# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SK11 9HX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | MOSS COTTAGE, COCKSMOSS LANE, MACCLESFIELD, MARTON, CHESHIRE EAST SK11 9HX | | Price | £1,250,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | G | | Last sold | £900,000 Feb 2019 | ## Description Moss Cottage is a charming and beautifully appointed four-bedroom country residence occupying an idyllic rural position on Cocksmoss Lane, surrounded by picturesque Cheshire countryside. Set within beautiful gardens and grounds extending to just under 2 acres, the property offers spacious and versatile accommodation extending to approximately 2,633 sq.ft., including garaging and ancillary accommodation. The property has been thoughtfully improved whilst retaining a wealth of character features, including exposed timber beams, traditional fireplaces and attractive brickwork. The ground floor comprises an impressive 24ft living room with exposed beams, oak flooring and a feature fireplace, a separate family room with wood burner, and a beautifully appointed breakfast kitchen with central island, range-style cooker and attractive cabinetry. A particular feature is the superb garden/dining room with vaulted ceiling, rooflights and extensive glazing, creating a wonderful space for dining and entertaining with French doors opening directly onto the gardens. A cloakroom/WC completes the ground floor. To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom features fitted cabinetry, a character fireplace, air conditioning and access to a private balcony overlooking the gardens and surrounding countryside. Another bedroom incorporates a charming mezzanine level, providing additional space for children's play, reading or studying. Externally, the property benefits from a gated entrance and generous gravel driveway providing ample off-road parking, an EV charger and access to an impressive oak-framed triple garage. The garage building also incorporates an adjoining room with its own bathroom, offering excellent versatility for use as a home office, studio, gym or hobby room. The beautiful gardens and grounds extend to just under 2 acres, comprising extensive lawns, mature trees, established planting and a picturesque pond. Enjoying a high degree of privacy and delightful countryside views, Moss Cottage offers a wonderful combination of traditional character, modern comforts and peaceful rural living. **Important Information** Council Tax – Cheshire East – Band G EPC Rating – TBC Tenure – Freehold Heating: LPG Heating Services: Mains Electric & Water, Drainage via septic tank Parking: Driveway & Triple Garage What 3 Words – ///handover.doubts.pull Flood Risk*: Very low risk of flooding Broadband**: Standard Broadband available. Mobile Coverage**: Mobile coverage with main providers (EE, O2, Three & Vodafone) limited coverage indoors. * Information provided by GOV.UK **Information provided by Ofcom checker ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94378152/2567390) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94378152/2567391) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94378152/2567392) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94378152/2567393) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94378152/2567394) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94378152/2567395) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94378152/2567396) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94378152/2567397) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94378152/2567398) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94378152/2567399) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94378152/2567400) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94378152/2567401) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94378152/2567402) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94378152/2567403) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94378152/2567404) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94378152/2567405) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94378152/2567406) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94378152/2567407) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94378152/2567408) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94378152/2567409) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/94378152/2567410) - Floorplan ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | MOSS COTTAGE COCKSMOSS LANE, MARTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9HX | £900,000 | 22/02/2019 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 22 CHAPEL CROFT, CHELFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9SU | £365,000 | 22/05/2026 | Detached | | 6 EDGEWAY, HENBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9PA | £665,000 | 09/01/2026 | Detached | | 30 CHAPEL CROFT, CHELFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9SU | £567,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached | | 19 TOWNFIELD PLACE, CHELFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9GG | £392,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached | | 5 WOODFIN CROFT, CHELFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9SN | £740,000 | 25/11/2025 | Detached | | 24B DIXON DRIVE, CHELFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9BU | £550,000 | 24/11/2025 | Detached | | 22 DIXON DRIVE, CHELFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9BU | £691,000 | 12/11/2025 | Detached | | 11 BURNT ACRE, CHELFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9SS | £475,000 | 06/10/2025 | Detached | | WEST VIEW CONGLETON ROAD, GAWSWORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9RR | £400,000 | 12/09/2025 | Detached | | ST. JAMES CHURCH LANE, GAWSWORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9QY | £600,000 | 13/06/2025 | Detached | | GORSEY KNOWL COTTAGE CHAPEL LANE, LOWER WITHINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9DE | £2,214,000 | 25/04/2025 | Detached | | DICKLOW COB FARM DICKLOW COB, LOWER WITHINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9EA | £1,850,000 | 27/03/2025 | Detached | | 4 MERE COURT, CHELFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9EB | £899,000 | 21/03/2025 | Detached | | CLAY HILL FARM WHITECROFT HEATH ROAD, LOWER WITHINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9DF | £1,300,000 | 14/01/2025 | Detached | | 20 SOUTH VIEW AVENUE, GAWSWORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9RZ | £700,000 | 06/11/2024 | Detached | | 28 CHURCH LANE, HENBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9NN | £705,000 | 30/08/2024 | Detached | | 4 HEYS GREEN DRIVE, HENBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9GD | £1,210,000 | 06/08/2024 | Detached | | 8 SOUTH VIEW AVENUE, GAWSWORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9RZ | £700,000 | 17/06/2024 | Detached | | 9 HEYS GREEN DRIVE, HENBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9GD | £1,195,000 | 06/06/2024 | Detached | | KEEPERS COTTAGE WHITECROFT HEATH ROAD, LOWER WITHINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9DF | £2,100,000 | 30/05/2024 | Detached | | [Same street] MOSS BANK FARM PARTNERSHIP COCKSMOSS LANE, MARTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 9HX | £274,980 | 17/11/2022 | Other | **Street average:** £274,980 (1 sale) **Area average:** £915,900 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £560,875 (51 Detached, SK11, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +122.9% ## 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):** £1,745/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Church Lane, Gawsworth. SK11](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a73d822) | £1,800/mo | 4 | 2.54 miles | Rightmove | | [Siddington, Macclesfield, Cheshire](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/55953dd) | £2,750/mo | 4 | 2.72 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £2,275/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.18% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £284,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £227,500 *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 £2,275/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 45.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-2,900/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -9.6% *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:** 6.2% - **10y growth:** 32.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of July 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.6% - **5y growth (index):** 27.4% - **10y growth (index):** 51.1% ## 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)