# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (SK9 7DW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | WOODLAND COTTAGE, MOTTRAM ROAD, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST SK9 7DW |
| Price | £1,850,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £1,150,000 Aug 2019 |

## Description

A striking and characterful family home situated in the heart of Alderley Edge Village with delightful open aspect across the neighbouring Cricket Club.

Woodland Cottage is an individual family residence brimming with characterful features including, cobbled driveway, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and trusses and herringbone parquet flooring. 

This stunning home has been immaculately maintained and upgraded by the current owners and offers versatile accommodation extending to over 3,000 square feet. On the Ground floor there are three generous reception rooms including the impressive drawing room with triple aspect and central fireplace with log burning stove.

The focal point of this home is the open plan living kitchen, this statement kitchen has traditional shaker units, large central island, granite worksurfaces, central range cooker, Belfast sink and integrated wine fridge which opens through to the dining area with French doors to the garden.

In addition on the ground floor is an oak framed porch, central hallway with parquet flooring, utility room and downstairs WC. 

Upstairs there is a spacious principal bedroom suite with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and en-suite bathroom with double sink, bath and separate walk-in shower. The second bedroom/dressing room has newly fitted wardrobes, additional accessible storage and a dedicated shoe cupboard with pull-out drawers. There are three further double bedrooms and the family bathroom. Both bathrooms have contemporary fittings and bespoke tiling. 

Externally Woodland Cottage sits behind a set of wrought iron electric gates which open onto the cobbled driveway providing ample parking. The gardens extend to the rear and side of this home. There is a good sized lawn with mature trees and borders with a large stone flagged patio ideal for entertaining with access from the kitchen and family room.

Situated a stones throw from the village centre Woodland Cottage occupies a desirable position with open aspect across the neighbouring cricket club. The village offers everything for day-to-day needs along with the train station with links to Manchester and London. 

Rarely do properties of this charm come to the market and a viewing is essential to appreciate its appeal.

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Council Tax – Cheshire East – Band G

EPC Rating – F (34/77)

Tenure – Leasehold – 850 Years Remain

Ground Rent - £7 per annum

Heating: Gas Fired Central Heating

Services: Mains Gas, Electric, Water & Drainage

Parking: Driveway

The property is located within a conversation area.

Flood Risk*: Very Low Risk of Flooding

Broadband**: Ultrafast Broadband available 

Mobile Coverage**: Mobile coverage with main providers (EE, O2,  Three & Vodafone) – Limited coverage indoors with Three.

* Information provided by GOV.UK 

**Information provided by Ofcom checker. 

The information isn't guaranteed. Andrew J Nowell take no responsibility for inaccuracies and advise potential buyers to do their own checks before committing to purchase.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/173940731/99963) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

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## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| WOODLAND COTTAGE MOTTRAM ROAD, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7DW | £1,150,000 | 02/08/2019 | Detached |
| WOODLAND COTTAGE MOTTRAM ROAD, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7DW | £895,000 | 19/01/2011 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 27B MOSS LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7HP | £899,750 | 18/02/2026 | Detached |
| 25 BEAUFORT CLOSE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7HU | £810,000 | 08/11/2023 | Detached |
| 15 DUKE STREET, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7HX | £760,000 | 04/08/2023 | Detached |
| RIDGESIDE HOUSE TEMPEST ROAD, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7BU | £1,896,000 | 12/05/2023 | Detached |
| 109 MOSS LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7HW | £2,050,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| CASA BELLA SQUIRRELS JUMP, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7DR | £1,300,000 | 26/10/2022 | Detached |
| 11 DUKE STREET, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7HX | £546,000 | 31/05/2022 | Detached |
| 68B MOSS LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7HN | £775,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| 8 BEAUFORT CLOSE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7HU | £525,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] CAMOLIN MOTTRAM ROAD, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7DW | £925,000 | 22/04/2022 | Detached |
| BRIDGEPOOL MACCLESFIELD ROAD, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7BW | £2,700,000 | 04/04/2022 | Detached |
| THE LODGE MACCLESFIELD ROAD, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7BW | £360,000 | 28/02/2022 | Detached |
| 14 MOSS LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7HN | £615,000 | 27/01/2022 | Detached |
| POETS EDGE MACCLESFIELD ROAD, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7BG | £2,350,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| 5 MARLBOROUGH AVENUE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7HS | £1,100,000 | 05/11/2021 | Detached |
| 1 WOODBROOK ROAD, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7DB | £4,050,000 | 25/10/2021 | Detached |
| 27B MOSS LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7HP | £805,000 | 18/06/2021 | Detached |
| 27 MOSS LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7HP | £575,000 | 18/06/2021 | Detached |
| THE LODGE SQUIRRELS JUMP, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7DR | £1,900,000 | 16/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £925,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £1,334,264 (18 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £959,785 (92 Detached, SK9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +92.8%

## 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):** £760/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.05% (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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 26.3%
- **10y growth:** 57.3%

## 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)

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