# 3 bedroom house for sale (CW12 4YF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 17 MELTON DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 4YF | | Price | £325,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | | Floor area | 80 m² | | Last sold | £247,500 Sep 2019 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 04/05/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £996/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,735 ### Recommendations - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - G (£220 - £250) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3236-9125-6600-0675-2202) ## Description An exceptional opportunity to acquire this beautifully presented three-bedroom link detached residence, occupying a desirable position within the ever-popular West Heath area, perfectly suited to growing families and discerning buyers alike. From the outset, the property delivers strong kerb appeal, complemented by a block paved driveway providing ample off-road parking and access to an attached garage, ticking the practical boxes before you’ve even stepped inside. Internally, the accommodation is presented to an impeccable standard throughout. A welcoming entrance hall sets the tone, leading to a convenient ground floor cloakroom and a spacious, well-proportioned lounge, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the stylish kitchen diner, fitted with a range of contemporary white gloss units and quality integrated appliances. The space is intelligently designed to incorporate a clearly defined dining area, with UPVC double glazed French doors opening seamlessly onto the rear garden, creating a natural indoor-outdoor flow that today’s buyers favour. To the first floor, the property offers three well-appointed bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from a modern en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a sleek and well-maintained family bathroom, both finished to a high standard. Externally, the rear garden is a standout feature, thoughtfully landscaped and immaculately maintained. A substantial timber-decked patio provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining and summer entertaining, leading onto a generous lawned area, ideal for children and pets. Location-wise, the property is ideally positioned for family life, with excellent access to highly regarded local schools including Congleton High School, Black Firs Primary School, and Quinta Primary School. Local amenities, transport links, and green spaces are all within easy reach, as well as West Heath shopping precinct. In summary this is a turnkey home offering style, space, and location, ready for immediate occupation with nothing left to do but move in. **Entrance Hall** - Having a composite double glazed front entrance door with glazed panelling, oak effect laminate flooring, radiator, coving to ceiling. Stairs off to 1st floor landing. **Lounge** - 4.55 x 3.77 (14'11" x 12'4" ) - Having a UPVC double glazed leaded window to the front aspect, continuous oak effect laminate flooring, wall lights, coving to ceiling, radiator. **Open Plan Dining Kitchen** - 4.81 x 3.40 (15'9" x 11'1" ) - Having a range of white gloss handle less cupboard and base units having contrasting worksurface over with incorporating black composite one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap over. Integral electric combination oven and grill with separate ceramic hob over with touch controls. Range of quality appliances including integral fridge and freezer, integral dishwasher. Combination oven & grill. UPVC double glaze window to the rear aspect, continuous oak effect laminate flooring, tall standing modern radiator. Under stairs store cupboard. Opening through into the open plan dining area having UPVC double glazed French doors with full length glazed panels overlooking the rear garden. Radiator, recessed LED lighting. **Ground Floor Cloaks** - Ground floor cloaks having a WC and wall mounted washed hand basin, continuous oak effect laminate flooring, feature arch leaded obscured window to the front aspect. Radiator. **First Floor Galleried Landing** - Having a UPVC double glaze obscured window to the side aspect, radiator. Access to loft space. **Bedroom One** - 4.79 x 2.51 (15'8" x 8'2" ) - Having UPVC double glazed windows to the rear aspect. Radiator, fitted mirror wardrobes to side wall. **En-Suite Shower Room** - Having a WC with concealed cistern having a combined countertop wash hand basin with a mixer tap over. Chrome heated towel radiator, walk in larger than average shower cubicle with twin thermostatically controlled shower also having bifold glazed shower door. Tiled floor (porcelain), UPVC double glazed obscured window to the side aspect. **Bedroom Two** - 3.08 x 2.83 (10'1" x 9'3" ) - Having a UPVC double glazed leaded window to the front aspect, radiator. **Bedroom Three** - 2.14 x 2.15 (7'0" x 7'0" ) - Having laminate flooring, built in wardrobe with hanging rail. Radiator. **Garage** - 5.26 x 2.47 (17'3" x 8'1" ) - Having a metal up and over door, electric lights and power. Also housing gas fire central heating boiler. Plumbing for washing machine with fitted worksurface over and space for tumble dryer. Rear entrance door. **Externally** - To the front aspect there is a block page driveway allowing off-road parking. Also allowing access to the attached garage. Rear garden fully enclosed being laid to lawn with an adjoining substantial decked timber patio. Fully enclosed by timber fencing enjoying a good degree of privacy. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 17 MELTON DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YF | £247,500 | 13/09/2019 | Detached | | 17 MELTON DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YF | £165,000 | 07/03/2014 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 14 SYCAMORE AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4TY | £96,000 | 17/12/2021 | Other | | [Same street] 11 MELTON DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YF | £335,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £335,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £96,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £578,143 (7 Other, CW12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -43.8% ## 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):** £693/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Burgess Place, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4cadafa) | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.51 miles | Rightmove | | [Ormiston Way, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/05e7379) | £1,495/mo | 3 | 0.52 miles | Rightmove | | [Lower Meadow Drive, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/cbc4e3c) | £1,350/mo | 3 | 1.03 miles | Rightmove | | [Wallhill Lane, Brownlow, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3894533) | £1,500/mo | 3 | 1.57 miles | Rightmove | | [Dobson Way, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bef992e) | £2,200/mo | 3 | 1.79 miles | Rightmove | | [Southbank Grove, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/205a4fb) | £1,100/mo | 3 | 1.86 miles | Rightmove | | [Canal Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5f94ea5) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 2.01 miles | Rightmove | | [Moss Road, Astbury, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/94bcc99) | £1,500/mo | 3 | 2.26 miles | Rightmove | | [Congleton, Staffordshire](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d9636ca) | £2,000/mo | 3 | 4.39 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,538/mo (9 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.46% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £186,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £149,500 *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 £1,495/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 18.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £41/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.5% *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:** £4,063/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 61.3% - **10y growth:** -33.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.3% - **5y growth (index):** 22.9% - **10y growth (index):** 52.2% ## 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)