Mere, Knutsford
- Land size
- 154 acres
- Bedrooms
- 61
Key Features
- A traditional estate located in the heart of Cheshire.
- In addition there is 154 acres of pasture and woodland.
- Fourteen properties are located within the historic estate core, surrounded by mature gardens, woodland and parkland, with the remaining homes in desirable village and countryside locations.
- A rare opportunity to acquire a well-balanced estate combining residential investment, agricultural land and environmental appeal.
- Located just 1.3 miles from Junction 19 of the M6, with easy access to the M56, M60, Manchester Airport and rail services from nearby Knutsford connecting to Manchester, Chester and beyond.
Description
Mere Estate is a traditional country estate located in the heart of Cheshire, offering a wonderful residential portfolio of 27 properties, 1 commercial property and circa 154 acres of pastureland/woodland close to the historic town of Knutsford.
Portfolio - Fourteen properties are situated within the historic core of the estate, nestled amongst mature gardens, woodland and parkland, while the remaining homes occupy attractive nearby village and countryside locations, each enjoying its own distinctive setting and outlook. Together, they offer a rare opportunity to acquire a diverse residential estate of enduring appeal.
Core Estate Properties - The Walled Garden – An exceptional six-bedroom former Victorian kitchen garden, beautifully converted to create a unique family home set within Grade II* listed walled gardens, complemented by outbuildings, garaging and adjoining paddock land.
The Stable Block – A charming collection of six beautifully converted period cottages arranged around a picturesque cobbled courtyard, offering two, three and four bedroom accommodation each with private gardens, parking and selected garages.
The Donkey Shed, Mere Hall Lodge & Old Haybarn Cottage – Distinctive homes ranging from a charming detached former farm building (which has been split into two, one half residential and one commercial) to a delightful lodge and character cottage with mature gardens and rural views.
Sawpit & Faraway Cottages, Kennelwood Cottage – a pair of picturesque country cottages tucked away within the estate, offering privacy, generous gardens and excellent potential for enhancement.
Village And Rural Properties - Beyond the estate core is a varied selection of terrace, semi-detached and detached homes, each offering individual character, generous gardens and attractive surroundings.
1,2 and 3 New Cottages, 2, 5 and 6 New York Cottages & 1, 2 and 3 Moss Lane Cottages – Attractive terraces of traditional one and two-bedroom design, enjoying village and semi-rural settings, with Moss Lane Cottages particularly benefiting from far-reaching countryside views.
Mere Village Cottage, Smithy Cottage, Mere Corner Cottage, Smithy House & School House – A collection of attractive village homes, from charming three-bedroom cottages to substantial detached family residences, all benefiting from generous gardens, off-road parking and an enviable position within the sought-after village of Mere..
Land And Woodland - Beyond its residential offering, the landholding features circa 27.84 acres (11.26 hectares) of paddock and arable land together with various blocks of amenity woodland extending to approximately 126.83 acres (51.32 hectares) contributing both commercial and enviromental appeal.
Location - Mere Estate enjoys exceptional accessibility. Junction 19 of the M6 motorway is situated approximately 1.3 miles to the south, providing direct links to the M56, M6 and the wider national motorway network. Manchester Airport lies approximately 5.9 miles to the east (around 10 miles by road), offering an extensive range of domestic and international flights, while rail services from nearby Knutsford provide regular connections to Manchester, Chester and the national rail network.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 6 Homes with Land listings in North West England (100+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
16 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
- High Legh Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 162
- Type
- Community school
- Egerton Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 225
- Type
- Academy converter
- Manor Park Primary School and Nursery2.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 244
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Little Bollington CofE Primary School3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 75
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Knutsford Academy2.5 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,429
- Type
- Academy converter
- Lymm High School3.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,937
- Type
- Academy converter
- Altrincham Grammar School for Boys4 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,432
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Boys
- Altrincham Grammar School for Girls4 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,381
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Girls
- Loreto Grammar School4.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,075
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Gender
- Girls
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
Green space
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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