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Clock Cottage

HIELD LANE, NORTHWICH, ASTON BY BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE EAST CW9 6LP

5 beds 4 baths 239 m² Listed 3 Apr 2025 (-433d)

£1,250,000

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Property details

Floor area

239 m²

Council tax band

G

Last sold

£475,000 Nov 2012

Local average

£466,124 (+168.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (23,713 of 33,755)

Street crime

4 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Stunning period home on the edge of Great Budworth
  • Nearly 2900 sq ft of accommodation
  • 1000 sq ft two story garage and car barn
  • Superbly appointed throughout
  • Five bedrooms, four bathrooms
  • Large open plan kitchen reception space
  • 32 ft double reception room and separate snug / office
  • Enjoying splendid open views

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Private garden
Listed property
No

Description

Clock Cottage is a beautiful detached period home, situated in a semi-rural location on the edge of the pretty village of Great Budworth. The property, which has undergone a large scheme of extension and re-development, seamlessly combines period features alongside quality contemporary fittings to create a comfortable and stylish modern home with an abundance of charm and character.
Formerly the residence and workshop for respected Cheshire clock maker, Matthew Bushell, the property is believed to date back to the mid-18th century. In 2020, a large extension was added, transforming the previously modest cottage into an impressive 2,900 sq ft home (not including the oak garage), incorporating contemporary luxury features with traditional materials, including beautiful natural stone tiling and a stunning hand carved oak staircase.
The property is accessed via Westage lane onto a wide gravel driveway which provides secure parking for several vehicles, in addition to the large two-story double garage and two bay carport. 
An attractive oak frame storm porch leads into an impressive central reception hallway, which features a stunning sweeping oak staircase and gallery, and light-coloured natural stone tiling which runs throughout and into the kitchen.
Open to the hall is a spacious multi-purpose kitchen / living and dining area with a front facing window enjoying partial open views and oak frame windows and doors leading out to the main courtyard and garden. 
The kitchen has been expertly fitted with hand painted cabinets and contrasting stone worktops, incorporating high quality appliances and a large central island perfect for informal dining. 
Beyond the kitchen there is a generous utility room with ample built in storage. 
Across the hall from the kitchen there are three further reception spaces, including a large double reception room, with a room dividing two-sided fireplace, and a cosy snug or study which enjoys pleasant front facing aspects. 
On the first-floor level a split landing provides access into five bedrooms, most with interesting vaulted ceilings. The largest of the bedrooms benefits from a dressing room, and a stunning contemporary style en-suite shower room. 
There is an en-suite guest room located to the front of the house, boating splendid far-reaching views over farmland towards the peak district.
The largest of the three remaining bedrooms is also en-suite, whilst the others share the use of a superb family bathroom located off the landing, with painted panelling and a quality four-piece suite, incorporating a large shower enclosure and a freestanding contemporary style bath. 
The property sits within beautifully landscaped gardens that extend around three sides of the house, enclosed by hedges and a wealth of mature planting, including several trees.
The garage extends to over 1000 sq ft in all and comprises a large brick built double garage and two bay carport, with a first floor providing excellent space for a workshop or games room. 

Listed by

Covering Cheshire

Lord & Porter Limited

Reference: 160199399

EPC ratings on this postcode

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Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
Clock Cottage, Hield Lane, Aston By Budworth 70 71 239 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
Clock Cottage, Hield Lane, Aston By Budworth, NORTHWICH 70 71 239 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £1,250,000 +163.2%
Sold 01/11/2012 (13 years ago) £475,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

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Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 28.4%
10y growth 40%

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

1y (index) 1.6%
5y (index) 23.6%
10y (index) 51.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £878/mo
Realistic £975/mo
Optimistic £1,073/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kendal: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Hield Lane

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Great Budworth, High Street / George & Dragon 0.6 miles
Bus stop Higher Marston, Marston Lane / Hall Drive 0.7 miles
Shop Spar 1.3 miles
Shop Village Store and Cafe 1.7 miles
Train station Lostock Gralam 2.3 miles
Train station Northwich 2.4 miles
Hospital Victoria Infimary 2.7 miles
Hospital Spire Cheshire Hospital 4.5 miles
University University of Chester - Warrington Campus 8.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 1
Criminal damage and arson 1
Public order 1
Violence and sexual offences 1
Total incidents 4

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
Great Budworth CofE Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 20 Jul 2012
Wincham Community Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Good — 13 Dec 2023
Cransley School Other 1.2 miles (No rating)
Comberbach Nursery and Primary School Primary 1.8 miles Good — 5 Jul 2016
Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School Primary 2.2 miles Good — 8 Nov 2011

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.08%
Max investor price (0.8%) £121,875
Target investor price (1%) £97,500
  • 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).

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