For sale Detached

WINDY HOWE

WHITEBARN ROAD, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST SK9 7AW

6 beds 7 baths 9,160 sq ft Listed 29 Jun 2025 (-241d)

£6,500,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

851.0 m²

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£3,500,000 Oct 2014

Price per m²

£7,638/m²

Local average

£871,457 (+645.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (32,862 of 33,755)

Key features

  • LUXURY MANSION DELICATELY RENOVATED TO A HIGH STANDARD
  • SIGNIFICANT POTENTIAL WITH EXCITING PLANNING CONSENT ALSO GRANTED
  • IMMACULATELY PRESENTED THROUGHOUT
  • STANDING IN 1 ACRE OF PRIVATE GROUNDS
  • CONTEMPORARY LIVING SPACE SPANNING CIRCA 10,000 SQ FT
  • 6 LARGE EN-SUITE BEDROOMS
  • MASTER SUITE WITH HIS/ HERS DRESSING ROOM AND BALCONY
  • EXCEPTIONAL ENTERTAINING & SEPARATE FAMILY SPACE
  • CUSTOM LUXURY WINE ROOM
  • LEISURE SUITE COMPLETE WITH POOL, JACUZZI AND SAUNA

Additional details

Parking
Garage, Secure, Gated, Private
Garden
Front garden, Patio, Private garden, Enclosed garden

Description

The Property

Windy Howe is known to be 'the' standout property of architectural significance in Alderley Edge.

Sitting proudly on the best road, boasting exceptional curb appeal from its elevated position, its circa one-acre plot is private and south facing, with beautifully manicured gardens.

The house benefits from granted planning permission to extend the already spacious accommodation with a new orangery leading out onto the lovely gardens. In addition, a new padel tennis court has been approved to add to the significant leisure facilities.

This residence combines classic design with luxury modern living. Featuring grand reception rooms and a large breakfast kitchen/dining room. Benefitting from exciting planning permission to extend this south facing side of the home - this extension would create an outstanding addition to this already impressive property.

Offering six ensuite bedrooms, including a principal suite with his and hers dressing rooms and south facing balcony, this listing provides exceptional entertaining and family living space.

Internally the property spans just shy of 10,000 sq ft, over 4 floors with potential to expand further.

The leisure suite is a very tranquil space with a swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym and sauna.

The entertaining space is vast and versatile with a large games/cinema room and bar, not to mention a unique wine room with seating space.

Windy Howe is architecturally notable as an Arts & Crafts style residence, built in 1903 by architect F. W. Mee, using characteristic features such as clay tiled gables, roughcast rendered walls, and stone window surrounds, and details.

It is a striking property recognised for both its historic charm and modern features, it ranks among the village's most notable properties.


The Outside

Set in an elevated position, the property is accessed via stone gate pilars and electric gates, with a sweeping driveway and turning circle leading to a quadruple garage.
Surrounded by mature trees for complete privacy, the grounds include an expansive lawn, a south-facing stone terrace accessed from the kitchen, dining room and games room.

To the rear of the property, a tennis court which is currently used as a football pitch, has planning permission to transform it into a paddle tennis court. This space could just as well be utilised as a further private rear garden that simply adds to the already impressive grounds.

The sweeping drive also leads you to the rear of the property where there is additional parking for at least 5 vehicles and a rather grand back entrance and additional door into the utility and family entertaining room.

Please contact INGRAM PREMIUM LISTINGS for full details of the planning permission which has been granted to extend the internal living space and transform the outside space.

Location & Lifestyle

Windy Howe is ideally located off Whitebarn Road, which is without a doubt 'the' road in Alderley Edge. It's a prime location offering the best lifestyle benefits in the sought after Golden Triangle of Cheshire.

From the gates of Windy Howe, you are less than 10 minutes' walk to enjoy all the trappings of the Village. There's an array of excellent restaurants, cafes and boutique shops, not to mention a Waitrose and Train Station.

Village convenience meets countryside charm as you can also head up Whitebarn Road to enjoy the best walks, and nature trails such as Alderley Edge Circular, Castle Rock, Clock House Wood, Stormy Point and the Engine Vein Mine Circular. These paths vary in length and difficulty, offering options for different fitness levels and interests.
The location also boasts the nearby 'Edge', a scenic National Trust woodland with panoramic views over the Cheshire Plain and further popular walking trails and cycling routes.

Alderley Edge is steeped in history, attracting discerning residents looking for luxury properties and exclusive living.

The schooling on offer has to be some of the best in England, with The Rileys School, Kings and Alderley Edge School for Girls all in close proximity offering exceptional educations.

Excellent amenities and strong transport links complete the list of why this location is so sought after. Manchester Airport is 7½ miles away, Manchester city centre 16 miles and, Wilmslow 2½ miles and Prestbury 5½ miles away (all approx.).


For any further information or to arrange a private viewing, please contact our PRIVATE CLIENT TEAM via WhatsApp (the number is available on our website INGRAM PREMIUM LISTINGS) or email our sales team via this listing link.

DISCLAIMER

These particulars are provided for guidance only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, no responsibility is taken for any error, omission, or misstatement. All measurements, floor areas, distances, and descriptions are approximate and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

Prospective purchasers or tenants should verify the information provided through inspection, survey, or other means, and are advised to seek their own legal and financial advice before entering into any transaction.

The agent does not have authority to make or give any warranty in relation to the property. Properties may be subject to prior sale, lease, or withdrawal without notice.

There may be certain images shown which are computer generated and have been digitally enhanced or altered to illustrate potential improvements, layouts, finishes, or furnishings. They are provided for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the property in its current state.

Listed by

Wirral

DDIP Listed Properties LTD

Reference: 163937240

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 25/02/2025

Current heating cost: £12,104/year

Potential heating cost: £6,777/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,600

Recommendations

  • Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
  • Internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Draught proofing (£80 - £120)
  • Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazed windows (£3,300 - £6,500)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £6,500,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
Same street ROCKLANDS, WHITEBARN ROAD, CHESHIRE EAST SK9 7AW £2,350,000 14/07/2025 Detached

Street average: £2,350,000 (1 sale)

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £865/mo
Realistic £961/mo
Optimistic £1,057/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Pennine: £760/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Whitebarn Road

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Alderley Edge, Congleton Road / Beechfield Road 0.2 miles
Shop Murphy's Barber Shop 0.4 miles
Shop Coggles 0.4 miles
Train station Alderley Edge 0.6 miles
Hospital Soss Moss Hospital 1.6 miles
Hospital The Wilmslow Hospital 2.0 miles
Train station Wilmslow 2.2 miles
University University of Manchester Fallowfield Campus 10.3 miles
University Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building 10.4 miles

Street-level crime

No incidents reported for this period. Data for this month may not be available yet from the source.

Within 1 mile during Jan 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Nether Alderley Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 1 May 2012
The Ryleys School Other 0.7 miles (No rating)
Alderley Edge Community Primary School Primary 0.7 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Alderley Edge School for Girls Other 0.7 miles (No rating)
Lindow Community Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Good — 11 Mar 2014

Rental Comparables

Rental comparables data is not available for this property.