For sale Semi-detached

Holmes Chapel Road

Somerford, CW12, CW12 4SP

3 beds 1 baths Listed 10 Sep 2026 (-4d)

£375,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW12 4SP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | Holmes Chapel Road, Somerford, CW12, CW12 4SP |
| Price | £375,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |

## Description

Welcome to this charming three-bedroom semi-detached home, offered with no onward chain and nestled in one of Cheshire’s most sought-after country locations. From the moment you arrive, you’ll appreciate the established character and welcoming feel of this property, set on a generous plot to three sides that opens up fantastic possibilities for future extension (subject to planning permission). Step inside and discover a well-proportioned lounge, perfect for relaxing evenings, and a spacious dining kitchen that’s ideal for family meals or entertaining friends. Upstairs, three comfortable bedrooms and a family bathroom provide plenty of space for everyone to unwind. The gated driveway leads you to the front, while the large private gardens to the rear offer a sense of peace and seclusion that’s hard to find. This home enjoys a truly enviable position, neighbouring the exclusive Somerford Equestrian Park, offering a unique blend of rural tranquillity and easy access to the vibrant communities of Holmes Chapel and Congleton. Whether you’re looking for countryside walks, excellent schools, or convenient commuter links, you’ll find it all within easy reach, surrounded by some of Cheshire’s most beautiful scenery. This is a rare opportunity to secure a home that combines comfort, potential, and a fantastic lifestyle. Browse our photos, videos, and floor plans to get a real feel for what’s on offer, and don’t hesitate to contact us for more information or to arrange your personal viewing. Your next chapter could begin right here.

EPC Rating: E**Parking - Driveway**

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## Floorplans

- ![All](/listings/photos/92978103/2295966) - All
- ![Site Plan](/listings/photos/92978103/2295967) - Site Plan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/92978103/2295968) - EPC 1

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 BRERETON HEATH LANE, BRERETON HEATH, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4SZ | £280,000 | 30/11/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £280,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £254,417 (70 Semi-detached, CW12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +47.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £886/mo
- **Realistic:** £984/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,082/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Oldham & Rochdale (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Holmes Chapel Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2b54e49) | £1,700/mo | 3 | 2.39 miles | Rightmove |
| [Thorsten Way, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/06e597e) | £1,500/mo | 3 | 2.77 miles | Rightmove |
| [Lower Meadow Drive, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7e363f0) | £1,295/mo | 3 | 3.03 miles | Rightmove |
| [Dane Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e5c743e) | £1,000/mo | 3 | 3.09 miles | Rightmove |
| [Galloway Green, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b1c4b17) | £1,400/mo | 3 | 3.46 miles | Rightmove |
| [Havannah Lane, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1773463) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 4.09 miles | Rightmove |
| [Leek Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/11d427a) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 4.52 miles | Rightmove |
| [Church Lane, North Rode, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8d24742) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 5.26 miles | Rightmove |
| [Tunstall Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/813e3e4) | £1,495/mo | 3 | 5.66 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £1,366/mo (9 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 24×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-332/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.7%

*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:** 20.7%
- **10y growth:** 48%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of June 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 52.7%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

Local average

£254,417 (+47.4%)

Street crime

5 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)

Key features

NO CHAIN!
Established semi detached home
Highly regarded country location with extensive gardens
Generous plot to three sides, perfect for future extension (stpp)
Three bedrooms and bathroom to first floor
Lounge and dining kitchen to ground floor
Gated driveway and gardens to front
Very large private gardens to rear
Neighbouring the exclusive Somerford Equestrian park
Close to Holmes Chapel and Congleton yet surrounded by Cheshire's finest countryside!

