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ROWLEY BANK COTTAGE, TOFT ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 8QJ
£975,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
156 m²
Council tax band
F
Last sold
£946,500 Mar 2022
Local average
£472,550 (+106.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (33,571 of 33,755)
Street crime
32 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Beautifully remodelled and extended period cottage
- Prime Legh Road Conservation Area location
- Stunning orangery with adjoining study
- Bespoke hand-painted kitchen/breakfast room
- Three bedroom with two luxury en-suite bedrooms
- Electric gated entrance with extensive driveway
- Detached double garage barn with additional space which has office potential
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Private garden
- Restrictions
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
The accommodation is both elegant and flexible, comprising an inviting entrance hall, WC/utility area, spacious lounge, separate sitting room or third bedroom, a stunning orangery with adjoining study area, and an impressive hand-painted bespoke kitchen featuring a Lacanche range cooker, with double height vaulted ceilings. To the first floor are two generous double bedrooms, both complemented by luxurious en-suite bathrooms.
Externally, the property enjoys a superb position with access via electric gates from Croft Lane, opening onto a substantial driveway and beautifully maintained gardens featuring lawns, mature planting and a generous terrace ideal for outdoor entertaining. A detached Oak frame double garage is accompanied by an adjoining store room with potential for use as a home office or studio.
Of particular note, the property has been reconfigured to create a new principal approach from Croft Lane, providing a unique orientation and enhanced sense of arrival, whilst retaining all the charm and character expected of a period home.
Listed by
Knutsford
Stuart Rushton & Co
Reference: 90056919
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
All
Price history
162% since 2016
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £975,000 | +3% |
| Sold | 16/03/2022 (4 years ago) | £946,500 | +162.2% |
| Sold | 22/07/2016 (9 years ago) | £361,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 SEYMOUR CHASE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 9BY | £780,000 | 03/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
Area average: £780,000 (1 sale)
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: Semi-detached. As of March 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: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Leycester Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Asda Express | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Bexton, Beggarman's Lane / Highland Way | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Knutsford | 0.6 miles |
| Shop | The White Orchid | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Plumley | 2.5 miles |
| Hospital | Altrincham Hospital | 6.4 miles |
| Hospital | Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre | 6.5 miles |
| University | University of Chester - Warrington Campus | 11.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 32 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexton Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 5 Mar 2018 |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 6 Jun 2013 |
| Egerton Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 13 Feb 2023 |
| Knutsford Academy | Secondary | 0.8 miles | Good — 25 Nov 2011 |
| Cheshire Studio School | Secondary | 0.8 miles | Good — 3 May 2017 |
Rental Comparables
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).