Hinton Cottage, Peover Lane, Chelford, Macclesfield, SK11 9AL
About Hinton Cottage
Hinton Cottage is a five-bedroom detached house in Chelford, Macclesfield, Macclesfield (SK11 9AL). It has a recorded floor area of 410 m² (around 4413 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band H. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).
Across 1998–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £2,165,000 sits 66.5% above the 2012 sale of £1,300,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in September 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms4
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-facing
- Swimming poolYes
Energy performance
Hinton Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- Apr 2015ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Proposed two storey rear extension and outbuilding
- Documents
- 17 docs on file
- Reference
- 15/0927M
- Feb 2014ExtensionOutlineIn report
Extension: Rear of property
Certificate of Lawful Development for a Proposed Use. The land is in residential use - single dwelling house. Proposed two storey rear extension and proposed outbuilding.
- Documents
- 8 docs on file
- Reference
- 13/4410M
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Hinton Cottage has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.
£2,165,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 14 years.
£1,300,000
Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 14 years.
Sales timeline
13 September 2012Most recent
£1,300,000
+136.4%over 14 years26 July 1998
£550,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SK11 9AL: £477,000 (2022–1995).
Versus other Peover Lane homes
CO₂ Emissions for Hinton Cottage runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 69 (D)
Floor Area
410 m²
Street avg 543 m²
CO₂ Emissions
12.0 t/year
Street avg 16.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 13 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Shell Garage — bus stop.
Closest school
1.0 km
Chelford CofE Primary School. 2 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.1dB







