Wellbank Lane
Over Peover, WA16, WA16 8UP
£3,995,000
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
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
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| 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.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £3,995,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
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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 May 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: £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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