# 11 bedroom country house for sale (SK11 0QE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | An Impressive County House in Wincle, SK11 0QE | | Price | £3,250,000 | | Bedrooms | 11 | | Bathrooms | 7 | ## Description A magnificent county home situated in its mature grounds of approximately 3.3 acres and extending to over 15,000 square feet of immaculately maintained accommodation. 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** - - What 3 Words – ///blown.velocity.mock 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 The information isn't guaranteed. Andrew J Nowell take no responsibility for inaccuracies and advise potential buyers to do their own checks before committing to purchase. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1338) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1339) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1340) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1341) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1342) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1343) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1344) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1345) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1346) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1347) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1348) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1349) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1350) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1351) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1352) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1353) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1354) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1355) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1356) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1357) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1358) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163593503/1359) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/163593503/1360) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/163593503/1361) - EE Rating ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £457,443 (16 Other, SK11, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +610.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £878/mo - **Realistic:** £975/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,073/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,745/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.03% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -12.7% - **10y growth:** 19.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.3% - **5y growth (index):** 22.9% - **10y growth (index):** 52.2% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)