Simons Thatch
HULSE HEATH LANE, KNUTSFORD, MERE, CHESHIRE WA16 6PR
£1,950,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
318.78 m²
Council tax band
H
Last sold
£1,435,000 Apr 2007
Local average
£865,297 (+125.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (16,261 of 33,755)
Street crime
4 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- "Chocolate Box" thatched cottage
- Wonderful 1.6 acre plot including a paddock and woodland
- Double garage with gym above
- Five bedrooms and four bathrooms
- Exudes elegance and comfort
- In excess of 4300 sq ft
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- Cable
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Private supply
- Heating
- Oil
- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
Description
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Discover the enchanting Willowbrook, a beautifully extended and refurbished thatched country house nestled in an idyllic rural setting, conveniently located near Hale, Knutsford and Lymm. This stunning property spans approximately 1.6 acres of meticulously landscaped formal gardens, paddock and woodland and features a large detached garage with a versatile apartment/gym and shower room above.
Situated in the highly sought-after greenbelt hamlet of Mere, Willowbrook offers easy access to picturesque countryside and the wider motorway network, making it the perfect blend of tranquility and connectivity. Despite its serene surroundings, the nearby towns and airport are just a short drive away.
Willowbrook stands as a testament to refined country living. The property welcomes you with a grand sweeping driveway flanked by two pairs of electric gates, leading you to ample parking and a double garage. Having been redeveloped and extended, the house exudes elegance and comfort across its two floors, totaling over 4,300 square feet. The ground floor is designed for both relaxation and entertaining. It features three main reception rooms, an entrance hall with a WC, and a charming reception hallway with a feature fireplace and wood block flooring which extends throughout much of the ground floor. The main sitting room, a spacious triple-aspect haven, opens to the rear terrace and boasts a bespoke fitted bar. An adjoining dining room, highlighted by an open oak frame, offers a seamless flow for gatherings. The generous family room, overlooking and leading to the garden, has a feature open fireplace, a fitted media wall, and double doors to the kitchen/breakfast room. This culinary space is a chef's dream, featuring high-quality hand-painted cabinets, stone worktops, a large central island, and top-of-the-line appliances, including an Aga cooker, Gaggenau grill and hob, and a built-in dishwasher. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility/boiler room with driveway/garage access.
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Upstairs, the first floor comprises five bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a study. The main bedroom offers a serene view of the front of the house, complete with a walk-in dressing room and an en suite bathroom featuring luxurious fittings and built-in cabinetry. Bedrooms two and three also feature high-quality en suites, while bedroom four includes a charming corner window seat and shares a Jack-and-Jill en suite bathroom with access to bedroom five, which is currently utilised as a fully fitted study with a premium wooden floor.
Outside, two sets of electric gates lead to a generous shingle driveway, providing ample off-road parking and access to a large detached double garage with twin up-and-over electric doors. This garage accommodates two substantial cars and boasts a superbly refurbished first floor, accessed via a separate or internal door, currently fitted as a gym but easily convertible into a potential guest bedroom suite. The gym features a luxurious oak floor and a beautifully finished spa-style shower room with a sauna.
The property has direct access to formal lawned gardens that lead to a small woodland area and an additional parking area, ideal for guest parking when entertaining. Beyond the garage and extra hardstanding, leads to a small paddock of c1/2 acre. In total, the property extends to approximately 1.56 acres, offering an exquisite blend of convenient contemporary living with countryside nature.
Listed by
Hale
Gascoigne Halman - Connells
Reference: 171267518
EPC ratings on this postcode
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulse Heath Barn, Hulse Heath Lane, Mere, KNUTSFORD | 56 | 82 | 229 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Detached |
| Hulse Heath Farm, Hulse Heath Lane, Mere, KNUTSFORD | 45 | 72 | 268 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| HULSE HEATH FARM, HULSE HEATH LANE, MERE, KNUTSFORD | 45 | 73 | 272 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Simons Thatch, Hulse Heath Lane, Mere | 37 | 42 | 319 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | House |
| Willowbrook, Hulse Heath Lane, Mere, KNUTSFORD | 36 | 60 | 294 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 27/04/2007 (19 years ago) | £1,435,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street HULSE HEATH FARM HULSE HEATH LANE, MERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6PR | £1,502,538 | 18/02/2022 | Other |
Street average: £1,502,538 (1 sale)
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 East. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Lancs: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Hulseheath Lane
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Bucklow Hill, Chapel Lane / The Crescent | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Bucklow Garage Ltd | 0.6 miles |
| Shop | Hursts | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Ashley | 3.2 miles |
| Train station | Hale | 3.5 miles |
| Hospital | Altrincham Hospital | 3.6 miles |
| Hospital | Knutsford and District Community Hospital | 3.7 miles |
| University | University of Chester - Warrington Campus | 7.1 miles |
| University | University Academy 92 | 9.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total incidents | 4 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Legh Primary School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Good — 5 May 2017 |
| Little Bollington CofE Primary School | Primary | 1.8 miles | Requires improvement — 10 Sep 2024 |
| Bollin Primary School | Primary | 2.7 miles | Good — 10 Nov 2022 |
| Lymm High School | Secondary | 2.7 miles | Good — 9 Jun 2024 |
| Bowdon CofE Primary School | Primary | 3.0 miles | Outstanding — 12 May 2020 |
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