# 3 bedroom retirement property for sale (SK9 1AW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Church Street, Wilmslow, SK9, SK9 1AW | | Price | £280,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | ## Description An over 1200 square foot, three bedroom penthouse position apartment in an exclusive front row location with turreted dining area set within Retirement Security's, Carrs Court in Wilmslow, SK9 which is located opposite Waitrose with excellent transport links and less than 0.5 miles to the town centre. Comprising an entrance hall with multiple storage, modern fitted kitchen, bright and airy living room with two large windows leading into a unique turreted triple aspect dining area. Both master and second bedroom offer built-in wardrobes and the master boasts it's own wet room ensuite with level access shower whilst the second bedroom also offers ensuite facilities. The second ensuite has a bath and acts as a jack and jill, accessible from both the entrance hallway and the second bedroom. There are 960 years left on the lease for this property. Named after the stunning ‘The Carrs Park’ in Wimslow, Carrs Court offers 47 bespoke apartments that are all designed with you in mind. Here, you can live in luxury and enjoy the higher-quality services that come with a Retirement Security property: 24-hour on-site staff ensure the constant safety and care of all Owners, alongside a dedicated team of housekeepers who care for all communal areas as well as a weekly clean of your dwelling. You are encouraged to utilise the comfortable and elegant Owners lounge, as well as the hobbies room and conservatory where a constant array of activities are held, including art classes, sundowners, chair yoga, film club and bridge. Tuck into a comforting 3-course meal prepared daily by the catering team in the Owners dining room. The Court is set within beautifully landscaped gardens, where keen Owners are encouraged to join in and keep the area thriving. Family and friends are always welcomed and can experience the Carrs Court lifestyle by staying overnight in the guest suite, creating the perfect visit! The incredible Carrs Park is just 0.2 miles away, boasting scenic walks alongside the River Bollin – a lovely place for family days out or a peaceful walk in the sun. Carrs Court is conveniently located opposite Waitrose supermarket and is just outside Wilmslow town centre. You are a small walk from a parade of leisure shopping and are under half a mile from Wilmslow train station, meaning all necessary amenities are right on your doorstep! Take a day out and explore the vast variety of the Artisan market, where you can support local businesses and unveil unexpected delights. Or, try out the multitude of local restaurants and cafés surrounding the Court, and discover your new favourite spots. Carrs Court puts you at the heart of everything we do, combining independence with luxury retirement living and sophisticated service. With a community run by Owners, for Owners, you truly are never alone in a Retirement Security home. Providing a unique approach to independent retirement living, Retirement Security was established in 1983. We have continued to trail blaze for over 40 years with 32 Courts across England and Wales all offering a range of high-level services to make life easier. Our founder, Bob Bessell, committed to provide retirees with a wider selection of retirement options, ones that offered affordability, a secure environment and a supportive community, alongside retaining financial control – Courts ‘Run by Owners, for Owners’. These carefully designed properties bridge the gap between luxury retirement living and preserving your independence for as long as possible. It is important to note that a significant proportion of the Service Charge relates to items which the prospective purchaser is responsible for in their present home, such as building insurance, building maintenance, gardening, and domestic help. The lease provides that a transfer premium is payable to Retirement Security on resale of a property. The maximum premium payable is 3% of the sale price depending on the length of time an Owner has lived at the property. Further information is available from the Court Manager. ## Property Photos - ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/168564740/70485) - Dining Area - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/168564740/70486) - Living Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/168564740/70487) - Kitchen - ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/168564740/70488) - Master Bedroom - ![Ensuite Bathroom](/listings/photos/168564740/70489) - Ensuite Bathroom - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168564740/70490) - ![Wet Room ](/listings/photos/168564740/70491) - Wet Room - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/168564740/70492) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/168564740/70493) - Bedroom 3 - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/168564740/70494) - Hallway - ![Approach](/listings/photos/168564740/70495) - Approach - ![Carrs Court](/listings/photos/168564740/70496) - Carrs Court - ![Entrance Lobby](/listings/photos/168564740/70497) - Entrance Lobby - ![Owners Lounge](/listings/photos/168564740/70498) - Owners Lounge - ![Owners Conservatory](/listings/photos/168564740/70499) - Owners Conservatory - ![Owners Dining](/listings/photos/168564740/70500) - Owners Dining - ![Guest Suite](/listings/photos/168564740/70501) - Guest Suite - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168564740/70502) - ![Gardens](/listings/photos/168564740/70503) - Gardens - ![Typical Property at Carrs Court](/listings/photos/168564740/70504) - Typical Property at Carrs Court - ![Typical Property at Carrs Court](/listings/photos/168564740/70505) - Typical Property at Carrs Court - ![Help & Support](/listings/photos/168564740/70506) - Help & Support - ![Weekly Clean](/listings/photos/168564740/70507) - Weekly Clean ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/168564740/70508) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/168564740/70509) - EPC 1 ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] CARRS COURT APARTMENT 36 CHURCH STREET, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 1AW | £249,950 | 02/12/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] CARRS COURT APARTMENT 6 CHURCH STREET, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 1AW | £100,000 | 18/07/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] CARRS COURT APARTMENT 47 CHURCH STREET, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 1AW | £225,000 | 11/05/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] CARRS COURT APARTMENT 5 CHURCH STREET, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 1AW | £189,950 | 06/12/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] CARRS COURT APARTMENT 7 CHURCH STREET, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 1AW | £152,000 | 30/09/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] CARRS COURT APARTMENT 2 CHURCH STREET, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 1AW | £146,500 | 19/05/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] CARRS COURT APARTMENT 14 CHURCH STREET, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 1AW | £150,000 | 31/01/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] CARRS COURT APARTMENT 4 CHURCH STREET, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 1AW | £145,000 | 14/01/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] CARRS COURT APARTMENT 32 CHURCH STREET, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 1AW | £215,000 | 17/12/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] CARRS COURT APARTMENT 38 CHURCH STREET, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 1AW | £142,000 | 17/12/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] CARRS COURT APARTMENT 45 CHURCH STREET, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 1AW | £149,950 | 02/09/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] CARRS COURT APARTMENT 16 CHURCH STREET, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 1AW | £220,000 | 13/08/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] CARRS COURT APARTMENT 35 CHURCH STREET, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 1AW | £184,950 | 06/07/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] CARRS COURT APARTMENT 5 CHURCH STREET, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 1AW | £150,000 | 06/07/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] CARRS COURT APARTMENT 18 CHURCH STREET, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 1AW | £215,000 | 21/06/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £175,687 (15 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £837,551 (8 Other, SK9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -66.6% ## 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 West Pennine (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £504/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 164.9% - **10y growth:** 443.1% ## 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)