For sale Terraced

9 COW LANE

MACCLESFIELD, BOLLINGTON, CHESHIRE EAST SK10 5BL

2 beds 1 baths 560 sq ft Listed 22 Aug 2026 (-8d)

£325,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

52 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£274,000 Aug 2023

Price per m²

£6,250/m²

Local average

£305,613 (+6.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,332 of 33,755)

Street crime

25 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Driveway
Garden
Yes
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

A charming two-bedroom cottage, ideally positioned in the heart of the sought-after village of Bollington, enjoying a delightful combination of character, countryside views and a welcoming village atmosphere. The property commands panoramic views to the front, whilst to the rear there are wonderful views towards the iconic White Nancy. With an abundance of countryside walks readily accessible from the doorstep, the property is perfectly placed for those seeking a peaceful rural setting without compromising on the convenience and amenities of village life.

The accommodation briefly comprises a living room and kitchen to the ground floor, with two bedrooms and a bathroom to the first floor. From the second bedroom there is also access to a boarded and carpeted loft space with a velux window. The property benefits from gas fired central heating and uPVC double glazing throughout.

Externally, the property is set back from the road behind a stone-flagged driveway, providing off-road parking for one vehicle. To the rear is a delightful cottage-style garden, offering a charming and peaceful outdoor space in which to relax and enjoy the surrounding countryside, with lovely views towards the iconic White Nancy.

Combining character, charm and a superb village setting, Cow Lane presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a delightful cottage in a highly desirable and picturesque location.

Ground Floor -

Living Room - 3.78m x 3.78m (12'5 x 12'5) - Hardwood front door with glazing inset. Multi-fuel stove set within a recessed fireplace with a stone hearth and wooden mantel. T.V. aerial point. Fitted shelving. uPVC double glazed window with stone sill. Double panelled radiator.

Kitchen - 3.78m x 2.82m (12'5 x 9'3) - Belfast sink with mixer tap and base unit below. An additional range of bespoke base and eye level units with wood block work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Integrated single oven. Integrated four ring gas hob with extractor hood over. Integrated microwave. Integrated fridge/freezer. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Cupboard housing the Ideal combination condensing boiler. Recessed spotlighting. T.V. aerial point. Handrail to the staircase. uPVC double glazed window. uPVC door with glazing inset opening onto the rear garden. Double panelled radiator.

First Floor -

Landing - Handrail to the staircase.

Bedroom One - 3.78m x 3.78m (12'5 x 12'5) - Finger-latch door. Exposed timber ceiling beams. Original cast iron fireplace. Fitted wardrobe to the chimney recess. Recessed spotlghting. uPVC double glazed window with stone sill. Double panelled radiator.

Bedroom Two - 2.79m x 1.57m (9'2 x 5'2) - Finger-latch door. T.V. aerial point. Access to the loft via a pull-down ladder. uPVC double glazed window with stone sill and stunning views to the rear. Double panelled radiator.

Bathroom - The white suite comprises a panelled bath wiith mixer tap and hand-held shower attachment, a countertop washbasin with mixer tap and tiled splashbacks and a low suite W.C. Finger-latch door. Built-in storage cupboard. Partially tiled walls. Tiled flooring. Recessed spotlighting. uPVC double glazed window. Vertical heated towel rail.

Loft Space - 3.25m x 3.33m (10'08 x 10'11) - Accessed via a pull-down ladder. Courtesy light. Exposed timber ceiling beams. Storage to the eaves. Velux window. Double panelled radiator..

Outside -

Gardens - To the front of the property there is a stone-flagged driveway providing off-road parking for one vehicle whilst to the rear, there is a lovely courtyard style garden with views over open farmland and White Nancy beyond

Tenure - Leasehold - A term of 999 years from 1840. There is an annual ground rent of £2.10s.0d.

Listed by

Macclesfield

Holden & Prescott

Reference: 92293650

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 23/05/2024

Expiry date: 22/05/2034

Current heating cost: £760/year

Potential heating cost: £603/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,725

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • 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)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location is outside the imported HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygons.

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

22% since 2017

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £325,000 +18.6%
Sold 15/08/2023 (3 years ago) £274,000 +21.8%
Sold 21/09/2017 (8 years ago) £225,000

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
73A HIGH STREET, BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5PF £203,000 26/01/2026 Terraced
34 INGERSLEY VALE, BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5BP £340,000 28/11/2025 Terraced
8 HIGH STREET, BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5PH £308,000 27/11/2025 Terraced
32 INGERSLEY VALE, BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5BP £415,000 30/05/2025 Terraced
5 HIGH STREET, BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5PH £159,950 19/12/2023 Terraced
10 CHANCERY LANE, BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5BJ £213,000 24/11/2023 Terraced
33 CHURCH STREET, BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5QD £260,000 08/11/2022 Terraced
10 LORD STREET, BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5BN £175,000 14/10/2022 Terraced
80 CHURCH STREET, BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5QD £180,000 12/10/2022 Terraced
50 CHANCERY LANE, BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5BJ £240,000 05/10/2022 Terraced
OWLHURST COTTAGES 1 HIGH STREET, BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5PH £309,000 15/09/2022 Terraced
14 CHANCERY LANE, BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5BJ £215,000 07/09/2022 Terraced
7 OLDHAM STREET, BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5PJ £235,000 26/08/2022 Terraced
30 INGERSLEY VALE, BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5BP £365,000 22/08/2022 Terraced
34 JACKSON LANE, BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5BE £287,500 28/07/2022 Terraced
12 PARK STREET, BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5PG £435,000 24/06/2022 Terraced
27 LORD STREET, BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5BN £197,500 17/06/2022 Terraced
38 REDWAY, KERRIDGE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5BA £263,000 25/03/2022 Terraced
1 JACKSONS CLOSE, KERRIDGE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5GF £382,500 28/01/2022 Terraced
24 LOWTHER STREET, BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5QQ £225,000 17/12/2021 Terraced

Area average: £270,423 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 25.8%
10y growth 45.5%

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

1y (index) 4.1%
5y (index) 24%
10y (index) 53.3%

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 East Cheshire: £723/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Bollington, Chancery Lane / Jackson Lane 0.2 miles
Bus stop Bollington, Jackson Lane / Jackson Close 0.2 miles
Shop Unknown 0.2 miles
Shop Village Florist 0.3 miles
Train station Prestbury 2.1 miles
Train station Adlington (Cheshire) 2.4 miles
Hospital Rosemount Resource Centre 3.2 miles
University University of Derby, Buxton 7.7 miles
Hospital Buxton Hospital & Corbar Birth Centre 8.3 miles
University Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building 11.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 8
Violence and sexual offences 6
Other theft 2
Public order 2
Shoplifting 2
Bicycle theft 1
Burglary 1
Other crime 1
Possession of weapons 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 25

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 22 Jan 2023
Dean Valley Community Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 1 Nov 2012
Bollington Cross CofE Primary School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 20 Mar 2023
Pott Shrigley Church School Primary 1.2 miles Good — 8 May 2019
Rainow Primary School Primary 1.2 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.3%
Max investor price (0.8%) £123,000
Target investor price (1%) £98,400
  • 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).