# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW12 2NB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | TOLLGATE COTTAGE, 1, HAVANNAH LANE, CONGLETON, HAVANNAH, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 2NB | | Price | £600,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 150 m² | | Last sold | £650,000 Aug 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 24/02/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £1,085/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0350-2415-1120-2922-1371) ## Description A charming blend of characterful period features and contemporary comforts, this stunning cottage-style home beautifully balances heritage and modern living.Traditional latch doors, exposed brickwork and inviting fireplaces sit harmoniously alongside double glazing, central heating and a superb re-fitted kitchen, bathroom and ensuite, creating a home that is both timeless and practical.The well-planned accommodation includes an attractive entrance hall with traditional front door, staircase and access to the conservatory and lounge with feature fireplace leading through to the contemporary fitted kitchen, which in turn opens into a versatile sitting/dining room with adjoining store. A utility room and cloakroom/WC complete the ground floor.Upstairs, the landing provides latch-door access to four bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with dressing room and ensuite, as well as the family bathroom.Occupying a prominent position on the edge of Congleton in a semi-rural setting—yet within walking distance of local amenities—the property enjoys a sizeable plot with gated driveway parking for several vehicles, leading to a detached garage. The gardens offer two seating areas and a generous lawn enclosed by mature hedges and fencing.Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the character, space and appeal of this exceptional home. ## Property Photos - ![AERIAL VIEW](/listings/photos/87635232/171427) - AERIAL VIEW - ![REAR](/listings/photos/87635232/171429) - REAR - ![ENTRANCE HALL](/listings/photos/87635232/171431) - ENTRANCE HALL - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/87635232/171432) - LOUNGE - ![KITCHEN ](/listings/photos/87635232/171433) - KITCHEN - ![MASTER BEDROOM ](/listings/photos/87635232/171434) - MASTER BEDROOM - ![DRESSING AREA](/listings/photos/87635232/171435) - DRESSING AREA - ![FRONT](/listings/photos/87635232/171436) - FRONT - ![AERIAL VIEW](/listings/photos/87635232/171437) - AERIAL VIEW - ![AERIAL VIEW](/listings/photos/87635232/171438) - AERIAL VIEW - ![AERIAL VIEW](/listings/photos/87635232/171439) - AERIAL VIEW - ![AERIAL VIEW](/listings/photos/87635232/171440) - AERIAL VIEW - ![REAR](/listings/photos/87635232/171442) - REAR - ![REAR](/listings/photos/87635232/171444) - REAR - ![REAR](/listings/photos/87635232/171447) - REAR - ![REAR](/listings/photos/87635232/171450) - REAR - ![ENTRANCE](/listings/photos/87635232/171453) - ENTRANCE - ![ENTRANCE HALL](/listings/photos/87635232/171456) - ENTRANCE HALL - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/87635232/171458) - LOUNGE - ![CONSERVATORY ](/listings/photos/87635232/171461) - CONSERVATORY - ![FAMILY DINING ROOM](/listings/photos/87635232/171465) - FAMILY DINING ROOM - ![FAMILY DINING ROOM ](/listings/photos/87635232/171469) - FAMILY DINING ROOM - ![FAMILY DINING ROOM ](/listings/photos/87635232/171471) - FAMILY DINING ROOM - ![FAMILY DINING ROOM ](/listings/photos/87635232/171473) - FAMILY DINING ROOM - ![FAMILY DINING ROOM ](/listings/photos/87635232/171478) - FAMILY DINING ROOM - ![KITCHEN ](/listings/photos/87635232/171479) - KITCHEN - ![KITCHEN ](/listings/photos/87635232/171482) - KITCHEN - ![KITCHEN ](/listings/photos/87635232/171485) - KITCHEN - ![KITCHEN ](/listings/photos/87635232/171488) - KITCHEN - ![KITCHEN ](/listings/photos/87635232/171491) - KITCHEN - ![UTILITY](/listings/photos/87635232/171494) - UTILITY - ![CLOAKROOM/W.C.](/listings/photos/87635232/171497) - CLOAKROOM/W.C. - ![LANDING](/listings/photos/87635232/171500) - LANDING - ![LANDING](/listings/photos/87635232/171504) - LANDING - ![MASTER BEDROOM ](/listings/photos/87635232/171507) - MASTER BEDROOM - ![MASTER BEDROOM ](/listings/photos/87635232/171511) - MASTER BEDROOM - ![EN SUITE](/listings/photos/87635232/171515) - EN SUITE - ![BATHROOM ](/listings/photos/87635232/171519) - BATHROOM - ![BATHROOM ](/listings/photos/87635232/171521) - BATHROOM - ![BEDROOM ](/listings/photos/87635232/171524) - BEDROOM - ![BEDROOM ](/listings/photos/87635232/171527) - BEDROOM - ![BEDROOM ](/listings/photos/87635232/171529) - BEDROOM - ![BEDROOM ](/listings/photos/87635232/171531) - BEDROOM - ![BEDROOM ](/listings/photos/87635232/171533) - BEDROOM - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/87635232/966469) - LOUNGE - ![ENTRANCE HALL](/listings/photos/87635232/966470) - ENTRANCE