A fantastic opportunity to rent Oak Farmhouse, a Grade II* Listed property in the heart of Styal on the National Trust, Quarry Bank Estate. For generations, this property has been part of a working family farm and the farmhouse is now available to rent for the first time in the Trust’s ownership, offering a unique opportunity to enjoy a home steeped in history and tradition. The farmhouse has been carefully and beautifully restored, retaining many original, and unique features including a grisaille mural showing the winged lion of St Mark.
Viewing by appointment only, please download the contact details for further details.
Prior to attending a viewing, we are asking those interested to complete a pre-application form which can also be downloaded.
Property Highlights:
Rent - £4,000 pcm
Term - The property is available to let under an Assured Periodic Tenancy
EPC Rating - D
Accommodation - Ground Floor - Kitchen, Utility, 3 Reception Rooms, Office, Pantry. First Floor - Family Bathroom, 5 Bedrooms and Ensuite. All bedrooms are carpeted along with the stairs and landing areas. The bathrooms have vinyl tile flooring. Secondary Glazing has been installed throughout.
Outside - There is a large mature garden to the front of the property. The tenancy includes, for storage only, a nearby outbuilding/barn (ground floor) and a small boiler room off the inner courtyard.
Parking & Access - Parking for the property is within a gated farmyard, and there are two allocated parking spaces. Access in and out of the yard is shared with one neighbouring tenant, agricultural tenants and the National Trust ranger team. This includes agricultural machinery.
Outgoings and Services – The tenant is responsible for all outgoings relating to the property.
The property benefits from mains gas, electricity and water. A new gas-fired central heating has been installed.
Drainage is via Septic Tank. The Trust is responsible for repairs and maintenance ofthe septic tank and would arrange for desludging, the cost of which would be recharged to the tenant.
The property is unfurnished. Tenants are to provide their own white goods.
TV and Internet connection to be organised by the tenant and must be discussed with The Trust prior to any installation.
Council Tax - The tenant is to pay Council Tax. The property is in Band F and is payable to Cheshire East Council. The charge for 2026/2027 is £3,425.47
Rent reviews - The National Trust carries out rent reviews of the property every year to open market value.
Pets - Tenants must seek the landlord’s permission for any animals or birds to be kept at the property
Important Points of note -
The property is to be let as a standalone dwelling, with no land included.
The property is a Grade II* listed property and there are restrictions in place.
- To not cover existing tiled or stone floors with carpets as fixings/grippers as this will cause damage.
- To not painting the exposed copper piping associated with the central heating pipe work or the surface mounted electrics along
- The grisaille mural in the utility room is to be left untouched and any change to the condition reported to the Trust.
- Any proposed alterations to the electrics, including changes to light fittings or electrical sockets, must be discussed and agreed with the Trust due to the specialist nature of the electrical wiring throughout the property.
The List entry number is 1222266 and more information can be found here:Oak Farmhouse, Styal - 1222266 | Historic England
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