# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (WA16 0AW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Northwich Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0AW | | Price | £495,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £520,000 | ## Description This purpose-built retirement building Centennial Place, built by McCarthy Stone, offers a delightful blend of modern living and serene surroundings. This first-floor residence is designed specifically for retirement, providing a comfortable and accessible home for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle. The apartment features two well-appointed bedrooms, ensuring ample space for relaxation and rest. With two bathrooms, convenience is at the forefront, making daily routines effortless. The generous reception room serves as the heart of the home, perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying quiet evenings in. Constructed in 2023, this property boasts contemporary finishes and a thoughtful layout that maximises both space and light. Large windows overlook lovely communal gardens, a flower meadow through pine trees and grassland beyond creating a lovely tranquil feel to the apartment. For those with vehicles, the apartment includes an allocated parking space, ensuring ease of access. **Centennial Place** - Set in a thriving market town in Cheshire on the outskirts of the traditional cobbled streets of its town centre is McCarthy Stone's Knutsford Retirement Living development. Retiring here will see you immersed in busy upmarket village life in an area steeped in history and charm. This development features 46 one and two-bed luxury apartments. Each designed to make your life that little bit easier. From raised electric sockets and ovens, to non-slip bathroom flooring. A luxurious communal lounge will also offer a place to relax over a tea or coffee with your fellow homeowners. Easy independent living for the over 60s This retirement property for sale in Knutsford is cleverly designed with smart yet stylish features, like easy turn taps, to make life easier now and in the future. Low maintenance, warm and elegant, with the latest security and safety features built in. All offer access to attractive communal spaces including the fabulous lounge with Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and video system plus a gorgeous garden area with seating. You’re looked after by the friendly on-site manager and these shared spaces are filled with (entirely optional) events, parties and clubs. **Entrance Hall** - Front door with spy hole leads in to the entrance hall. The door entry system and 24-hour Tunstall emergency speech module is located in the hallway. Door off to storage cupboard/airing cupboard housing the boiler and plumbing for a washing machine. A cloakroom with hanging rail and fitted shoe rack. Further doors leading to the bedrooms, living room and shower room. **Lounge** - A bright dual aspect lounge with ample space for dining with a full length bay window and additional full length window overlooking to the communal gardens, pine trees, wild flower meadow and grasslands beyond. A large limestone fireplace with log effect compliments the room as a focal feature. Sky Q connection point in the living room for hassle-free TV. There are TV, telephone, and power points and three ceiling lights. **Kitchen** - Modern fitted kitchen with a range of platinum grey base and wall units, fitted with drawers and cupboards. Roll edge work surface with composite sink with mixer tap and drainer and a ceramic hob and cooker hood above. Built-in raised level electric oven with a microwave above and a integrated full height fridge and freezer. **Bedroom One** - The master bedroom benefits from two ceiling lights, TV and telephone point and door to a walk-in wardrobe housing rails and shelving. A further door leads to the en-suite bathroom. A full length window providing lots of natural light. **Ensuite** - A modern fully tiled en-suite shower room with glass shower screen and shower unit. Wall mounted vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and wall mounted mirror above with shaver point to the side. Wall mounted WC with concealed cistern. Additional storage cupboard. **Bedroom Two** - A good sized second bedroom that could be used as a bedroom, office or hobby room. Full length window, two ceiling lights, TV and telephone point. Fitted shelving, storage cupboards and wardrobe by Hammonds. **Shower Room** - A fully tiled shower room with wall mounted WC, wash basin with mirror above and a double width shower cubicle with glass screen and hand rail. **Parking** - This property has an allocated parking space **Service Charge Information** - • Cleaning of communal windows • Water rates for communal areas and apartments • Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas • 24-hour emergency call system • Upkeep of gardens and grounds • Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas • Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas • Buildings insurance The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager. The service charge is £4,774.22 per annum (for financial year ending 31/08/2026). **Moving Made Easy & Additional Information** - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including: • FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled. • Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home. • Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home. • Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties. FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT • Full Fibre Broadband available • Mains water and electricity • Electric room heating • Mains drainage ## Property Photos - ![Centennial Place](/listings/photos/164578820/540075) - Centennial Place - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/164578820/540078) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/164578820/540079) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/164578820/540080) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/164578820/540081) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/164578820/540083) - Lounge - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/164578820/540085) - Kitchen - ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/164578820/540086) - Shower Room - ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/164578820/540087) - Master Bedroom - ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/164578820/540088) - Master Bedroom - ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/164578820/540090) - Master Bedroom - ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/164578820/540091) - Master Bedroom - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/164578820/540092) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/164578820/540093) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/164578820/540094) - Bedroom Two - ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/164578820/540095) - Shower Room - ![Hall](/listings/photos/164578820/540096) - Hall - ![Hall](/listings/photos/164578820/540097) - Hall - ![Centennial Place](/listings/photos/164578820/540099) - Centennial Place - ![Centennial Place](/listings/photos/164578820/540100) - Centennial Place - ![Homeowner Lounge](/listings/photos/164578820/540101) - Homeowner Lounge - ![Homeowner Lounge](/listings/photos/164578820/540103) - Homeowner Lounge - ![Homeowner Lounge](/listings/photos/164578820/540106) - Homeowner Lounge - ![Homeowner Lounge](/listings/photos/164578820/540108) - Homeowner Lounge - ![Homeowner Lounge](/listings/photos/164578820/540110) - Homeowner Lounge - ![Homeowner Lounge](/listings/photos/164578820/540112) - Homeowner Lounge ## Floorplans - ![2D_Plan_2 (1).jpg](/listings/photos/164578820/540115) - 2D_Plan_2 (1).jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/164578820/540117) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | | £520,000 | 01/01/2024 | — | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 WARREN CLOSE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AH | £225,000 | 22/08/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 46 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £545,000 | 27/02/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 25 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £393,950 | 31/01/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 14 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £530,000 | 17/01/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 26 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £461,500 | 30/10/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 5 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £436,000 | 11/10/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 12 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £494,001 | 15/08/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 40 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £365,000 | 26/07/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 23 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £500,000 | 26/04/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 17 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £284,264 | 26/04/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 35 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £510,000 | 03/04/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 10 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £390,000 | 28/03/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 39 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £505,000 | 12/02/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 22 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £520,000 | 26/01/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 7 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £520,000 | 26/01/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 27 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £525,000 | 17/01/2024 | Flat | | CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 15 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £500,000 | 11/12/2023 | Flat | | CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 1 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £310,000 | 31/10/2023 | Flat | | CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 3 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £540,000 | 31/10/2023 | Flat | | CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 29 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £510,000 | 31/10/2023 | Flat | | CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 18 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £380,000 | 31/10/2023 | Flat | | CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 4 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £470,000 | 31/10/2023 | Flat | | CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 9 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £540,000 | 31/10/2023 | Flat | | CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 41 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £550,000 | 27/10/2023 | Flat | | CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 42 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £530,000 | 27/10/2023 | Flat | | CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 28 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £525,000 | 27/10/2023 | Flat | | CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 24 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £525,000 | 26/10/2023 | Flat | | CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 31 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £240,274 | 25/10/2023 | Flat | | CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 6 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £335,000 | 20/10/2023 | Flat | | CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 13 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £540,000 | 16/10/2023 | Flat | **Street average:** £465,314 (15 sales) **Area average:** £448,018 (15 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £276,641 (21 Flat, WA16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +78.9% ## 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 Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/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 Terraced House, Sandileigh Avenue, WA16 | £1,950/mo | 2 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Regent St, WA16 | £1,400/mo | 2 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Coronation Square, WA16 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,550/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £175,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £140,000 *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 £1,400/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 29.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-714/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -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:** -8.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -3.5% - **5y growth (index):** 9.4% - **10y growth (index):** 33.2% ## 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)