One of the earliest records for the land on which this fine development now stands dates back to 1375, and records “a medieval grange or barn for storing grain” on the land.

During the early 1600s a fine house was built incorporating parts of the original grange. Outbuildings were also added, one of which was a stable block.

The house was occupied by the Greaves family, and became known as Greaves House. They were an important family in Macclesfield, and two of them, William and Robert, later became mayors.
In August 1731 the property was sold to a young lawyer, John Stafford. John was Deputy Clerk to the Earl of Derby. This important position brought about an excellent marriage to Lucy, daughter of William Tatton, in November 1734.

During the two years prior to the marriage, Greaves House was extended and enhanced. The superb drawing room with original features, including the Venetian window and fireplace, together with a chinoiserie fireplace in one of the upper rooms, still remain, and form the sitting room and master bedroom of the new Cumberland House.

The Coat of Arms, representing the Staffords of Eyam, together with the crescents of the Tattons has been proudly displayed in the hallway of Cumberland House since the time of John Stafford’s marriage, and has been faithfully retained.

In December 1745 Bonnie Prince Charlie and his soldiers came through Macclesfield, and during their retreat the Duke of Cumberland, whilst in pursuit and finding the Stafford House to his liking stayed three days in order to rest his troops. Inevitably the house took on a new name, retained until the present day, Cumberland House.

John Stafford died in 1775. From his death until 1871 the premises were either owned or tenanted by different solicitors of the town, then by a family of silk merchants and brokers. In the early 1900s the property was purchased by two doctors Margaret Leetch and Francis Lomas, who started a medical practice, which celebrated its centenary at Cumberland House in 2006.  

The property has now been beautifully and extensively restored to create 6 highly commendable residences, with names appropriate to a fascinating history of more than 600 years – Cumberland House, Stafford House, Derby House, Greaves House, Lomas Mews and The Stables.