For sale Detached

7 THAMES CLOSE

CONGLETON CW12 3RP

3 beds 2 baths 1,335 sq ft Listed 1 Dec 2025 (-187d)

£430,000

Reduced on 23 Mar 2026

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

124 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Price per m²

£3,468/m²

Local average

£424,190 (+1.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,360 of 33,755)

Street crime

152 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Beautifully Presented Detached Bungalow
  • Versatile and Spacious Accommodation
  • Well Proportioned Double Bedrooms
  • Country Style Breakfast Kitchen
  • Open Plan Lounge into Dining Room
  • Private SOUTH FACING Rear Garden!!
  • Lower Level Double Garage with Integral Access
  • Ample Off Road Parking
  • Sought After Mossley Location
  • Walking Distance to Congleton Town, Congleton Station and Good Schools

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Welcome to this beautifully elevated detached bungalow, perfectly positioned on Thames Close in the highly sought-after area of Mossley. Immaculately kept and offering versatile, spacious accommodation throughout, this superb home is ideal for a wide range of buyers!

Stepping inside, you’re greeted by a generous entrance hall that leads you through the home. The lounge is an impressive space, enhanced by large picture windows and French doors opening out to the Juliette balcony, allowing natural light to flood in and creating a wonderfully bright and airy feel. This room opens into the dining area, which could easily be reconfigured into a fourth bedroom depending on your needs.

The breakfast kitchen is a true highlight, perfect for those who love to cook. It features a range of integrated appliances, a breakfast bar, and ample room for a central dining table. From here, you can step straight out into the attractive rear garden.

The master bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and a private en-suite complete with a fantastic walk-in shower. The second bedroom also offers fitted wardrobes, while the third bedroom is well sized. Both are served by a stylish three-piece family bathroom.

From the hallway, there is integral access leading down to the double garage. This area also presents the potential, subject to the relevant permissions, to install a lift, offering the option of enhanced accessibility if desired.

Externally, the rear garden has been beautifully landscaped and lovingly maintained. Offering complete privacy and a desirable south-facing aspect, it provides a tranquil space to unwind and enjoy the warmer months.

With its exceptional location, you are within walking distance of Congleton Town Centre, the train station, well-regarded schools, and a selection of scenic countryside walks. This wonderful home combines flexible living, pristine presentation, and outstanding convenience an opportunity not to be missed!

Entrance Hallway - New fitted ROCK front entrance door, providing access to all further accommodation and stair access to the lower ground floor into the double garage, LVT wood effect flooring, central heating radiator with radiator cover, ceiling light fitting, access into airing cupboard, heating thermostat, power points.

Lounge - 5.43 x 4.55 (17'9" x 14'11") - Two UPVC double glazed windows to the front elevation with French doors giving access to the Juliette balcony, gas feature fireplace, laminate wood effect flooring, ceiling light fitting, central heating radiator with radiator cover, power points, open access into the dining room/bedroom four.

Dining Room / Bedroom Four - 3.75 x 3.05 (12'3" x 10'0") - UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, ceiling light fitting, central heating radiator, laminate wood effect flooring, power points.

Breakfast Kitchen - 4.93 x 3.68 (16'2" x 12'0") - Fitted kitchen comprising ample wall and base units with work surface over, inset sink with double drainer and mixer tap, 12 month old double oven, electric hob with panel splash back and extractor over, integrated microwave, freezer and dishwasher, washer/dryer, full length fridge, full length freezer, laminate wood effect flooring, fitted breakfast bar, two ceiling light fittings, central heating radiator, UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, French doors leading out into the rear garden, ample power points.

Bedroom One - 3.94 x 3.94 (12'11" x 12'11") - UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, ceiling light fitting, central heating radiator with radiator cover, carpet flooring, fitted mirrored wardrobes, ample power points, access into en suite.

En Suite - 2.41 x 1.72 (7'10" x 5'7") - Three piece white suite comprising low level WC, hand wash basin with mixer tap and storage underneath, large walk in mixer shower with fitted rainfall shower head, assistance rail and panel splash back, LVT flooring, central heating radiator, wall mounted cupboard, ceiling light fitting, UPVC double glazed opaque window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom Two - 3.30 x 3.21 (10'9" x 10'6") - UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, ceiling light fitting, central heating radiator, carpet flooring, fitted mirrored wardrobes, ample power points.

Bedroom Three - 4.24 x 2.72 (13'10" x 8'11") - UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, ceiling light fitting, carpet flooring, two central heating radiators one with radiator cover, loft access, ample power points.

Bathroom - 2.49 x 1.77 (8'2" x 5'9") - Three piece suite bathroom, low level WC, freestanding bath with mixer tap and shower head attachment also with wall mounted shower head above, fitted shower curtain rail, hand wash basin with mixer tap and storage underneath, mosaic tile effect flooring, central heating radiator with towel rail over, tiled walls and wall paneling throughout, ceiling light fitting, UPVC double glazed opaque window to the side elevation.

Externally - To the front of the property, a tarmac driveway provides parking for two vehicles and leads to the integral double garage. To the right, an attractive rockery is planted with a variety of mature shrubs and bushes, adding colour and character. Steps lead up to the main entrance, where a decorative stone flower bed with neatly maintained shrubs and hedges creates a welcoming approach.

There is convenient side access to the rear garden. Beautifully landscaped and exceptionally private, the garden is a true haven, filled with an array of established plants and greenery. It is fully enclosed by wooden fencing and hedging that wraps around the boundary. A charming wooden summer house sits at the far end, ideal for relaxing during the warmer months or for additional storage.

Directly accessible from the kitchen is a raised decking area with a pergola, perfect for outdoor dining or entertaining. The garden extends around to the right-hand side of the property and enjoys a south-facing aspect, making it a gardener’s paradise.

