# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (CW12 4UY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Rowan Place, Somerford, CW12, CW12 4UY | | Price | £950,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 4 | | Council tax | G | | Last sold | £695,000 | ## 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: B**Large 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** ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548180) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548181) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548182) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548183) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548184) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548185) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548186) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548187) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548188) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548189) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548190) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548191) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548192) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548193) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548194) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548195) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548196) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548197) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548198) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548199) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548200) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548201) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548202) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548203) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548204) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548205) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548206) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548207) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548208) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548209) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548210) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548211) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548212) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548213) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548214) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548215) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548216) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548217) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548218) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548219) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548220) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548221) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548222) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94181688/2548223) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/94181688/2548224) - All ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/94181688/2548225) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 8 ROWAN PLACE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4UY | £695,000 | 28/07/2017 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £428,642 (96 Detached, CW12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +121.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £893/mo - **Realistic:** £992/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,091/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Oldham & Rochdale (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 5 Bed Detached House, Broomfields, CW12 | £3,325/mo | 5 | 0.14 miles | OpenRent | | [Buxton Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c27d3d2) | £875/mo | — | 3.85 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £2,100/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.22% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £262,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £210,000 *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 £2,100/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 37.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,876/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -8.2% *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:** 28.7% - **10y growth:** 62.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of July 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.6% - **5y growth (index):** 27.4% - **10y growth (index):** 51.1% ## 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)