Offers over
£1,300,000
4 bed detached house for saleLegh Road, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16
4 beds
2 baths
3 receptions
EPC Rating: D
Freehold
About this property
Attractive, detached, period property on the prestigious Legh Road
Planning for a two storey rear extension Ref: 23/1098M
Modern kitchen, built-in appliances, rear garden access
Large orangery
Two further reception rooms
Four bedrooms including a master suite
Family bathroom and first-floor laundry room
Study
Private gardens with mature planting and timber pergoda
Wooden carport and a large brick and timber outbuilding
An attractive, detached house in a superb location within the Legh Road Conservation Area, two minutes from Knutsford town centre with pp for extension
Ground floor
• Bright hallway with pillared archway leading into a dining room featuring a gas fire set within a feature fireplace and ornate ceiling rose
• Modern, white gloss kitchen with a range of wall and base units, Siemens hob, oven and microwave, laminate floor, dining area and French doors onto the rear garden
• Small utility with white wall and base units, basin and WC
• Large orangery overlooking the rear garden, with tiled floor and doors leading to the garden and to two reception rooms
• Reception room 1: Small lounge/snug room with white gloss media unit and laminate floor
• Reception room 2: Dual aspect lounge with period cornicing, built-in units and a gas fire set within a feature fireplace
• Traditional period features throughout
First floor
• Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, and modern en suite shower room with large shower enclosure, large white basin set within a wall-hung vanity unit, and WC
• Three further bedrooms: Two double and one single
• Family bathroom with Jacuzzi bath with shower attachment above
• Laundry room with spaces for washing machine and tumble dryer
• Study
• Expanse of fitted units with sliding doors on the landing, ideal for further storage
• Boarded loft with ladder access
Gardens and grounds
Draycote is situated on Legh Road, one of Knutsford’s most desirable locations, and is approached via a private gated driveway. To the front of the house is a gravel drive with ornamental turning circle, timber pergoda set within mature trees and shrub planting, wooden carport and a separate, gated parking area with a large timber and brick outbuilding currently used as a workshop/store but offering potential for alternative uses.
• The rear garden comprises a large area laid to lawn edged by substantial border planting and mature trees, providing a private setting perfect for entertaining.
• There are double doors to a garage which adjoins a large summer house.
Situation
Draycote is situated within a five-minute walk of Knutsford town centre, which is 14 miles south-west of Manchester and conveniently located just off the M6 and M56 motorways. The town’s two streets, Princess Street and King Street, offer a good range of independent shops, bars, restaurants and tearooms, as well as several supermarkets. At the end of King Street is the entrance to Tatton Park, where you can enjoy 50 acres of landscaped gardens and deer parkland as well as summer festivals and the biennial rhs Flower Show. The town is host to many sporting/leisure activities, mainly based on Mereheath Lane, which is home to Knutsford Sports Club (tennis, squash, cricket and archery), a bowling club, Knutsford Golf Club, and Egerton Youth and Football Club. Nearby Knutsford Leisure Centre offers a swimming pool and a plethora of other activities. On the educational front, there are five pre-schools/nurseries and four state primary schools in the town, which feed into Knutsford Academy. Private schooling is available within several of the neighbouring towns.
Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.
Services
Mains water, electric, gas and drainage. None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1800 Mbps (data taken from on 23/07/2025). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.
We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from on 23/07/2025). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.
Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.
Method of sale
Draycote is being sold with no ongoing chain and is offered for sale by private treaty method however the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.
Local Authority
Cheshire East Borough Council.
Council Tax Band G.
Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.
Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
Planning
Draycote has the benefit of planning for a two storey rear extension Ref: 23/1098M. Drawings and further details available by the agents.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.
Directions
Postcode – WA16 8LS
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Ground floor
• Bright hallway with pillared archway leading into a dining room featuring a gas fire set within a feature fireplace and ornate ceiling rose
• Modern, white gloss kitchen with a range of wall and base units, Siemens hob, oven and microwave, laminate floor, dining area and French doors onto the rear garden
• Small utility with white wall and base units, basin and WC
• Large orangery overlooking the rear garden, with tiled floor and doors leading to the garden and to two reception rooms
• Reception room 1: Small lounge/snug room with white gloss media unit and laminate floor
• Reception room 2: Dual aspect lounge with period cornicing, built-in units and a gas fire set within a feature fireplace
• Traditional period features throughout
First floor
• Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, and modern en suite shower room with large shower enclosure, large white basin set within a wall-hung vanity unit, and WC
• Three further bedrooms: Two double and one single
• Family bathroom with Jacuzzi bath with shower attachment above
• Laundry room with spaces for washing machine and tumble dryer
• Study
• Expanse of fitted units with sliding doors on the landing, ideal for further storage
• Boarded loft with ladder access
Gardens and grounds
Draycote is situated on Legh Road, one of Knutsford’s most desirable locations, and is approached via a private gated driveway. To the front of the house is a gravel drive with ornamental turning circle, timber pergoda set within mature trees and shrub planting, wooden carport and a separate, gated parking area with a large timber and brick outbuilding currently used as a workshop/store but offering potential for alternative uses.
• The rear garden comprises a large area laid to lawn edged by substantial border planting and mature trees, providing a private setting perfect for entertaining.
• There are double doors to a garage which adjoins a large summer house.
Situation
Draycote is situated within a five-minute walk of Knutsford town centre, which is 14 miles south-west of Manchester and conveniently located just off the M6 and M56 motorways. The town’s two streets, Princess Street and King Street, offer a good range of independent shops, bars, restaurants and tearooms, as well as several supermarkets. At the end of King Street is the entrance to Tatton Park, where you can enjoy 50 acres of landscaped gardens and deer parkland as well as summer festivals and the biennial rhs Flower Show. The town is host to many sporting/leisure activities, mainly based on Mereheath Lane, which is home to Knutsford Sports Club (tennis, squash, cricket and archery), a bowling club, Knutsford Golf Club, and Egerton Youth and Football Club. Nearby Knutsford Leisure Centre offers a swimming pool and a plethora of other activities. On the educational front, there are five pre-schools/nurseries and four state primary schools in the town, which feed into Knutsford Academy. Private schooling is available within several of the neighbouring towns.
Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.
Services
Mains water, electric, gas and drainage. None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1800 Mbps (data taken from on 23/07/2025). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.
We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from on 23/07/2025). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.
Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.
Method of sale
Draycote is being sold with no ongoing chain and is offered for sale by private treaty method however the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.
Local Authority
Cheshire East Borough Council.
Council Tax Band G.
Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.
Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
Planning
Draycote has the benefit of planning for a two storey rear extension Ref: 23/1098M. Drawings and further details available by the agents.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.
Directions
Postcode – WA16 8LS
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