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Why move to Chelford?

New build homes for sale in Chelford

Chelford is a small Cheshire village set among open farmland beside the Capesthorne Estate, around six miles from both Knutsford and Macclesfield.

It offers a rare balance for village life, with its own railway station, a well-regarded primary school and the shops and restaurants of Wilmslow and Alderley Edge a short drive away. It’s also why new homes in Chelford so rarely come along.

Our new build homes in Chelford continue a long connection with the village. Cricketers Green brings a new phase of 20 homes alongside the original development, completed in 2019, joining our wider collection of new build homes for sale in Cheshire. For growing families, couples and downsizers alike, it’s a chance to settle with the countryside on the doorstep.

Location & amenities

in Chelford

Living in Chelford means a quieter pace of life without giving up the essentials.

The village centre has a convenience store, an independent butcher and the Egerton Arms, a country pub said to date back to the 15th century. For a weekly shop, a meal out or an afternoon browsing boutiques, Knutsford, Wilmslow and Alderley Edge are all within easy reach.

For commuters, Chelford station has direct trains to Manchester Piccadilly in around 35 minutes, with connections at Crewe for London. The village sits where the A537 and A535 meet, giving quick routes to Macclesfield, Knutsford, the M6 and M56, and Manchester Airport. It’s this mix of village life and easy connections that keeps new builds in Chelford in such demand.

Schools & education

in Chelford

Chelford is a good choice for families with young children, with a village primary school within walking distance of home.

Chelford CE Primary School on Oak Road was rated Good by Ofsted in October 2023, with Outstanding judgements for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes. Peover Superior Endowed Primary School is also close by.

Secondary schools are within easy reach in Knutsford, Wilmslow and Macclesfield, while independent options include The King’s School in Macclesfield. It all helps make Chelford a considered choice for growing families looking at new build homes in Cheshire.

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Things to do

in Chelford

Chelford makes an excellent base for exploring the Cheshire countryside. Footpaths lead out of the village across open fields to Nether Alderley and its restored medieval watermill, cared for by the National Trust, while the quiet lanes around the village are popular with cyclists.

Jodrell Bank, the UNESCO World Heritage Site and home of the Lovell Telescope, is a short drive along the A535. Capesthorne Hall and Tatton Park offer gardens, lakes and seasonal events close to home, and the village has its own cricket club. Whether you prefer quiet walks or family days out, a new build home in Chelford puts all of it within easy reach.

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