there’s something for the whole family close to your new home in Macclesfield.

Things to see and do

Macclesfield has a bustling town centre with a number of high street and independent shops, along with cafes and restaurants. There are lots of great sporting attractions nearby including MAC Multi Activity Centre, Macclesfield Golf Club and Prestbury Golf Club, while Manchester is home to world-famous football stadiums at Old Trafford and the Etihad Campus.

If you enjoy getting a breath of fresh air, you can take a walk at Alderley Edge, explore the grounds of the National Trust’s Lyme Park, ot take the kids to play at Bramhall Park. The Peak District National Park is only a short drive away, while Little Moreton Hall and Biddulph Grange Garden are also nearby.

For families moving to the area, there are lots of great kid-friendly attractions close to Macclesfield including Brookside Miniature Railway, The Carrs Park in Wilmslow, Congleton Paddling Pool, Congleton Museum and Rudyard Lake Steam Railway.

Education

If you have school-age children, it’s good to know there are a number of excellent schools in and near to Macclesfield. Schools rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted include Ash Grove Academy, St Alban's Catholic Primary School, All Hallows Catholic College and the Fallibroome Academy, while independent schools closeby include The King’s School, Alderley Edge School for Girls and Beech Hall School.

For older children and adults thinking about studying for a degree, you can study nearby at the University of Derby Buxton Campus, the University of Manchester, Salford University and Manchester Metropolitan University.

Getting to Macclesfield

Whether you’re commuting to work or travelling to see family and friends, it’s good to know that Macclesfield is very well-connected by road and rail. The town is a 45 minute drive from Manchester or 20 minutes by train, while the train journey takes just 10 minutes from Stockport or 20 minutes by car. For journeys from Stoke on Trent, you can get to Macclesfield in just 15 minutes by train or 40 minutes by car.

When it’s time for a well-earned holiday, Manchester Airport is conveniently only a 25 minute drive away from the town.