An Impressive County House In Wincle
SK11 0QE
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Local average
£457,443 (+610.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (23,130 of 33,755)
Street crime
1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- County Estate
- Over 15,000 Square Feet Total
- 3.3 Acres of Grounds
- Indoor & Outdoor Swimming Pools
- Stunning Elevated Position
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Mellor Knowl is a striking county house sitting above a small valley looking across the river Dane.
Set back behind a secluded winding drive Mellor Knowl has been tastefully and sympathetically extended and remodelled by the current owners and boasts substantial accommodation spanning over 15,000 square feet of accommodation.
Features of particular note include the impressive entrance hall with pitch pine wall panelling, the open plan living kitchen with Mark Wilkinson Kitchen with AGA and integrated appliances, and the five reception rooms with open fireplaces and exuding charm and character throughout. Designed with practicality in mind there is a spacious boot room, secondary kitchen and laundry.
There is an immaculate leisure suite with indoor swimming pool, gym, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. With 9 bedrooms in the main house (principal with en-suite and dressing) plus an additional two-bedroom annexe with Mark Wilkinson kitchen and media room.
Set in immaculately manicured gardens and grounds extending to approximately 3.3 acres, Mellor Knowl enjoys an elevated position overlooking the grounds which include the croquet lawn, lily pond, stunning mature trees and outdoor pool.
There is substantial garaging and various outbuildings including the pavilion with music room above.
Situated in the village of Wincle on the border of Cheshire and Staffordshire, Mellor Knowl enjoys a private position secluded in the neighbouring countryside with stunning views across the neighbouring valley.
Important Information - -
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Council Tax – H
EPC Rating – E
Tenure – Freehold
Heating: Oil Fired Central Heating
Services: Mains Electric, Water via Borehole & Drainage via septic tank
Parking: Driveway & Garaging
Flood Risk*: Very Low Risk of Flooding
Broadband: Broadband Available at the property
Mobile Coverage: Mobile coverage with main providers (EE, O2, Three & Vodafone), Limited coverage indoors.
* Information provided by GOV.UK
**Information provided by Ofcom checker
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Listed by
Alderley Edge
Mosley Jarman
Reference: 163593503
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ashmount Cottages, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 63 | 95 | 69 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| 1 Chapman Row, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 46 | 80 | 56 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| 1 Chapman Row, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 20 | 91 | 57 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 2 Chapman Row, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 9 | 65 | 110 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 3 Chapman Row, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 23 | 94 | 50 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| Danebank House, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 58 | 74 | 164 m² | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | Detached |
| Danebridge Methodist Church, The Falls, Macclesfield | 76 | 95 | 212 m² | England and Wales: 2012 onwards | Detached |
| Huntsbank Cottage, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 73 | 102 | 112 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Ivy Cottage, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 34 | 70 | 149 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Knowl View, Barlow Hill, WINCLE | 82 | 112 | 107 m² | — | Detached |
| Lilac Cottage, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 40 | 83 | 93 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| Mellor Knowl Farm, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 39 | 73 | 240 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Mellor Knowl, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 47 | 62 | 1,081 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| MELLOR KNOWLE COTTAGE, BARLOW HILL, WINCLE | 2 | 68 | 112 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Mount Pleasant, Wincle, MACCLESFIELD | 34 | 84 | 222 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £3,250,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
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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: All dwelling types. 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 Cheshire: £1,745/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
The Falls
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Wincle, Grounds / Primary School | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Wildboarclough, Nabs Road / Lower Nabs Farm | 1.5 miles |
| Shop | Old Smithy Garage | 2.4 miles |
| Shop | Sutton General Store and Post Office | 3.8 miles |
| Train station | Hunthouse Wood | 3.9 miles |
| Hospital | John Munroe Hospital | 4.5 miles |
| Train station | The Dam | 4.7 miles |
| University | Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College | 5.9 miles |
| University | Buxton & Leek College | 5.9 miles |
| Hospital | Rosemount Resource Centre | 6.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total incidents | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wincle CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 17 Nov 2014 |
| Rushton CofE First School | Primary | 2.4 miles | Outstanding — 25 Mar 2014 |
| Bosley St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2.5 miles | Good — 13 Oct 2011 |
| Hollinhey Primary School | Primary | 3.8 miles | Good — 27 Feb 2012 |
| Horton St Michael's CofE First School | Primary | 4.6 miles | Good — 11 Sep 2024 |
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