For sale Detached

NEW COTTAGE

DAVEY LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE SK9 7NZ

4 beds 2 baths 1,744 sq ft Listed 25 Jun 2026 (-25d)

£1,100,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SK9 7NZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | NEW COTTAGE, DAVEY LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE SK9 7NZ |
| Price | £1,100,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | G |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 162 m² |
| Last sold | £695,000 Jun 2007 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 31/05/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £1,596/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £7,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0350-2229-3660-2006-5305)

## Description

The ground floor accommodation comprises of an enclosed porch, leading into the impressive, vaulted entrance hall. Adjacent to which, is the delightfully beamed living room which offers dual aspect views of the gardens. Located to the rear of the property, is the well-equipped kitchen/dining room with an exposed Cheshire brick feature wall. A further separate dining room offers a more formal entertaining space. What was once the double garage, has since been cleverly reconfigured to create an additional office space, with the other half split into a utility room and remaining garage storage. To the first floor, there is the master bedroom featuring ample fitted storage and a sizable shower-room ensuite. Across the landing there is the family bathroom and three further good-sized bedrooms, one of which being a second generous double room.

A particularly attractive feature of the property is its pleasant gardens, offering both a neat lawn and patio area. With mature borders surrounding the property and gated access to the driveway.

The property truly evokes a strong sense of privacy while remaining nearby to amenities.

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## Floorplans

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## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| NEW COTTAGE DAVEY LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK9 7NZ | £695,000 | 01/06/2007 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 SOUTH BANK CLOSE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7LQ | £700,000 | 20/06/2025 | Detached |
| 24 TRAFFORD ROAD, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7NT | £1,290,000 | 07/08/2024 | Detached |
| 10 MAPLE ROAD, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7PW | £245,000 | 22/07/2024 | Detached |
| 25 BEAUFORT CLOSE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7HU | £810,000 | 08/11/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] OAKLEIGH LODGE DAVEY LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7NZ | £1,325,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] OAKFIELD APARTMENT 5 DAVEY LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7NZ | £950,000 | 26/07/2023 | Flat |
| 31 HEYES LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7LA | £1,150,000 | 14/04/2023 | Detached |
| 51 HEYES LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7LA | £950,000 | 20/10/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] LOWOOD 1 DAVEY LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7NZ | £525,000 | 27/06/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] LOWOOD FLAT 1 DAVEY LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7NZ | £390,000 | 24/05/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] LOWOOD 8 DAVEY LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7NZ | £205,000 | 10/05/2022 | Flat |
| 8 BEAUFORT CLOSE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7HU | £525,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £679,000 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £810,000 (7 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £956,929 (96 Detached, SK9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +15%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £881/mo
- **Realistic:** £979/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,077/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for West Pennine (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £760/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.09% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £122,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £97,900

*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.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £6,790/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 36.1%
- **10y growth:** 54.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 48.3%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

162 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£695,000 Jun 2007

Price per m²

£6,790/m²

Local average

£956,929 (+15%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (23,938 of 33,755)

Street crime

26 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Four Bedroom Cottage
Gated Driveway
Charming Features
Secluded Location with private mature gardens
Vaulted Entrance Hall and Cloakroom/WC
Drawing Room
Large Principal Reception room
Bathroom and separate shower room
Walking distance to the village
EPC: C

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

An opportunity to acquire this idyllic four-bedroom cottage set on the highly desirable Davey Lane. Within easy walking distance of Alderley Edge village with its excellent amenities, transport links and highly regarded schools. A charming walled garden and gated entrance provide a rare feeling of seclusion close to the heart of the village. Coming to the market chain free, this is not one to be missed!
The ground floor accommodation comprises of an enclosed porch, leading into the impressive, vaulted entrance hall. Adjacent to which, is the delightfully beamed living room which offers dual aspect views of the gardens. Located to the rear of the property, is the well-equipped kitchen/dining room with an exposed Cheshire brick feature wall. A further separate dining room offers a more formal entertaining space. What was once the double garage, has since been cleverly reconfigured to create an additional office space, with the other half split into a utility room and remaining garage storage. To the first floor, there is the master bedroom featuring ample fitted storage and a sizable shower-room ensuite. Across the landing there is the family bathroom and three further good-sized bedrooms, one of which being a second generous double room.
A particularly attractive feature of the property is its pleasant gardens, offering both a neat lawn and patio area. With mature borders surrounding the property and gated access to the driveway.
The property truly evokes a strong sense of privacy while remaining nearby to amenities.

Listed by

Alderley Edge

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 90123633

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 01/06/2026

Expiry date: 31/05/2036

Current heating cost: £1,596/year

Potential heating cost: £1,466/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £7,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£1,100,000	+58.3%
Sold	01/06/2007 (19 years ago)	£695,000	—

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
6 SOUTH BANK CLOSE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7LQ	£700,000	20/06/2025	Detached
24 TRAFFORD ROAD, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7NT	£1,290,000	07/08/2024	Detached
10 MAPLE ROAD, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7PW	£245,000	22/07/2024	Detached
25 BEAUFORT CLOSE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7HU	£810,000	08/11/2023	Detached
Same street OAKLEIGH LODGE DAVEY LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7NZ	£1,325,000	27/10/2023	Detached
Same street OAKFIELD APARTMENT 5 DAVEY LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7NZ	£950,000	26/07/2023	Flat
31 HEYES LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7LA	£1,150,000	14/04/2023	Detached
51 HEYES LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7LA	£950,000	20/10/2022	Detached
Same street LOWOOD 1 DAVEY LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7NZ	£525,000	27/06/2022	Flat
Same street LOWOOD FLAT 1 DAVEY LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7NZ	£390,000	24/05/2022	Flat
Same street LOWOOD 8 DAVEY LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7NZ	£205,000	10/05/2022	Flat
8 BEAUFORT CLOSE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7HU	£525,000	29/04/2022	Detached

Street average: £679,000 (5 sales)

Area average: £810,000 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 36.1%

10y growth 54.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 0.9%

5y (index) 20.9%

10y (index) 48.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £881/mo

Realistic £979/mo

Optimistic £1,077/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Pennine: £760/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

Davey Lane

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Alderley Edge, Heyes Lane / The Royal Oak	0.1 miles
Shop	Highams	0.2 miles
Shop	Aldeli	0.2 miles
Train station	Alderley Edge	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Alderley Edge, Wilmslow Road / Tower Garage	0.2 miles
Train station	Wilmslow	1.5 miles
Hospital	Rosemount Resource Centre	4.8 miles
Hospital	Altrincham Hospital	7.3 miles
University	University of Manchester Fallowfield Campus	9.6 miles
University	Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building	9.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	9
Anti-social behaviour	5
Criminal damage and arson	4
Drugs	2
Other theft	2
Public order	2
Burglary	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	26

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
Alderley Edge School for Girls	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Alderley Edge Community Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
The Ryleys School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Ashdene Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Outstanding — 23 Apr 2019
Lindow Community Primary School	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 11 Mar 2014

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.09%

Max investor price (0.8%) £122,375

Target investor price (1%) £97,900

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).