For sale Detached

Chester Road

WA16, WA16 0HF

5 baths Listed 5 Jan 2026 (-161d)

£1,250,000

Guide Price

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Local average

£865,297 (+44.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (16,261 of 33,755)

Street crime

2 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • A substantial former farmhouse, a well established wedding venue & a range of outbuildings
  • Beautiful gardens and adjoining paddocks
  • Parking for multiple cars
  • Five/six bedroom farmhouse with Annexe accommodation, currently operates in part as an Airbnb
  • Entrance hall, sitting room, dining kitchen, boot room
  • Family room, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, study and boiler room
  • Annex with a bedroom and shower rooom
  • Adjacent home office and laundry room
  • All set in approximately 2.94 acres
  • EPC E & Council Tax F

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Rostons are delighted to present for sale Manor Farm, all set within approximately 2.94 acres. The property comprises a substantial former farmhouse, a well established wedding venue, a range of outbuildings, beautiful gardens and adjoining paddocks together with extensive parking facilities. The wedding/event barn offers a spacious dining hall, ceremony room, stage, bar, catering room and store room. Externally, the gardens provide a stunning backdrop, ideal for capturing those once in a lifetime wedding photographs.

The main five/six bedroom farmhouse serves as the family residence and also currently operates in part as an Airbnb. The accommodation is versatile, arranged over two floors with the addition of a one bedroom annex with separate shower and inner hall. On the ground floor, the east entrance hall provides access to the annexe accommodation, breakfast kitchen, dining room, boiler room/WC, study, family room, sitting room, further kitchen/diner and main staircase rising to the first floor. Off the first floor landing there are bedrooms 1 and 2 plus a family bathroom. There is a doorway to bedroom 3 with an ensuite bathroom. Off the second landing area are bedrooms 4 and 5, both with ensuite shower rooms. The property has an adjacent home office and laundry room accessed from the patio.

On arrival, Manor Farm is approached via an impressive 'in and out' driveway leading to a spacious yard and a range of outbuildings. These include the established wedding/event venue, a substantial brick building incorporating stables, parking for more than 18 vehicles, a five bay Atcost outbuilding currently divided into three units and a further brick courtyard building split into three storage areas. Additional facilities comprise a large four bay wood clad shed, a two storey steel and block portal barn, smaller storage shed, laundry and a home office. The property also enjoys private gardens, a patio with outdoor kitchen, and paddocks to both the side and rear. Manor Farm offers an exceptional opportunity to continue and further develop this thriving business.

LOCATION
Knutsford is one of Cheshire's most desirable towns, offering a unique blend of heritage, charm and modern convenience. With its cobbled streets, boutique shops and vibrant café culture, the town provides a welcoming community atmosphere. The nearby Tatton Park Estate adds stunning countryside walks and year round events, while excellent transport links via road and rail make commuting to Manchester and beyond simple. With highly regarded schools and a wide choice of characterful homes, Knutsford appeals to families, professionals, and those seeking a prestigious Cheshire address.

ACCOMMODATION
ENTRANCE HALL
A beautiful entrance hall with a tiled floor, stairs to the first floor landing, radiator, window to side.

SITTING ROOM
A cosy sitting room having windows to front and side, feature fireplace with a timber surround and mantel and an inset log burner, radiator.

DINING KITCHEN
Having a range of base level kitchen units, Belfast style sink, range cooker, electric oven, tiled floor, radiator, windows to side and rear.

FAMILY ROOM
With a window to front, inset log burner, tiled flooring, radiator, French doors to outside, stairs to first floor and doors through to the second entrance hall and kitchen/breakfast room.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
Wall, base and drawer units, single drainer sink unit, electric oven, hob and extractor unit, dishwasher, tiled flooring, heated tower rail, window.

DINING ROOM
A good size formal dining room with two windows, door to outside, radiator.

STUDY
Window, radiator.

WC/BOILER ROOM
Central heating boiler, hot water tank, tiled floor, window.

ENTRANCE HALL
Door to courtyard area, window, tiled floor, door to annex.

ANNEX
Hallway from entrance hall, with door to outside, bathroom and ground floor bedroom.

BEDROOM
Two windows, single drainer sink unit, electric hob.

SHOWER ROOM
Cubicle with mains shower, WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, window.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Window to rear.

BEDROOM 1
Three windows, radiator.

BEDROOM 2
Window to front, radiator.

BATHROOM
Rolltop bath, cubicle with a mains shower. WC and wash hand basin, window, radiator.

BEDROOM 3
Window to rear, cast iron fireplace, radiator, door to landing. ENSUITE BATHROOM panel bath, shower screen, mains shower, WC and wash hand basin, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, window.

