Last month, Knutsford was named amongst the finest places to live in the UK. The Sunday Times included the Golden Triangle town in its list of the 72 best places to live in the country.
Of Knutsford, the judges wrote: “Smart with a heart, this posh market town has class from top to bottom”. The Guide explained: “Cosy and comfortable Knutsford is in Cheshire’s sweet spot south of Manchester – avoiding both inner-city bustle and a long commute.
“Interlinked high streets, a glitzy social scene and interesting architecture make it an irresistible destination for aspirational families and upwardly mobile young professionals.”
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The historic market town benefits from easy access to both the M6 and rolling countryside, a lively restaurant and bar scene, and beautiful Tatton Park with its parkland and deer herds.
CheshireLive has been househunting and has five spectacular houses to share with you in this sought-after location.
Ollerton Grange — £12,500,000
Described as ‘unparalleled’ by estate agents, this incredible Grade II listed country house, complete with three cottages, outbuildings, manicured gardens and parkland has come onto the market. The house itself has 7 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, a three-bedroom penthouse and leisure complex.
Ollerton Grange, under a mile south of Knutsford, was previously the home of Matalan heir Jamey Hargreaves, whose father John Hargreaves founded the British fashion and homeware retailer.
It also features an estate office, shoot entertainment room, a huge indoor swimming pool, garages and 43 acres of parkland and lakes. The huge property has an internal area of over 35,000 sq ft.
St John’s Road, Knutsford — £795,000
A striking Edwardian Town House in Knutsford’s St John’s conservation area with a host of original features, this home boasts four floors, including a fully converted basement. Behind the stunning stained glass of the front door, a tiled hallway leads to a front room with a large bay window, a formal dining room and a breakfast kitchen.
The lower ground floor offers a utility room and well-lit library. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, including a master bedroom that spans the entire width of the house.
The first floor has a generous family bathroom, with a shower room on the second floor. To the rear is a courtyard garden with a brick potting shed.
Former Knutsford Antiques Centre, King Street — £700,000
Located on King Street, this distinctive building is surrounded by bars and restaurants, but is also less than 300 metres from the gates of Tatton Park. Previously Knutsford Antiques Centre, estate agents say the building could be adapted to a wide range of uses, subject to planning.
Behind the handsome facade, with its mature ivy, sash windows, shop window and pitched slate roof, the building has 12 large rooms split over three floors. There is also a cellar, with parking to the rear.
Longridge — £200,000
A shade under a mile from Knutsford town centre, on the eastern edge of the town, this mid-terrace on the Longridge estate offers three bedrooms, a spacious lounge, and some unusual pillars to the front.
Inside there is a sun room and solid-wood kitchen, with a separate utility area and extra reception room. Upstairs there are three spacious bedrooms, a fitted bathroom and a separate water closet.
The property has no upward chain and an enclosed garden to the rear.
The Old Forge, Tabley Hill Lane — £1,195,000
A stunning barn conversion set in fields to the west of Knutsford, this gated home is still just a mile from the town centre. Set over 2200 sq ft, the barn conversion has four-bedroom – all doubles – and three bathrooms.
The barn, well positioned on the road between Knutsford and the M6, was converted in 2017. Large windows throughout give the old building a modern feel.
The jewel in the house’s crown is the kitchen-diner and living room, with large windows giving various aspects of the farmland and allowing plenty of light to flood in. Underfloor heating warms the ground floor.
The house also has a formal lounge with a log burning stove, a downstairs WC, a utility room and study. The kitchen is fitted, as are all the wardrobes in the bedrooms, two ensuite shower rooms and a family bathroom.
One of the bedrooms has a Juliette balcony looking over the landscaped gardens and surrounding fields.
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