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WELLBANK COTTAGES, WELLBANK LANE, KNUTSFORD, OVER PEOVER, CHESHIRE WA16 8UW
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
71 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£217,000 Nov 2007
Price per m²
£5,492/m²
Local average
£865,297 (-54.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (18,873 of 33,755)
Street crime
1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- A charming country cottage in a highly sought-after village location
- Two good sized double bedrooms and a recently upgraded bathroom
- Modern open plan dining kitchen opening into the rear garden
- Extensive long landscaped garden with additional scope for home office/garden house and vegetable plot
- Driveway parking for one/two cars
- Within easy reach of Knutsford, Alderley Edge and Wilmslow
- No vendor chain
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Private garden
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Life here is defined by morning strolls along leafy lanes, weekend walks across open fields, and relaxed evenings spent in welcoming country pubs. With the renowned ‘The Dog’ public house just a short wander away, village living doesn’t get much better than this.
The cottage itself exudes warmth, charm and character throughout. Inside, two generously proportioned double bedrooms are complemented by a recently upgraded, stylish bathroom designed with modern comfort in mind. The true heart of the home is the contemporary open-plan dining kitchen — a superb space for entertaining — which flows effortlessly out onto the impressive, long landscaped rear garden.
The extensive outdoor space is a particular highlight, offering a wonderful sense of privacy and tranquillity. Whether you envision a garden office, summer house, vegetable plot or simply a peaceful retreat to unwind, the possibilities are plentiful. Driveway parking for one to two vehicles adds further practicality.
Perfectly positioned for easy access to Knutsford, Alderley Edge and Wilmslow, the property offers the ideal balance of countryside calm and everyday convenience. With no onward vendor chain, this delightful cottage presents a rare opportunity to secure a home in one of Cheshire’s most desirable villages — a lifestyle as appealing as the property itself.
EPC Rating: D
Listed by
Knutsford
Stuart Rushton & Co
Reference: 160206782
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 21/12/2020
Expiry date: 20/12/2030
Current heating cost: £558/year
Potential heating cost: £419/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £23,500
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- 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 | — | £389,950 | +79.7% |
| Sold | 21/11/2007 (18 years ago) | £217,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYCAMORE FARM WELLBANK LANE, OVER PEOVER, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8UN | £2,000,000 | 21/12/2022 | Detached |
Area average: £2,000,000 (1 sale)
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 March 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 Lancs: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Peover Heath, Well Bank Lane / The Dog Inn | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Chelford Farm Supplies | 1.4 miles |
| Shop | A. J. Boon traditional family butcher | 1.4 miles |
| Train station | Chelford | 1.5 miles |
| Train station | Goostrey | 2.6 miles |
| Hospital | Soss Moss Hospital | 2.6 miles |
| Hospital | Knutsford and District Community Hospital | 4.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peover Superior Endowed Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Outstanding — 15 Jan 2018 |
| Chelford CofE Primary School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Good — 30 Nov 2023 |
| Terra Nova School | Other | 2.2 miles | — (No rating) |
| David Lewis School | Other | 2.2 miles | Good — 12 Jan 2015 |
| The David Lewis Centre | Other | 2.2 miles | — (No rating) |
Rental Comparables
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).