5 bed house for sale Church Lane, Rainow
Added on 30/09/2026
- Type
- Semi-detached
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Size
- £275 per sq ft
- Tenure
- Ask agent
Key features
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- Characterful kitchen occupying the former public bar, featuring a Belfast sink, Rangemaster cooker and original restored pub benches
- A remarkable former Horse and Jockey Inn dating back to around 1770, beautifully blending period character with modern comforts
- Thoughtfully improved by the current owners, including a new entrance hall, en-suite shower room, fitted wardrobes, wood-burning stoves and extensive refurbishment throughout
- Wonderfully quirky accommodation arranged over three distinctive levels extending to approximately just under 2,000 sq ft
- Private elevated stone-flagged courtyard terrace enjoying far-reaching views towards Kerridge Ridge
- Five/Six bedrooms, three reception areas and three bath/shower rooms offering exceptional flexibility
- Garage providing covered off-road parking together with additional informal parking and a useful covered bin store
- Packed with original character including exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, feature fireplaces and an impressive galleried dining room
- A truly one-of-a-kind period home with over 250 years of history, complete with original photographs and historical documents to pass on to its next custodians
About this property
Steeped in over 250 years of history, Old Jockey Cottage is one of Rainow's most distinctive period homes. Dating back to around 1770 and formerly the Horse and Jockey Inn until the early twentieth century, the cottage has been thoughtfully restored and beautifully improved, creating a home that perfectly balances historic character with modern-day comfort.
Floorplan
Council tax
Band EProperty timeline
- ListedSeptember 2026 £550,000
5 beds · 3 baths · this listing
Location
Church Lane, Rainow
Mortgage and stamp duty
A £495,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £110,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
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