For sale Semi-detached

LARKFIELD COTTAGE

STOCKS LANE, KNUTSFORD, OVER PEOVER, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 8TU

4 beds 2 baths 2,519 sq ft Listed 24 Aug 2026 (-6d)

£1,100,000

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(Main) Dining Room Living Room Living Room Living Room Garden Room Garden Room Open Plan Living Din Kitchen Area Kitchen Area Utility room Landing Master Bedroom Suite Master Bedroom Suite Dressing Room Dressing Room En-suite Bathroom En-suite Bathroom Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3 Bedroom Family Bathroom Garden Garden Garden Externally - Courtya Peover Park Peover Park Externally - Detache

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

234 m²

Council tax band

G

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£785,000 Apr 2018

Price per m²

£4,701/m²

Local average

£481,162 (+128.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,873 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

  • Substantial four-bedroom period home with over 3000 sq.ft. of accommodation
  • Approx. half-acre plot with generous gardens and excellent privacy
  • Beautiful period features including original terracotta flooring and inglenook fireplace
  • Five reception rooms offering excellent flexibility
  • Impressive principal suite with dual aspect, dressing room and en-suite
  • Excellent potential to remodel and personalise
  • Prime Over Peover setting opposite the park and close to countryside walks
  • Detached double garage with light, power and extensive driveway parking

Additional details

Parking
Garage
Garden
Yes

Description

This impressive and characterful four-bedroom semi-detached cottage, dating from around 1900, has been substantially extended over the years to create over 3,000 sqft of accommodation, whilst retaining a wealth of original character and charm. Occupying an enviable position on Stocks Lane in the heart of Over Peover, the property sits on a generous plot approaching half an acre and offers an exciting opportunity for a purchaser to further enhance and personalise the home to their own tastes, subject to any necessary consents.

Particular mention must be made of the wealth of period features throughout, including original terracotta flooring, a stunning living room with coffered ceiling and impressive inglenook fireplace, together with five reception rooms providing exceptional flexibility for modern family living. The generous master bedroom suite enjoys dual-aspect views, a walk-in dressing room and adjoining en-suite bathroom with underfloor heating, whilst the remaining bedrooms are equally well proportioned. The property has also benefited from a number of improvements, including re-fitted bathrooms and newly fitted windows throughout, whilst retaining the character and proportions expected of a period home of this nature.

Externally, Larkfield Cottage is approached via a large sweeping driveway providing extensive off-road parking and leading to the detached double garage with light and power. The gardens extend to approximately half an acre and provide a wonderful sense of space, with mature planting and attractive open aspects. Positioned directly opposite Peover park, the property is surrounded by countryside walks and enjoys the convenience of The Parkgate Inn and Peover Superior School being close at hand. Occupying one of Over Peover's most sought-after positions, Larkfield Cottage represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial period home combining character, scale, generous grounds and significant potential in a highly desirable village setting.


