Gaskell Avenue
Knutsford, WA16, WA16 0DA
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
G
Local average
£474,944 (+105.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (21,198 of 33,755)
Street crime
33 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Elegant Georgian Townhouse: A substantial Grade II listed period home forming part of the prestigious Gaskell Avenue terrace, overlooking The Little Heath and The Heath.
- Prime Central Location: Peaceful cul-de-sac setting just a short stroll from Knutsford’s boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, and train station.
- Spacious Accommodation: Extending to approximately 2,743 sq. ft. across four floors, including six bedrooms and generous living areas full of character and charm.
- Beautiful Living Spaces: Grand lounge and dining room with high ceilings and period detailing.
- Private South-Facing Gardens: Large, well-tended rear gardens enjoying a sunny aspect, perfect for outdoor entertaining or family living.
- Excellent Potential: Includes a convertible cellar chamber and loft room, offering scope for additional living space, home office, or extra bathroom (subject to consent).
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Permit
- Garden
- Front garden, Rear garden
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- Yes
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Perfectly positioned on a quiet cul-de-sac, just moments’ walk from the wonderful amenities of Knutsford town centre, this substantial home combines period character with exceptional potential. Residents benefit from permit parking directly to the front.
Internally, the property offers over 2,700 sq. ft. of accommodation arranged across three principal floors, plus a cellar. The ground floor provides impressive period reception rooms with high ceilings and original detailing, leading through to a bright orangery and a breakfast kitchen.
The first and second floors feature six bedrooms, including five generous doubles, and two bathrooms. The loft room provides excellent flexibility, ideal as a home office, studio, or potential additional bedroom or bathroom (subject to regulations and permissions).
Below, a spacious cellar chamber presents exciting scope for conversion—perfect for a wine cellar, gym, or media room, as many of the neighbours have.
Permit parking is available immediately in front of the property on Gaskell Avenue, which is a quiet cul-de-sac. Residents permits and visitor permits are available, with ample spaces free to use, with the permits.
This is one of the larger homes within the terrace, offering an exceptional opportunity to acquire a landmark Georgian townhouse in one of Knutsford’s most desirable residential settings.
EPC Rating: D
Listed by
Knutsford
Stuart Rushton & Co
Reference: 168302285
EPC ratings on this postcode
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gaskell Avenue | 62 | 89 | 51 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | House |
| 1 Gaskell Avenue, KNUTSFORD | 62 | 89 | 51 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 10, Gaskell Avenue | 42 | 70 | 153 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | House |
| 10, Gaskell Avenue, KNUTSFORD | 42 | 70 | 153 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 11, Gaskell Avenue | 61 | 76 | 246 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | House |
| 11, Gaskell Avenue, KNUTSFORD | 61 | 76 | 246 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 12 Gaskell Avenue | 66 | 76 | 182 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | House |
| 12 Gaskell Avenue, KNUTSFORD | 66 | 76 | 182 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 12, Gaskell Avenue | 60 | 67 | 165 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | House |
| 13 Gaskell Avenue | 63 | 79 | 228 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | House |
| 13 Gaskell Avenue | 60 | 79 | 208 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | House |
| 13 Gaskell Avenue, KNUTSFORD | 63 | 79 | 228 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 13 Gaskell Avenue, KNUTSFORD | 60 | 79 | 208 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 13a, Gaskell Avenue | 62 | 75 | 180 m² | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | House |
| 13a, Gaskell Avenue, KNUTSFORD | 62 | 75 | 180 m² | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | Terraced |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
No sales history found for this property in Land Registry Price Paid data.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street HEATH HOUSE, 19 GASKELL AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DA | £1,350,000 | 04/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 27 STANLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DE | £387,500 | 28/03/2025 | Terraced |
| 6 WHITE BEAR YARD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6BL | £278,000 | 15/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 5 STANLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DE | £421,000 | 22/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 60 STANLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DE | £250,000 | 19/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 22 REGENT STREET, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6GR | £320,000 | 21/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 1 ALBERT STREET, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6JA | £297,500 | 01/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 37 MANCHESTER ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0LY | £700,000 | 31/10/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 9 GASKELL AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DA | £1,050,000 | 28/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 23 STANLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DE | £420,000 | 28/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 13 MANCHESTER ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0LY | £460,000 | 03/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 5 REGENT STREET, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6GR | £327,500 | 29/10/2021 | Terraced |
| 4 ALBERT STREET, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6JA | £320,000 | 10/09/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street HEATH HOUSE, 19 GASKELL AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DA | £975,000 | 28/07/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £1,125,000 (3 sales)
Area average: £380,136 (11 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Terraced. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Lancs: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026
Location
Address
Gaskell Avenue
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | OKA | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Guys Barbers | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Knutsford, Canute Place | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Knutsford, Manchester Road / Queen Street | 0.1 miles |
| Hospital | Knutsford and District Community Hospital | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Knutsford | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Mobberley | 2.5 miles |
| Hospital | Soss Moss Hospital | 4.7 miles |
| University | University of Chester - Warrington Campus | 10.4 miles |
| University | Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building | 11.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 33 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 13 Feb 2023 |
| Knutsford Academy | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Good — 25 Nov 2011 |
| Cheshire Studio School | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Good — 3 May 2017 |
| Bexton Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 5 Mar 2018 |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 6 Jun 2013 |
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- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
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