Chelford Road
Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16, WA16 8QP
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
H
Local average
£844,904 (+166.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (33,571 of 33,755)
Street crime
45 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Stunning period family residence
- Expansive 1.3 acre (approx.) landscaped grounds
- Striking split level living dining kitchen
- Five bedrooms, two en suites
- Extensive outbuildings and garaging
- Permission for a detached leisure complex
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway, Gated
- Garden
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
Description
Description:
Sandings is a delightful, detached period home just 1 mile from Knutsford centre within the Legh Road conservation area. Accessed via Leycester Road the property enjoys a substantial plot of approx. 1.3 acres which have been beautifully landscaped creating a truly delightful setting for this individual family home.
The house enjoys two large reception rooms, an orangery, but without doubt the focal point of the house is its split level living dining kitchen with its bespoke range of units, AGA and a locally crafted metal balustrade inspired by the art deco Hoover building all helping to form a splendid day to day living space of excellent proportions. To the first floor the five bedrooms can be found (two ensuite), the remaining bedrooms being serviced by the two family bathrooms. Throughout the property there are a number of. features that have been retained including sash windows, cornicing and fireplaces.
Outside:
Standing in generous grounds of approx. 1.3 acres, the house enjoys a sweeping drive off Leycester. Road through the bluebell woodland garden which brings you to a gated enclosed courtyard with an extensive range of outbuildings and garaging. The gardens are truly a delightful with mature shrubs, trees, borders and a large lawned area providing a stunning spring and summer display. To the front there is a further parking and turning area.
Set within the grounds to the eastern boundary there is a valuable permission to construct a detached leisure complex complete with pool, gym, sauna and changing facilities (further details available from selling agents). Planning Ref: 25/4219/CLPUD
Agents Note: The sale will be subject to a clawback clause, granting the vendors and their successors in title to the land, 30% of any uplift in market value should planning consent be obtained for a separate dwelling. The clawback will be for a period of 20 years and payable on the earlier of (i) implementation of the planning consent for a separate dwelling, (ii) sale with the benefit of such consent and (iii) if planning consent for more than one dwelling is granted.
Key Selling Features
• Stunning period family residence
• Expansive 1.3 acre (approx.) landscaped grounds
• Striking split level living dining kitchen
• Five bedrooms, two en suites
• Extensive outbuildings and garaging
• Permission for a detached leisure complex
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band H
Listed by
Hale
Jackson-Stops & Staff
Reference: 88398696
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balgownie, Chelford Road, KNUTSFORD | 48 | 62 | 340 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| Haysville, Chelford Road, KNUTSFORD | 57 | 76 | 290 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| Sandings, Chelford Road, KNUTSFORD | 49 | 79 | 384 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £2,250,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PINES, 22 LEYCESTER ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QR | £1,350,000 | 12/12/2025 | Detached |
| 3 OAKLEIGH, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QW | £956,000 | 27/11/2025 | Detached |
| Same street HAYSVILLE CHELFORD ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QP | £2,100,000 | 15/08/2025 | Detached |
| 44 GOUGHS LANE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QN | £2,500,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| HIGH TREES CHELFORD ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8NN | £850,000 | 11/09/2023 | Detached |
| 6 CARRWOOD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8NG | £750,000 | 23/06/2023 | Detached |
| 52 FIR TREE AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8NF | £995,000 | 08/06/2023 | Detached |
| 5 RUTHERFORD DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8GX | £1,700,000 | 25/04/2023 | Detached |
| 3 ASTLEY CLOSE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8GZ | £1,650,000 | 07/03/2023 | Detached |
| 5 FIR TREE AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8NF | £1,065,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 3 OAKLEIGH, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QW | £806,600 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| 7 WARWICK CLOSE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8NA | £840,000 | 01/09/2022 | Detached |
| 31 GOUGHS LANE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QN | £1,150,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached |
| 8 OAKLEIGH, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QW | £865,000 | 25/02/2022 | Detached |
| TITHE COTTAGE, 4 CHELFORD ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8LY | £640,000 | 18/11/2021 | Detached |
| 14 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8LH | £729,000 | 22/09/2021 | Detached |
| 36 FIR TREE AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8NF | £1,175,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £2,100,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £1,126,350 (16 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 April 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
Leycester Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Knutsford, Chelford Road / Carrwood | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Asda Express | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Paradise Garage | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Knutsford | 0.7 miles |
| Hospital | Knutsford and District Community Hospital | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Mobberley | 2.6 miles |
| Hospital | Soss Moss Hospital | 3.8 miles |
| University | University of Chester - Warrington Campus | 11.4 miles |
| University | University Academy 92 | 11.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Total incidents | 45 |
Within 1 mile during May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 6 Jun 2013 |
| Manor Park Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 13 Sep 2023 |
| Adelaide Heath Academy | Other | 0.8 miles | Good — 24 Jul 2024 |
| Bexton Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 5 Mar 2018 |
| Egerton Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 13 Feb 2023 |
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- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
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