For sale Detached

Rowan Place

Somerford, CW12, CW12 4UY

5 beds 4 baths 331 m² Listed 12 Oct 2026 (-18d)

£950,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

331 m²

Council tax band

G

Last sold

£695,000

Local average

£428,642 (+121.6%)

Street crime

2 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

  • A magnificent substantial executive detached residence
  • Highly desirable semi rural hamlet of Brereton
  • occupiying generous private plot at the head of an exclusive privacy cul de sac
  • Approx 4000 sqft of beautifully presented internal space
  • Enjoying five double bedrooms and four luxurious bathrooms
  • Three reception rooms plus breathtaking social entertaining kitchen with vast centre island
  • Abundant parking for an array of vehicles over the block paved driveway leading to large double garage
  • Beautiful lawned garden abutting mature dense woodland provide it unrivalled privacy and tranquility
  • A short drive to both Holmes Chapel and Congleton providing excellent schools and amenities
  • Perfectly positioned for commuting by road, rail and air yet surrounded by endless Cheshire countryside

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Heating
Air source heat pump
Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Front garden, Enclosed garden, Rear garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Step into a world of refined elegance and contemporary comfort with this magnificent five-bedroom detached residence, a true executive home set in the highly desirable semi-rural hamlet of Brereton. Occupying a generous and private plot at the head of an exclusive cul de sac, this outstanding property offers approximately 4,000 square feet of beautifully presented internal space, thoughtfully designed for modern family living and grand-scale entertaining. From the moment you enter, you are greeted by an impressive sense of space and light, with three versatile reception rooms providing ample scope for formal gatherings, relaxed family evenings or a peaceful retreat for work or study. The heart of the home is the breathtaking social entertaining kitchen, where a vast centre island forms a natural hub for culinary creativity and convivial conversation, seamlessly blending style and functionality to delight the most discerning hosts. Each of the five double bedrooms is generously proportioned, offering tranquil sanctuaries for rest and relaxation, while four luxurious bathrooms ensure both convenience and indulgence for family and guests alike. The property’s practical credentials are equally impressive, with abundant parking for multiple vehicles over a sweeping block-paved driveway leading to a large double garage, providing secure storage and further flexibility. Beyond its walls, this home is perfectly located to offer the best of both worlds: a peaceful, private setting with unrivalled privacy and tranquillity, yet just a short drive from the vibrant communities of Holmes Chapel and Congleton, where excellent schools, boutique shops, and a wealth of amenities await. Commuters will appreciate the superb connectivity by road, rail, and air, while the surrounding Cheshire countryside promises endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, leisure, and relaxation. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and stylish family home in an exclusive enclave, where every detail has been carefully considered to create a lifestyle of comfort, privacy, and understated luxury. We warmly invite you to explore the comprehensive video tour, browse the gallery of high-quality photographs and detailed floor plans, and contact us for further information or to arrange your private viewing of this exceptional Brereton residence.
EPC Rating: BLarge social kitchen (7m x 8.4m)
Dining room (4m x 4.6m)
Study (2.8m x 2.8m)
Utility room (2m x 3.4m)
Cloakroom (1.1m x 2.2m)
Bedroom one (4.4m x 4.7m)
Bedroom two (3.4m x 4.4m)
Bedroom three (3.6m x 3.9m)
Bedroom four (3.6m x 4.4m)
Bedroom five (3.3m x 4.3m)
Double garage (6m x 6.4m)
Parking - Double garage
Parking - Driveway

Listed by

Congleton

Chris Hamriding Lettings & Estates

Reference: 94181688

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~1,448 m² (0.36 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £950,000 +36.7%
Sold 28/07/2017 (9 years ago) £695,000 —

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
15 HOLLYCROFT, BRERETON HEATH, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4SH £620,000 20/08/2025 Detached
5 BROOMFIELDS, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4SG £620,000 20/10/2023 Detached
BEECH HOUSE BRERETON HEATH LANE, BRERETON HEATH, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4SZ £830,000 19/10/2022 Detached
11 HOLLYCROFT, BRERETON HEATH, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4SH £575,000 25/08/2022 Detached
Same street 9 ROWAN PLACE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4UY £825,000 10/06/2022 Detached
4 LYNDALE GROVE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YW £571,000 13/05/2022 Detached
JUNIPER HOUSE, 4 SHAKERLEY PLACE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4AU £580,000 06/05/2022 Detached

Street average: £825,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £632,667 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 28.7%
10y growth 62.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Detached. As of July 2026.

1y (index) 4.6%
5y (index) 27.4%
10y (index) 51.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £893/mo
Realistic £992/mo
Optimistic £1,091/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Oldham & Rochdale: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CW12 4UY

Address

8 Rowan Place

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Brereton Heath, Holmes Chapel Road / Brereton Heath Lane 0.3 miles
Shop Country Rustics 1.2 miles
Train station Holmes Chapel 2.7 miles
Train station Goostrey 3.2 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 8.1 miles
Hospital Rosemount Resource Centre 8.2 miles
Hospital John Munroe Hospital 9.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 1
Violence and sexual offences 1
Total incidents 2

Within 1 mile during Aug 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Brereton CofE Primary School Primary 1.8 miles Good — 19 Jan 2018
Black Firs Primary School Primary 2.1 miles Good — 27 Nov 2013
Congleton High School Secondary 2.1 miles Good — 15 Jan 2015
The Quinta Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Good — 12 Sep 2023
Hermitage Primary School Primary 2.9 miles Good — 20 Nov 2023

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
5 Bed Detached House, Broomfields, CW12 £3,325/mo 5 0.14 miles OpenRent
Buxton Road, Congleton, CW12 £875/mo — 3.85 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £2,100/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.22%
Max investor price (0.8%) £262,500
Target investor price (1%) £210,000
Gross yield 2.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 37.7×
Monthly cashflow £-1,876/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -8.2%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).