# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SK10 4DD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 40 WILLOWMEAD DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE EAST SK10 4DD | | Price | £949,950 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | G | | Last sold | £730,000 Jun 2015 | ## Description Located just a short stroll from the heart of Prestbury village, this impressive four-bedroom detached residence offers over 3,100 sq ft of beautifully presented accommodation, perfectly blending modern family living with the charm of its picturesque surroundings. Offered to the market with no onward chain, the house consists of a large welcoming entrance hallway, with the large, spacious and light-filled open plan kitchen, dining and living area to the rear. The true heart of the home is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Large windows and bi-fold doors frame stunning countryside views, creating a seamless connection between indoors and out. The ground floor also consists of a large office, utility room, WC and integral double garage. To the first floor, the generous main bedroom suite occupies a prime position at the rear, enjoying open rural views. It includes two en-suites (a shower room and a bathroom) and a large dressing room, which was originally the fifth bedroom and could easily be reinstated if desired. Two further double bedrooms are also located on this floor, one of which benefits from its own en-suite. The fourth ensuite bedroom also takes in the lovely rural views at the rear and is located above the garage via a separate staircase. Exceptionally large and versatile, this space could serve as a guest suite, home studio, or self-contained annex. Outside, the property enjoys a sizeable private rear garden with an extensive flagged patio perfectly positioned to capture the panoramic countryside views. Two further lower tiers feature mature planting and lawned areas, creating a wonderful outdoor retreat. To the front, a well-kept lawn, ample driveway parking, and a double garage enhance the home's kerb appeal and convenience. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 40 WILLOWMEAD DRIVE, PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4DD | £730,000 | 04/06/2015 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 72C MACCLESFIELD ROAD, PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4BH | £4,145,000 | 11/07/2025 | Detached | | 3 THORNE CLOSE, PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4DE | £705,000 | 07/07/2025 | Detached | | 73 MACCLESFIELD ROAD, PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4BH | £3,300,000 | 31/10/2023 | Detached | | 59 MACCLESFIELD ROAD, PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4BH | £1,400,000 | 18/09/2023 | Detached | | 3 THE PADDOCKS, PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4DB | £875,000 | 08/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 39 WILLOWMEAD DRIVE, PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4DD | £700,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached | | 2 SOUTHFIELD, PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4XF | £630,000 | 12/10/2022 | Detached | | CROFTERS GREEN, 7 MARL EDGE, PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4BT | £682,500 | 07/10/2022 | Detached | | 6 SQUIRRELS CHASE, PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4YG | £1,400,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached | | WILLOWBANK WILLOWMEAD DRIVE, PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4BU | £1,700,000 | 05/07/2022 | Detached | | 8 MARL EDGE, PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4BT | £640,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached | | SUNNYHILL, 4 DALE HEAD ROAD, PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4BL | £2,600,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached | | 70 MACCLESFIELD ROAD, PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4BH | £2,200,000 | 30/11/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 41 WILLOWMEAD DRIVE, PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4DD | £565,000 | 16/11/2021 | Detached | | HIGHBANK, 4 WILLOWMEAD DRIVE, PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4BU | £1,480,000 | 16/11/2021 | Detached | | 5 THORNE CLOSE, PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4DE | £725,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 7 HIGHFIELD, PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4DA | £780,000 | 21/09/2021 | Detached | | BOLLINDALE HOUSE, 1 NORTHMEAD, PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4XD | £875,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached | | 54 MACCLESFIELD ROAD, PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4BH | £1,000,000 | 28/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £632,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £1,478,676 (17 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £875,113 (84 Detached, SK10, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +8.6% ## 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 East Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,745/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.1% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 9.8% - **10y growth:** 87.9% ## 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)