For sale Semi-detached

42 HAWTHORN LANE

WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST SK9 5DG

5 beds 3 baths 3,649 sq ft Listed 25 Jun 2026 (-1d)

£1,750,000

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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

Acobas are proud to present this exceptional five bedroom period residence, positioned on the prestigious Hawthorn Lane in Wilmslow, offering beautifully appointed accommodation across four floors.

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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

42 Hawthorn Ln, Wilmslow SK9 5DG, UK-floor-plan.jp

42 Hawthorn Ln, Wilmslow SK9 5DG, UK-floor-plan.jp

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

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).

5y growth 7.3%
10y growth 26.8%

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

1y (index) 2.3%
5y (index) 25.2%
10y (index) 56.5%

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

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 0.06%
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).