# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW12 4JW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 18 KIRKSTONE COURT, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 4JW | | Price | £440,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 157 m² | | Last sold | £285,000 Oct 2016 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Current heating cost:** £1,775/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000 ### Recommendations - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/1136-9425-4600-0272-2292) ## Description This beautifully extended four-bedroom detached family home offers an exceptional blend of contemporary style, versatile living space, and a highly sought-after location in West Heath—perfect for modern family life.Step through the composite entrance door into a welcoming vestibule, leading into a spacious reception hall with oak-effect flooring and a staircase rising to the first floor. A stylish ground floor cloakroom/W.C. with period-style tiled flooring adds convenience for guests.The ground floor layout has been thoughtfully designed to provide flexibility and flow. To the front, a generously sized multi-purpose room (currently utilised as a gym/office/family room) features a striking bow window, making it an ideal workspace or playroom. The elegant lounge, also with a bow window, boasts a contemporary wall-mounted floating fireplace and seamlessly connects via sliding oak doors to the dining and garden rooms.The open-plan dining area and garden room create a superb entertaining space, enhanced by underfloor heating, a pitched ceiling with Velux windows, and French doors opening onto the rear garden—flooding the space with natural light.At the heart of the home lies a stunning, modern fitted kitchen, beautifully appointed with contrasting cabinetry, quartz work surfaces, and a full range of integrated appliances including Neff ovens, induction hob, and Bosch washing machine. Velux windows and rear-facing glazing ensure a bright and airy feel, while practical features such as a pull-out larder and ample storage add everyday convenience.To the first floor, a galleried landing leads to four well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from extensive fitted wardrobes and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with rainfall shower and underfloor heating. The remaining bedrooms are all generously sized, with built-in storage to several rooms, and are served by a stylish modern wet room, also featuring underfloor heating.Externally, the property continues to impress. To the front, a printed concrete driveway provides off-road parking for multiple vehicles. The rear garden is a true highlight—landscaped with an expansive Indian stone terrace ideal for outdoor dining, lawns, and a variety of seating areas including a discreet, tucked-away patio. A standout feature is the oak-framed open-fronted garden room with power and lighting—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Additional benefits include a side utility area, garden store, external power points, and a cold water tap.Situated in the ever-popular West Heath area, the property is ideally placed for excellent local schooling, including The Quinta, Black Firs Primary School, and Congleton High School, all within walking distance. Local amenities at West Heath Shopping Centre are close by, while commuters will appreciate easy access to major road links, the M6 (approximately 6 miles away), and Manchester Airport.An outstanding family home offering space, style, and a prime location—early viewing is highly recommended. ## Property Photos - ![FRONT](/listings/photos/88667850/467376) - FRONT - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/88667850/467378) - LOUNGE - ![DINING ROOM](/listings/photos/88667850/467381) - DINING ROOM - ![GARDEN ROOM ](/listings/photos/88667850/467382) - GARDEN ROOM - ![KITCHEN ](/listings/photos/88667850/467384) - KITCHEN - ![BEDROOM 1 FRONT](/listings/photos/88667850/467385) - BEDROOM 1 FRONT - ![ENSUITE](/listings/photos/88667850/467390) - ENSUITE - ![REAR](/listings/photos/88667850/467392) - REAR - ![AERIAL VIEW](/listings/photos/88667850/467393) - AERIAL VIEW - ![AERIAL VIEW](/listings/photos/88667850/467396) - AERIAL VIEW - ![PLOT](/listings/photos/88667850/467398) - PLOT - ![REAR](/listings/photos/88667850/467404) - REAR - ![REAR](/listings/photos/88667850/467410) - REAR - ![REAR](/listings/photos/88667850/467414) - REAR - ![REAR](/listings/photos/88667850/467419) - REAR - ![OAK FRAMED OPEN FRONTED GARDEN ROOM](/listings/photos/88667850/467426) - OAK FRAMED OPEN FRONTED GARDEN ROOM - ![PLOT](/listings/photos/88667850/467432) - PLOT - ![HALL](/listings/photos/88667850/467438) - HALL - ![HALL](/listings/photos/88667850/467444) - HALL - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/88667850/467446) - LOUNGE - ![DINING ROOM ](/listings/photos/88667850/467450) - DINING ROOM - ![GARDEN ROOM ](/listings/photos/88667850/467455) - GARDEN ROOM - ![GARDEN ROOM ](/listings/photos/88667850/467461) - GARDEN ROOM - ![DINING ROOM ](/listings/photos/88667850/467466) - DINING ROOM - ![KITCHEN ](/listings/photos/88667850/467470) - KITCHEN - ![KITCHEN ](/listings/photos/88667850/467475) - KITCHEN - ![KITCHEN ](/listings/photos/88667850/467479) - KITCHEN - ![KITCHEN ](/listings/photos/88667850/467485) - KITCHEN - ![KITCHEN ](/listings/photos/88667850/467491) - KITCHEN - ![ENTRANCE VESTIBULE](/listings/photos/88667850/467496) - ENTRANCE VESTIBULE - ![GUEST W.C.](/listings/photos/88667850/467501) - GUEST W.C. - ![LANDING](/listings/photos/88667850/467505) - LANDING - ![BEDROOM 4 REAR](/listings/photos/88667850/467508) - BEDROOM 4 REAR - ![SHOWER ROOM ](/listings/photos/88667850/467511) - SHOWER ROOM - ![BEDROOM 3 REAR](/listings/photos/88667850/467514) - BEDROOM 3 REAR - ![BEDROOM 2 FRONT](/listings/photos/88667850/467519) - BEDROOM 2 FRONT - ![BEDROOM 2 FRONT](/listings/photos/88667850/467523) - BEDROOM 2 FRONT - ![BEDROOM 1 FRONT ](/listings/photos/88667850/467527) - BEDROOM 1 FRONT - ![BEDROOM 1 FRONT ](/listings/photos/88667850/467531) - BEDROOM 1 FRONT ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/88667850/467536) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/88667850/467540) - Energy Performance Certificate ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #15467450 - **Address:** 18 Kirkstone Court, CONGLETON, CW12 4JW - **Certificate Issued:** 30/10/2022 - **Work Completed:** 06/10/2022 - **Items:** 2 window(s), 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 KIRKSTONE COURT, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4JW | £285,000 | 27/10/2016 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 15 ELMWOOD DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QY | £457,500 | 06/03/2026 | Detached | | 4 ELMWOOD DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QY | £440,000 | 30/01/2026 | Detached | | 8 ELMWOOD DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QY | £470,000 | 12/12/2025 | Detached | | 6 KESWICK COURT, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4JH | £392,500 | 10/12/2025 | Detached | | 20 ELMWOOD DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QY | £442,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached | | MERE VIEW 5 NEWCASTLE ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4XW | £590,000 | 12/09/2024 | Detached | | 33 ELMWOOD DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QY | £335,000 | 07/12/2023 | Detached | | 34 ELMWOOD DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QY | £409,995 | 28/09/2023 | Detached | | 12 SWEET BRIAR COURT, ASTBURY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4GY | £485,000 | 22/09/2023 | Detached | | 32 ELMWOOD DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QY | £459,995 | 15/09/2023 | Detached | | 30 ELMWOOD DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QY | £459,995 | 15/09/2023 | Detached | | 24 ELMWOOD DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QY | £435,000 | 21/07/2023 | Detached | | 7 VIOLET CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YR | £317,500 | 08/06/2023 | Detached | | 48 WALTER AVENUE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FF | £249,596 | 26/05/2023 | Detached | | 20 ELMWOOD DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QY | £412,995 | 31/03/2023 | Detached | | 28 WALTER AVENUE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FF | £319,995 | 30/03/2023 | Detached | | 18 ELMWOOD DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QY | £412,995 | 30/01/2023 | Detached | | 26 WALTER AVENUE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FF | £373,995 | 12/01/2023 | Detached | | 22 WALTER AVENUE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FF | £373,995 | 06/01/2023 | Detached | | 18 WALTER AVENUE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FF | £344,995 | 06/01/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 5 KIRKSTONE COURT, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4JW | £270,000 | 28/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £270,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £409,153 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £424,190 (91 Detached, CW12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +3.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £878/mo - **Realistic:** £975/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,073/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Oldham & Rochdale (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Field View Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/231b890) | £1,400/mo | 4 | 0.71 miles | Rightmove | | [Blue Cedar Way, Somerford, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/91523c5) | £1,750/mo | 4 | 1.17 miles | Rightmove | | [Watery Lane, Astbury, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/cb14497) | £3,750/mo | 4 | 1.22 miles | Rightmove | | [Quayside, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6cdc68b) | £1,600/mo | 4 | 1.23 miles | Rightmove | | [Chelford Road, Somerford, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1478f53) | £2,995/mo | 4 | 1.33 miles | Rightmove | | [Rutland Close, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/02cfca7) | £1,700/mo | 4 | 1.35 miles | Rightmove | | [Walfield Avenue, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4d4293e) | £2,200/mo | 4 | 1.49 miles | Rightmove | | [71 Moss Road, Astbury, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a2d7047) | £2,500/mo | 4 | 1.57 miles | Rightmove | | [Hillside Farmhouse, Cloudside, Congleton, CW12 3QG](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/afe1a0f) | £2,000/mo | 4 | 4.05 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £2,211/mo (9 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £250,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £200,000 *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 £2,000/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 18.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £42/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.4% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,803/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 25.8% - **10y growth:** 60% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.6% - **5y growth (index):** 23.6% - **10y growth (index):** 51.5% ## 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)