Summary - THE SESSIONS HOUSE LODGE, TOFT ROAD, KNUTSFORD WA16 0PB
1 bed 1 bath Hotel
Grade II* landmark with large-site expansion potential and event-led revenue.
Grade II* listed neoclassical building, built 1818
Prominent Knutsford location; train station c.100m, M6 c.1.6 miles
Wedding licence for 300 guests; 24-hour premises licence in place
Nine existing en-suite letting rooms; banquet hall and private dining
Planning granted for 42 additional bedrooms and rooftop bar
Cobblestone forecourt with 30 off-street parking spaces
Listed status will restrict alterations and increase consent costs
Energy Rating D; business rates rateable value £108,000
An outstanding Grade II* listed landmark in affluent Knutsford, The Sessions House Lodge offers an established hospitality operation and significant expansion potential. The property combines an opulent restaurant, bar, private dining and a licensed Banquet Hall for up to 300 guests with nine current en-suite letting rooms and a 24-hour premises licence — creating immediate trading value for weddings, events and dining.
Planning permission is already granted for a further 42 bedrooms and a rooftop bar (10 refurbishments, 32 rear extension), presenting a clear route to scale room stock and income. The site includes a cobbled forecourt with 30 off-street parking spaces and a very large plot of approximately 0.34 hectares (0.83 acres), all in a prominent, well-connected location close to Knutsford station and the M6.
Buyers should note the listed status (Grade II*) will constrain alterations and require specialist consent and costs. The building’s historic features — including high ceilings, original courtroom character and basement holding cells — are distinctive assets but also introduce conversion complexity. Energy Rating D and the current business rates indicate ongoing running costs to be factored into redevelopment budgets.
This opportunity suits operators or investors targeting a high-end wedding and events venue with clear planning upside, provided they accept listed-building constraints and commit capital to complete the permitted extension and refurbishment works.
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