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8 MALT KILN ROAD

KNUTSFORD, PLUMLEY, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 0TS

5 beds 3 baths 200 m² Listed 22 Apr 2026 (-54d)

£800,000

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# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (WA16 0TS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 8 MALT KILN ROAD, KNUTSFORD, PLUMLEY, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 0TS |
| Price | £800,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | G |
| Last sold | £397,500 Jun 2011 |

## Description

To the first floor, a light-filled landing with storage leads to four well-presented bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite facilities. The remaining bedrooms are served by a 3-piece family bathroom.

A turning staircase with feature window rises to the second floor, where a further double bedroom enjoys twin Velux skylights and a feature bay window, creating a stunning vantage point to take in the far-reaching countryside views. This floor also benefits from a well-appointed bathroom, making it ideal as a guest suite. Warmed by a GCH system and double glazed throughout.

Externally, the property is approached via a driveway providing ample off-road parking. The beautifully maintained rear garden enjoys a high degree of privacy and backs onto open fields, offering a delightful rural outlook. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature, sleeper-retained borders and features a large decked area, ideal for outdoor entertaining.

No chain, motivated sellers and viewing highly recommended to fully appreciate this fine home!

EPC Rating: D

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/174773927/595860) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 MALT KILN ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0TS | £397,500 | 24/06/2011 | 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] 16 MALT KILN ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0TS | £590,000 | 28/03/2025 | Detached |
| 19 YEWTREE ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UQ | £534,000 | 11/12/2023 | Detached |
| YEW TREE HOUSE, 9 TROUTHALL LANE, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UN | £750,000 | 01/12/2023 | Detached |
| ELM COTTAGE PLUMLEY MOOR ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0TT | £785,000 | 26/05/2023 | Detached |
| 27 YEWTREE ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UQ | £365,000 | 09/11/2022 | Detached |
| 11 TROUTHALL LANE, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UN | £950,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached |
| 23 TROUTHALL LANE, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UN | £520,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached |
| CHERRY TREE COTTAGE PLUMLEY MOOR ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0TR | £815,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached |
| WILMAR PLUMLEY MOOR ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0TT | £300,000 | 30/05/2022 | Detached |
| 36 HOLLYTREE ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UJ | £420,000 | 28/04/2022 | Detached |
| 5 HOLLYTREE ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UJ | £250,000 | 12/11/2021 | Detached |
| MEVAGH SOUTH DRIVE, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UT | £642,000 | 20/09/2021 | Detached |
| 5 HOLLYTREE ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UJ | £250,000 | 17/08/2021 | Detached |
| 23 YEWTREE ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UQ | £390,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £590,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £536,231 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £865,297 (51 Detached, WA16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -7.5%

## 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):** £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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 5 Bed Semi-Detached House, Cheadle Lane, WA16 | £3,475/mo | 5 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £3,475/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £434,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £347,500

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £3,475/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-48/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.2%

*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:** 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

200 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£397,500 Jun 2011

Local average

£865,297 (-7.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,873 of 33,755)

Street crime

3 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Impressive 5 Double Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Detached Family Home
Sought-After Semi-Rural Village Location In Plumley
Quiet Cul-De-Sac Setting Overlooking Residents Green Space
Walking Distance to Plumley Train Station & Local Amenities
Convenient Access to Knutsford & Surrounding Areas
Spacious & Versatile Accommodation Arranged Over 3 Floors
Dual Aspect L-shaped Living Room & Dining Area with Conservatory
Generous Breakfast Kitchen with Integrated Appliances
Principal Bedroom & Guest Suite with En Suite facilities
Private Rear Garden with Decking & Stunning Countryside Views

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Boasting well-proportioned and particularly versatile accommodation arranged over three generous floors, this superb home is perfectly suited to modern family living. The ground floor comprises an entrance porch leading into a welcoming hallway with downstairs W.C, a bright and spacious dual-aspect living room opening into a pleasant dining area, and from here double doors lead into a conservatory, perfectly positioned for enjoying views of the rear garden and beyond. A generous breakfast kitchen with integrated appliances provides an excellent hub of the home, while a side hallway with space for white goods offers internal access to the double garage, currently utilised as a gym.
To the first floor, a light-filled landing with storage leads to four well-presented bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite facilities. The remaining bedrooms are served by a 3-piece family bathroom.
A turning staircase with feature window rises to the second floor, where a further double bedroom enjoys twin Velux skylights and a feature bay window, creating a stunning vantage point to take in the far-reaching countryside views. This floor also benefits from a well-appointed bathroom, making it ideal as a guest suite. Warmed by a GCH system and double glazed throughout.
Externally, the property is approached via a driveway providing ample off-road parking. The beautifully maintained rear garden enjoys a high degree of privacy and backs onto open fields, offering a delightful rural outlook. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature, sleeper-retained borders and features a large decked area, ideal for outdoor entertaining.
No chain, motivated sellers and viewing highly recommended to fully appreciate this fine home!
EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Knutsford

Gascoigne Halman - Connells

Reference: 174773927

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	24/06/2011 (14 years ago)	£397,500	—

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
Same street 16 MALT KILN ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0TS	£590,000	28/03/2025	Detached
19 YEWTREE ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UQ	£534,000	11/12/2023	Detached
YEW TREE HOUSE, 9 TROUTHALL LANE, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UN	£750,000	01/12/2023	Detached
ELM COTTAGE PLUMLEY MOOR ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0TT	£785,000	26/05/2023	Detached
27 YEWTREE ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UQ	£365,000	09/11/2022	Detached
11 TROUTHALL LANE, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UN	£950,000	27/10/2022	Detached
23 TROUTHALL LANE, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UN	£520,000	19/08/2022	Detached
CHERRY TREE COTTAGE PLUMLEY MOOR ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0TR	£815,000	08/07/2022	Detached
WILMAR PLUMLEY MOOR ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0TT	£300,000	30/05/2022	Detached
36 HOLLYTREE ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UJ	£420,000	28/04/2022	Detached
5 HOLLYTREE ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UJ	£250,000	12/11/2021	Detached
MEVAGH SOUTH DRIVE, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UT	£642,000	20/09/2021	Detached
5 HOLLYTREE ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UJ	£250,000	17/08/2021	Detached
23 YEWTREE ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UQ	£390,000	25/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £590,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £536,231 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 22.7%

10y growth 58.4%

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

1y (index) 1.6%

5y (index) 23.6%

10y (index) 51.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £878/mo

Realistic £975/mo

Optimistic £1,073/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

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

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Plumley, Plumley Moor Road / Post Office	0.1 miles
Train station	Plumley	0.2 miles
Shop	Plumleys Garden Centre	1.4 miles
Shop	Co-op Food	1.4 miles
Train station	Lostock Gralam	1.9 miles
Hospital	Knutsford and District Community Hospital	2.5 miles
Hospital	Victoria Infimary	4.1 miles
University	University of Chester - Warrington Campus	10.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	2
Public order	1
Total incidents	3

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Lower Peover CofE Primary School	Primary	1.7 miles	Outstanding — 22 Jul 2024
Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School	Primary	1.8 miles	Good — 8 Nov 2011
Wincham Community Primary School	Primary	2.1 miles	Good — 13 Dec 2023
Bexton Primary School	Primary	2.2 miles	Good — 5 Mar 2018
Knutsford Academy	Secondary	2.4 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
5 Bed Semi-Detached House, Cheadle Lane, WA16	£3,475/mo	5	0.65 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £3,475/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.43%

Max investor price (0.8%) £434,375

Target investor price (1%) £347,500

Gross yield 5.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 19.2×

Monthly cashflow £-48/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -0.2%

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).

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