Spotlight on Marple, Stockport
July 9th, 2023
As a local resident, I can hand on heart say that Marple is truly one of those ‘best of both worlds’ locations – close enough to the hustle and bustle of the city centre and yet you can be in the countryside in just a few minutes.
Since the pandemic, I’ve seen more and more buyers coming in from south Manchester, keen to explore the area and all it has to offer. Although we’re not quite up there with Didsbury or Chorlton, Marple is still a less expensive proposition and here’s a few great reasons to set up home here:
• Two railway stations serve Marple with regular train services into Piccadilly in under 30 mins
• Regular bus services into Stockport, Hayfield, Mellor and Glossop plus a circular service covering Romiley, Marple and Bredbury
• A good number of independent retailers, cafes and bars have opened in recent years
• The Regent cinema is one of the few remaining family run traditional independent cinemas in the UK.
• Great choice of good primary schools and activities available for children and adults including tennis, golf, football, cricket and running clubs
• Plenty of green space – Memorial Park, Brabyns Park, the Roman Lakes, and a bit further out is Etherow Country Park in Compstall and Lyme Park, owned by the National Trust, in Disley.
• It’s a walker’s paradise with walks to suit all ages and abilities and the Peak District is on the doorstep.
• 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.
• There is a real sense of community and a number of local events are organised including Marple Carnival and the Food and Drink Festival.
If you’d like to know more about life in Marple, get in touch today.
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