For sale Semi-detached

4 MOORCROFT

KNUTSFORD, PLUMLEY, CHESHIRE WA16 0UW

4 beds 2 baths Listed 9 Oct 2026 (-12d)

£525,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

D

Last sold

£35,120 Jan 2000

Local average

£492,412 (+6.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,873 of 33,755)

Street crime

7 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

  • An exceptional semi detached property
  • With a self contained 2 storey annexe
  • Fantastic versatile layout - see floor plan
  • Excellent off road parking & secluded gardens
  • In a much sought after rural village
  • With its own railway station

Additional details

Parking
Off street
Garden
Back garden

Description

A versatile and unique property, originally constructed as a semi-detached house and now substantially extended to provide a self-contained two-storey annex. The current arrangement is ideally suited to those requiring accommodation for a dependent relative, while offering the flexibility to incorporate the annex back into the main home to create one impressive family residence. The main house briefly comprises entrance hall, attractive lounge leading through to a home office or playroom, fitted kitchen/diner and further extended living space with patio doors opening onto the rear garden. To the first floor are three good-sized bedrooms and a bathroom. The annex provides a kitchen with access to an additional ground floor room, which, once completed, could serve a variety of purposes. A spiral staircase leads to a large bedroom with en-suite bathroom and access to a study/home office. The floor plan is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the layout and flexibility on offer. Further benefits include gas central heating, PVCu double glazing, ample off-road parking and secluded, landscaped gardens to the rear.
Moorcroft is situated within the popular Cheshire village of Plumley, a pleasant rural community surrounded by attractive open countryside, yet conveniently positioned for access to the surrounding towns and cities. The village has a strong community feel, with local amenities including a village hall, post office and public house, while the nearby Plumley railway station provides regular services along the Mid-Cheshire Line towards both Manchester and Chester. The area also benefits from excellent road links, with the A556, A50 and M6 all readily accessible, making Plumley a convenient choice for commuters. The nearby market town of Knutsford provides a wider range of shops, restaurants and everyday amenities, with Northwich also within easy reach.
SERVICES : Mains water gas, electricity and drainage are connected. TENURE: The house is Freehold and free from chief rent. NOTE: The fittings have not been tested and purchasers are advised to obtain their own independent reports. ASSESSMENTS: Cheshire West and Chester Council Tax band D = Energy Performance Rating Band E
 

Listed by

Northwich

Edward Mellor Ltd

Reference: 94116318

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~400 m² (0.10 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £525,000 +1394.9%
Sold 11/01/2000 (26 years ago) £35,120 —

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
THE OLD PADDOCK TROUTHALL LANE, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UR £650,000 24/09/2024 Semi-detached
18 HOLLYTREE ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UJ £405,000 28/07/2022 Semi-detached
14 HOLLYTREE ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UJ £317,000 01/03/2022 Semi-detached
PEAR TREE COTTAGE PLUMLEY MOOR ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0TT £317,000 28/02/2022 Semi-detached
TROUTBARN TROUTHALL LANE, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UR £810,000 12/11/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 28 MOORCROFT, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UW £312,000 01/11/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £312,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £499,800 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 13.7%
10y growth 66%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Semi-detached. As of July 2026.

1y (index) 5.9%
5y (index) 29.6%
10y (index) 54.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £887/mo
Realistic £985/mo
Optimistic £1,084/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Lancs: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WA16 0UW

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Plumley, Plumley Moor Road / Post Office 0.2 miles
Train station Plumley 0.3 miles
Shop Plumleys Garden Centre 1.5 miles
Shop Longworths 1.6 miles
Train station Lostock Gralam 1.7 miles
Hospital Altrincham Hospital 8.3 miles
Hospital Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre 8.4 miles
University University of Chester - Warrington Campus 11.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 3
Anti-social behaviour 2
Public order 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 7

Within 1 mile during Aug 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Good — 8 Nov 2011
Lower Peover CofE Primary School Primary 1.8 miles Outstanding — 22 Jul 2024
Wincham Community Primary School Primary 2.0 miles Good — 13 Dec 2023
Bexton Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Good — 5 Mar 2018
Knutsford Academy Secondary 2.6 miles Good — 25 Nov 2011

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
4 Bed Detached House, The Paddocks, WA16 £8,200/mo 4 0.53 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £8,200/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.56%
Max investor price (0.8%) £1,025,000
Target investor price (1%) £820,000
Gross yield 18.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 5.3×
Monthly cashflow £5,287/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 41.7%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).