# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (WA16 0HH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | THE ROWANS, CHESTER ROAD, KNUTSFORD, TABLEY, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 0HH |
| Price | £525,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | F |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 147 m² |
| Last sold | £251,000 Sep 2013 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 25/06/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,503/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £38,745

### Recommendations
- Q (£7,500 - £11,000)
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- E (£240 - £280)
- G (£220 - £250)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)
- V2 (£5,000 - £20,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4735-4626-8500-0966-1226)

## Description

TO BE SOLD BY ONLINE AUCTION ON 10TH-11TH JUNE 2026 UNLESS SOLD PRIOR UNDER AUCTION TERMS.

 

The Rowans, Chester Road, Tabley, Knutsford WA16 0HH

 

**VACANT POSSESSION** – An exciting opportunity to acquire a substantial detached home situated within a generous plot on the outskirts of Knutsford. Having been significantly been remodelled throughout this property is not one to be missed.

 

Approached via a private driveway, the property is surrounded by fencing, mature trees, and extensive gardens. In addition to the main house, there is a separate barn/outbuilding, which currently provides garage and storage space but offers significant potential for redevelopment, subject to the buyer’s own requirements and the necessary planning consents.

 

The accommodation briefly comprises: an entrance hall, spacious lounge, and an open-plan kitchen and dining area with double doors leading to the garden. There is also a separate utility area and a downstairs shower room with WC. To the first floor, there is a principal bathroom, a master bedroom with beautifully appointed en-suite facilities, and two further immaculately presented double bedrooms.

The area offers excellent local amenities, combining countryside charm with commuter convenience. With popular pubs, cafés, boutique shops, and access to well-regarded schools and transport Knutsford is a highly desirable location for families and professionals alike.

## Property Photos

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/174806279/672009) - EPC

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| THE ROWANS CHESTER ROAD, TABLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0HH | £251,000 | 09/09/2013 | Detached |

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £865,297 (51 Detached, WA16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -39.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £878/mo
- **Realistic:** £975/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,073/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £593/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.19% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,571/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 22.7%
- **10y growth:** 58.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 51.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)