# 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (WA16 8LU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | Chelford Road, Knutsford, WA16, WA16 8LU |
| Price | £450,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |

## Description

Southside is a well-presented two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow, ideally positioned in a prestigious and highly desirable location on the edge of the Legh Road Conservation Area. The accommodation feels light and spacious throughout, with an excellent flow of natural light that enhances the sense of comfort and openness. Offering flexible and adaptable living, the property will appeal to a wide range of buyers, from downsizers to those seeking single-level living with additional space.

The internal presentation is smart and has been well maintained, featuring a lovely fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and a modern shower room, complemented by a separate WC. There are two generously proportioned reception rooms to the ground floor and a large double bedroom. The bungalow further benefits from a converted loft bedroom, adding valuable versatility and allowing the accommodation to be tailored to individual requirements.

Externally, the property enjoys ample off-road parking and a detached garage with power, offering excellent storage or workshop potential. The gardens are a particular highlight, featuring well-stocked borders and a mature wisteria climbing over the pergola—an ideal setting for summer evenings. 

The setting successfully combines convenience with a sense of privacy, all within easy reach of Knutsford’s amenities and the surrounding countryside. Offered to the market with no onward chain, Southside represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a quality bungalow in one of Knutsford’s most sought-after locations.

EPC Rating: D

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

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## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| CORNBROOK LEGH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8LS | £1,525,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 25 CHELFORD ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8LU | £675,762 | 17/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] CALDWELL GARDENS GARLAND COTTAGE CHELFORD ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8LU | £375,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 9 CHELFORD ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8LU | £240,000 | 20/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8LH | £576,000 | 23/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| ALDWARDEN HILL LEGH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8LP | £2,500,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £430,254 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £1,533,667 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £481,162 (28 Semi-detached, WA16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -6.5%

## 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 East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.22% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £123,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £98,400

*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:** 37.9%
- **10y growth:** 43.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of June 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 52.7%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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