# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (WA16 8SJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | IVY OLD COTTAGE, SCHOOL LANE, KNUTSFORD, OLLERTON, CHESHIRE WA16 8SJ | | Price | £1,500,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | G | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 191 m² | | Last sold | £175,000 Nov 1995 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** G - **Potential rating:** D - **Expiry date:** 30/01/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £4,088/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,600 ### Recommendations - A3 (£1,500 - £2,700) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7896-3034-5209-7844-3200) ## Description *STUNNING HOME/ 1.5 ACRE GARDEN/ STABLE BLOCK/ ADDITTIONAL PLOT 4.99 ACRES Ivy Old Cottage is a delightful detached home built in 1850 that occupies a sought-after semi-rural location between Knutsford and Over Peover. The property stands within generous sized plot (1.5acres) incorporating landscaped gardens, stable block, and a large pond. An additional plot, adjacent land (4.99 acres). This is a golden opportunity to purchase this truly stunning home, now on the market for the first time since 1999. The current owners extended the original home, refurbished and remodelled between 1999-2001. Behind its attractive façade is a wonderful expanse of unique, characterful accommodation that exudes a cosy atmosphere and includes excellent reception space and four bedrooms. The highlight is the impressive principle bedroom with a balcony overlooking the rear garden and land. Please refer to the floor plan to view the level of accommodation this home has to offer. WE POLITELY ASK ALL INTERESTED PARTIES TO BE IN A BUYING POSITION. TO ARRANGE YOUR VIEWING CALL **IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:** We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. WIL260159/2 ## Property Photos - ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/93032658/2311754) - Front Elevation - ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/93032658/2311756) - Rear Elevation - ![Picture No. 67](/listings/photos/93032658/2311757) - Picture No. 67 - ![Stable Block](/listings/photos/93032658/2311758) - Stable Block - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/93032658/2311759) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/93032658/2311760) - Lounge - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/93032658/2311761) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/93032658/2311762) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/93032658/2311763) - Kitchen - ![Home Office](/listings/photos/93032658/2311764) - Home Office - ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/93032658/2311765) - Conservatory - ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/93032658/2311766) - Conservatory - ![Principle Bedroom](/listings/photos/93032658/2311767) - Principle Bedroom - ![Balcony](/listings/photos/93032658/2311768) - Balcony - ![En-Suite Wc](/listings/photos/93032658/2311769) - En-Suite Wc - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/93032658/2311770) - Bedroom 2 - ![En-Suite Shower Room](/listings/photos/93032658/2311771) - En-Suite Shower Room - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/93032658/2311772) - Bedroom 3 - ![Bedroom 4](/listings/photos/93032658/2311773) - Bedroom 4 - ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/93032658/2311774) - Family Bathroom - ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/93032658/2311775) - Family Bathroom - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/93032658/2311776) - Hallway - ![Downstairs Wc](/listings/photos/93032658/2311777) - Downstairs Wc - ![Garden](/listings/photos/93032658/2311778) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/93032658/2311779) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/93032658/2311780) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/93032658/2311781) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/93032658/2311782) - Garden - ![Access](/listings/photos/93032658/2311783) - Access - ![Wild Garden](/listings/photos/93032658/2311785) - Wild Garden - ![Pond](/listings/photos/93032658/2311787) - Pond - ![Pond](/listings/photos/93032658/2311788) - Pond - ![Pond](/listings/photos/93032658/2311791) - Pond - ![Adjacent Land](/listings/photos/93032658/2311792) - Adjacent Land - ![Land](/listings/photos/93032658/2311794) - Land - ![Land](/listings/photos/93032658/2311796) - Land - ![Land](/listings/photos/93032658/2311798) - Land - ![Garage](/listings/photos/93032658/2311800) - Garage - ![Garden](/listings/photos/93032658/2311802) - Garden - ![Acess Right Side](/listings/photos/93032658/2311804) - Acess Right Side - ![Picture No. 30](/listings/photos/93032658/2311806) - Picture No. 30 - ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/93032658/2311808) - Front Elevation - ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/93032658/2311810) - Front Elevation - ![Patio](/listings/photos/93032658/2311812) - Patio - ![Stable Block](/listings/photos/93032658/2311814) - Stable Block - ![Original Post](/listings/photos/93032658/2311816) - Original Post - ![Picture No. 31](/listings/photos/93032658/2311818) - Picture No. 31 - ![Picture No. 29](/listings/photos/93032658/2311820) - Picture No. 29 - ![Picture No. 32](/listings/photos/93032658/2311822) - Picture No. 32 - ![Picture No. 33](/listings/photos/93032658/2311824) - Picture No. 33 - ![Picture No. 34](/listings/photos/93032658/2311826) - Picture No. 34 - ![Picture No. 35](/listings/photos/93032658/2311828) - Picture No. 35 - ![Plot & Land](/listings/photos/93032658/2311830) - Plot & Land - ![Location Map](/listings/photos/93032658/2311832) - Location Map ## Floorplans - ![pbox-FP.png](/listings/photos/93032658/2311833) - pbox-FP.png ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/93032658/2311834) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | IVY OLD COTTAGE SCHOOL LANE, OLLERTON, KNUTSFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, WA16 8SJ | £175,000 | 10/11/1995 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | WHITE COTTAGE SCHOOL LANE, OLLERTON, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8SQ | £1,250,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached | **Area average:** £1,250,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £895,088 (58 Detached, WA16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +67.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £886/mo - **Realistic:** £984/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,082/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £793/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.07% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £123,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £98,400 *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:** £7,853/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 11.6% - **10y growth:** 61.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of June 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.2% - **5y growth (index):** 22% - **10y growth (index):** 49.3% ## 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)