Beautifully appointed residence, in one of Wilmslow’s most prestigious and picturesque settings.DescriptionPositioned within the highly regarded Bollin Hill Conservation Area, this handsome 1920s home offers a rare opportunity to rent a substantial family property of exceptional character and scale. Designed by noted architect Theodore Halliday and built by the esteemed local firm Browns, the house is discreetly located within walking distance of Wilmslow town centre and the River Bollin valley.The accommodation has been thoughtfully extended and enhanced over the years, with a two-storey rear extension and loft conversion delivering over 2,770 sq ft of well-balanced internal space, ideal for modern family living.A generous reception hall with an original turning staircase and leaded entrance door sets the tone on arrival. The ground floor includes a formal living room with a feature stone fireplace, a separate sitting room/snug, and a magnificent open-plan kitchen/dining/family room to the rear. This space fitted with hand-painted cabinetry by David Lisle, opens onto the garden and benefits from underfloor heating, creating a superb everyday living and entertaining environment. A spacious utility room and cloakroom/WC complete the ground floor.To the first floor, a galleried landing gives access to four bedrooms, including a large principal suite with fitted wardrobes and a luxurious Fired Earth en suite. A second high-quality family bathroom serves the additional bedrooms. The fifth bedroom is located on the second floor and is ideal as a guest room, home office, or teenage suite.Externally, the property sits behind an in-and-out gravel driveway with ample parking and access to the attached garage. The west-facing rear garden has been professionally landscaped by rhs award-winner Heather Boardman, providing a private and beautifully curated outdoor space.LocationBollin Hill enjoys a prime position just half a mile from Wilmslow town centre, offering convenient access to a wide range of amenities including boutique shops, restaurants, and the mainline train station. Larger retail and leisure destinations such as Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, several golf clubs and premium fitness centres are all within a 10-minute drive.The area is renowned for its excellent schooling, with a choice of highly regarded state schools and a wide selection of independent schools nearby. Wilmslow High School is approximately 0.9 miles away.This location is ideal for commuters, with swift access to the A34 and M56, connecting to Manchester, Chester, and other key North West business hubs. Manchester Airport is just 4 miles away, while Wilmslow train station provides direct services to London Euston (approx. 1 hour 47 minutes) and Manchester Piccadilly (approx. 22 minutes).Square Footage: 2,776 sq ftAdditional InfoHolding Deposit (1 week) £1,384.62Deposit Payable (5 weeks) £6,923.08Minimum term 12 monthsRent must be paid monthly in advance
Rules for how fees will be charged for Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST) are different to how fees will be charged for Non-Housing Act Tenancies (nha). All our fees and charges are shown including VAT.
Housing act tenancies (AST)
Holding deposit Equivalent of one weeks rent
Changing tenancy documents once signed £50, or any reasonable costs incurred if these are higher than £50
Deposit: Annual rent less than £50,000 Equivalent to five weeks' rent / annual rent £50,000 or more Equivalent to six weeks' rent
Change of sharer £50 for one reference and a new tenancy agreement, or any reasonable costs incurred if these are higher than £50
Early termination (at landlord’s discretion) All costs incurred by the landlord for allowing early termination including the agent's existing or re-letting fees
Stamp Duty Land Tax Payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000
Bank charges if you ask us to pay an overseas account we’ll charge £30 per payment
Late, unpaid, returned rent payments 3% above the base rate of Bank of England per annum, calculated daily
Lost keys Any cost for the replacement of keys, fobs, security devices or associated items
non-housing act tenancies (nha)
Pre Tenancy Application Charge (ptac) Equivalent of one weeks rent or £600. If you withdraw from the tenancy: Private tenancies - minimum of £300 per person. Company tenancies - minimum of £600
Tenancy paperwork £360
Company reference checks £120 per reference
Deposit Usually equivalent to six weeks rent / with pet eight weeks
Check-in and/or out From £120 to £620 approx. Check your tenancy agreement to confirm who is responsible for paying this charge
Call out services (inc out of hours) £60 per hour and/or the contractors invoice where your actions or lack of actions result in us or a contractor attending the property to remedy the situation
Last minute cancellation of pre-arranged visits £60 per visit and any contractor invoice
Hourly rate £60 plus any replacement costs if we or the landlord have to replace any damaged items, or return any fixtures or fittings to their original position, as per the inventory
Any overseas payment charges £30 per payment
Late/unpaid/returned rent payments £60 late payment charge and 3% above the base rate of Bank of England per annum, calculated daily
Change of sharer £475 / Additional sharer (at the same time) £100
Renewal negotiation £200 for each renewal. If additional referencing is required £45 per reference
Changing tenancy documents once signed £180
Early termination (at landlord’s discretion) All costs incurred by the landlord for allowing early termination including the agent's existing or re-letting fees
Stamp Duty Land Tax payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000
Bank charges if you ask us to pay an overseas account we’ll charge £30 per payment