Cobbled streets, a handsome Market Place and pedestrianised thoroughfares. Major high street stores, coffee shops, bars and restaurants. Individual outlets and boutiques. Macclesfield has much to offer.

The town is extremely well located for commuters. Within easy travelling distance of Manchester city centre by both road and rail, and direct inter city services bringing London within two hours travelling time. Manchester International Airport is approximately 30 minutes away by road.

This very attractive setting, quality workforce, coupled with good communication links, has attracted many leading national and international companies to locate their headquarters to the area. These include Astra Zeneca, Ciba, Barclays Bank (Computer Division) and Cheshire Building Society.

Macclesfield is surrounded by open countryside - look to the end of the town’s historic streets and you’ll see the dramatic Peak District hills, creating a striking backdrop to the town, with the lush Cheshire Plains immediately to the west. Within minutes you can be walking in the countryside and enjoying breathtaking views.

Education is well catered for with many excellent primary and secondary schools in the town. Private education is offered at several schools locally, The Kings School and Beech Hall School both situated within a few minutes walk of Cumberland Court.

The Macclesfield area boasts many splendid buildings together with a diverse range of housing - from loft apartments in Victorian Mills, terraced cottages and modern “executive” homes - to farms and country houses.

In addition there are a wide range of social and recreational facilities in the area including modern leisure centres, golf courses and tennis clubs. The historic spa town of Buxton, with its famous Opera House, Springs, Pavilion Gardens and new University is a short drive away.