For sale Detached

9 MALT KILN ROAD

KNUTSFORD, PLUMLEY, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 0TS

4 beds 2 baths Listed 15 Jun 2026 (-3d)

£930,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

F

Last sold

£471,500 Oct 2014

Local average

£865,297 (+7.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,873 of 33,755)

Street crime

3 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Stunning open countryside views to the rear
  • Landscaped garden with porcelain patio
  • Impressive outdoor office and entertainment space
  • Approximately 2,894 sq ft of accommodation
  • high-spec kitchen/living with roof atrium
  • Fully refurbished detached family home
  • Four generous double bedrooms
  • Sought-after Plumley cul-de-sac location

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

This truly unique property has undergone an extensive programme of renovation and now boasts high-quality fixtures and fittings throughout. The accommodation extends to approximately 2,894 sq ft of well-balanced living space. Upon entering, you are welcomed by a spacious entrance hall with a boot room, WC, and bespoke under-stairs wine storage. At the heart of the home is a superb, light-filled kitchen featuring a roof atrium and a range of high-end integrated appliances, which seamlessly flows into the dining area. There is also a separate living room, in addition to a utility room and internal access to the garage, which is currently configured as a gym.

To the first floor, the standard of finish continues with four well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal suite benefits from a beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom enjoying far-reaching views over open fields, alongside a generous dressing area with extensive built-in wardrobes and a central island. The property further benefits from a converted loft space, currently utilised as a play/games room.

Externally, the landscaped garden is a standout feature, incorporating a porcelain patio and raised decked seating areas. Of particular note is the impressive outdoor home office/studio, which extends into a covered entertainment space currently equipped with a hot tub, projector, and pull-down screen. Ideal for year-round enjoyment.
EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Knutsford

Gascoigne Halman - Connells

Reference: 89711136

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

10% since 2011

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £930,000 +97.2%
Sold 17/10/2014 (11 years ago) £471,500 +9.7%
Sold 09/09/2011 (14 years ago) £430,000

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 16 MALT KILN ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0TS £590,000 28/03/2025 Detached
19 YEWTREE ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UQ £534,000 11/12/2023 Detached
YEW TREE HOUSE, 9 TROUTHALL LANE, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UN £750,000 01/12/2023 Detached
ELM COTTAGE PLUMLEY MOOR ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0TT £785,000 26/05/2023 Detached
27 YEWTREE ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UQ £365,000 09/11/2022 Detached
11 TROUTHALL LANE, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UN £950,000 27/10/2022 Detached
23 TROUTHALL LANE, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UN £520,000 19/08/2022 Detached
CHERRY TREE COTTAGE PLUMLEY MOOR ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0TR £815,000 08/07/2022 Detached
WILMAR PLUMLEY MOOR ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0TT £300,000 30/05/2022 Detached
36 HOLLYTREE ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UJ £420,000 28/04/2022 Detached
5 HOLLYTREE ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UJ £250,000 12/11/2021 Detached
MEVAGH SOUTH DRIVE, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UT £642,000 20/09/2021 Detached
5 HOLLYTREE ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UJ £250,000 17/08/2021 Detached
23 YEWTREE ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0UQ £390,000 25/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £590,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £536,231 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 27.3%
10y growth 65.2%

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 East Lancs: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Plumley, Plumley Moor Road / Post Office 0.1 miles
Train station Plumley 0.2 miles
Shop Plumleys Garden Centre 1.4 miles
Shop Longworths 1.8 miles
Train station Lostock Gralam 1.9 miles
Hospital Altrincham Hospital 8.0 miles
Hospital Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre 8.1 miles
University University of Chester - Warrington Campus 10.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 2
Public order 1
Total incidents 3

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
Lower Peover CofE Primary School Primary 1.7 miles Outstanding — 22 Jul 2024
Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School Primary 1.8 miles Good — 8 Nov 2011
Wincham Community Primary School Primary 2.1 miles Good — 13 Dec 2023
Bexton Primary School Primary 2.2 miles Good — 5 Mar 2018
Knutsford Academy Secondary 2.4 miles Good — 25 Nov 2011

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
4 Bed Detached House, The Paddocks, WA16 £8,200/mo 4 0.47 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £8,200/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.88%
Max investor price (0.8%) £1,025,000
Target investor price (1%) £820,000
Gross yield 10.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 9.5×
Monthly cashflow £3,693/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 16.4%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).