New Order's Peter Hook lives in a rural county he compares to Spain - 'it's a wonderful place'
Peter shared praise for where he lives
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Peter Hook has lived in a rural part of the UK for more than 15 years.
The New Order and Joy Division musician has settled down in Cheshire.
Cheshire is a peaceful county in the north west of England.
It is known for its rural villages and having plenty of open green space.
Alderley Edge is a rural part of the UK
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Peter has spoken about the area and shared his praise for the town where he lives.
He compared it to part of Spain, where he splits his time living.
"It’s a wonderful place," Peter told Great British Life.
"I’m lucky enough to live in Majorca half the year, at a wonderful place called Port d'Andratx.
"Alderley Edge is like the Port d'Andratx of England."
Alderley Edge, where the star lives, is a small village in Cheshire.
It had a tiny population of just 4,780 according to the 2011 census.
While it is a quiet village, Peter is not too far from the hustle and bustle of Manchester.
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The musician compared Cheshire to Port d'Andratx in Spain
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In fact, the northern hotspot can be reached in around 40 minutes in the car.
Peter is one of many music legends who now live in the UK.
Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant lives by a "beautiful" English forest with "great" walks.
The Cure's Robert Smith owns a home by the "peaceful" UK seaside.
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