HALL - ![ENTRANCE HALL](/listings/photos/87635232/966471) - ENTRANCE HALL - ![ENTRANCE HALL](/listings/photos/87635232/966472) - ENTRANCE HALL - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/87635232/966473) - LOUNGE - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/87635232/966474) - LOUNGE - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/87635232/966475) - LOUNGE ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/87635232/171535) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/87635232/171538) - Energy Performance Certificate ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | TOLLGATE COTTAGE, 1 HAVANNAH LANE, HAVANNAH, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2NB | £650,000 | 26/08/2022 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 12 DOBSON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GP | £392,000 | 18/11/2025 | Detached | | 22 BRIDESTONES PLACE, EATON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2NZ | £395,000 | 24/10/2025 | Detached | | 8 DOBSON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GP | £342,000 | 12/07/2024 | Detached | | 13 WHITEBEAM CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GH | £425,000 | 26/10/2023 | Detached | | 2 ASPEN CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GN | £390,000 | 20/10/2023 | Detached | | 22 DOBSON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GP | £450,000 | 19/05/2023 | Detached | | 115 DOBSON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GR | £384,995 | 19/08/2022 | Detached | | 36 BRIDESTONES PLACE, EATON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2NZ | £417,500 | 19/08/2022 | Detached | | 117 DOBSON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GR | £296,995 | 29/07/2022 | Detached | | 119 DOBSON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GR | £384,995 | 29/07/2022 | Detached | | 129 DOBSON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GR | £364,995 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 123 DOBSON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GR | £384,995 | 15/06/2022 | Detached | | 121 DOBSON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GR | £329,995 | 10/06/2022 | Detached | | 82 DOBSON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GP | £322,995 | 01/06/2022 | Detached | | 86 DOBSON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GP | £374,995 | 27/05/2022 | Detached | | 84 DOBSON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GP | £338,995 | 27/05/2022 | Detached | | 80 DOBSON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GP | £285,995 | 27/05/2022 | Detached | | 33 ASPEN CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GN | £325,000 | 25/02/2022 | Detached | | 1 DOBSON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GQ | £374,995 | 25/02/2022 | Detached | | 11 DOBSON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GQ | £382,995 | 28/01/2022 | Detached | **Area average:** £368,222 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £427,601 (95 Detached, CW12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +40.3% ## 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 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Homestead Drive, Eaton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c7b0feb) | £1,750/mo | 4 | 0.3 miles | Rightmove | | [Manchester Road, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ac445e6) | £2,000/mo | 4 | 0.37 miles | Rightmove | | [Buxton Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c27d3d2) | £875/mo | — | 0.62 miles | Rightmove | | [Thames Close, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/39cc188) | £1,750/mo | 4 | 1.33 miles | Rightmove | | [Back Lane, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a303904) | £1,695/mo | 4 | 1.45 miles | Rightmove | | [Woburn Drive, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bdf32e5) | £1,350/mo | 4 | 1.82 miles | Rightmove | | [Clement Road, Somerford Booths Hall, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b68c975) | £2,995/mo | 4 | 2.29 miles | Rightmove | | [Clement Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/993814a) | £3,200/mo | 4 | 2.31 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,952/mo (8 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.29% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £218,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £175,000 *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 £1,750/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 28.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-813/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.6% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,000/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 18.7% - **10y growth:** 56.8% ## 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)