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Simons Thatch

HULSE HEATH LANE, KNUTSFORD, MERE, CHESHIRE WA16 6PR

5 beds 5 baths 319 m² Listed 21 Jan 2026 (-143d)

£1,950,000

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Willowbrook Hallway Lounge Lounge Dining Room Family Room Kitchen Kitchen Bedroom En-Suite Bedroom Bedroom/Study Garage Gymnasium Bathroom/Sauna Garden Plot Rear Plot Garden Plot Grounds Plot Driveway

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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

A beautiful "Chocolate Box" thatched cottage, set in a wonderful 1.6 acre plot including a paddock and woodland. Over 4300 sq.ft of versatile living accommodation featuring five bedrooms, four bathrooms and double garage with gym above.
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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

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

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)

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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).

5y growth 22.9%
10y growth 58.4%

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

1y (index) 1.6%
5y (index) 23.6%
10y (index) 51.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £878/mo
Realistic £975/mo
Optimistic £1,073/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

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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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.05%
Max investor price (0.8%) £121,875
Target investor price (1%) £97,500
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
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  • 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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