CLARE COTTAGE
CHURCH ROAD, WILMSLOW, HANDFORTH, CHESHIRE EAST SK9 3LT
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Council tax band
E
Last sold
£463,000 Mar 2022
Local average
£959,785 (-42.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (19,183 of 33,755)
Street crime
87 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Off-Road Parking And Detached Garage
- Convenient Location Moments From Handforth Village And Train Station
Additional details
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Private garden
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Upstairs, there are two generous double bedrooms, including a stunning principal suite with an attractive vaulted wooden beam effect ceiling, a dedicated dressing room and en-suite shower room. The second bedroom is served by its own private WC ensuring convenience for residents and guests alike. The property also benefits from gas central heating, double glazing, and tasteful décor, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Externally, the property is set within attractive mature landscaped walled gardens that provide a tranquil retreat from every-day life. The rear garden features well-stocked borders, established shrubs, and a manicured lawn, offering a delightful space for outdoor dining or relaxation. A private patio area presents the perfect spot for al fresco entertaining, while the garden’s thoughtful design ensures year-round interest and privacy. For added practicality, there is ample off-road parking via a long sweeping gated driveway and boasts a detached garage, suitable for secure vehicle storage or use as a workshop. The property’s location is particularly advantageous, being moments from the amenities of Handforth village, with its shops, cafés, and restaurants, as well as excellent transport links via the nearby train station. This exceptional home offers the rare combination of period elegance, modern comfort, and convenient access to local facilities, making it an outstanding choice for discerning buyers.
EPC Rating: D
Listed by
Wilmslow
Gascoigne Halman - Connells
Reference: 88714095
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #5913768
Property Details
Street: 5 Gwyneth Morley Court
Town: Church Road, Handforth
Postcode: SK9 3LT
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows
Certificate Issued: 18/08/2008
Work Completed: 07/08/2008
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £550,000 | +18.8% |
| Sold | 31/03/2022 (4 years ago) | £463,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BROOKE AVENUE, HANDFORTH, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 3LS | £398,000 | 08/08/2023 | Detached |
| 10 BULKELEY ROAD, HANDFORTH, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 3DJ | £390,000 | 22/08/2022 | Detached |
| 3 BRIDGE DRIVE, HANDFORTH, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 3JF | £610,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached |
Area average: £466,000 (3 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 West Pennine: £449/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
5 Church Close
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Handforth, Wilmslow Road / Clinic | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | G.T.L. Motors | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Handforth | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Rick Green Cycles | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Styal | 1.1 miles |
| Hospital | Newlands Care Home | 5.3 miles |
| Hospital | Withington Clinic | 5.8 miles |
| University | Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building | 6.7 miles |
| University | Manchester School of Art | 8.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 87 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 28 Oct 2011 |
| Handforth Grange Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Outstanding — 17 Mar 2024 |
| Willow House School | Other | 0.7 miles | Good — 13 May 2020 |
| Aurora Summerfields School | Other | 0.8 miles | Good — 27 Mar 2024 |
| The Wilmslow Academy | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 11 Jun 2013 |
Rental Comparables
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- 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).