Lower Ground Floor -

Integral Double Garage - 5.76 x 5.32 (18'10" x 17'5") - Electric roller garage door, power and light, houses the boiler, access to a store room, fitted shelving, can house two cars.

Tenure - We understand from the vendor that the property is leasehold. We would however recommend that your solicitor check the tenure prior to exchange of contracts. Please note there is an option to purchase the Freehold for this property for more information please ask agent.

Need To Sell? - For a FREE valuation please call or e-mail and we will be happy to assist.

Aml Disclosure - Agents are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering checks on all those buying a property. Stephenson Browne charge £49.99 plus VAT for an AML check per purchase transaction . This is a non-refundable fee. The charges cover the cost of obtaining relevant data, any manual checks that are required, and ongoing monitoring. This fee is payable in advance prior to the issuing of a memorandum of sale on the property you are seeking to buy.

Listed by

Congleton

Stephenson Browne Ltd

Reference: 169891715

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 20/10/2025

Current heating cost: £1,269/year

Potential heating cost: £957/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,550

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£900 - £1,200)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #633173

Property Details

Street: 7 Thames Close

Town: Congleton

Postcode: CW12 3RP

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 27/04/2003

Work Completed: 08/04/2003

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16130474 Recent

Property Details

Street: 7 Thames Close

Town: CONGLETON

Postcode: CW12 3RP

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 21/01/2024

Work Completed: 12/01/2024

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £430,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
11 ANNAN CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3RZ £247,500 16/01/2026 Detached
17 WOLSTANHOLME CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3RX £450,000 13/01/2026 Detached
19 KENNET DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3RH £310,000 19/12/2025 Detached
20 WOLSTANHOLME CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3RX £35,000 06/01/2025 Detached
58 PARK LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3DD £650,000 15/12/2023 Detached
28 PARK LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3DG £450,000 17/11/2023 Detached
6 AVON DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3RQ £310,000 16/10/2023 Detached
26 PARK LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3DG £380,859 17/11/2022 Detached
72 PARK LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3DD £417,500 04/11/2022 Detached
Same street 30 THAMES CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3RP £380,000 27/10/2022 Detached
64A PARK LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3DD £570,000 15/09/2022 Detached
52 THAMES CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3RL £240,000 01/06/2022 Detached
91 AVON DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3RG £301,000 22/04/2022 Detached
Same street 29 THAMES CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3RP £185,000 26/11/2021 Semi-detached
77 AVON DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3RG £280,000 11/10/2021 Detached
42 THAMES CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3RL £259,950 03/09/2021 Detached
68 PARK LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3DD £400,000 11/08/2021 Detached
1 MOSS CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3UG £180,000 27/07/2021 Detached
91 AVON DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3RG £270,000 16/07/2021 Detached
7 BOLLIN DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3RR £238,000 24/06/2021 Detached
17 DERWENT DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3RN £350,000 23/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £282,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £333,674 (19 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 24.6%
10y growth 66.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.6%
5y (index) 23.6%
10y (index) 51.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £878/mo
Realistic £975/mo
Optimistic £1,073/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Oldham & Rochdale: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

7 Thames Close

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Congleton, Park Lane / Highcroft Avenue 0.2 miles
Hospital Congleton War Memorial Hospital 0.2 miles
Bus stop Congleton, Canal Road / Daven Road 0.2 miles
Shop Amery Garage Services 0.2 miles
Shop Spar 0.2 miles
Train station Congleton 0.3 miles
Train station Hunthouse Wood 5.1 miles
Hospital John Munroe Hospital 5.3 miles
University Buxton & Leek College 8.1 miles
University Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College 8.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 75
Public order 17
Anti-social behaviour 16
Criminal damage and arson 13
Other crime 8
Shoplifting 5
Drugs 4
Other theft 4
Possession of weapons 3
Robbery 3
Bicycle theft 1
Burglary 1
Theft from the person 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 152

Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Daven Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Requires improvement — 8 Nov 2023
Mossley CofE Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 14 Oct 2019
Marlfields Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Requires improvement — 7 May 2024
Esland Daven School Other 0.8 miles Requires improvement — 6 Mar 2024
Buglawton Primary School Primary 0.9 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

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
Canal Road, Congleton, CW12 £1,300/mo 3 0.13 miles Rightmove
Annan Close, Congleton £1,300/mo 3 0.18 miles Rightmove
Brindley Way, Congleton, CW12 £1,795/mo 3 0.54 miles Rightmove
Boundary Lane, Congleton £1,350/mo 3 0.65 miles Rightmove
Moss Road, Astbury, CW12 £1,500/mo 3 0.7 miles Rightmove
3 Bed Terraced House, Norbury Drive, CW12 £1,175/mo 3 0.93 miles OpenRent
Dobson Way, Congleton, CW12 £2,200/mo 3 1.46 miles Rightmove
Overton Road, Congleton, CW12 £1,350/mo 3 1.87 miles Rightmove
Burgess Place, Congleton, CW12 £1,400/mo 3 2.05 miles Rightmove
Loachbrook Farm Way, Congleton, CW12 £1,300/mo 3 2.29 miles Rightmove
Pine Way, Somerford, Congleton £1,200/mo 3 2.37 miles Rightmove
Congleton, Staffordshire £2,000/mo 3 2.53 miles Rightmove
Wallhill Lane, Brownlow, CW12 £1,500/mo 3 2.58 miles Rightmove
Giantswood Lane, Somerford Booths £1,900/mo 3 2.62 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £1,519/mo (14 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.32%
Max investor price (0.8%) £171,875
Target investor price (1%) £137,500
Gross yield 3.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 26.1×
Monthly cashflow £-481/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -4.6%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).