Directions
From Knutsford Town Centre proceed along Toft Road (A50) which turns into Holmes Chapel Road for approx 2.5 miles. At The Whipping Stocks Inn turn left onto Stocks Lane for approx 1.5 miles. After passing Parkgate Inn the property will soon be seen on your left.
Hallway
Front door. Two ceiling light points. Double glazed window to side. Tiled floor. Stairs leading to first floor with feature low level wall lighting.
Downstairs WC
Low level WC with concealed cistern. Wall hung wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. Downlights. Radiator. Double glazed window to side. Wall lit mirror. Tiled floor.
Dining Room
Ceiling light point. Double glazed windows to front and rear. Two radiators. Feature brick fireplace on tiled hearth. Small paned double doors to:-
Living Room
Two wall light points. Double glazed windows to front and rear. Two radiators. Feature brick inglenook fireplace on stone hearth.
Garden Room
Double glazing to all aspects incorporating French doors to rear patio and garden. Tiled floor.
Open Plan Living Dining Kitchen
Downlights. Double glazed windows to front. Radiator. Tiled floor. Fitted cupboards and shelving. Open to:-
Kitchen Area
Fitted with a range of units comprising cupboards and drawers with work surfaces over and matching wall units. 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Built-in double oven. Four ring ceramic hob. Integrated dishwasher. Pantry cupboard. Walk-in store/cloaks cupboard. Downlights, Window to rear. Double glazed window to side. Tiled floor.
Utility Room
Space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer. Ceiling light point. Double glazed window to side. Radiator. Tiled floor. Door to side lean-to. Courtesy door to rear patio and garden.
WC
Low level WC. Wall hung wash hand basin. Ceiling light point. Radiator. Window to side.
Study
Double glazed windows to side and rear.
Lean-to/Utility
Sink unit. Cupboards and drawers.
Landing
Ceiling light point. Loft hatch. Double glazed windows to side. Fitted cupboards.
Master Bedroom Suite
Ceiling light point. Double glazed windows to front and rear. Two radiators. Fitted wardrobes.
En-Suite Dressing Room
Ceiling light point. Double glazed window to rear. Loft hatch. Fitted wardrobes.
En-Suite Bathroom
White suite comprising large jet bath with chrome fittings and hand attachment. Large walk-in shower unit with chrome fittings and glazed screen. Low level WC. Twin vanity wash hand basin with chrome mixer taps and cupboards under. Fitted cupboards. Downlights. Double glazed windows to front. Chrome heated towel radiator. Tiled walls and floor with under floor heating.
Bedroom 2
Ceiling light point. Double glazed windows to side and rear. Two radiators. Loft hatch.
Bedroom 3
Ceiling light point. Double glazed window to front. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom 4
Ceiling light point. Double glazed window to rear. Radiator.
Bathroom
White contemporary suite comprising panelled bath with chrome mixer tap. Twin vanity wash hand basins with chrome mixer taps and cupboards under. Corner shower unit with chrome fittings and glazed screen. Downlights. Chrome heated towel radiator. Double glazed windows to side. Half tiled walls. Tiled floor.
Externally
Larkfield Cottage is approached via a large sweeping driveway providing extensive off-road parking and leading to the detached double garage with light and power. The gardens extend to approximately half an acre and provide a wonderful sense of space, with mature planting and attractive open aspects. Positioned directly opposite Peover park, the property is surrounded by countryside walks and enjoys the convenience of The Parkgate Inn and Peover Superior School being close at hand.
Detached Double Garage
Twin up and over garage doors. Light and power. Window to side. Courtesy door to rear.

Listed by

Knutsford

Irlams (Estate Agents) Ltd

Reference: 92329107

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: D

Inspection date: 08/08/2017

Expiry date: 07/08/2027

Current heating cost: £1,982/year

Potential heating cost: £1,234/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,840

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£80 - £120)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£115)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

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: ~1,040 m² (0.26 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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Floorplan

EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £1,100,000 +40.1%
Sold 16/04/2018 (8 years ago) £785,000

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
11 PARKGATE AVENUE, OVER PEOVER, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8TX £465,000 29/09/2022 Semi-detached

Area average: £465,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 37%
10y growth 20%

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

1y (index) 4.5%
5y (index) 25.6%
10y (index) 55.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £886/mo
Realistic £984/mo
Optimistic £1,082/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

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

Location

Address

Stocks Lane

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Over Peover, Stocks Lane / Ye Olde Parkgate Inn 0.0 miles
Shop Unknown 1.7 miles
Shop Myke Caulton Floral Couture 1.7 miles
Train station Chelford 1.8 miles
Train station Goostrey 2.7 miles
Hospital Rosemount Resource Centre 7.2 miles
Hospital Altrincham Hospital 8.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Other theft 1
Total incidents 1

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
Peover Superior Endowed Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Outstanding — 15 Jan 2018
Chelford CofE Primary School Primary 1.7 miles Good — 30 Nov 2023
David Lewis School Other 2.3 miles Good — 12 Jan 2015
The David Lewis Centre Other 2.3 miles (No rating)
Terra Nova School Other 2.4 miles (No rating)

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.09%
Max investor price (0.8%) £123,000
Target investor price (1%) £98,400
  • 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).