42 HAWTHORN LANE
WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST SK9 5DG
£1,750,000
Front Entrance hallway Entrance hallway Living room Living room Living room Living room W/C Kitchen diner Kitchen diner Kitchen diner Lower ground floor Lower ground floor Lower ground floor Lower ground floor Lower ground floor First floor landing Principal bedroom Principal bedroom Bathroom Bathroom Bathroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Landing Family bathroom Bedroom Bedroom Rear garden Rear garden terrace Rear garden patio Rear garden Rear garden
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
339 m²
Council tax band
G
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£1,209,000 Nov 2024
Price per m²
£5,162/m²
Local average
£488,600 (+258.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (31,113 of 33,755)
Street crime
87 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Exceptional five bedroom period residence
- Newly refurbished accommodation across four floors
- Beautiful kitchen/dining area with garden access
- Impressive lower ground floor recreation room
- Gated driveway and attractive period frontage
- Landscaped private rear gardens with terrace
- Chain free
- Excellent access to Wilmslow town centre, schools and transport links
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Set behind a gated entrance and approached via a generous driveway, this substantial home combines classic period architecture with a refined modern finish, creating an impressive family residence in one of Wilmslow’s most desirable locations.
Upon entering, a grand reception hallway immediately sets the tone, featuring high ceilings, elegant detailing and a striking staircase rising through the home. The principal living room sits to the front of the property and enjoys a beautiful bay window, feature fireplace and excellent proportions, creating a formal yet welcoming reception space.
A further family room provides additional living space, while the rear of the property opens into a superb kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is fitted with a range of quality cabinetry, generous worktop space and integrated appliances, with direct access out to the rear terrace and gardens, making it perfectly suited to modern family living and entertaining.
The lower ground floor provides a remarkable additional space, currently arranged as a large recreation room, offering exceptional flexibility for a cinema room, gym, games room, home office suite or children’s entertainment area. This level also benefits from further utility and storage space, adding excellent practicality.
To the first floor, the property offers three generous bedrooms, including a superb principal bedroom with fitted storage and a beautifully finished en-suite bathroom. The remaining bedrooms on this level are served by further high-quality bathroom facilities, all finished in a contemporary style.
The second floor provides two further bedrooms, a stylish bathroom and additional W/C, creating an ideal guest suite, teenager’s floor or flexible accommodation for larger families.
Externally, the property continues to impress with beautifully landscaped rear gardens, featuring a large terrace, expansive lawn and mature planting which provides a wonderful sense of privacy. The garden is a true highlight of the home, offering a superb space for outdoor entertaining.
Location
Hawthorn Lane is one of Wilmslow’s most highly regarded residential addresses, ideally positioned for access to the town centre, excellent local schools, restaurants and transport links. Wilmslow railway station, Manchester Airport and major road networks are all within convenient reach, making this a superb location for families and commuters alike.
Listed by
Knutsford
Acobas Limited
Reference: 90139209
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 15/12/2025
Expiry date: 14/12/2035
Current heating cost: £2,187/year
Potential heating cost: £2,187/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000
Recommendations
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
31% since 2014
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £1,750,000 | +44.7% |
| Sold | 22/11/2024 (1 year ago) | £1,209,000 | +30.7% |
| Sold | 12/12/2014 (11 years ago) | £925,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 HAWTHORN AVENUE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 5BR | £538,000 | 08/01/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 4 HAWTHORN GROVE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 5DE | £867,500 | 20/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 47 HAWTHORN LANE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 5DG | £911,250 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 HAWTHORN GROVE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 5DE | £851,000 | 07/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 26 GROVE AVENUE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 5EG | £1,050,000 | 07/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 1A HALL ROAD, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 5BW | £886,000 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street HEALD COURT FLAT 3 HAWTHORN LANE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 5DG | £750,000 | 28/06/2021 | Flat |
Street average: £830,625 (2 sales)
Area average: £838,500 (5 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: Semi-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: £760/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Town & Country | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Davies Shaw | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Wilmslow, Water Lane / Fire Station | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Wilmslow, Water Lane / Alderley Road | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Wilmslow | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Styal | 1.3 miles |
| Hospital | Rosemount Resource Centre | 6.0 miles |
| Hospital | Altrincham Hospital | 6.1 miles |
| University | University of Manchester Fallowfield Campus | 8.0 miles |
| University | Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building | 8.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow Preparatory School | Other | 0.2 miles | — (No rating) |
| Gorsey Bank Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Outstanding — 2 Jul 2023 |
| Pownall Hall School | Other | 0.5 miles | — (No rating) |
| Wilmslow High School | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 9 Jun 2019 |
| Lacey Green Primary Academy | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 4 Feb 2024 |
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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).