# 6 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA16 8LP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | HIGHAM VIEW, LEGH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE WA16 8LP | | Price | £1,725,000 | | Bathrooms | 4 | | Council tax | G | | Last sold | £270,000 Mar 1996 | ## Description This substantial and characterful six-bedroom, four-bathroom semi-detached Victorian property has been sympathetically maintained and improved over the years by the current owners to now provide light, spacious and extremely flexible living accommodation blending period features and modern convenience. Particular mention must be made of the spectacular formal dining room with wood panelling, sash windows, original fireplace, coving, architraves and ceiling rose, separate living room with bay window and Hetherington Newman fitted furniture around an open fireplace, the master bedroom suite with fitted wardrobes, en-suite bathroom and French doors onto the glass balustrade balcony as well as the generous bedroom and bathroom proportions to the upper two floors. Located in a super position on Legh Road, the area's most prestigious residential address in the heart of the conservation area, surrounded by character properties of the Richard Harding-Watt era a short stroll to the town centre and all local amenities whilst being ideally positioned for all major network links to the Northwest and beyond. The property is approached through stone pillars over a tarmacadam driveway leading to large block paved parking area encompassing the side of the property, providing more than ample parking and leading to the front entrance and detached garage. The gardens are a fantastic feature of the property, being generous in proportions with a private, open aspect towards Sanctuary Moor. Laid to lawn in the main with a range of well stocked, shaped borders containing a wealth of different plants and foliage, all enclosed by mature hedging and stone walls. Decked patio/balcony area off the rear of the property provides ideal opportunity for alfresco dining and enjoying the lovely views whilst there is a further sunken courtyard to the rear of the plot with brick barbeque and seating area. Summerhouse. Garden Tool Shed. Car charging point. **Directions** From the roundabout in Canute Square travel along King Edward Road (A50) turning left at the traffic lights by the rail station. Proceed through the next traffic lights up Brook Street. After passing the Legh Arms public house turn right onto Legh Road where the property can be seen on the right hand side. **Entrance Porch** Front door. Ceiling light point. Old school radiator. Tiled floor. **Downstairs WC** White WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Coved ceiling. Downlights. Opaque window to side. Old School radiator. Wood floor. **Hallway** Coved ceiling. Two wall light points. Radiator. Stairs to first floor. Wood floor. Fitted cloaks cupboards. Door to:- **Butlers Passage** Courtesy doors to Dining Room, Kitchen and Basement. **Dining Room** Coved ceiling. Ceiling rose and light point. Sash windows to front and side. Two radiators. Feature cast iron fireplace with tiled inset and carved surround on tiled hearth. **Living Room** Coved ceiling. Downlights. Two radiators. Two sash windows to side. Large bay window to front. Feature fireplace on stone hearth. Fitted cabinetry to one wall. **Kitchen** Fitted with a range of units comprising cupboards and drawers with granite work surfaces and matching wall and display units. Two large white Belfast sink units. Space for range cooker. Tiled splashbacks. Space and plumbing for dishwasher and refrigerator. Fitted pantry cupboard. Fitted linen cupboard. Downlights. Courtesy door to side. Sash window to side. Tiled floor. **Breakfast Room** Double glazed windows to sides and rear. Radiator. Courtesy door to decked courtyard. Tiled floor. **Basement Hall** Light and power. Courtesy door to rear. **Cellar Store/Wine Cellar** Fitted shelving. Light and power. Brick floor. **Basement Reception Room** Light and power. Window to rear. Wood flooring. Radiator. **Basement Kitchen/Utility Room** Fitted units comprising cupboards and drawers with work surface over. Cooker point. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer. White Belfast sink unit. Fitted boiler. Courtesy door to rear. Tiled floor. **Galleried Landing** Two wall light points. Ceiling light point. Radiator. Stairs to second floor. Cloaks/linen cupboard. **Bedroom** Ceiling rose and light point. Air-conditioning unit. Sash windows to front. French doors to balcony. Feature cast iron fireplace on tiled hearth. Fitted wardrobes and cupboards. Walk-in wardrobe. **En-Suite Bathroom** White suite comprising shaped panelled bath with chrome fittings, shower fitment over and glazed screen. WC. Wall hung wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. Chrome heated towel radiator. Downlights. Opaque sash window to front. Tiled walls and floor. **Bedroom/Study** Coved ceiling. Downlights. Window to side. Feature tiled fireplace on tiled hearth. **Bedroom ** Downlights. Windows to front and side. Radiator. Fitted desk, wardrobes, cupboards and drawers. **Bedroom ** Coved ceiling. Ceiling light point. Feature cast iron fireplace on tiled hearth. Sash window to side. **En-Suite Shower Room** White suite comprising shower cubicle with shower fitment and glazed screen. WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Ceiling light point. Window to side. Tiled floor. **Bathroom** White suite comprising stand alone bath with shower attachment. WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Heated towel radiator. Downlights. Sash window to side. Tiled walls and floor. **Second Floor Galleried Landing** Ceiling light point. Large skylight window. Deep under eaves storage. Fitted cupboard. **Bedroom ** Ceiling light point. Sash windows to side. radiator. Fitted wardrobes. Under eaves storage. **Bedroom ** Ceiling light point. Two sash windows to side. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes. **En-Suite Shower Room** White suite comprising large walk-in shower unit with chrome fittings and glazed screen. Vanity wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and cupboards under. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Downlights. heated towel radiator. Two skylights. Tiled walls and floor. **Externally** The property is approached through stone pillars over a tarmacadam driveway leading to large block paved parking area encompassing the side of the property, providing more than ample parking and leading to the front entrance and detached garage. The gardens are fantastic feature of the property, being generous in proportions with a private, open aspect towards Sanctuary Moor. Laid to lawn in the main with a range of well stocked, shaped borders containing a wealth of different plants and foliage, all enclosed by mature hedging and stone walls. Decked patio/balcony area off the rear of the property provides ideal opportunity for alfresco dining and enjoying the lovely views whilst there is a further sunken courtyard to the rear of the plot with brick barbeque and seating area. Summerhouse. Garden Tool shed. EV charging point. **Detached Double Garage** Metal up and over door. Light and power. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | HIGHAM VIEW LEGH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, WA16 8LP | £270,000 | 29/03/1996 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] SANCTUM LEGH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8LP | £1,000,000 | 12/02/2025 | Detached | | CORNBROOK LEGH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8LS | £1,525,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] THE COACH HOUSE LEGH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8LP | £2,050,000 | 11/08/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] ALDWARDEN HILL LEGH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8LP | £2,500,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 SEYMOUR CHASE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 9BY | £780,000 | 03/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | ROWLEY BANK COTTAGE 1 TOFT ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QJ | £946,500 | 16/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] HIGH MORLAND LODGE LEGH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8LP | £820,000 | 13/08/2021 | Detached | | KANZAN LEGH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8LS | £1,500,000 | 28/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £1,592,500 (4 sales) **Area average:** £1,187,875 (4 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £472,550 (26 Semi-detached, WA16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +265% ## 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).* ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.06% (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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -7.2% - **10y growth:** 61.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.3% - **5y growth (index):** 25.2% - **10y growth (index):** 56.5% ## 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)