5 bed detached house for sale

Overton Lane, High Peak SK23

Vendor comment:

We were drawn here by the space and the views, but it's the way we've lived here that we'll remember most. The family naturally gathers around the kitchen living space, and the garden just outside has been perfect for everything from kids playing to summer barbecues. The peace and quiet here have made it such a relaxing place to come home to every day. It felt like home from day one.

Local area:

Life at Midshires Meadow starts before you even reach the front door. Approaching from Long Hill, panoramic views unfold across the Goyt Valley towards Buxton, Chinley Head and Kinder Scout, creating one of the High Peak's most impressive journeys home. Whaley Bridge itself strikes a rare balance between independent character and everyday convenience, whether that's coffee and homemade cakes at The Bridge Bakehouse, fish and chips from The Fryery, or picking up the weekly shop from Tesco Superstore and B&M just minutes away. Excellent rail and road links into Stockport, Manchester, Buxton and Macclesfield make commuting refreshingly straightforward, while Fernilee Reservoir, the Goyt Valley and countless Peak District walks ensure the countryside is never more than a few minutes from your door.

Agents description:

One of the first opportunities to own a home on Midshires Meadow since this hugely successful development sold out, this superb detached family home occupies one of the development's most peaceful positions towards the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Passing traffic is kept to a minimum, while woodland opposite regularly sees deer making their way up from the Goyt Valley, reinforcing the semi-rural setting that makes this part of Whaley Bridge so desirable. Completed in 2025 and still benefiting from almost nine years of NHBC warranty, the property achieves an outstanding EPC score of 93 (A), a remarkable result for a five-bedroom detached home. The current owners also chose every available upgrade when purchasing from new, creating a home that stands apart from the standard specification, and with no onward chain, it's ready to be enjoyed from day one.

The kitchen, dining and living space is unquestionably the heart of the home. Spanning over seven metres in length, it's a space designed around bringing people together, whether that's busy weekday mornings, helping with homework around the dining table, or hosting friends and family long into the evening as conversations naturally spill out into the garden. Flooded with natural light, premium upgrades continue throughout, from the quartz worktops and induction hob to the double ovens, under-cabinet lighting and quality herringbone flooring that flows through the space, while a separate utility room keeps the practicalities of everyday life neatly out of sight. French doors open directly onto the garden, allowing gatherings to spread naturally outdoors as the evening goes on.

While the kitchen is where everybody comes together, the separate lounge provides somewhere to slow the pace. Positioned at the front of the house, it enjoys a private outlook towards the trees opposite, where nothing looks back into the room. It's easy to see why this became the owners' evening retreat once the day was done. It's a space that feels warm and secluded, in contrast to the sociable atmosphere elsewhere in the home.

Upstairs, the sense of space continues with five generous bedrooms, including two with their own en suites, making busy family mornings that little bit easier. Whether it's giving children room to grow, welcoming guests to stay, or creating a dedicated space to work from home, the accommodation has been designed to support modern family life for years to come. The principal bedroom provides a peaceful retreat at the end of the day, with its en suite adding a touch of everyday luxury and convenience.

Outside, the garden has been designed with family life in mind. One of the flattest plots on the development, it provides the sort of usable space that's increasingly difficult to find on a hillside setting, whether that's children kicking a football around, dogs stretching their legs or friends gathering for a summer barbecue. Enjoying a sunny west-facing aspect and requiring very little maintenance, it's somewhere you'll spend time rather than time working on. An integral garage and driveway for two cars mean there's plenty of room for everyday family life from the moment you arrive home.

Opportunities like this rarely come along. As one of the first homes to return to the market on Midshires Meadow, it offers buyers the chance to secure a beautifully specified modern family home in one of the development's most desirable positions, without the wait or uncertainty of buying new. Beyond the space and finish, it's a home designed to be lived in efficiently too. An outstanding EPC score of 93 (A), solar pv and a mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (mvhr) system combine to deliver exceptional running costs, with the current owners averaging around £70 per month for their utilities based on their own usage. With almost nine years of NHBC warranty remaining, no onward chain and nothing left to do but move in, this modern family home is ready to begin its next chapter