For sale Detached

Malt Kiln House

PLUMLEY MOOR ROAD, KNUTSFORD, PLUMLEY, CHESHIRE WA16 0TT

4 beds 1 baths Listed 13 May 2026 (-31d)

£900,000

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Property details

Council tax band

G

Last sold

£209,000 Jul 2000

Local average

£865,297 (+4%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,873 of 33,755)

Street crime

3 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Off street
Garden
Yes

Description

This immaculately presented four-bedroom character cottage, dating back to the 18th century, has been much extended and improved over the years by the current owners to now provide light, spacious and flexible living accommodation blending original features and modern convenience effortlessly. Particular mention must be made of the breakfast kitchen with central island and limestone flooring leading through to the living room with feature log burner and bi-fold doors to the courtyard, the further two large reception rooms with exposed timbers, original fireplace and bow window as well as the generous bedroom accommodation and separate study.
Located in a super position in the heart of the village, close to all local amenities, Lower Peover "Outstanding" Ofsted rating Primary School and train station with an expanse of country walks on your doorstep whilst being ideally positioned for all major network links to the Northwest and beyond.
The property is approached over a gravel driveway, providing ample off-road parking, leading through timber gate and foliage over gravel pathway to the rear courtyard and main entrance. The gardens are a lovely feature of the property, being generous in proportions with a private aspect. Laid to lawn in the main with a range of well stocked, sweeping borders containing a multitude of different plants and foliage, all fully enclosed by mature hedging and trees. Cobbled rear courtyard leading to detached Breeze House provides ideal opportunity for alfresco dining and enjoying the lovely aspect.
Directions
From Knutsford Town Centre proceed along Toft Road (A50) which turns into Holmes Chapel Road. Turn right into Middlewich Road (B5081) and into Lower Peover. Turn right onto Plumley Moor Road and continue until you see Plumley Village Hall on your left and the driveway entrance to the property will then be seen on your right.
Front Porch
Front door. Double glazed windows to front. Wall light point.
Dining Hall
Feature beam ceiling. Double glazed windows to front and side. Radiator. Stairs to first floor. Under stairs storage.
Breakfast Kitchen
Fitted with a range of units comprising cupboards and drawers with granite work surface over. White twin Belfast sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Range cooker with tiled splashback and extractor over. Island unit with cupboards under and breakfast bar seating area. Feature beam ceiling. Double glazed windows to both sides. Old School radiator. Stone floor.
Utility/Boot Room
Space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer. Fitted cupboard. Fitted boiler. Downlight. Double glazed windows to side and rear. Courtesy door to rear garden. Stone floor.
Downstairs WC
Ceiling light point. Extractor fan. Loft hatch. Opaque double glazed window to side. WC. Pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps. Old School radiator. Tiled floor.
Family Room
Feature ceiling beams. Double glazed window to front. Downlights. Feature brick fireplace hosing wood burning stove on stone hearth. Stone floor.
Study
Ceiling beam. Double glazed windows to front and side. Old School radiator. Stone floor.
Living Room
Two ceiling light points. Feature brick fireplace housing wood burning stove on slate hearth. Double glazed bi-fold doors to rear. Stone floor with underfloor heating.
Landing
Ceiling beam. Ceiling light point. Radiator.
Bedroom
Ceiling beam. Ceiling light point. Double glazed windows to front and side. Radiator. Fitted hanging rail.
Bedroom
High vaulted ceiling. Feature ceiling beams. Ceiling light point. Radiator. Double glazed windows to front and side. Feature brick fireplace.
Bedroom
Ceiling light point. Radiator. Double glazed window to side. Exposed floorboards.
Second Landing
Ceiling light point. Radiator. Double glazed window to rear. Fitted cupboards.
Bedroom
Ceiling light point. Radiator. Double glazed window to rear. Fitted wardrobe.
Bathroom
White suite comprising stand alone bath with chrome mixer tap and hand attachment. Large walk-in shower unit with chrome fittings and glazed screen. Pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. WC. Downlights. Extractor fan. Opaque double glazed window to side. Heated towel radiator. Half tiled walls. Tiled floor.
Front and Rear Garden
The property is approached over a gravel driveway, providing ample off-road parking, leading through timber gate and foliage over gravel pathway to the rear courtyard and main entrance. The gardens are a lovely feature of the property, being generous in proportions with a private aspect. Laid to lawn in the main with a range of well stocked, sweeping borders containing a multitude of different plants and foliage, all fully enclosed by mature hedging and trees. Cobbled rear courtyard leading to detached Breeze House provides ideal opportunity for alfresco dining and enjoying the lovely aspect.
Parking

Listed by

Knutsford

Irlams (Estate Agents) Ltd

Reference: 88408194

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
Elm Cottage, Plumley Moor Road, Plumley, KNUTSFORD 70 79 145 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Pear Tree Cottage, Plumley Moor Road, Plumley, KNUTSFORD 72 85 96 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
Pear Tree Cottage, Plumley Moor Road, Plumley, KNUTSFORD 38 78 143 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached
Wilmar, Plumley Moor Road, Plumley, KNUTSFORD 1 85 65 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Other

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £900,000 +330.6%
Sold 12/07/2000 (25 years ago) £209,000

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
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
Same street 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
Same street 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
Same street PEAR TREE COTTAGE PLUMLEY MOOR ROAD, PLUMLEY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0TT £317,000 28/02/2022 Semi-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: £467,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £539,667 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 22.9%
10y growth 58.4%

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

Address

Plumley Moor Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Plumley, Plumley Moor Road / Post Office 0.0 miles
Train station Plumley 0.3 miles
Shop Co-op Food 1.3 miles
Shop Barnardo's 1.3 miles
Train station Lostock Gralam 1.8 miles
Hospital Knutsford and District Community Hospital 2.6 miles
Hospital Victoria Infimary 4.0 miles
University University of Chester - Warrington Campus 10.8 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
Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School Primary 1.7 miles Good — 8 Nov 2011
Lower Peover CofE Primary School Primary 1.8 miles Outstanding — 22 Jul 2024
Wincham Community Primary School Primary 2.0 miles Good — 13 Dec 2023
Bexton Primary School Primary 2.3 miles Good — 5 Mar 2018
Knutsford Academy Secondary 2.5 miles Good — 25 Nov 2011

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.11%
Max investor price (0.8%) £121,875
Target investor price (1%) £97,500
  • 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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