# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW12 2FR) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 16 PARKSIDE PLACE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 2FR | | Price | £450,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2012 onwards | | Floor area | 139 m² | | Last sold | £370,000 Jun 2018 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 19/05/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £755/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0370-2740-8550-2625-8071) ## Description Welcome to this fabulous four bedroom detached home, offered with no chain and ready for you to make your own! Nestled in a peaceful, established location with beautiful woodland views, this property is perfect for anyone seeking both tranquillity and convenience. Step inside and you’ll find a welcoming, airy layout designed for comfortable family living, with three spacious reception rooms that offer plenty of space for relaxation, entertaining or working from home. The heart of the home is a bright, social breakfast kitchen at the rear, ideal for busy mornings or gathering with friends and family. Each of the four bedrooms is generously sized, providing everyone in the family with their own private retreat, while the two tasteful bathrooms ensure there’s no morning rush. Outside, a private driveway leads to the detached double garage, providing excellent parking and storage. What's particularly impressive is the **converted loft space above the garage**, offering a fantastic additional area with plenty of potential. With some straightforward finishing touches, this could be transformed into an impressive **home cinema, gym, games room or dedicated hobby space**, adding another versatile dimension to this already spacious home. The location is hard to beat, with open green spaces nearby for walks and outdoor adventures, and the town centre just a short stroll away for shopping, dining and excellent local schools. This is a wonderful opportunity to settle into a friendly, well-connected community, where you can enjoy the best of both worlds – peaceful surroundings and all the amenities you need close at hand. If you’re looking for a spacious, well-presented family home with plenty of flexibility and scope to create something truly your own, this property ticks all the boxes. Be sure to explore our photos, detailed floor plan and video tour to get a real feel for the space and layout. For more information, or to arrange your personal viewing, contact our friendly team today – we’d love to show you around and help you discover everything this fantastic home has to offer! **Study** 6' 7" x 7' 6" (2.01m x 2.29m ) **Living Room** 13' 1" x 21' 1" (3.98m x 6.43m ) **Dining Room** 11' 5" x 9' 7" (3.48m x 2.92m ) **Kitchen** 9' 7" x 16' 8" (2.92m x 5.08m ) **Bedroom 2** 11' 5" x 14' 3" (3.47m x 4.34m ) **Bedroom 3** 11' 4" x 10' 4" (3.46m x 3.15m ) **Bedroom 4** 8' 11" x 7' 6" (2.72m x 2.29m ) **Parking - Driveway** **Parking - Double garage** ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133417) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133419) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133421) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133423) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133425) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133427) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133429) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133431) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133433) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133435) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133437) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133438) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133442) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133444) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133447) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133450) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133452) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133455) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133457) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133460) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133462) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133464) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133467) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133470) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133472) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133474) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133476) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87838359/1133479) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/87838359/1133481) - All ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 16 PARKSIDE PLACE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2FR | £370,000 | 29/06/2018 | Detached | | 16 PARKSIDE PLACE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2FR | £338,750 | 27/03/2015 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 23 DAVENSHAW DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2FP | £385,000 | 23/09/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £385,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £417,981 (93 Detached, CW12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +7.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £886/mo - **Realistic:** £984/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,082/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Manchester Road, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ac445e6) | £2,000/mo | 4 | 0.47 miles | Rightmove | | [Thames Close, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/39cc188) | £1,750/mo | 4 | 0.67 miles | Rightmove | | [Dane Street, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/cd612d0) | £1,400/mo | 4 | 0.68 miles | Rightmove | | [Back Lane, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a303904) | £1,695/mo | 4 | 1.14 miles | Rightmove | | [Clement Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/993814a) | £3,200/mo | 4 | 2.49 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £2,009/mo (5 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.39% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £218,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £175,000 *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 £1,750/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 21.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-222/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,237/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 30.4% - **10y growth:** 63.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of June 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.2% - **5y growth (index):** 22% - **10y growth (index):** 49.3% ## 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)