Mereside House
WASH LANE, KNUTSFORD, ALLOSTOCK, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER WA16 9LH
£1,295,000
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
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
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| 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.
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire West and Chester. Series: Detached. As of May 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire West and Chester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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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