For sale Detached

Wellbank Lane

Over Peover, WA16, WA16 8UP

5 beds 2 baths Listed 6 Aug 2026 (-18d)

£3,995,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

H

Local average

£846,762 (+371.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,873 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

  • Exceptional Country Estate Extending to Over 8 Acres
  • Prime Position in the Heart of Prestigious Over Peover Village
  • Outstanding Redevelopment Opportunity (Subject To Planing Permission)
  • Charming Farmhouse with Approximately 14,000 sq ft of Existing Buildings
  • Eleven Stables, Agricultural Buildings, Tennis Court & Ménage
  • Private Tree-Lined Driveway & Beautifully Secluded Setting
  • A Rare Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity in One of Cheshire's Most Exclusive Locations

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Private supply
Parking
Yes
Garden
Private garden
Restrictions
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

There are properties that come to the market, and then there are opportunities that may only present themselves once in a generation. Heath Farm is unquestionably one of the latter.
Occupying an exceptional position in the very heart of Over Peover, one of Cheshire's most prestigious and tightly held villages, Heath Farm extends to over eight acres of beautiful private gardens, paddocks and established grounds, offering an extraordinary combination of complete privacy, remarkable scale and exceptional future potential.
Approached via a magnificent tree-lined driveway, the sense of arrival is immediate. The driveway gently unfolds through mature grounds before revealing the farmhouse, positioned perfectly within the centre of the estate and completely surrounded by its own land. Despite its wonderfully private setting, the property enjoys the rare privilege of being situated within the heart of one of the county's most desirable rural communities.
The existing residence is a charming detached farmhouse that has served as a much-loved family home, complemented by an extensive collection of traditional and agricultural buildings together with impressive equestrian facilities. These include 11 covered stables, a substantial agricultural building, a detached double garage, tennis court and ménage, creating a combined built footprint of approximately 12,000 square feet.
A key attribute of Heath Farm is its exceptional redevelopment potential. To help illustrate the opportunities available, the current owners have commissioned a planning appraisal from a respected local planning consultant. Whilst naturally subject to the necessary planning permissions, the appraisal concludes that the site presents a credible basis for exploring the creation of a significant replacement residence. The report is available for discussion with genuinely interested purchasers.
For those seeking an exceptional country home, the estate already provides an outstanding lifestyle opportunity. However, it is the extraordinary potential of Heath Farm that elevates it into one of the most compelling residential opportunities to come to the market in recent years.
Large private estates occupying central village positions are becoming increasingly scarce, particularly within Cheshire's premier addresses. Heath Farm presents the rare chance not simply to purchase an outstanding property, but to create what could become one of the county's finest private homes.
Over recent years the Over Peover village has quietly become home to a collection of some of Cheshire's most significant private residences, with numerous architect-designed homes and substantial country estates reinforcing its reputation as one of the region's premier residential destinations.
Despite its peaceful setting, Heath Farm lies within easy reach of Knutsford, Alderley Edge, Wilmslow and Manchester Airport, while excellent motorway connections and highly regarded state and independent schools make it perfectly positioned for both family life and commuting.

Listed by

Knutsford

Stuart Rushton & Co

Reference: 91725231

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 New Inn Cottage, Wellbank Lane, Over Peover 41 89 58 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
1 New Inn Cottage, Wellbank Lane, Over Peover, KNUTSFORD 41 89 58 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Terraced
2 New Inn Cottage, Wellbank Lane, Over Peover 68 91 59 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
2 New Inn Cottage, Wellbank Lane, Over Peover, KNUTSFORD 68 91 59 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Terraced
4 New Inn Cottage, Wellbank Lane, Over Peover 75 116 57 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
4 New Inn Cottage, Wellbank Lane, Over Peover, KNUTSFORD 75 116 57 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Terraced
5 New Inn Cottage, Wellbank Lane, Over Peover 69 94 56 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
5 New Inn Cottage, Wellbank Lane, Over Peover, KNUTSFORD 69 94 56 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Terraced
6 New Inn Cottage, Wellbank Lane, Over Peover 68 78 60 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
6 New Inn Cottage, Wellbank Lane, Over Peover 64 89 59 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
6 New Inn Cottage, Wellbank Lane, Over Peover, KNUTSFORD 68 78 60 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Terraced
6 New Inn Cottage, Wellbank Lane, Over Peover, KNUTSFORD 64 89 59 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Terraced
Heath Farm, Wellbank Lane, Over Peover, KNUTSFORD 37 70 230 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Heath Lodge, Wellbank Lane, Over Peover 66 78 204 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 House
Heath Lodge, Wellbank Lane, Over Peover 42 51 196 m² England and Wales: 1967-1975 House

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~36,617 m² (9.05 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Main House

Main House

Barn

Barn

Outbuildings

Outbuildings

Site Plan

Site Plan

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £3,995,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Sold comparables data is not available for this property.

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -11.8%
10y growth 24.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Detached. As of May 2026.

1y (index) 3.3%
5y (index) 23.5%
10y (index) 50.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £884/mo
Realistic £982/mo
Optimistic £1,080/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

Well-Bank Lane

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Peover Heath, Well Bank Lane / The Dog Inn 0.1 miles
Shop Unknown 1.4 miles
Shop Myke Caulton Floral Couture 1.6 miles
Train station Chelford 1.6 miles
Train station Goostrey 2.5 miles
Hospital Rosemount Resource Centre 6.9 miles
Hospital Altrincham Hospital 8.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Other theft 1
Total incidents 1

Within 1 mile during Jun 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 0.3 miles Outstanding — 15 Jan 2018
Chelford CofE Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Good — 30 Nov 2023
Terra Nova School Other 2.1 miles (No rating)
David Lewis School Other 2.3 miles Good — 12 Jan 2015
The David Lewis Centre Other 2.3 miles (No rating)

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.02%
Max investor price (0.8%) £122,750
Target investor price (1%) £98,200
  • 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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