For sale Detached

The Lodge Wirswall Whitchurch

Cheshire East, SY13 4LE

2 beds 1 baths Listed 26 Mar 2026 (-90d)

£349,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

E

Local average

£379,226 (-8%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,717 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Historic Arts & Crafts Gate Lodge Dating from Circa 1903
  • Restored internal floors, doors, underfloor heating and luxurious interiors
  • Bespoke Handmade Kitchen and Luxury Bathroom
  • Beautifully Internally Restored With Luxury Specifications
  • Elevated Position with Far-Reaching Countryside Views
  • Private Established Gardens & Driveway
  • Approximately 0.2 Acres
  • Crewe Station Approximately 20 Minutes (London Euston from Around 90 Minutes)
  • Tenure: Freehold | EPC E | Council Tax D

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Heating
Central, Open fire, Gas central, Underfloor heating
Accessibility
Wet room, Wide doorways, Level access shower
Parking
Driveway
Garden
Yes

Description

AN EXCEPTIONAL ARTS & CRAFTS GATE LODGE CREATED FOR WICKSTED HALL CIRCA 1903.

Commanding an elevated position on the edge of the historic Wicksted Hall estate, The Lodge was commissioned by Lieutenant Herbert Wicksted Ethelston as part of the original Arts & Crafts vision for the estate between 1903 and 1906. Recently and beautifully internally restored throughout, this distinctive detached residence combines Edwardian architectural character alongside contemporary style.

The Lodge is a remarkable Arts & Crafts residence occupying a prominent position at the original entrance to Wicksted Hall. Constructed between 1903 and 1906 as part of Lieutenant Herbert Wicksted Ethelston's vision for the estate, the property remains an important surviving element of the original country house composition. Designed to create a distinguished arrival to the Hall, The Lodge occupies an elevated setting and enjoys views across the surrounding Cheshire countryside.

The architecture is characteristic of the Arts & Crafts movement, with handsome red brick elevations, steep slate rooflines, decorative detailing and substantial chimney stacks creating a building of genuine architectural character and presence.

The property internally has undergone a comprehensive restoration programme, carefully balancing historic character with exceptional contemporary style. The result is a beautifully presented home, with natural light flooding through each room, open space and Countryside lifestyle. Highlights include a handmade kitchen, restored staircase and joinery, underfloor heating to the ground floor, imestone flooring, luxury aged brass fittings and a stunning Lusso bathroom suite.

The gardens extend to approximately 0.2 acres and enjoy a wonderful sense of privacy whilst remaining manageable and easily maintained. Established planting, mature boundaries and open views create a setting that feels both rural and secluded.

Rarely do original Arts & Crafts gate lodges become available as independent residences. The Lodge offers an increasingly uncommon opportunity to acquire a piece of Edwardian architectural history, carefully restored for modern living and positioned within one of Cheshire's most attractive rural settings.

LOCATION

The Lodge occupies a delightful position within the village of Wirswall, surrounded by rolling Cheshire countryside yet conveniently placed for access to Whitchurch, Nantwich, Chester and Crewe. Direct rail services from Crewe reach London Euston in approximately 90 minutes, making the property equally appealing as a principal residence, country retreat or London base.

Services, Utilities & Property Information
Mains Water
Mains Electricity
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Private Drainage via Clearwater Effluent System
Broadband Availability - FTTC Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband is available in the area. We advise you to check with your current provider.
Mobile Phone Coverage - 4G and 5G mobile phone signal is available in the area. We advise you to check with your current provider.
Local Authority - Cheshire East
Construction Type - Standard
Tenure - Freehold
EPC Rating - E
Council Tax Band - D

Special Notes: The property has a Shared Maintenance Cost for Private Drainage Services.
The property is currently subject to an existing tenancy.
Further details available on request.
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Listed by

Derby

Newman Estate Agents

Reference: 173759627

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
1 Wicksted Cottages, Wirswall 64 84 113 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 House
1 Wicksted Cottages, Wirswall, WHITCHURCH 64 84 113 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Terraced
1 Wicksted Hall Cottages, Wirswall 72 82 127 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
1 Wicksted Hall Cottages, Wirswall, Whitchurch 72 82 127 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
2 Wicksted Hall Cottages, Wicksted Hall, Wirswall 51 97 122 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
2 Wicksted Hall Cottages, Wicksted Hall, Wirswall 18 81 128 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
2 Wicksted Hall Cottages, Wicksted Hall, Wirswall, WHITCHURCH 51 97 122 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
2 Wicksted Hall Cottages, Wicksted Hall, Wirswall, WHITCHURCH 18 81 128 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
The Lodge, Wirswall 42 70 79 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 House
The Lodge, Wirswall 13 93 85 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
The Lodge, Wirswall, WHITCHURCH 42 70 79 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached
The Lodge, Wirswall, WHITCHURCH 13 93 85 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Tower Cottage, Wirswall 36 100 77 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
Tower Cottage, Wirswall 45 74 77 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Bungalow
Tower Cottage, Wirswall, WHITCHURCH 36 100 77 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £349,000

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
WIRSWALL HALL, WIRSWALL, WHITCHURCH, CHESHIRE EAST, SY13 4LB £800,000 08/12/2023 Detached

Area average: £800,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 10%
10y growth 53.7%

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 £881/mo
Realistic £979/mo
Optimistic £1,077/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Wigan: £499/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Wirswall Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Wirswall, Wirswall Road / Wirswall Hall 0.2 miles
Bus stop Bradeley Green, Whitchurch Road / Bradeley Green Lane 0.9 miles
Hospital Whitchurch Community Hospital 1.4 miles
Shop Argos 1.5 miles
Shop Travis Perkins 1.6 miles
Train station Whitchurch 1.7 miles
Train station Wrenbury 3.8 miles
Hospital Tarporley War Memorial Hospital 11.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 1
Total incidents 1

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
Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy Primary 1.7 miles Good — 18 Sep 2023
Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy Primary 1.8 miles Good — 1 Jul 2013
Physis Academy Other 1.9 miles Good — 18 Jan 2024
Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School Primary 2.0 miles Outstanding — 26 Jan 2018
Sir John Talbot's School Secondary 2.4 miles Good — 30 Jan 2024

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.28%
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).

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