Cheshire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">Why?</h2>



<p>Another mecca for footballers and a corner of the infamous ‘Golden Triangle’… but don’t let that put you off. Prestbury is a supremely pretty village whose bijou centre is peppered with black and white buildings and crumbly red brick cottages housing indie stores and restaurants. The underlying reputation of money, money, money in the mega mansions dotting its surrounds may be palpable, but in the village itself, life strums to a mellow, low-key beat.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="636" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cheshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2024/09/3ed3b246-7f80-4e01-b713-1aa576fa2ff74.jpg" alt="The Coast Mediterranean restaurant in Prestbury" class="wp-image-196" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cheshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2024/09/3ed3b246-7f80-4e01-b713-1aa576fa2ff74.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cheshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2024/09/3ed3b246-7f80-4e01-b713-1aa576fa2ff74-300x191.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cheshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2024/09/3ed3b246-7f80-4e01-b713-1aa576fa2ff74-768x488.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Coast</figcaption></figure>



<p>To seek out the antithesis of the Bentley and Lamborghini mob, hunker down at the bar in the <a href="https://www.robinsonsbrewery.com/pubs/ye-olde-admiral-rodney-prestbury/">Ye Olde Admiral Rodney</a>, a solid old-timer boozer with low ceilings, cosy nooks and panelled walls. Breeze in here and expect smiley service and good pub food. Another great pub for rubbing shoulders with the locals is the <a href="https://legharmsprestbury.pub/">Legh Arms</a>, all crooked beams, brick walls and William Morris-style wallpaper. Locals slurp pints in the beer garden and the menu focuses on sophisticated pub grub. </p>



<p><a href="https://www.thecoast.uk.com/">The Coast</a>, meanwhile, has amassed a loyal following thanks to its Amalfi-coast-style dishes. You might not have the jaw-dropping views of Positano tumbling down the cliffside, but you will find exceptional dishes, such as seafood in a rich tomato broth and king prawns sizzling in nduja butter. Book in for bottomless brunch or hefty Sunday roasts at <a href="https://www.bridgecheshire.co.uk/">The Bridge</a>, though for fine dining, locals smarten up for modern British cooking at Bacchus where a bottle of Bolly is de rigeur on arrival. Stave off the hangover the following morning with a Full English, strong coffee and served-warm scones at Henry’s Café in <a href="http://www.henryscafe.co.uk/">The Old Post Office</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cheshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2024/09/448671414_914726977333492_5830346291398441245_n.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-194" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cheshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2024/09/448671414_914726977333492_5830346291398441245_n.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cheshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2024/09/448671414_914726977333492_5830346291398441245_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cheshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2024/09/448671414_914726977333492_5830346291398441245_n-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Dress Cheshire</figcaption></figure>



<p>Looking for designer clobber? <a href="https://www.dresscheshire.com/">Dress Cheshire</a> is just the place selling pre-loved designer garments, such as Balmain and Chanel for cut-down prices from well-heeled locals who offload any unwanted items for a fraction of the original cost. Many items have never been worn. There’s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rococoprestbury/">Rococo</a>, a curated interiors store that’s always worth a mooch for anything from scented candles to accessories and side tables. <a href="https://prestburyflowers.co.uk/">Prestbury Flowers</a> ids your go-to for blooms. Hop in your car for less than 5 mins and you’ll arrive at <a href="https://brookhousefarmshop.co.uk/">Brook House Farm Shop</a>, an emporium to all things local, and nudge a little further north to <a href="https://www.thecheshirebutcher.co.uk/">The Cheshire Butcher</a> for prime meat reared on neighbouring Cherry Tree Farm.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<p>Just outside the village is the local NHS GP, Hope Cottage Surgery and Macclesfield District General Hospital is around 5 mins drive. For that all-important self care, there’s <a href="https://www.abisbeautyrooms.co.uk/">Abi’s Beauty Rooms</a>, <a href="https://www.enhancebeautyprestbury.co.uk/">Enhance Beauty Prestbury</a>, and medi spa, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmajaneclinics/">Jemma Jane Clinics</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>The celebs and footballers tend to keep themselves to themselves but that doesn’t mean the rest of the village hides away, from the twinkly Prestbury Village Christmas Fair to its annual Summer Fair, filled with artisan stalls, funfair, live music and punch and judy shows.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<p>It only takes around 4 mins to wander from one end of the high street to the other. But beyond this pretty little centre, lies the rural idyll of the Cheshire countryside. For an easy walk, pad down Bollin Grove and you’ll arrive at a section of the Bollin Valley Loop (the full route runs for 24 miles, all the way from Macclesfield into Partington), where the Bollin meets the Manchester Ship Canal. </p>



