# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA16 0UW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 4 MOORCROFT, KNUTSFORD, PLUMLEY, CHESHIRE WA16 0UW |
| Price | £525,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £35,120 Jan 2000 |

## 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

 

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC epcgraph.co.uk](/listings/photos/94116318/2547544) - EPC epcgraph.co.uk

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 MOORCROFT, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, WA16 0UW | £35,120 | 11/01/2000 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| 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)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £492,412 (28 Semi-detached, WA16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +6.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £887/mo
- **Realistic:** £985/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,084/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £793/mo

## 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)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.56% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £1,025,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £820,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £8,200/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 18.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 5.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £5,287/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 41.7%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 13.7%
- **10y growth:** 66%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of July 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 29.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 54.8%

## Flood risk

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

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