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Heating: Oil
Parking: Driveway
Garden: Private garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Listed by

Congleton

Chris Hamriding Lettings & Estates

Reference: 92978103

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address	Current	Potential	Floor area	Age band	Type
1 Cottage Garden, Holmes Chapel Road, Somerford, CONGLETON	63	74	125 m²	England and Wales: 2007-2011	Detached
2 Cottage Garden, Holmes Chapel Road, Somerford, CONGLETON	64	74	125 m²	England and Wales: 2007-2011	Detached
2 Gorse Cottages, Holmes Chapel Road, Somerford, CONGLETON	75	92	76 m²	England and Wales: 2012 onwards	Terraced
2 Rose Cottages, Holmes Chapel Road, Somerford, CONGLETON	53	65	76 m²	England and Wales: 1950-1966	Detached
3 Gorse Cottages Holmes Chapel Road, Somerford, Congleton	73	86	80 m²	England and Wales: 2012 onwards	Terraced
3 Rose Cottages, Holmes Chapel Road, Somerford, CONGLETON	51	81	82 m²	England and Wales: 1930-1949	Detached
303 Holmes Chapel Road, Somerford, CONGLETON	76	79	153 m²	England and Wales: 2012 onwards	Detached
303, Holmes Chapel Road, Somerford, CONGLETON	83	91	153 m²	—	Detached
305 Holmes Chapel Road, Somerford, CONGLETON	76	85	140 m²	England and Wales: 2012 onwards	Detached
305, Holmes Chapel Road, Somerford, CONGLETON	83	91	134 m²	—	Detached
311, Holmes Chapel Road, Somerford, CONGLETON	78	92	90 m²	—	Terraced
313, Holmes Chapel Road, Somerford, CONGLETON	80	96	75 m²	—	Terraced
317, Holmes Chapel Road, Somerford, CONGLETON	80	96	75 m²	—	Terraced
319, Holmes Chapel Road, Somerford, CONGLETON	78	92	90 m²	—	Terraced
329, Holmes Chapel Road, Somerford, CONGLETON	87	93	208 m²	—	Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~843 m² (0.21 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

All

Site Plan

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£375,000	—

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
9 BRERETON HEATH LANE, BRERETON HEATH, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4SZ	£280,000	30/11/2021	Semi-detached

Area average: £280,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 20.7%

10y growth 48%

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

1y (index) 5.9%

5y (index) 23.8%

10y (index) 52.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £886/mo

Realistic £984/mo

Optimistic £1,082/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Oldham & Rochdale: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

Holmes Chapel Road

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Brereton Heath, Holmes Chapel Road / Brereton Heath Lane	0.2 miles
Shop	Country Rustics	1.1 miles
Train station	Holmes Chapel	2.8 miles
Train station	Goostrey	3.2 miles
Hospital	Rosemount Resource Centre	8.1 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	8.2 miles
Hospital	John Munroe Hospital	9.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Public order	3
Violence and sexual offences	2
Total incidents	5

Within 1 mile during Jul 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
Brereton CofE Primary School	Primary	1.9 miles	Good — 19 Jan 2018
Black Firs Primary School	Primary	2.1 miles	Good — 27 Nov 2013
Congleton High School	Secondary	2.1 miles	Good — 15 Jan 2015
The Quinta Primary School	Primary	2.4 miles	Good — 12 Sep 2023
Hermitage Primary School	Primary	3.0 miles	Good — 20 Nov 2023

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
Holmes Chapel Road, Congleton, CW12	£1,700/mo	3	2.39 miles	Rightmove
Thorsten Way, Congleton	£1,500/mo	3	2.77 miles	Rightmove
Lower Meadow Drive, Congleton, CW12	£1,295/mo	3	3.03 miles	Rightmove
Dane Street, Congleton	£1,000/mo	3	3.09 miles	Rightmove
Galloway Green, Congleton, CW12	£1,400/mo	3	3.46 miles	Rightmove
Havannah Lane, Congleton, CW12	£1,300/mo	3	4.09 miles	Rightmove
Leek Road, Congleton, CW12	£1,300/mo	3	4.52 miles	Rightmove
Church Lane, North Rode, CW12	£1,300/mo	3	5.26 miles	Rightmove
Tunstall Road, Congleton, CW12	£1,495/mo	3	5.66 miles	Rightmove

Average rent: £1,366/mo (9 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.35%

Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500

Target investor price (1%) £130,000

Gross yield 4.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 24×

Monthly cashflow £-332/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -3.7%

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).

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