# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (SK9 4LX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | WHITE COTTAGE, BURLEYHURST LANE, WILMSLOW, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE SK9 4LX | | Price | £1,150,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 200 m² | | Last sold | £342,000 Jul 2001 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 12/08/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,819/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £29,000 ### Recommendations - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) - V2 (£5,000 - £20,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0988-1201-0305-7735-2400) ## Description A simply stunning, quintessential English country cottage finished to an exacting standard throughout, situated on a private South facing plot of approximately 0.3 acres surrounded by delightful countryside views only a short distance to Wilmslow town centre. **DESCRIPTION** White Cottage offers an exciting and rare opportunity to purchase a timelessly handsome and beautifully presented country cottage that has been tastefully enhanced and extended to create the perfect blend between original country charm and stylish modern-day living and luxury fittings. The property is accessed via a gated driveway which offers off-road parking for multiple cars and access to the integral garage. A delightful oak front door opens to a welcoming entrance hallway with tiled flooring, useful cloaks cupboard and modern downstairs wc. A bespoke internal door then leads through to a truly superb open-plan living-dining space with engineered oak flooring, handmade Oak columns, floor to ceiling Apex feature windows complemented by vaulted ceilings and a combination of Bi-folding and sliding doors giving glorious views over the immaculate grounds. In addition this space boasts a log burning stove and marble fireplace as well as Lutron lighting and blinds and a built-in Sonos sound system. A bespoke handmade Tom Howley breakfast kitchen with bespoke oak units and granite work surfaces is located beyond the open-plan living area with integrated Miele appliances, Aga and fitted TV, with modern sliding doors giving access to the rear garden. **** In addition to the ground floor there is a private home office with fitted furniture and garden views and a separate utility room which offers access to the front driveway and integral garage. This could be easily converted to a fourth bedroom with en-suite if needed, subject to the necessary permissions. To the first floor there are three good-size double bedrooms all boasting attractive countryside views and a range of fitted wardrobes which are all served by two stylish refitted bathrooms, both with bath and separate shower facilities with a mix of Duravit and Hansgrohe luxury fittings. Externally the property enjoys a private and substantial South facing plot of approx 0.3 acres with immaculate enveloping landscaped gardens with well-stocked borders and mature trees, pond with feature waterfall and stunning open aspect views. Drainage is to a septic tank. Oil heating. ## Property Photos - ![ (Main)](/listings/photos/173090825/34666) - (Main) - ![Gardens](/listings/photos/173090825/34668) - Gardens - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/173090825/34671) - Sitting Room - ![Entrance Hallway](/listings/photos/173090825/34673) - Entrance Hallway - ![Living-Dining Room](/listings/photos/173090825/34676) - Living-Dining Room - ![Living-Dining Room](/listings/photos/173090825/34677) - Living-Dining Room - ![Living-Dining Room](/listings/photos/173090825/34679) - Living-Dining Room - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/173090825/34683) - Sitting Room - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/173090825/34686) - Sitting Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/173090825/34688) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/173090825/34691) - Kitchen - ![Home Office](/listings/photos/173090825/34695) - Home Office - ![Utility Room](/listings/photos/173090825/34699) - Utility Room - ![Downstairs WC](/listings/photos/173090825/34700) - Downstairs WC - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/173090825/34704) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/173090825/34708) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/173090825/34712) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/173090825/34714) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/173090825/34718) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/173090825/34721) - Bedroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/173090825/34725) - Bathroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/173090825/34729) - Bathroom - ![Gardens](/listings/photos/173090825/34733) - Gardens - ![Gardens](/listings/photos/173090825/34736) - Gardens ## Floorplans - ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/173090825/34740) - Floor Plan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/173090825/34744) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | WHITE COTTAGE BURLEYHURST LANE, WILMSLOW, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK9 4LX | £342,000 | 25/07/2001 | Detached | | WHITE COTTAGE BURLEYHURST LANE, WILMSLOW, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK9 4LX | £195,000 | 13/10/1995 | Detached | ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £959,785 (92 Detached, SK9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +19.8% ## 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 West Pennine (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £504/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.08% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,750/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 21.8% - **10y growth:** 66.6% ## 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)