SMOKER HILL COTTAGE
CHESTER ROAD, KNUTSFORD, PLUMLEY, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 0HQ
£780,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
121 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Last sold
£253,000 Aug 2014
Price per m²
£6,446/m²
Local average
£865,297 (-9.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (16,261 of 33,755)
Street crime
1 incident within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- No onward chain and located in a peaceful rural setting close to Knutsford and transport links
- Beautifully extended and fully refurbished detached cottage dating back to 1853
- Spacious, modern layout with three bedrooms and two bathrooms
- High-spec renovation including underfloor heating and bespoke finishes throughout
- Private, gated setting accessed via a secluded lane with parking for 5+ vehicles
- Stunning wrap-around gardens with south-facing BBQ and entertaining area
- Additional woodland garden previously rented from Crown Estate for annual fee (application and approval required)
- Versatile outbuildings including double garage and garden room with shower/WC
- Character features including restored chimney, double-sided fireplace and log burner
Additional details
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Front garden, Rear garden
- Restrictions
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Accessed via a private lane with gated entrance, the property enjoys a generous driveway providing parking for five or more vehicles, creating an immediate sense of privacy and arrival.
This stunning home has undergone a comprehensive “back to brick” renovation approximately 12 years ago, including significant extensions and upgrades, all completed to a high standard. The result is a light-filled, free-flowing layout perfectly suited to modern living, while retaining character features such as a restored chimney with double-sided fireplace and a log burner.
The ground floor centres around a stylish open-plan breakfast kitchen, complemented by a lounge, separate dining room, study, and downstairs WC. Comfort is assured with wet underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, while the first floor offers three well-proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a principal suite with en-suite and dressing area.
Externally, the property is surrounded by beautiful wrap-around gardens, with a south-facing BBQ and dining terrace ideal for entertaining. There are also original outbuildings dating back to 1853, currently used as a woodshed, adding further character and potential.
A standout feature is the detached double garage with full electrics, along with a versatile garden room complete with shower and WC, currently used as a bedroom and home office but equally suited as a gym or guest accommodation.
The surrounding land enhances the sense of space and seclusion. Additional woodland garden previously rented from Crown Estate for annual fee (application and approval required)
Offered to the market with no onward chain, Smoker Hill Cottage represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey rural home of exceptional quality, combining historic character, modern efficiency, and a truly idyllic setting—yet within easy reach of major transport links and Knutsford town centre.
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EPC Rating: D
Listed by
Knutsford
Stuart Rushton & Co
Reference: 174492794
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 29/01/2026
Current heating cost: £1,077/year
Potential heating cost: £987/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £24,850
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,500)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £7,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
All
EPC Graphs
EPC 1
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £780,000 | +208.3% |
| Sold | 14/08/2014 (11 years ago) | £253,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FERNLEA STANLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DJ | £1,030,000 | 15/12/2025 | Detached |
| 101 PICKMERE LANE, PICKMERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0JS | £380,000 | 02/12/2025 | Detached |
| 4 JACOBS WAY, PICKMERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0GZ | £999,999 | 02/12/2025 | Detached |
| 25 QUEENSWAY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0NJ | £802,000 | 25/11/2025 | Detached |
| 2 MEREHAVEN CLOSE, PICKMERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0LP | £359,500 | 16/07/2025 | Detached |
| 16 MALT KILN ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0TS | £590,000 | 28/03/2025 | Detached |
| 19 MEAD CLOSE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DU | £1,050,000 | 23/01/2025 | Detached |
| 38 LILAC AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AZ | £595,000 | 30/08/2024 | Detached |
| 7 STEADINGS RISE, MERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0WB | £1,300,000 | 01/07/2024 | Detached |
| GRASMERE WARRINGTON ROAD, MERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0TE | £1,300,000 | 23/04/2024 | Detached |
| 7 MERE LANE, PICKMERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0LB | £270,000 | 18/12/2023 | Detached |
| 45 DEVIS WAY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0GY | £731,995 | 15/12/2023 | Detached |
| 47 DEVIS WAY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0GY | £721,995 | 15/12/2023 | Detached |
| 17 LAWRENCE WAY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0GQ | £871,000 | 13/12/2023 | Detached |
| MEADOWCROFT PICKMERE LANE, PICKMERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0JH | £355,000 | 12/12/2023 | Detached |
| 19 YEWTREE ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UQ | £534,000 | 11/12/2023 | Detached |
| 17 CURZON AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0XQ | £597,000 | 01/12/2023 | Detached |
| YEW TREE HOUSE, 9 TROUTHALL LANE, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UN | £750,000 | 01/12/2023 | Detached |
| ROEBUCK FARM GREEN LANE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AX | £1,515,000 | 24/11/2023 | Detached |
| 12 CURZON AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0XQ | £696,000 | 23/11/2023 | Detached |
Area average: £772,424 (20 sales)
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: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Chester Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Plumley, Manchester Road / The Smoker | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | Plumley, Chester Road / The Smoker | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Co-op Food | 1.0 miles |
| Shop | Barnardo's | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Plumley | 1.1 miles |
| Train station | Lostock Gralam | 1.5 miles |
| Hospital | Knutsford and District Community Hospital | 2.8 miles |
| Hospital | Victoria Infimary | 3.6 miles |
| University | University of Chester - Warrington Campus | 10.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 1 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wincham Community Primary School | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 13 Dec 2023 |
| Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Good — 8 Nov 2011 |
| The Rudheath Senior Academy | Secondary | 2.6 miles | Good — 8 Feb 2018 |
| Lower Peover CofE Primary School | Primary | 2.6 miles | Outstanding — 22 Jul 2024 |
| Great Budworth CofE Primary School | Primary | 2.7 miles | Good — 20 Jul 2012 |
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Rent-driven metrics
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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).