# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (CW9 7RS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | SUNDOWER, COOKES LANE, NORTHWICH, RUDHEATH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW9 7RS |
| Price | £280,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £155,000 Apr 2021 |

## Description

A superbly presented detached bungalow which has undergone extensive renovation and improvement throughout in recent years, resulting in a stylish and contemporary home finished to a very high standard. Built in the 1950s, the property retains some original character, including the parquet flooring in the attractive lounge. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, lounge, and impressive kitchen/diner fitted with a range of integrated appliances, together with two double bedrooms and a fully upgraded modern bathroom. The property benefits from gas central heating, PVCU double glazing and quality fixtures and fittings throughout. Externally, there is a detached garage and a driveway providing ample off-road parking. To the rear is a beautifully landscaped garden, thoughtfully designed with low maintenance in mind, providing an attractive and practical outdoor space. A superb opportunity for those seeking a ready-to-move-into detached bungalow requiring no significant further work.

The house commands a fine position in what is a long established and very popular location. Perfect for travel, the A556 is a short drive away and connects to the motorway network and many major commercial centres throughout the North West e.g Manchester, Manchester International Airport, Chester, Warrington and Liverpool. Northwich town centre is easily accessible and provides a comprehensive selection of shops and stores, Barons Quay shopping complex with cinema, bars and restaurants and a Waitrose store adjacent to a picturesque marina. Rudheath has local shops for essential needs, doctors, dentist and schools for both age groups nearby. A Spar mini-store is conveniently just yards away from the property. Notably in close proximity there is access to delightful countryside. The historic town of Knutsford is 7 miles and has many restaurants and Tatton Park owned by the National Trust

SERVICES - Mains, Water, Gas, Electricity and Drainage. We must advise prospective purchasers that none of the fittings or services have been tested. Prospective purchasers are advised to obtain their own independent reports. Cheshire West and Cheshire Council. Council Tax Band C. Energy Efficiency Rating - Band E - The property is Freehold and free from chief rent.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC epcgraph.co.uk](/listings/photos/94865349/2689258) - EPC epcgraph.co.uk

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #15507149
- **Address:** 17 Cookes Lane, Rudheath, CW9 7RS
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/11/2022
- **Work Completed:** 18/11/2022
- **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #16387905
- **Address:** 17 Cookes Lane, Rudheath, CW9 7RS
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/07/2024
- **Work Completed:** 28/06/2024
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| SUNDOWER COOKES LANE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7RS | £155,000 | 26/04/2021 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| LYNTON PENNYS LANE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7RL | £300,000 | 16/12/2025 | Detached |
| 19 COOKES LANE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7RS | £350,000 | 22/07/2025 | Detached |
| 3 TUDOR CLOSE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7UJ | £280,000 | 02/11/2023 | Detached |
| 62 FOXGLOVE WAY, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7XS | £385,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 14 TUDOR CLOSE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7UJ | £320,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| 22 FOXGLOVE WAY, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7XS | £350,000 | 27/07/2022 | Detached |
| 25 BRITANNIA DRIVE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7XW | £340,000 | 22/07/2022 | Detached |
| 3 FOXGLOVE WAY, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7XS | £310,000 | 14/07/2022 | Detached |
| 15 SOVEREIGN CLOSE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7XN | £260,000 | 10/06/2022 | Detached |
| BRYNTIRION COOKES LANE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7RS | £262,000 | 10/05/2022 | Detached |
| 2 FOXGLOVE WAY, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7XS | £337,000 | 10/12/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £317,636 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £463,725 (61 Detached, CW9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -39.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire West and Chester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £900/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,000/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,100/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Kendal (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Middlewich Road, CW9 | £895/mo | 2 | 1.05 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £895/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £89,500

*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 £895/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 26.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-322/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.8%

*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:** 15.8%
- **10y growth:** 86.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Detached series; as of August 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 48.9%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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