# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (WA16 6LG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | ROSEMERE, CHESTER ROAD, KNUTSFORD, MERE, CHESHIRE WA16 6LG | | Price | £1,750,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | G | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 143 m² | | Last sold | £300,000 Jun 2005 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 09/07/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,672/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,905 ### Recommendations - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - F (£130 - £180) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4035-3923-1400-0780-9296) ## Description Detached home in a substantial plot with views on to The Mere course and lake. **Description** Occupying an enviable position on one of Cheshire's most prestigious residential addresses, Rosemere is a distinguished detached family residence set within approximately 0.5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, enjoying exceptional views across Mere Golf & Country Club and the lake beyond. Approached via a sweeping private driveway providing extensive parking and access to the attached double garage, the property immediately conveys a sense of arrival. Constructed by the well-regarded Crosby Homes, this elegant post-war residence combines timeless character with generous and flexible accommodation, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial home in a highly sought-after setting. The accommodation extends to five bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms, arranged to provide excellent versatility for modern family living. A distinctive timber entrance door opens into a welcoming reception hall, leading to a series of generously proportioned reception rooms, ideally suited to both everyday family life and formal entertaining. The principal living room is centred around an attractive inglenook fireplace and enjoys delightful views over the gardens, while the dining hall benefits from a bay window overlooking the rear grounds. At the heart of the home lies a spacious living dining kitchen, providing an excellent social space with direct access to the gardens and seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living. A separate utility room adds practicality and provides internal access to the double garage. The bedroom accommodation is equally impressive, with the principal residence offering three well-proportioned first-floor bedrooms, all enjoying attractive rear aspects towards the gardens, golf course and lake, together with two family bath/shower rooms. A particularly notable feature is the substantial self-contained two-storey annexe, which provides exceptional flexibility. Equally suited to multigenerational living, guest accommodation, independent teenage quarters or a comprehensive home-working environment, it significantly enhances the property's versatility and appeal. While Rosemere offers wonderfully balanced accommodation in its current form, it also presents an exciting opportunity for a purchaser to remodel, reconfigure and further extend, subject to the necessary consents. The existing footprint readily lends itself to the creation of a bespoke luxury residence extending to in excess of 3,000 sq ft. Set within mature, private gardens and enjoying a truly outstanding outlook, Rosemere combines an exclusive Mere location, substantial accommodation, tremendous flexibility and future potential, creating a rare opportunity to secure a landmark family home in one of Cheshire's most desirable settings. **Location** The thriving and historic market town of Knutsford, with its superb range of specialist shops, fine restaurants, cafés, and both Waitrose and Booths supermarkets, is only a short drive away. Tatton Park, home to the annual RHS Flower Show, extensive parkland and a renowned deer park, is within walking and cycling distance. The area also boasts an excellent selection of golf courses, leisure facilities and sports clubs. The nearby village of Hale and the market town of Altrincham are equally renowned for their outstanding restaurants, bars, boutique shopping and excellent educational provision. The area is particularly well served by a wide range of highly regarded state and independent schools, including Mere School, Cransley School, Knutsford Academy, Forest Preparatory School, Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls and Loreto Grammar School. A number of leading independent schools are also within easy reach, including The Grange School, Hartford, The King's School, Macclesfield, Terra Nova School and Cheadle Hulme School, with many providing dedicated transport services to the Knutsford area. Communications have always been one of the area's principal attractions, with easy access to both the M6 and M56 motorways connecting to the North West's commercial centres, Manchester International Airport and the wider motorway network. The Metrolink service terminates in nearby Altrincham, whilst Knutsford railway station provides regular services to Manchester, Stockport and Chester, with onward connections to the West Coast Main Line and London. Few properties combine such a delightful semi-rural setting with such exceptional accessibility and connectivity. Square Footage: 2,818 sq ft **Additional Info** Council Tax Band G ## Property Photos - ![Front](/listings/photos/91631295/1775802) - Front - ![Garden](/listings/photos/91631295/1775803) - Garden - ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/91631295/1775804) - Rear Elevation - ![Aerial](/listings/photos/91631295/1775805) - Aerial - ![Mere](/listings/photos/91631295/1775806) - Mere - ![Garden](/listings/photos/91631295/1775807) - Garden - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/91631295/1775808) - Living Room - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/91631295/1775809) - Dining Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/91631295/1775810) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/91631295/1775811) - Kitchen - ![Family Room](/listings/photos/91631295/1775812) - Family Room - ![Bedroom Two View](/listings/photos/91631295/1775813) - Bedroom Two View - ![Family Room](/listings/photos/91631295/1775814) - Family Room - ![Primary Bedroom](/listings/photos/91631295/1775815) - Primary Bedroom - ![Primary Bedroom](/listings/photos/91631295/1775816) - Primary Bedroom - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/91631295/1775817) - Bedroom Two - ![View](/listings/photos/91631295/1775818) - View - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/91631295/1775819) - Bedroom Three - ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/91631295/1775820) - Family Bathroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/91631295/1775821) - Bathroom - ![Outside](/listings/photos/91631295/1775822) - Outside ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/91631295/1775823) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/91631295/1775824) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | ROSEMERE CHESTER ROAD, MERE, KNUTSFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, WA16 6LG | £300,000 | 16/06/2005 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 14 ROBERT MOFFAT, HIGH LEGH, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6PS | £870,000 | 16/02/2026 | Detached | | MAPLE HOUSE CLAMHUNGER LANE, MERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6QG | £2,800,000 | 23/01/2026 | Detached | | [Same street] GLEN COYNE CHESTER ROAD, MERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6LG | £850,000 | 17/12/2025 | Detached | | 44 ROBERT MOFFAT, HIGH LEGH, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6PS | £550,000 | 14/11/2025 | Detached | | 49 MEREHEATH PARK, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6AS | £537,500 | 14/11/2025 | Detached | | 21 WILLOW GREEN, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6AX | £665,000 | 07/11/2025 | Detached | | 16 MEREHEATH PARK, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6AU | £701,000 | 29/08/2025 | Detached | | 2 SWANTHERNE DRIVE, MERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6SH | £1,150,000 | 29/08/2025 | Detached | | 46 MEREHEATH PARK, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6AU | £450,000 | 26/08/2025 | Detached | | 1 SWANTHERNE DRIVE, MERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6SH | £895,000 | 14/08/2025 | Detached | | 7 SWANTHERNE DRIVE, MERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6SH | £770,000 | 24/07/2025 | Detached | | 13 SWANTHERNE DRIVE, MERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6SH | £1,295,000 | 18/07/2025 | Detached | | 12 SWANTHERNE DRIVE, MERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6SH | £1,285,000 | 11/07/2025 | Detached | | 9 SWANTHERNE DRIVE, MERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6SH | £775,000 | 06/06/2025 | Detached | | 8 SWANTHERNE DRIVE, MERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6SH | £1,250,000 | 16/05/2025 | Detached | | ONE WILLOW THE CIRCLE, MERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6QY | £1,350,000 | 13/12/2024 | Detached | | 41 MEREHEATH PARK, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6AS | £870,000 | 19/07/2024 | Detached | | TOLL BAR MERESIDE ROAD, MERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6QF | £1,330,000 | 08/03/2024 | Detached | | [Same street] OAKMERE CHESTER ROAD, MERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6LG | £1,300,000 | 31/10/2023 | Detached | | 8 CHOLLERTON CLOSE, HIGH LEGH, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6TY | £850,000 | 31/10/2023 | Detached | | 84 MEREHEATH PARK, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6AP | £697,000 | 31/10/2023 | Detached | | 12 ARLEY END, HIGH LEGH, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6NA | £628,500 | 27/10/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] ABBOTS MOSS CHESTER ROAD, MERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6LG | £1,375,000 | 31/08/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £1,175,000 (3 sales) **Area average:** £985,950 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £846,762 (54 Detached, WA16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +106.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £884/mo - **Realistic:** £982/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,080/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £793/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.06% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £122,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £98,200 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £12,238/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -11.8% - **10y growth:** 24.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.3% - **5y growth (index):** 23.5% - **10y growth (index):** 50.8% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)