Dale Lodge, Dale Road, Marple, Stockport, SK6

Welcome to Dale Lodge - A Charming Chocolate Box Cottage in a Stunning Location Surrounded by Woodland

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Dating from the early 1900s, this gorgeous property was originally the gatehouse to the former hospital and boasts charm and character in spades.  

Spanning approximately 1,166sq ft, the property features;

• Sitting room to front with dual aspect windows and French doors with access to the side.  Hardwood herringbone flooring, cast iron radiator and an open fire in traditional surround.  
• Living/ Dining room with dual aspect windows and French doors with access to the side. Wood burning stove.
• Traditional country kitchen with integrated appliances, tiled floor and dual aspect windows plus door to rear patio.  
• Carpeted hallway with stairs to landing
• Bedroom One to the rear aspect with elegant, fitted furniture and dual aspect windows
• Two further double bedrooms
• White brick tiled bathroom suite
• Extensive private gardens surrounded by trees
• Gated driveway and EV charging point

Dare to Dream?

Although delightful in its current form, for anyone with an eye for potential, there’s room here to dream a little. With such a generous plot, you might explore the idea of a two-storey extension across the back—subject to the usual permissions, of course—and still have plenty of garden space to enjoy.

Why You'll Love It!

Dale Lodge offers more than just a home—it provides a story. From its thoughtful original architecture to welcoming interiors and versatile garden, it's the ideal property for those who appreciate character and history with space to grow and make their own.

Good to know:

• Tenure: Freehold | Council tax: E £3,025 (Source Sprift July 2025) | EPC: D
• EV charging point
• Connected to mains gas, electric and water  
• Septic tank - Dale Lodge has right to drainage to septic tank owned and maintained by Barchester Care (Marple Dale) as stated in property deeds
• Broadband (estimated speeds for area) Standard 13 mbps Superfast 80 mps
• Approx distances – Source Google Maps
  • Rose Hill Station 0.6 miles | Marple Railway Station 1.4 miles
  • Marple Bridge Village 1.5 miles  | Marple Town Centre 1.1 miles
  • Stockport 5 miles | Manchester Airport 10 miles  | Manchester City Centre 11 miles 
• Catchment Schools Rose Hill Primary School 0.6 miles (13 mins walk)| St Mary’s Primary 1.7 miles | Marple Hall School 1.2 miles (driving) 1 mile walking

Viewings strictly by appointment only – please contact eXp quoting reference ND0151.

The Local Area:

Marple is one of those ‘best of both worlds’ locations.  Close enough to the city and transport links for commuters yet sits on the edge of the Peak District with the countryside on the doorstep.

In recent years, Marple has welcomed numerous independent retailers, cafes, bars and restaurants giving residents superb choice for their leisure time.  There’s a monthly Maker’s Market, the Marple Carnival held annually in June and various other events adding to the community feel. 

The Marple Community Hub is scheduled to open within the next 12 months and residents will benefit from a five lane swimming pool, library and café, fitness suite, shared community spaces and will house the Marple clinic.

Marple is home to a family run traditional independent cinema, the Regent, and it is one of the last remaining in the UK.

There are two railway stations - Rose Hill and Marple - each with regular services into Manchester Piccadilly in under 30 minutes.  Buses run regularly into Stockport and out to Hayfield, Mellor and Glossop and there's a circular service covering Romiley, Marple and Bredbury.  Commuting by car has never been more convenient with the A555 linking Hazel Grove to Manchester Airport with the A34, John Lewis at Cheadle and Handforth Dean, home to M&S, Tesco and more, eminently more accessible.

Children can enjoy the many well-equipped local parks including a skate park in the centre of the town, part of the Memorial Park.  Many of these parks enjoy fabulous views of the surrounding hills.  Etherow Country Park in Compstall plays host to a sailing club, Brabyns Park in Marple is well used for weekend sporting activities and by dog walkers and Lyme Park, owned by the National Trust is just a few miles away.  The Roman Lakes leisure complex is popular with walkers, horse riders and anglers and more recently volunteers have sought to preserve the remains of Samuel Oldknow’s historic mill.  The Garden House is a charity-run community farm, open to the public with pigs, alpacas, Shetland Ponies and more.

The Middlewood Way is a cycle path, popular with runners and walkers which follows the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway line south from Rose Hill to Macclesfield.

The Peak Forest Canal runs for 15 miles between Ashton under Lyne and Whaley Bridge in Derbyshire, passing through Marple through the famed flight of 16 locks, separating the ‘upper’ and ‘lower’ parts of the canal.  Follow the canal path and take in the breathtaking views of the nearby Peak District; you are never far away from some outstanding walks.

Viewings strictly by appointment only – please contact eXp quoting reference ND0151.

Buyer Notes

Prior to any sale being formally agreed any prospective purchaser will be required to provide evidence of funds as well as complete a third party anti-money laundering (AML) check to comply with all regulations. These checks at time of writing are £30 per AML check completed for each prospective purchaser.

While great care has been taken to produce this advertisement, it is the buyer's responsibility to verify all information is correct and that all services and goods are in working order. These details were produced in conjunction with the vendor to ensure accuracy however this is not a guarantee and does not form the part of any contract going forward.  Any measurements taken are approximate.