Wincle, Macclesfield, SK11
- Land size
- 3.3 acres
- Bedrooms
- 11
- Bathrooms
- 7
Key Features
- Indoor & Outdoor Swimming Pools
- Stunning Elevated Position
- 3.3 Acres of Grounds
- County Estate
- Over 15,000 Square Feet Total
Description
Mellor Knowl is a striking county house sitting above a small valley looking across the river Dane.
Set back behind a secluded winding drive Mellor Knowl has been tastefully and sympathetically extended and remodelled by the current owners and boasts substantial accommodation spanning over 15,000 square feet of accommodation.
Features of particular note include the impressive entrance hall with pitch pine wall panelling, the open plan living kitchen with Mark Wilkinson Kitchen with AGA and integrated appliances, and the five reception rooms with open fireplaces and exuding charm and character throughout. Designed with practicality in mind there is a spacious boot room, secondary kitchen and laundry.
There is an immaculate leisure suite with indoor swimming pool, gym, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. With 9 bedrooms in the main house (principal with en-suite and dressing) plus an additional two-bedroom annexe with Mark Wilkinson kitchen and media room.
Set in immaculately manicured gardens and grounds extending to approximately 3.3 acres, Mellor Knowl enjoys an elevated position overlooking the grounds which include the croquet lawn, lily pond, stunning mature trees and outdoor pool.
There is substantial garaging and various outbuildings including the pavilion with music room above.
Situated in the village of Wincle on the border of Cheshire and Staffordshire, Mellor Knowl enjoys a private position secluded in the neighbouring countryside with stunning views across the neighbouring valley.
EPC Rating: C
Important Information
- What 3 Words – ///blown.velocity.mock Council Tax – H EPC Rating – E Tenure – Freehold Heating: Oil Fired Central Heating Services: Mains Electric, Water via Borehole & Drainage via septic tank Parking: Driveway & Garaging Flood Risk*: Very Low Risk of Flooding Broadband**: Broadband Available at the property Mobile Coverage**: Mobile coverage with main providers (EE, O2, Three & Vodafone), Limited coverage indoors. * Information provided by GOV.UK **Information provided by Ofcom checker The information isn't guaranteed. Andrew J Nowell take no responsibility for inaccuracies and advise potential buyers to do their own checks before committing to purchase.
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Map Location
Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-06-18
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 828 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
22 Mbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Wincle CofE Primary School903 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 64
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Rushton CofE First School2.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 9
- Pupils
- 47
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Bosley St Mary's CofE Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 53
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Hollinhey Primary School4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 248
- Type
- Academy converter
- Horton St Michael's CofE First School4.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 9
- Pupils
- 54
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Churnet View Middle School5.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 440
- Type
- Academy converter
- Westwood College5.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Pupils
- 735
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Macclesfield Academy5.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 614
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St Edward's Church of England Academy5.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 662
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Leek High School5.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Pupils
- 261
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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Getting Around
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Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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