The Laurels
HOLMES CHAPEL ROAD, KNUTSFORD, ALLOSTOCK, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER WA16 9LB
£1,450,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
283 m²
Council tax band
G
Last sold
£1,140,000 Jun 2021
Local average
£865,297 (+67.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (20,836 of 33,755)
Street crime
0 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Additional details
- Heating
- Gas
- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Located in a popular position opposite Shakerley Mere Lake and recreation area and adjacent to the Three Greyhounds public house whilst being ideally positioned for all major network links to the Northwest and beyond.
The property is approached through timber electric gates over a sweeping golden gravel in and out driveway with a second set of gates to the rear of the property, flanked by open lawned gardens leading to the front entrance and parking/turning areas. The gardens are laid to lawn in the main with a range of well stocked, shaped borders containing a wealth of different plants and foliage, all fully enclosed by mature hedging and wood lap fencing. To the rear of the property is a stone flagged courtyard area, accessed through the bi-fold doors off the living dining kitchen linking to the detached annex and summer house, providing ample opportunity for alfresco dining and enjoying the pleasant aspect.
Directions
From the roundabout in Canute Square travel along King Edward Road (A50) and at the rail station proceed across the traffic lights onto Toft Road (A50). Turn right onto Middlewich Road (B5081) and continue through the village of Lower Peover. Continue past The Crown Inn public house on your right until you reach the crossroads and The Three Greyhounds public house on your right. Continue straight onto Holmes Chapel Road and the property will be seen immediately on your left.
Hallway
Hardwood and decorative glazed front door. Double glazed sash style window to front with plantation shutters. Tiled floor. Old school radiator. Three ceiling light point. Stairs to first floor galleried landing. Door to steps leading down to cellar.
Cellar Chamber
Light and power.
Downstairs WC
White low level WC. Wall hung wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. Double glazed sash style windows to front with plantation shutters. Ceiling light point. Extractor fan. Half tiled walls. Old school radiator.
Sitting Room
Coved ceiling. Ceiling light point. Double glazed sash style windows to front and bay window to side. Radiator with decorative cover. Feature marble fireplace housing wood burning stove on marble hearth.
Dining Room
Coved ceiling. Ceiling rose and light point. Radiator. Double glazed sash style bay window to side. Wood floor. Feature fireplace housing the wood burning stove on stone hearth.
Drawing Room
Coved ceiling. Two ceiling rose and light points. Two radiator with decorative cover. Double glazed sash windows to side. Full height windows and French doors to front. Fitted wall cupboards. Feature stone fireplace with cast iron grate on stone tiled hearth. Half panelled walls. Wood flooring.
Open Plan Living Dining Kitchen
Double glazed sash style window to side. Double glazed French doors to side. Feature carved fireplace housing wood burning stove on tiled hearth. Solid wood floor. Open to:-
Kitchen Area
Fitted with a range of solid wood units comprising cupboards and drawers with granite work surfaces over and matching wall and tower units. White Belfast sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Integrated dishwasher. Integrated fridge. Matching island unit with copper work top, fitted Rangemaster cooker and breakfast bar seating area. Under unit lighting. Downlights. Atrium style ceiling. Double glazed bi-fold windows to rear. Double glazed bi-fold doors to side patio and garden. Tiled floor. Under floor heating. Hidden door to:-
Utility Room
Fitted with a range of units comprising cupboards and drawers with work surfaces over and matching wall units. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Tiled splashback. Space and plumbing for washing machine, dryer and fridge freezer. Ceiling light point. Double glazed sash style window to side with plantation shutters. Fitted shelving. Fitted boiler cupboard. Tiled floor.
WC
White Low level WC. Vanity wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and cupboards under. Fitted wall cupboards. Opaque sash style window to side with plantation shutters. Ceiling light point. Radiator. Half tiled walls. Tiled floor.
Part Galleried Landing
Two ceiling light points. Double glazed sash style window to front. Radiator with decorative cover.
Bedroom
High vaulted ceiling. Ceiling light point. Two skylights. Double glazed windows to front and side. Radiator with decorative cover.
En-Suite Bathroom
White suite comprising bath with chrome mixer tap. Wall mirror fronted TV. Low level WC. Vanity wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and cupboards under. Wet room style shower area with chrome fittings. Downlights. Fully tiled walls and floor with underfloor heating. Sash style window to side with plantation shutters. Radiator.
Walk-in Dressing Room
Fitted shelving, drawers and hanging rails. Ceiling light point. Radiator.
Bedroom
Ceiling light point. Double glazed sash style window to side. Double glazed French doors to balcony. Radiator with decorative cover.
