HOLLY COTTAGE
SNELSON LANE, MACCLESFIELD, MARTHALL, CHESHIRE EAST SK11 9BL
£875,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
162 m²
Council tax band
G
EPC rating
E
Last sold
£580,000 Aug 2011
Price per m²
£5,401/m²
Local average
£618,711 (+41.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (18,873 of 33,755)
Street crime
0 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- A wonderful detached country cottage with converted garage ideal for annex accommodation or home office
- A beautiful home with character and charm through accommodation ideal for modern living
- Stunning setting nestled between Chelford and Snelson, just minutes from Knutsford and Alderley Edge
- Total plot just shy of 1/4 acre with ample parking and landscaped gardens with open field views to the front and rear
- Four good bedrooms and two bathrooms in the main house with a further bedroom and bathroom in the garage
- Open plan kitchen and dining room with separate utility room and two spacious reception rooms
Additional details
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Front garden, Rear garden
- Restrictions
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
At the heart of the home is a spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining, alongside a separate utility room for added practicality. Two well-proportioned reception rooms provide flexible living space, offering comfort and character throughout.
The main house features four good-sized bedrooms and two bathrooms, while a thoughtfully converted garage provides excellent additional accommodation, complete with a further bedroom and bathroom—ideal for use as an annex, guest suite, or home office.
Set on a plot just shy of a quarter of an acre, Holly Cottage enjoys landscaped gardens and ample parking. The property benefits from stunning open field views to both the front and rear, creating a peaceful countryside atmosphere.
Perfectly positioned between Chelford and Snelson, the home is just minutes from the amenities of Knutsford and Alderley Edge, offering the best of rural living with convenient access to nearby towns.
A truly special home, Holly Cottage combines charm, space, and a superb location.
Drainage to septic tank, which we understand is non compliant to the 2020 regs.
EPC Rating: E
Listed by
Knutsford
Stuart Rushton & Co
Reference: 88191234
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: D
Inspection date: 17/11/2023
Current heating cost: £2,320/year
Potential heating cost: £1,666/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £24,965
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£65)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
All
EPC Graphs
EPC 1
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £875,000 | +50.9% |
| Sold | 12/08/2011 (14 years ago) | £580,000 | — |
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Detached. As of February 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 East Cheshire: £1,745/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Snelson Lane
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Marthall, Chelford Road / All Saints Church | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Myke Caulton Floral Couture | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Chelford | 1.0 miles |
| Shop | Chelford Corner Shoppe | 1.3 miles |
| Train station | Alderley Edge | 3.4 miles |
| Hospital | Rosemount Resource Centre | 6.6 miles |
| Hospital | Altrincham Hospital | 7.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total incidents | 0 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelford CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 30 Nov 2023 |
| David Lewis School | Other | 1.2 miles | Good — 12 Jan 2015 |
| The David Lewis Centre | Other | 1.2 miles | — (No rating) |
| Peover Superior Endowed Primary School | Primary | 1.2 miles | Outstanding — 15 Jan 2018 |
| Nether Alderley Primary School | Primary | 2.9 miles | Good — 1 May 2012 |
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Rent-driven metrics
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- 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).