For sale Detached

Mereside House

WASH LANE, KNUTSFORD, ALLOSTOCK, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER WA16 9LH

5 beds 3 baths 353 m² Listed 12 Aug 2026 (-12d)

£1,295,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

353 m²

Council tax band

G

Last sold

£900,000 Dec 2017

Local average

£846,762 (+52.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,836 of 33,755)

Street crime

3 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

  • A sprawling detached residence with indoor pool
  • Almost 3750 square feet of modern open plan accommodation
  • Flexible living space to suit a variety or requirements
  • Five bedrooms and four bathrooms
  • Large enclosed plot with electric gates
  • Quiet yet convenient residential location
  • No onward vendor chain

Additional details

Parking
Gated
Garden
Front garden, Rear garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Nestled within a quiet yet convenient residential locale, this exceptional 5-bedroom detached house is a sanctuary of modern luxury and comfort. Spanning an impressive 3700 square feet, this sprawling residence offers a wealth of open-plan living space that seamlessly blends contemporary design with functionality.

This magnificent home boasts a fabulous indoor pool, providing a year-round oasis for relaxation and leisure. With five generously proportioned bedrooms and four well-appointed bathrooms, the property offers versatile living arrangements to accommodate a variety of lifestyle needs. Set within a large enclosed plot with electric gates, privacy and security are ensured for residents.

Benefiting from a sought-after location and presenting a rare opportunity with no onward vendor chain, this property represents a harmonious union of space, style, and convenience.
EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Knutsford

Stuart Rushton & Co

Reference: 91950372

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
Mereside House, Wash Lane, Allostock 63 75 353 m² England and Wales: 1996-2002 House
Mereside House, Wash Lane, Allostock, KNUTSFORD 63 75 353 m² England and Wales: 1996-2002 Detached
Mereside, Wash Lane, Allostock 68 80 236 m² England and Wales: 1996-2002 Bungalow
Mereside, Wash Lane, Allostock 55 62 223 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 House
Mereside, Wash Lane, Allostock, KNUTSFORD 55 62 239 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Detached
Mereside, Wash Lane, Allostock, KNUTSFORD 68 80 236 m² England and Wales: 1996-2002 Detached
Sandhole Farm, Wash Lane, Allostock 55 79 271 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
Sandhole Farm, Wash Lane, Allostock, KNUTSFORD 55 79 271 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~1,952 m² (0.48 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £1,295,000 +43.9%
Sold 13/12/2017 (8 years ago) £900,000

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
42 PRINCESS ROAD, ALLOSTOCK, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA16 9LQ £457,000 17/04/2025 Detached
35 PRINCESS ROAD, ALLOSTOCK, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA16 9LW £450,000 08/07/2022 Detached

Area average: £453,500 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -11.8%
10y growth 24.4%

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

1y (index) 5.5%
5y (index) 22.2%
10y (index) 48.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire West and Chester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £883/mo
Realistic £981/mo
Optimistic £1,079/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire West and Chester.

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

Location

Address

Wash Lane

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Allostock, Chapel Lane / Princess Road 0.2 miles
Shop Equiport 1.3 miles
Shop Hopley Tyres Ltd 1.4 miles
Train station Goostrey 2.6 miles
Train station Holmes Chapel 2.8 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 9.9 miles
Hospital Rosemount Resource Centre 10.0 miles
Hospital Altrincham Hospital 10.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 2
Other theft 1
Total incidents 3

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Byley Primary School and Nursery Primary 1.6 miles Good — 12 Mar 2023
Lower Peover CofE Primary School Primary 2.0 miles Outstanding — 22 Jul 2024
Goostrey Community Primary School Primary 2.3 miles Good — 16 Mar 2022
Holmes Chapel Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Outstanding — 17 Jul 2015
Hermitage Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Good — 20 Nov 2023

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.08%
Max investor price (0.8%) £122,625
Target investor price (1%) £98,100
  • 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).

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