5 bed detached house for sale

Plumley, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16

A beautifully presented property offering free flowing accommodation, complemented by a substantial outbuilding with planning potential and land extending to approximately 4 acres in total.

The Property
Holford Mill is a truly stunning property, forming part of the prestigious Holford Hall Estate. Most recently, it has provided luxurious accommodation for guests attending wedding celebrations at the estate, benefiting from its sumptuous design and private setting.
This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a wonderful home with immense character and versatility, ideal as a private family residence.

In addition, the property includes a traditional brick outbuilding that offers excellent potential for a variety of uses. It previously held planning consent for residential conversion, which has since lapsed, but provides a valuable foundation for future development, subject to the necessary approvals.

Ground floor
The front door opens into an inviting entrance vestibule, which in turn leads to a conveniently positioned WC. At the centre of the home is the superb kitchen-through-dining room, a bright and generous space ideal for everyday living. The kitchen features bespoke Shaker-style cabinetry topped with oak block worksurfaces, together with a range of integrated and free-standing appliances, including a range cooker.

The spacious dining area enjoys French doors opening to the rear garden and is fitted with Bose speakers, as found throughout the principal rooms. From here, a large UPVc double-glazed conservatory, provides an excellent additional living and entertaining space, with attractive views across the gardens towards the mill pond.

The property also offers two well-proportioned reception rooms. The first is a sociable sitting room with French doors to the outside, while the second is a comfortable lounge featuring an exposed brick fireplace recess with oak lintel, and further French doors that open out to a paved terrace and the gardens beyond.

Stairs descend to a substantial cellar, equipped with a sink unit and plumbing for laundry appliances, also lending itself well to wine storage and further practical use.

First floor
The first-floor hosts three exceptionally well-appointed double bedrooms, each designed with comfort and quality in mind and each benefitting from its own private en suite. Two of the bedrooms enjoy elegant full bathrooms, offering both bath and shower options, while the third features a thoughtfully arranged shower room.

Every en suite has been finished to an excellent standard, with power showers providing strong, reliable pressure, and chrome heated towel radiators adding a touch of luxury. Underfoot, “Warmup” electric underfloor heating ensures a consistently warm and comfortable environment, enhancing the sense of indulgence that runs throughout the first floor accommodation.

Second Floor
The second floor provides two additional well-appointed double bedrooms, each with its own en suite shower room featuring power showers and high-quality contemporary fittings. One of the bedrooms also benefits from a comfortable sitting area and a private balcony, offering attractive views across the gardens towards the Peover Eye River and the mill pond.

Traditional Brick Outbuilding
Opposite the property, and creating an attractive courtyard setting, stands a former agricultural building of brick construction beneath a natural slate roof. This two storey structure provides a series of ground floor storage rooms and former stables, with a vaulted room occupying the first floor. In total, the building extends to approximately 121.6 sq. M (1,308 sq. Ft) across both levels.

Planning permission was granted in 2016 for conversion of the barn into a residential dwelling ancillary to the main house (Application No. 15/2446M, Cheshire East Council). Although this consent has since lapsed, it provides a helpful precedent and sets a positive tone for any future applications, where submitted.

Gardens and grounds
The property is approached through a gated entrance onto an expansive hardstanding, providing excellent space for those requiring parking or storage for a motorhome, boat or horsebox.

The formal gardens lie to the rear of the house and enjoy a southeasterly aspect. Enclosed by well-established beech hedging, they are predominantly laid to lawn with a York stone paved terrace, complemented by Bose outdoor speakers and subtle lighting. Within the garden stands a high-quality Hartley Botanic aluminium greenhouse.

A small, enclosed field is accessed directly from the driveway, ideal for keeping small livestock or simply for amenity use. To the southwest of the house lies a further paddock, laid to long-term pasture and running down to Peover Eye, offering excellent potential for equestrian use. To the southeast are the sunken gardens, a charming combination of native woodland and the mill pond, creating a particularly attractive and tranquil setting.

Situation
Located in a private setting on the fringe of Plumley village, this property affords easy access to the region’s main road networks, including the A556 and M6, making nearby cities such as Manchester and Chester readily accessible. Plumley is a highly desirable rural village offering a balance of countryside charm, excellent connectivity, and a strong community atmosphere, making it especially appealing to buyers seeking space, tranquillity, and convenience.

Nearby Knutsford offers a wealth of amenities, from boutique shops, cafés, and fine dining to essential services, creating a vibrant yet charming local hub. The town is known for its excellent schooling options, including highly regarded primary and secondary schools, ensuring an ideal setting for families.

The surrounding Cheshire countryside provides opportunities for outdoor pursuits, while local parks, walking trails, and equestrian facilities enhance the area’s lifestyle appeal. Nearby Tatton Park, one of Cheshire’s most visited heritage estates, offers woodlands, lakes, formal gardens and year-round events.

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, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating. 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 14 Mbps (data taken from on 02/03/2026). 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 02/03/2026). 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
The property 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.

Planning
The selling agents will not provide advice/guidance on the planning history for the property/land. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations. It is assumed that enquiries have been satisfied, prior to an offer being made.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (aml)
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations (aml), we are required to request forms of identification and carry out due diligence on any parties connected to a successful offer. Should an offer be made on behalf of a business/company, aml due diligence will also be necessary. Proof/source of funding must be supplied, prior to offer acceptance.

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.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – WA16 0UA

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