Wilmslow is located 12 miles south of Manchester, nestled within the Cheshire countryside. The townhouse is a 15 minute stroll from Wilmslow centre and is 20 minutes on foot from the upmarket village of Alderley Edge. Transport Links Wilmslow is a 5 minute drive from the M56, which provides quick access to M6. The M60, Manchester's outer ring-road, is a 10 minute drive. Manchester Airport is 10 minutes away by car, although Wilmslow train station provides quick and direct services to the Airport, in addition to frequent connections to Manchester Piccadilly in the City centre. Birmingham Airport is a 1 hour drive, with London Heathrow accessible by car (approximately 3 1/2 hours) or airplane from Manchester. The Lake District, Peak District and North Wales are all within a comfortable 1 1/2 hour drive. Shopping The town itself has excellent shopping facilities, from high street brands (including Jaeger, Monsoon, Boots and WH Smith), to ladies and gentlemen’s boutiques (The Clothes Shop and Phillip Alexander). The town is home to exquisite department store, Hoopers, ideal for clothing, gifts and homeware. Out of town retail parks are home to John Lewis, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Marks & Spencer and B&Q - all within 8 minutes by car. Dining & Entertainment Wilmslow, Alderley Edge and the nearby village of Prestbury offer an excellent array of dining facilities, from good pub food, to relaxed, informal eateries and fine dining. The nearby towns of Macclesfield and Stockport provide additional entertainment, shopping and sporting facilities, and the fashionable area of Didsbury offers a selection of winebars and eateries, as well as a cinema and ten pin bowling complex. Education The area has superb private and state educational establishments, catering for children of all ages, including Wilmslow Preparatory School, Alderley Edge School for Girls and Wilmslow High School. Golf There are numerous golf courses within easy reach of the town. Wilmslow, Styal, Alderley Edge and Tytherington near Macclesfield are all within a 10 minute drive.