En-Suite Bathroom
White suite comprising stand alone bath with chrome taps. Wall mirror fronted TV. Wet room style shower area with chrome fittings. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Vanity wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. Downlights. Opaque double glazed window to side. Fitted walls and floor with under floor heating. Wall radiator.
Walk-in Dressing Room
Ceiling light point. Radiator. Fitted shelving and cupboards.
Bedroom
Ceiling light point. Double glazed sash window to side and double glazed French doors to Juliet balcony. Radiator with decorative cover.
Walk-in Wardrobe/Dressing Room
Access from the inner hall with ceiling light point. Double glazed sash window to rear. Fitted shelving and cupboards.
En-Suite Shower Room
White suite with walk-in shower unit with chrome mixer tap. Vanity wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Downlights. Fully tiled walls and floor with under floor heating. Fitted wall mirror.
Bedroom
Ceiling light point. Double glazed sash style window to rear. Radiator.
En-Suite Shower Room
White suite comprising walk-in shower area with chrome fittings and glazed screen. Wall hung wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Opaque double glazed window to side with plantation shutters. Fully tiled walls and floor with under floor heating. Radiator.
Walk-in Dressing Room
Ceiling light point. Radiator. Fitted shelving and cupboards.
Detached Annexe
Entrance Hall
uPVC front door. Two ceiling light point. uPVC double glazed windows to side. Courtesy door to rear. Radiator. Wood flooring.
Downstairs Shower Room
White suite comprising shower unit with shower fitment and glazed screen. Pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps. Skylight. Ceiling light point. Extractor fan. Radiator. Wood flooring.
Living Dining Room
Ceiling light point. uPVC double glazed windows to front and rear. Two ceiling light points. Two radiators. Stairs to first floor. Under stairs cupboard. Part-wood flooring.
Breakfast Kitchen
Fitted with a range of cream units comprising cupboards and drawers with work surfaces over and matching wall units. Stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Cooker point. uPVC double glazed windows to front, side and rear. uPVC courtesy door to courtyard garden. Two ceiling light points. Radiator. Wood flooring.
Landing
Ceiling beam. Ceiling light point.
Bedroom 1
Ceiling light point. Beamed ceiling. Double glazed window to side. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe. Fitted shelving.
Bedroom 2
Ceiling light point. Beamed ceiling. Double glazed window to side. Radiator.
Washroom/WC
White WC. Pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps. Ceiling beam. Ceiling light point. Radiator. Opaque uPVC double glazed window to front. Extractor fan.
Garage
Studio/Workshop
Garden Room
Externally
The property is approached through timber electric gates over a sweeping golden gravel in and out driveway with a second set of gates to the rear of the property, flanked by open lawned gardens leading to the front entrance and parking/turning areas. Set within beautifully maintained grounds, the property enjoys generous garden space surrounding the house on all sides, creating a wonderful sense of privacy and openness. The current owners make use of a substantial area as a garden, offering excellent space for family enjoyment, entertaining and outdoor living. To the rear of the property is a stone flagged courtyard area, accessed through the bi-fold doors off the living dining kitchen linking to the detached annex and summer house, providing ample opportunity for alfresco dining and enjoying the pleasant aspect.
Listed by
Knutsford
Irlams (Estate Agents) Ltd
Reference: 173744342
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Laurels, Holmes Chapel Road, Allostock, KNUTSFORD | 52 | 65 | 283 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 | — | £1,450,000 | +27.2% |
| Sold | 30/06/2021 (4 years ago) | £1,140,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLOSTOCK GRANGE MIDDLEWICH ROAD, ALLOSTOCK, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA16 9JX | £2,125,000 | 05/12/2022 | Detached |
Area average: £2,125,000 (1 sale)
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 West and Chester. Series: Detached. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire West and Chester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire West and Chester.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Lancs: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Northwich Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Cranage, Northwich Road / Pine View Farm | 0.7 miles |
| Bus stop | Allostock, Chapel Lane / Princess Road | 1.0 miles |
| Shop | Bike Shed | 1.1 miles |
| Shop | Spinney | 1.3 miles |
| Train station | Plumley | 2.8 miles |
| Train station | Lostock Gralam | 3.3 miles |
| Hospital | Knutsford and District Community Hospital | 4.8 miles |
| Hospital | Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital | 4.9 miles |
| University | University of Buckingham Crewe Campus | 9.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total incidents | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byley Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 12 Mar 2023 |
| Lower Peover CofE Primary School | Primary | 2.1 miles | Outstanding — 22 Jul 2024 |
| Holmes Chapel Primary School | Primary | 2.9 miles | Outstanding — 17 Jul 2015 |
| Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School | Secondary | 3.0 miles | Good — 10 Mar 2020 |
| Hermitage Primary School | Primary | 3.1 miles | Good — 20 Nov 2023 |
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