# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SK11 7RH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Briarwood Avenue, Macclesfield, SK11 7RH | | Price | £185,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | ## Description This three-bedroom semi-detached property offers an exciting opportunity for those seeking a renovation project, requiring a comprehensive programme of refurbishment but providing considerable scope to modernise and transform the accommodation to suit individual tastes and requirements. The ground floor briefly comprises an entrance hall, lounge, dining room and kitchen, with three well-proportioned bedrooms and a bathroom to the first floor. The property also benefits from a range of useful outhouses, offering valuable ancillary space with potential for a variety of uses, subject to any necessary consents. Externally, the property is set back from the road behind a driveway providing off-road parking for one vehicle, together with a sizeable lawned front garden. To the rear is a good-sized garden which, with some landscaping and attention, offers excellent potential to create an attractive and enjoyable outdoor space. The property is conveniently positioned for a range of local amenities, while South Park is just a short walk away, providing extensive green space and recreational facilities. Requiring substantial modernisation throughout, this is a property with genuine potential for those looking to take on a project and create a home to their own specification. With vision and investment, both the accommodation and outside space could be significantly enhanced, making this an interesting opportunity for refurbishment buyers and investors alike. **Ground Floor** - **Entrance Hall** - Composite front door with glazing inset. Handrail to the staircase. Dado rail. uPVC double glazed window. Double panelled radiator. **Lounge** - 5.51m x 3.48m reducing to 2.51m (18'1 x 11'5 reduc - Electric fire set within a timber surround and mantel fireplace. T.V. aerial point. uPVC double glazed windows to front and rear elevation. Two single panelled radiators. **Dining Room** - 3.45m x 3.00m (11'4 x 9'10) - uPVC double glazed window. Single panelled radiator. **Kitchen** - 5.54m x 2.39m (18'2 x 7'10) - Single drainer stainless steel sink. Base and eye level units with tiled splashbacks. Gas cooker point. Built-in storage cupboard. uPVC double glazed windows. uPVC door. **First Floor** - **Landing** - Handrail to the staircase. Loft access. Cupboard housing the Vaillant combination boiler. uPVC double glazed window. Single panelled radiator. **Bedroom One** - 5.54m x 3.45m reducing to 2.54m (18'2 x 11'4 reduc - Built-in cupboard. uPVC double glazed windows to front and rear elevation. Single panelled radiator. **Bedroom Two** - 3.10m x 3.02m (10'2 x 9'11) - Built-in cupboard. uPVC double glazed window. Single panelled radiator. **Bedroom Three** - 3.51m x 2.41m (11'6 x 7'11) - uPVC double glazed window. Single panelled radiator. **Bathroom** - Panelled bath with electric shower over. Pedestal washbasin. Low suite W.C. Extractor fan. Partially tiled walls. uPVC double glazed window. Double panelled radiator. **Outside** - **Outhouses** - A series of breeze block outbuildings with power and light. **Gardens** - To the front of the property there is a large lawned garden with a driveway providing off-road parking for one vehicles whilst the garden to the rear the garden is fully enclosed and features mature hedging. **Tenure** - Freehold. ## Property Photos - ![_dsc7062_f2ec8cac.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541178) - _dsc7062_f2ec8cac.jpg - ![_dsc6987.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541179) - _dsc6987.jpg - ![_dsc6962.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541180) - _dsc6962.jpg - ![_dsc7037_ef0dcce9.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541181) - _dsc7037_ef0dcce9.jpg - ![_dsc7072_1594addc.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541182) - _dsc7072_1594addc.jpg - ![_dsc6982.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541183) - _dsc6982.jpg - ![_dsc6992.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541184) - _dsc6992.jpg - ![_dsc6997.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541185) - _dsc6997.jpg - ![_dsc7002.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541186) - _dsc7002.jpg - ![_dsc7007.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541187) - _dsc7007.jpg - ![_dsc7012.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541188) - _dsc7012.jpg - ![_dsc6947.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541189) - _dsc6947.jpg - ![_dsc6967.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541190) - _dsc6967.jpg - ![_dsc6977.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541191) - _dsc6977.jpg - ![_dsc6972.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541192) - _dsc6972.jpg - ![_dsc6952.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541193) - _dsc6952.jpg - ![_dsc6957.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541194) - _dsc6957.jpg - ![_dsc6932.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541195) - _dsc6932.jpg - ![_dsc6937.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541196) - _dsc6937.jpg - ![_dsc6942.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541197) - _dsc6942.jpg - ![_dsc7017.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541198) - _dsc7017.jpg - ![_dsc7022.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541199) - _dsc7022.jpg - ![_dsc7042.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541200) - _dsc7042.jpg - ![_dsc7032_57b931ec.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541201) - _dsc7032_57b931ec.jpg - ![_dsc7047_3582660f.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541202) - _dsc7047_3582660f.jpg - ![_dsc7052_0343bf5c.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541203) - _dsc7052_0343bf5c.jpg - ![_dsc7057_674519f1.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541204) - _dsc7057_674519f1.jpg - ![_dsc7067_6db563d5.jpg](/listings/photos/93992607/2541205) - _dsc7067_6db563d5.jpg ## Floorplans - ![7 Briarwood Avenue - all floors (3).JPG](/listings/photos/93992607/2541206) - 7 Briarwood Avenue - all floors (3).JPG ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/93992607/2541207) - EE Rating ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 LYME AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7RS | £357,000 | 12/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 70 MAPLE AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7RG | £237,500 | 03/10/2025 | Semi-detached | | 109 LONDON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7RL | £635,000 | 03/10/2025 | Semi-detached | | 17 SMITH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7QF | £190,000 | 16/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 52 MAPLE AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7RG | £265,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 30 MAPLE AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7RB | £255,000 | 31/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 31 LYME AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7RS | £210,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 MAPLE AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7RB | £224,457 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 22 LYME AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7RS | £240,000 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 LILFORD SQUARE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7SA | £140,000 | 23/11/2021 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £275,396 (10 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £346,718 (63 Semi-detached, SK11, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -46.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £887/mo - **Realistic:** £985/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,084/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Little Brereton, Cowbrook Lane, Gawsworth](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7d23f70) | £1,750/mo | 3 | 2.05 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,750/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.95% (okay) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £218,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £175,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,750/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 11.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 8.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £821/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 18.4% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 35.6% - **10y growth:** 53.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of July 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.9% - **5y growth (index):** 29.6% - **10y growth (index):** 54.8% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)