BEDROOM 4
Two windows, radiator. ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM cubicle with a mains shower, WC and wash hand basin, part tiled walls, heated tower rail.

BEDROOM 5
Window, radiator. ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM cubicle with a mains shower, WC and wash hand basin, part tiled walls, heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE
On arrival, Manor Farm is approached via an impressive 'in and out' driveway leading to a spacious yard and a range of outbuildings and extensive marked parking bays.

GARDEN
Private lawned gardens to rear plus patio area and an outdoor kitchen. There is also access to the side paddock and office.

OUTBUILDINGS
These include the established wedding venue, a substantial building incorporating stables, parking for more than 18 vehicles, a five bay outbuilding currently divided into three units and a further building split into three storage areas. Additional facilities comprise a large four bay shed, a two storey barn, smaller storage shed, laundry and a home office. Potential buyers should note that a number of the outbuildings are currently let and as well as the wedding venue and Airbnb provide additional income with further development potential.

LAND
Extending to approximately 2.94 acres, comprising two large paddocks to both side and rear.

DEVELOPMENT OVERAGE A historic development overage is in place should the grant of beneficial planning consent be obtained for a non-agricultural purpose at a rate of 50% of any uplift in value, based on the balance of 50 years commencing January 2016. Rostons understands there is permitted use of 100 square metres of 'Brick Building Byre' without clawback, plus the 'Courtyard Building' as ancillary accommodation without clawback. Both would be subject to planning permission. Rostons would advise clarification of the overage prior to exchange of contracts via a legal representative.

SERVICES
Mains electric and water, oil heating (via two boilers) and private drainage.

COUNCIL TAX F

EPC E

DIRECTIONS
Sat Nav - WA16 0HF
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VIEWINGS
Please contact Rostons Village & Country Homes on .
Viewings by Appointment only.

PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY, WAYLEAVES & EASEMENTS
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

SALE PLAN & PARTICULARS
The sale plan is based on the Ordnance Survey sheet. Prospective purchasers should check the contract documents. The purchasers shall raise no objection or query in respect of any variation between the physical boundaries and the Ordnance Survey sheet plan. The plans are strictly for identification purposes only.

DISCLAIMER
Rostons Ltd for themselves and the vendors of the property, give notice that these particulars, do not constitute any part of an offer or contract, that all statements contained in these particulars as to the property are made without responsibility and are not to be relied upon as statements or representations of fact and that they do not make or give any representation or warranty what so ever in relation to this property. An intending purchaser must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained within these particulars. The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture, fittings or services and cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor

Listed by

Hatton Heath

Rostons

Reference: 170838875

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
Manor Farm, Chester Road 47 67 292 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
Manor Farm, Chester Road, KNUTSFORD 47 67 292 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
P Greenway & Son, Manor Farm, Chester Road, Tabley 1 39 283 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
Son, Manor Farm, Chester Road, Tabley, KNUTSFORD 1 39 283 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Tabley Grange Annexe, Chester Road, Tabley 1 89 71 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Bungalow
Tabley Grange Annexe, Chester Road, Tabley, KNUTSFORD 1 89 71 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Tabley Grange, Chester Road, Tabley 47 74 507 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
Tabley Grange, Chester Road, Tabley 34 74 529 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
Tabley Grange, Chester Road, Tabley, KNUTSFORD 47 74 507 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Tabley Grange, Chester Road, Tabley, KNUTSFORD 34 74 529 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
White Lodge, Chester Road, Tabley 1 1 48 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
White Lodge, Chester Road, Tabley 2 91 146 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
White Lodge, Chester Road, Tabley 1 1 83 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
White Lodge, Chester Road, Tabley, KNUTSFORD 2 91 146 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £1,250,000

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 22.7%
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: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026

Location

Address

Chester Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Plumley, Plumley Moor Road / Whitehouse Lane 0.6 miles
Bus stop Plumley, Manchester Road / The Smoker 0.6 miles
Train station Plumley 1.0 miles
Shop WHSmith 1.4 miles
Shop M&S Simply Food 1.4 miles
Train station Lostock Gralam 2.0 miles
Hospital Knutsford and District Community Hospital 2.3 miles
Hospital Victoria Infimary 4.1 miles
University University of Chester - Warrington Campus 10.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Public order 1
Violence and sexual offences 1
Total incidents 2

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
Wincham Community Primary School Primary 1.8 miles Good — 13 Dec 2023
Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School Primary 1.9 miles Good — 8 Nov 2011
Knutsford Academy Secondary 2.2 miles Good — 25 Nov 2011
Cheshire Studio School Secondary 2.2 miles Good — 3 May 2017
Bexton Primary School Primary 2.2 miles Good — 5 Mar 2018

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.08%
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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