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13 FORGE WOOD CLOSE

CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 4DR

5 beds 4 baths 1,711 sq ft Listed 21 Jan 2026 (-137d)

£550,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

159 m²

Council tax band

F

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£399,950 Jan 2020

Price per m²

£3,459/m²

Local average

£424,190 (+29.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,609 of 33,755)

Street crime

117 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOMS
  • THREE RECEPTION ROOMS
  • TWO ENSUITES
  • FITTED ROBES TO THE MASTER BEDROOM
  • GROUND FLOOR WC
  • FAMILY BATHROOM (4 WCS IN TOTAL)
  • MULTI PURPOSE ROOM/STUDIO/GARAGE
  • EV POINT
  • KITCHEN/DINER
  • COVERED UNDER N.H.B.C

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Set in a serene and sought-after place,
This five-bed detached home is full of grace.
With woodland views and the River Dane in sight,
Its peaceful setting feels perfectly right.

On the edge of an exclusive Wain Homes estate,
Built in 2019, both stylish and great,
It blends calm surroundings with daily ease,
A rare combination designed to please.

Created for families and modern-day living,
With room to grow, adapt and enjoy family living.

Set within a truly serene and sought-after location, this impressive five-bedroom detached family home enjoys picturesque views over woodland and the River Dane. Positioned on the edge of a small, exclusive development built by Wain Homes in 2019, the property perfectly combines a peaceful setting with everyday convenience.

Designed for modern family living, this versatile home offers generous and flexible accommodation throughout. The welcoming entrance hallway provides access to a ground floor WC and useful storage, leading through to a multi-purpose study/playroom or music room, beautifully positioned to enjoy views of the surrounding woodland. The heart of the home is the stunning open-plan kitchen/diner, complete with integrated appliances and French doors opening directly onto the rear garden, ideal for entertaining and family life. A spacious lounge with an attractive large bay window overlooks the garden, while a separate utility room adds further practicality. The former integral double garage has been thoughtfully converted into a superb studio space, perfect for a home business, gym or hobby room, yet retains the option to be reverted back to garage use if desired. The aluminium bi-fold doors have xenon-filled panels, integral blinds, and are under warranty until 2031. Following this conversion, the property now extends to approximately 2,013 sq ft.

To the first floor are five well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a generous master suite with fitted wardrobes and en-suite shower room, along with a second bedroom also benefitting from an en-suite. A stylish family bathroom completes the accommodation. Externally, the property continues to impress with ample driveway parking for up to four vehicles and gated access to a beautifully landscaped rear garden, featuring a paved patio with pergola and a lawned area, creating an ideal space for relaxing and entertaining. The home further benefits from an EV charging point and remains covered under the NHBC warranty, offering reassurance and peace of mind.

With excellent commuter links via road, bus and train to Macclesfield, Manchester, Stoke and beyond, and within easy reach of local amenities, schools, Congleton Town Centre and nearby retail parks, this exceptional family home must be viewed to be fully appreciated. Contact us today to arrange your private viewing.

Listed by

Congleton

Spicerhaart

Reference: 171270707

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 18/09/2019

Current heating cost: £352/year

Potential heating cost: £354/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £550,000 +37.5%
Sold 31/01/2020 (6 years ago) £399,950

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
Same street 14 FORGE WOOD CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4DR £616,000 29/08/2025 Detached
Same street 7 FORGE WOOD CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4DR £395,000 21/06/2023 Detached
77 FORGE LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4BL £410,000 30/11/2022 Detached
81 FORGE LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4BL £560,000 28/11/2022 Detached
Same street 1 FORGE WOOD CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4DR £279,000 06/06/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 8 FORGE WOOD CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4DR £220,000 25/03/2022 Terraced
Same street 5 FORGE WOOD CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4DR £280,000 28/06/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £358,000 (5 sales)

Area average: £485,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 24.6%
10y growth 65.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.6%
5y (index) 23.6%
10y (index) 51.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £878/mo
Realistic £975/mo
Optimistic £1,073/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Oldham & Rochdale: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop Mr Tyre Congleton 0.2 miles
Shop PaintWell 0.3 miles
Bus stop West Heath, Longdown Road / Back Lane 0.3 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.3 miles
Hospital Congleton War Memorial Hospital 1.3 miles
Train station Congleton 1.7 miles
Train station Goostrey 5.5 miles
Hospital John Munroe Hospital 6.8 miles
University Buxton & Leek College 9.5 miles
University Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College 9.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 38
Anti-social behaviour 17
Public order 14
Shoplifting 11
Criminal damage and arson 7
Drugs 6
Other theft 6
Other crime 4
Burglary 3
Possession of weapons 3
Robbery 3
Bicycle theft 2
Vehicle crime 2
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 117

Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 1 Jul 2024
Aidenswood School Other 0.6 miles Good — 24 Apr 2024
The Quinta Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 12 Sep 2023
Black Firs Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 27 Nov 2013
Marlfields Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Requires improvement — 7 May 2024

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
School Lane, Eaton, Congleton £2,500/mo 5 1.8 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £2,500/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.45%
Max investor price (0.8%) £312,500
Target investor price (1%) £250,000
Gross yield 5.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 18.3×
Monthly cashflow £59/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 0.4%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).