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£2,950,000

Burford Lane, Lymm

Land size
2 acres
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
5

Key Features

  • Stunning Victorian residence dating back to 1866, beautifully combining original character features with contemporary luxury finishes.
  • Approximately two acres of private grounds, including landscaped gardens, courtyard terraces and a separate paddock enjoying elevated countryside views.
  • Exceptional leisure suite featuring an indoor swimming pool, sauna, gymnasium, shower facilities and galleried studio/entertaining space.
  • Superb open-plan living kitchen with bespoke cabinetry, central island, Aga and dual-sided fireplace opening into the dining area.
  • Extensive and flexible accommodation, offering multiple reception rooms, home office space and versatile bedroom arrangements.
  • Luxurious principal suite with a beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom and dedicated dressing room.
  • Detached garage complex with annex accommodation, including a self-contained one-bedroom annex and separate two-bedroom annex, ideal for multi-generational living, guests or income potential.
  • Highly sought-after semi-rural location on the edge of Lymm, within walking distance of local amenities whilst providing excellent access to the motorway network, Manchester, Warrington and beyond.

Description

This stunning Grade II detached Victorian property, brimming with character features and designed by renowned Cheshire architect John Douglas, dating back to 1866, has been meticulously refurbished in recent years and thoughtfully extended to now provide light, spacious and extremely flexible living accommodation with contemporary styling throughout. Particular mention must be made of the open plan kitchen with central island, bespoke cabinetry, Aga and dual sided fireplace to the dining area with full height glazed windows, the master bedroom suite beautifully appointed ensuite bathroom and stairs to dressing room as well as the generous reception space spread across the ground floor and added leisure suite with changing room, gym area, sauna and galleried landing platform.

The property is located in a most popular semi-rural location on the edge of Lymm village enjoying elevated view over adjoining countryside, a short stroll to local amenities whilst being ideally positioned for all major network links to the Northwest and beyond.

The property is approached over a cobbled set entrance with brick elevations through wrought iron, electric gates with tarmacadam driveway leading around to the front timber gated entrance. The gardens are a lovely feature of the property, extending to over an acre with private elevated view over adjoining countryside incorporating a range of well stocked borders and mature trees, fully enclosed by established hedging, decorative brick walls and timber fencing. Stone flagged and cobbled courtyard area with stone flagged patio to the rear of the property provide ideal opportunity for alfresco dining and enjoying the lovely aspect.

To the rear of the property is a part converted detached garage block with three double garage bays and separate annexes, currently generating £2600 p.c.m. collectively, providing ideal opportunity for mutigenerational living, housekeeper or potential income. There is a further paddock measuring circa 0.7 acre to the side of the property giving opportunity for outdoor activities/hobbies bring the total land size to two acres in total.

Directions
From Knutsford Town Centre proceed along Manchester Road (A50) passing Cottons Hotel Spa onto Warrington Road passing the entrance to The Mere Golf Resort & Spa. At the roundabout continue straight on and after reaching High Legh Garden Centre turn right onto West Lane to its end. At the crossroads continue straight over onto Burford Lane passing The Jolly Thresher public house and the gated entrance to the property will soon be seen on your right.
Reception Hall
Oak front door. Two ceiling light points. Picture windows to front. Feature marble fireplace housing gas living flame fire. Solid oak staircase to first floor. Marble tiled floor with under floor heating. Courtesy door to basement.
Basement Room
Spacious room housing hot water cylinder. Light and power.
Downstairs Bedroom
Ceiling light points. Two wall light points. Windows to front and side. Feature limestone fireplace housing gas living flame fire. Stand alone bath with gold fittings and hand attachment. White was hand basin with gold taps. Marble tiled floor with under floor heating. Courtesy door leading to staircase to first floor.
Family Room
Three ceiling light points. Downlights. Atrium rooflight. Skylight windows. French doors and bi-fold doors to courtyard garden. Two old school radiators. Wood floor with under floor heating. Courtesy door to garden.
Study
Ceiling light point. Loft hatch. Small paned windows to side. Old School radiator. Courtesy door to courtyard.
Cinema Room
Ceiling light point. Small paned windows to side and rear. Radiator.
Downstairs WC
White WC. Wash hand basin with chrome taps. Ceiling light point. Small paned window to side. Radiator.
Cloakroom/Utility
Space and plumbing for American style refrigerator. Wall mounted boiler. Ceiling light point. Wood floor.
Breakfast Kitchen
Fitted with a range of units comprising cupboards and drawers with stone work surfaces and matching wall units. Recessed Belfast sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Fitted Aga. Tiled splashback. Built-in dishwasher. Large island unit with cupboards and drawers under and breakfast bar seating area. Two ceiling light points. Small paned windows to side. Feature internal fireplace. Stone floor with under floor heating. Old School radiator. Open to:-
Dining Room
High vaulted ceiling and feature beams. Ceiling light point. Two old school radiators. Small paned windows to side. Full height glazed windows overlooking the gardens. Bi-fold doors to side patio. Stone floor with under floor heating.
Glazed Walkway to Leisure Suite
Full height glazing incorporating door opening to courtyard. Stone floor with inset lighting and under floor heating.
Leisure Suite
Swimming Pool
Sauna
Gym
Shower/Wet Room
Seating/Entertaining Area
High vaulted ceiling, feature beams, spiral staircase leading to galleried studio

