Home Buyers Survey Wilmslow

Wilmslow grew in popularity in the Victorian era as railways were built which meant it became easily commutable for North West businessmen. Wilmslow station opened in 1842 and became electrified in 1959. This was due to the West Coast Main Line electrification and modernisation program. As a result this means there are many beautiful Victorian properties including those on Fulshaw Park and The Avenue. Many large grand properties reside in Wilmslow which makes it a very desired place to live.

There are many new builds in Wilmslow including those in the new development, Pavillion Gardens, as well as The Larches which are in large 4 or 5 bedroom, detached houses. There are also flats available on streets such as Chapel Lane and Alderley Road.

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The River Bollin Runs through Wilmslow which means some streets are subkect to flood risks and alerts. Some of these streets include River Street, Styal Road and Manchester Road. If you are concerned that a property you are looking to buy is in a flood risk area, you should consider getting a flood risk report (click for more details).	Raised levels of noise pollution are particularly raised on roads near the A583, A34 and roads near the railway line. Roads affected include Briarwood, Warham Street and Ladyfield Street.	Any areas to be explored for their energy potential by the oil & gas industry must be licensed by the Oil and Gas Authority. Such exploration includes areas subject to hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") investigation. A recent Environmental Report carried out for a property in Altrincham Road, Wilmslow, SK9 5NG stated that it was built within 4km of an area licensed for onshore energy exploration and production.

Cheshire is a county situated in North West England. Surrounding English counties are Merseyside to the north, Greater Manchester also to the north, Derbyshire to the east, Staffordshire to the south-east, Shropshire to the south and Wales situated to the west.

The unitary authorities are Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Warrington and Halton. Cheshire County Council was abolished in 2009 which lead to the birth of Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester. The county town is Chester which is a walled city, west of Cheshire near the boarder with Wales.

Cheshire’s notable landmarks include Chester Cathedral, Eaton Hall and Little Moreton Hall which is a manor house with wonky architecture. Prehistorical burial grounds have been found in Cheshire at The Bridestones which is a chambered cairn. Cheshire is also home to many remains of Iron Age hill forts that can be visited today.

We have local RICS Listed Building Surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in Wilmslow. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in Wilmslow