<p>Nearby is National Trust-owned Hare Hill, with its tended wooded garden and parkland. The dozing village of Mottram St Andrew sits 5 mins away by car, criss-crossed by dozens of walking trails, many of which end up at The Bull’s Head, Mottram whose sun-trap terrace is always worth a quick pit-stop pint. Head east and the Peak District unfolds with its wild moorland and jagged hills.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="750" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cheshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2024/09/hall3.jpg-copy.jpg" alt="Capesthorne Hall" class="wp-image-202" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cheshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2024/09/hall3.jpg-copy.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cheshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2024/09/hall3.jpg-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cheshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2024/09/hall3.jpg-copy-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Capesthorne Hall</figcaption></figure>



<p>Manchester’s theatres, from <a href="https://thelowry.com/">The Lowry</a> to the <a href="http://palacetheatremanchester.net">Palace Theatre</a> are just half an hour away by train. Whilst over in neighbouring Macclesfield, you can catch blockbusters and indie films at the <a href="https://cinemac.org.uk/">Cinemac Cinema</a> and wander around <a href="https://www.thesilkmuseum.co.uk/">The Silk Museum</a> that relays the history of the thriving silk industry that once dominated the area. And 15 minutes’ away, the grand stately house of <a href="https://capesthorne.com">Capesthorne Hall</a> (above) hosts a whole raft of events throughout the year, including outdoor cinema, classic car shows and homage to the Eighties, Rewind Festival.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-prices">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES</h2>



<p>Properties in Prestbury had an overall average price of £1,043,967 over the last year. Detached homes are worth around £1,369,909. Terraced houses average £475,786, with semis fetching £256,225.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="682" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cheshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2024/12/Prestbury.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1178" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cheshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2024/12/Prestbury.jpeg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cheshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2024/12/Prestbury-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cheshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2024/12/Prestbury-768x512.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A sprawling five bed family home with Tom Howley kitchen. <a href="https://www.jackson-stops.co.uk/properties/18816823/sales/alderleyedge">On the market for £2.95m.</a></figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p>Just a mile from the village is <a href="https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/tytherington-day-nursery-and-preschool">Bright Horizons Tytherington Day Nursery and Preschool</a> sits on a business park but is very close to fields for outdoor sessions, whilst <a href="https://pollyannasdaynursery.co.uk/">Pollyanna’s Day Nursery</a> is in the heart of the village for wraparound care for children from 3 mths – 5 yrs.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p>This being a small village, many of the local children attend <a href="https://prestbury.school/">Prestbury CofE Primary School</a> rated Good by Ofsted. In terms of private schools, the brilliant co-ed day school of <a href="https://www.kingsmac.co.uk/">King’s</a> is 10 mins away, as is the excellent <a href="https://www.aesg.co.uk/">Alderley Edge School for Girls</a>, 15 mins away and leading preps the <a href="http://www.theryleys.com">Ryley’s</a>, <a href="https://www.wilmslowprep.co.uk/">Wilmslow Prep</a> and <a href="https://www.pownallhallschool.co.uk/">Pownall Hall School</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<p>BEST KEPT SECRET</p>



<p>Never mind all those footy players. Prestbury&#8217;s most beloved resident is Slade&#8217;s lead singer, Noddy Holder. All together now, &#8216;IT&#8217;S CHRISTMAS!&#8217;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>Trains from Prestbury rail station take commuters into Manchester in around 30 mins on the fast train. Travelling to London Euston? Switch at Macclesfield and the journey takes around 2 hrs 15 mins.&nbsp;</p>



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