A quaint end-of-terrace cottage in need of full modernisation in the country village of Snelson.

** For sale by online auction (subject to sale prior, reserve and conditions) **


Accommodation
Built in 1898, The Cottage provides an opportunity to acquire a character-filled home. The front door opens directly into the main living room, complete with an open fire set within a brick fireplace with timber mantle and tiled hearth. Opening off the living room is a snug room with quarry tiled floor, and with an open fire set within a similar brick fireplace with timber mantle and slate hearth. The kitchen lies to the rear of the property, currently offering wall and base units, a stainless-steel sink unit, electric hob and oven, and spaces for white appliances. A side door leads outside.

To the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a single bedroom, plus a bathroom with bath with shower attachment, wash hand basin, WC, and airing cupboard.

A loft space covering the full width of the property provides the potential for storage.

Gardens and grounds
To the front of the property is a small garden enclosed by a picket fence. There is also a paved area providing parking.

The rear garden, found to the rear of the adjoining property and with rural views, is approached via an enclosed pathway.

Note: there is a right of way gate from the adjoining property that allows them access for garden equipment; however, this has currently never been used.

Situation
The Cottage is situated in the rural village of Snelson, which lies to the southeast of Knutsford and is home to notable residents and distinguished properties. Local amenities can be found in the neighbouring village of Chelford, including an independently owned butcher, local store, Chelford Farm Supplies and The Egerton Arms pub. A wider range of shops is available in the nearby market town of Knutsford or in Wilmslow and Alderley Edge.

On the educational front, the area is well catered for with Chelford Primary School, Peover Superior Endowed Primary School, and Knutsford High School nearby. There are exceptional independent schools including King’s Macclesfield and Alderley Edge School for Girls within a short drive.

Commuting to the commercial centres of the northwest and beyond is straightforward with easy access to the M56 and M6, and the property is within a mile of Chelford train station, which provides connections to Manchester and London.

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale.

Services
Mains water, electric, gas and drainage. None of the services, appliances, or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

The estimated fastest download speed
currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 80 (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 08/12/2025). 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 checker.ofcom.org.uk on 08/12/2025). 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.

Local Authority
Cheshire East Borough Council

Council Tax Band: E

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.

Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by online auction method however the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.

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.

Finance your purchase
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Important notices
This property is available for sale by online auction. Interested buyers will need to register in advance and complete an ID verification before being able to place a bid.

There is no charge for registering. Buyers should allow sufficient time to complete this process before the time period expires. Full details can be found on Fisher German’s online auction page

Legal pack
A legal pack and any special conditions will be available on Fisher German’s online auction page and interested parties will need to register before accessing the legal documents. It is the responsibility of a prospective purchaser to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction.

Conditions of sale
The property will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to common auction conditions and special conditions of each sale may be found in the legal documents section of the Fisher German online auction page. Each purchaser shall be deemed to have notice of each condition and all the terms thereof and to bid on those terms whether they shall have inspected the said conditions or not.

Completion
Completion will take place 20 working days after exchange of contracts, unless otherwise varied and specified in the legal pack.

Fees
The purchase of this property is subject to a combined buyer and admin fee of £7,560 including VAT as stated on the auction listing. The buyer will also be required to reimburse the search fees of £238.81 plus VAT.

Deposit
The balance of the 10% deposit shall be transferred by the buyer to their solicitor for onward transmission by 12 noon the following working day to the seller’s lawyer. It is therefore essential that you instruct your solicitor ahead of the auction.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – SK11 9BG

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