For sale Semi-detached

27 BIRCHWOOD DRIVE

KNUTSFORD, LOWER PEOVER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER WA16 9QJ

2 beds 2 baths 89 m² Listed 16 Sep 2026 (-48d)

£399,950

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

89 m²

Council tax band

D

Last sold

£315,000 Jul 2022

Local average

£492,412 (-18.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,836 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

This immaculately appointed two-bedroom, two-bathroom semi-detached bungalow has been lovingly improved and maintained by the current owner to now offer light, deceptively spacious and flexible living accommodation over one level. Particular mention must be made of the stunning open plan living dining kitchen with breakfast bar and French doors out to the private rear garden space, the large principal bedroom with fitted wardrobe and modern en-suite shower room, as well as the beautifully appointed family bathroom and fantastic home office pod at the head of the rear garden, perfect for those working from home or gym space.
Located in an ever-popular position forming a small development of similar properties in the heart of the village, a short walk to local amenities and schooling, whilst being ideally positioned for all major network links to the Northwest and beyond.
The property is approached over a large stone driveway providing ample off-road parking, leading to the front entrance, contained by feature planting and mature hedging. The rear gardens are relatively low maintenance. Laid to lawn in the main with a flagged patio area accessed off the dining kitchen contained by both timber fencing and mature hedging.

Directions
From the roundabout in the centre of Knutsford, proceed along the A50 towards Holmes Chapel. Continue for approximately 1 1/3 miles and turn right onto the B5081 signposted Lower Peover and Middlewich. Upon reaching The Crown Inn public house, turn right onto Hulme Lane passing the Country Store and take the next turning on the left onto Birchwood Drive where the property will be found.

Open Plan Living Dining Kitchen
Fitted with a range of units comprising cupboards and drawers with work surfaces over and matching wall units. Built-in oven. 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Four ring ceramic hob with extractor hood over. Tiled splashback. Integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Downlights. Double glazed window to rear. French doors to rear garden. Fitted cupboards, shelving and seating bench. Wood floor.

Living Room
Three wall light points. Double glazed windows to front. Two radiators. Wood floor.

Inner Hall
Loft hatch. Downlight. Courtesy door to rear patio and garden.

Utility Room
Fitted cupboards and work top. Stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer. Fitted wall units. Downlights. Radiator.

Bedroom 1
Downlights. Double glazed windows to side. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes. Wood effect flooring.

En-Suite Bathroom
White suite comprising panelled bath with chrome mixer tap, shower fitment and glazed screen. Vanity wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and cupboards under. Low level WC. Chrome heated towel radiator. Downlights. Opaque double glazed window to side. Tiled floor.

Bedroom 2
Two ceiling light points. Double glazed window to front. Fitted wardrobes and cupboards. Radiator.

Shower Room
White suite comprising shower unit with chrome fittings and glazed screen. Pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. WC. Downlights. Opaque double glazed window to side. Chrome heated towel radiator. Tiled floor.

Hallway
Front door. Downlights. Radiator. Opaque full height windows to front. Cloaks cupboard. Wood flooring.

Externally
The property is approached over a large stone driveway providing ample off-road parking, leading to the front entrance, contained by feature planting and mature hedging. The rear gardens are relatively low maintenance. Laid to lawn in the main with a flagged patio area accessed off the dining kitchen contained by both timber fencing and mature hedging.

Detached Home Office/Studio & Storage Room
Front door. Windows to front and side. Light and power. Wood flooring with underfloor heating.

Listed by

Knutsford

Irlams (Estate Agents) Ltd

Reference: 93196767

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~265 m² (0.07 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #5713502

Property Details

Street: 27 Birchwood Drive

Town: Lower Peover

Postcode: WA16 9QJ

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 26/05/2008

Work Completed: 15/04/2008

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5603197

Property Details

Street: 27 Birchwood Drive

Town: Lower Peover

Postcode: WA16 9QJ

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 14/04/2008

Work Completed: 20/02/2008

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 — £399,950 +27%
Sold 08/07/2022 (4 years ago) £315,000 —

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
Same street 25 BIRCHWOOD DRIVE, LOWER PEOVER, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA16 9QJ £380,000 05/12/2025 Semi-detached
7 SWAN GROVE, LOWER PEOVER, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA16 9QF £260,000 12/09/2025 Semi-detached
8 HULME LANE, LOWER PEOVER, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA16 9QE £460,000 13/10/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 2C BIRCHWOOD DRIVE, LOWER PEOVER, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA16 9QJ £407,500 16/12/2022 Semi-detached
12 HOLLYTREE DRIVE, LOWER PEOVER, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA16 9QN £575,000 08/08/2022 Semi-detached
22 HULME LANE, LOWER PEOVER, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA16 9QE £337,000 17/06/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 23 BIRCHWOOD DRIVE, LOWER PEOVER, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA16 9QJ £450,000 15/06/2022 Detached
Same street 25 BIRCHWOOD DRIVE, LOWER PEOVER, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA16 9QJ £290,000 22/04/2022 Semi-detached
17 HULME LANE, LOWER PEOVER, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA16 9QE £345,000 31/03/2022 Semi-detached

Street average: £381,875 (4 sales)

Area average: £395,400 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 18.9%
10y growth 36.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire West and Chester. Series: Semi-detached. As of July 2026.

1y (index) 6.6%
5y (index) 23.9%
10y (index) 52.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire West and Chester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £900/mo
Realistic £1,000/mo
Optimistic £1,100/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire West and Chester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Lancs: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Swan Green, Hulme Lane / Post Office 0.1 miles
Shop Plumleys Garden Centre 0.9 miles
Shop Equiport 1.1 miles
Train station Plumley 1.6 miles
Train station Lostock Gralam 3.0 miles
Hospital Altrincham Hospital 9.1 miles
Hospital Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre 9.2 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 11.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Public order 1
Total incidents 1

Within 1 mile during Aug 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
Lower Peover CofE Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 22 Jul 2024
Byley Primary School and Nursery Primary 2.6 miles Good — 12 Mar 2023
Bexton Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Good — 5 Mar 2018
Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School Primary 3.0 miles Good — 8 Nov 2011
Knutsford Academy Secondary 3.1 miles Good — 25 Nov 2011

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.25%
Max investor price (0.8%) £125,000
Target investor price (1%) £100,000
  • 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).