Chapel Cottage, Bollin Grove, Prestbury, Macclesfield

A Beautiful Blend of Village Life, Character & Contemporary Living
Chapel Cottage is a home that feels as much about its setting as it does the house itself. Set in the heart of the much-loved village of Prestbury, this historic former Methodist chapel and adjoining cottage date back to 1815 and were thoughtfully converted in 2000 by Brown’s Homes. Today, the property combines the charm and character of its heritage with a bright, contemporary interior designed for wonderfully easy modern living.

From the moment you step inside, there is a sense of space and calm. The open-plan ground floor is one of the home’s real highlights, creating a sociable and versatile space that works equally well for everyday life, entertaining friends or simply relaxing at home. It is bright, spacious and surprisingly peaceful despite being right in the centre of village life.

The kitchen was fitted in 2019/20 and features a high-quality German Schüller design, with contemporary concrete-effect worktops and plenty of thoughtfully designed storage. A bespoke secret breakfast bar adds a lovely touch and makes the kitchen particularly practical. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, oven/grill, four-ring induction hob, extractor, fridge freezer and wine fridge.

Underfloor heating runs throughout the house, adding to the feeling of comfort, while a brand-new Worcester Bosch boiler was installed in 2026. The property has an EPC rating of C.

The bathrooms were renovated in 2020 and include quality Kartell, Laufen and Keuco accessories. Throughout the home, plantation-style shutters add a timeless finish, while fitted bedrooms by Laura Ashley provide excellent storage. Both bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, with further useful storage beneath the stairs, in the cellar and within the eaves. The loft has also been adapted to provide an occasional sleeping area for family and guests.

Outside, the pretty courtyard garden is a lovely private retreat. Thought to enjoy a southerly aspect, it catches the sun through to around 5pm and has been given its own character with a painted wall feature, outside lighting and a water tap. It is wonderfully easy to maintain — something that makes the property particularly appealing as a lock-up-and-leave home.

Life in the heart of Prestbury
Perhaps the greatest attraction of Chapel Cottage is its position.

Prestbury offers that rare combination of genuine village life, beautiful countryside and excellent connections. The village is small enough that you quickly become part of its rhythm, yet there is an impressive range of everyday amenities, clubs, sports and social activities right on the doorstep.

The village high street is just a short stroll away, with independent shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and a very well-stocked Co-op. There is even a lovely ladies' clothing boutique, dentist and a pretty village park, with the historic Ye Olde Admiral Rodney, pizza and Indian restaurants close by.

For coffee, Henry's Café and The Olde School Café are popular local spots, the latter particularly charming with its pretty courtyard. When it comes to dining and drinks, there is plenty of choice, including the Bridge Hotel, with its beautiful riverside garden — a particularly lovely place to spend a summer afternoon — as well as the Legh Arms, Coast and Bacchus Restaurant & Champagne Bar. Both the Bridge Hotel and Legh Arms also offer accommodation, which is ideal when friends or family come to stay.

The village has a wonderfully active community, with clubs and groups ranging from history and flowers to the WI and book clubs, alongside activities and exercise classes at the village hall. There are also tennis, squash, cricket and golf clubs locally, with further golf available at Mottram Hall and Tythirington.

For families, there is a children's park and football pitch, an excellent primary school and transport links to secondary schools in neighbouring towns.

Countryside from the doorstep
For those who love walking and the outdoors, this is where Chapel Cottage really comes into its own.

The property sits directly on the 25-mile Bollin Way, with countryside walks beginning practically outside the front door. Follow the path away from the village and you quickly reach open countryside, a picturesque bridge over the river and views across fields where sheep can often be seen grazing.

There is a beautiful circular walk of around five miles taking you towards Mottram St Andrew, with the opportunity to stop for a Sunday drink at Mottram Hall before heading home.

Walk in the other direction and you can make your way towards Macclesfield, while nearby Bollington offers further wonderful walking, including the climb to White Nancy and walks along the canal. In every direction, the surrounding countryside provides opportunities to explore, exercise and enjoy the landscape.

Excellent connections
Despite its village setting, Prestbury is exceptionally well connected. The railway station is approximately a five-minute walk from the property, providing services towards Manchester, Stockport, Macclesfield and Stoke-on-Trent, with connections onwards to other major UK cities including London.

Wilmslow, Alderley Edge and Macclesfield are all within easy reach, while Manchester Airport is also conveniently accessible.

A home that is easy to love
There are many things to appreciate about Chapel Cottage, but perhaps its greatest quality is how effortlessly it fits into everyday life.

It is a historic home in a historic village, yet inside it feels contemporary, bright and exceptionally easy to maintain. The open-plan layout works beautifully, the accommodation is surprisingly spacious and the position means you can step outside and immediately enjoy village life, while having countryside walks on the doorstep.

For the current owners, it is the position, the peacefulness and the way the home works as a lock-up-and-leave property that they will miss most.

Chapel Cottage is a home for those who want the best of both worlds: the character of a historic village property, the convenience of modern living, an active community on the doorstep and beautiful countryside just beyond it.