Pump Room/Utility Room
Space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer. Light and power. Opaque window to side. Courtesy door to courtyard.
Galleried Landing
Two ceiling light points. Small paned windows to rear. Old School radiator.
Bedroom
Ceiling beam. Two ceiling light points. Old School radiator. |Small paned windows to side and rear. Courtesy door to staircase leading to ground and second floor.
En-Suite Bathroom
Gold stand alone bath with mixer tap and hand attachment. White wash hand basin with chrome taps. WC. Heated towel radiator. Ceiling light point. Small paned window to front. Part marble tiled walls. Marble tiled floor with inset lighting. Ceiling light point.
Bedroom
Ceiling light point. Small paned windows to front. Contemporary style low level radiator.
En-Suite Shower Room
Walk-in shower unit with shower fitment and glazed screen. Wash hand basin. WC. Ceiling light point. Extractor fan. Small paned window to front. Marble tiled walls and floor. Contemporary style stone radiator.
Dressing Room
Fitted open wardrobes, shelving and drawers. Matching island unit with marble top. Ceiling light point. Small paned windows to rear.
Second Floor

Dressing Room
Ceiling beams. Ceiling light point. Small paned window to front. Old School radiator. Fitted cupboards, hanging space and shelving with inset lighting and marble tops.
Bedroom
Feature window to side. Three skylight windows. Two radiators. Feature beams. Under eaves storage.
En-Suite Shower Room
Oversized walk-in shower with shower fitment and glazed screen. Twin vanity wash hand basin with mixer taps and cupboards under. WC. Ceiling light point. Ceiling beam. Window to front. Marble tiled walls. Heated towel radiator. Tiled floor.
Walk-in Wardrobe
Fitted hanging space with marble tops. Window to front. old School radiator. Ceiling beam. Ceiling light point.
Externally
The property is approached over a cobbled set entrance with brick elevations through wrought iron, electric gates with tarmacadam driveway leading around to the front timber gated entrance. The gardens are a lovely feature of the property, extending to over an acre with private elevated view over adjoining countryside incorporating a range of well stocked borders and mature trees, fully enclosed by established hedging, decorative brick walls and timber fencing. Stone flagged and cobbled courtyard area with stone flagged patio to the rear of the property provide ideal opportunity for alfresco dining and enjoying the lovely aspect. To the rear of the property is a part converted detached garage block with three double garage bays and separate annexes providing ideal opportunity for mutigenerational living, housekeeper or potential income. There is a further paddock measuring circa 0.7 acres to the side of the property giving opportunity for outdoor activities/hobbies bring the total land size to two acres in total.
Detached Garage Block
Garaging for six cars.
Self-Contained One Bedroom Annex

Self-Contained Two Bedroom Annex

Self-Contained Three Bedroom Annex

En-Suite To Annex

En-Suite To Annex

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-06-24

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 801 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).

This Property£1,475,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £191,761 / acre
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Utilities & 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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Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

10 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

  • Oughtrington Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    391
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ravenbank Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    336
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Little Bollington CofE Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    75
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • High Legh Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    162
    Type
    Community school
  • Cherry Tree School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    210
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Lymm High School978 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,937
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Broadoak School2.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    507
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Altrincham Grammar School for Girls3.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,381
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls
  • Loreto Grammar School3.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,075
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
    Gender
    Girls
  • North Cestrian School3.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    799
    Type
    Free schools

* 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

Co-op Heatley Mere, Lymm1 mile
Sainsburys Lymm, Lymm1.1 miles
Sainsburys Lymm The Cross Local, Lymm1.4 miles

GP surgery

Brookfield Surgery1.5 miles

Pharmacy

The Cross Pharmacy1.4 miles

Hospital

Altrincham Hospital3.9 miles

Green space

Playing Field745 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Glazebrook Rail Station3.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Burford Lane63 metres

Typical drive times

Lymm6 min · 2.3 miles
Knutsford11 min · 6.6 miles
Altrincham10 min · 5.2 miles
Partington8 min · 3.5 miles
Salford (city)26 min · 15 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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