# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW12 4YJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 2 GEOFFREY WAY, CONGLETON, SOMERFORD, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 4YJ | | Price | £300,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £251,995 Jul 2022 | ## Description The Property Situated in Somerford, within the exclusive and highly sought-after Somerford Gate development, this beautifully presented, three bedroom semi-detached family home offers well-presented and thoughtfully arranged accommodation, ideal for first-time buyers, growing families, or those looking to downsize without compromising on space. The property is entered via a welcoming entrance hall, which leads to a convenient ground floor W.C. To the front, there is a bright and comfortable lounge, providing an ideal space for relaxing. An inner hall leads through to the impressive rear-facing open plan kitchen and dining room, which forms the heart of the home. The kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary wall and base units, offering ample storage and workspace, while the dining area provides plenty of room for family meals and entertaining. Patio doors open out onto the rear garden, allowing for a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. To the first floor, the property boasts three well-proportioned bedrooms. The master bedroom benefits from its own en suite, providing added privacy and convenience. A modern family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms and is fitted with a stylish suite. Externally, the property offers driveway parking to the front, ensuring off-road parking for residents. The front garden enhances the property’s kerb appeal, while the rear garden provides a private outdoor space, ideal for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining. Located within a desirable residential development, the property is well positioned for local amenities, reputable schools, and transport links, making it a practical and appealing choice for a range of buyers. Combining modern design with functional living space, this attractive home is ready to move into and enjoy. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that this property has to offer. Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as 'draft'. Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits. Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174454502/149067) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174454502/149069) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174454502/149072) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174454502/149075) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174454502/149078) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174454502/149082) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174454502/149085) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174454502/149090) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174454502/149093) - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/174454502/149097) - Bathroom - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174454502/149100) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174454502/149104) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174454502/149107) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174454502/149110) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174454502/149115) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174454502/149119) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174454502/149123) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174454502/149126) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174454502/149129) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/174454502/149133) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![epc](/listings/photos/174454502/149138) - epc ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 GEOFFREY WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YJ | £251,995 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 18 GEOFFREY WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YJ | £375,000 | 07/10/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 17 GEOFFREY WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YJ | £278,995 | 30/11/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 24 GEOFFREY WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YJ | £187,996 | 13/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 16 GEOFFREY WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YJ | £376,316 | 21/07/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 12 GEOFFREY WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YJ | £290,995 | 21/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 9 GEOFFREY WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YJ | £299,995 | 30/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 3 GEOFFREY WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YJ | £344,995 | 17/01/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 1 GEOFFREY WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YJ | £373,995 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 8 GEOFFREY WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YJ | £389,995 | 15/07/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £324,254 (9 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £259,877 (65 Semi-detached, CW12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +15.4% ## 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 | 0.42 miles | Rightmove | | [Ormiston Way, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/05e7379) | £1,495/mo | 3 | 0.43 miles | Rightmove | | [Loachbrook Farm Way, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7973c23) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.71 miles | Rightmove | | [Dobson Way, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bef992e) | £2,200/mo | 3 | 1.83 miles | Rightmove | | [Wallhill Lane, Brownlow, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3894533) | £1,500/mo | 3 | 1.94 miles | Rightmove | | [Canal Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5f94ea5) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 2.35 miles | Rightmove | | [Annan Close, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/248943e) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 2.58 miles | Rightmove | | [Moss Road, Astbury, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/94bcc99) | £1,500/mo | 3 | 2.67 miles | Rightmove | | [Boundary Lane, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5b678eb) | £1,350/mo | 3 | 3.04 miles | Rightmove | | [Overton Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8396a46) | £1,350/mo | 3 | 4.26 miles | Rightmove | | [Congleton, Staffordshire](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d9636ca) | £2,000/mo | 3 | 4.59 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,518/mo (11 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (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:** 5.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 17.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £54/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.7% *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:** 24.9% - **10y growth:** 59.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.3% - **5y growth (index):** 25.2% - **10y growth (index):** 56.5% ## 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)