# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (CW12 3RP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 7 THAMES CLOSE, CONGLETON CW12 3RP |
| Price | £430,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | E |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 124 m² |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £1,269/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,550

### Recommendations
- A (£900 - £1,200)
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2006-3955-0200-7335-8204)

## 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.

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/169891715/93130) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #633173
- **Address:** 7 Thames Close, Congleton, CW12 3RP
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/04/2003
- **Work Completed:** 08/04/2003
- **Items:** 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #16130474
- **Address:** 7 Thames Close, CONGLETON, CW12 3RP
- **Certificate Issued:** 21/01/2024
- **Work Completed:** 12/01/2024
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sold Comparables

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

| 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)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £424,190 (91 Detached, CW12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +1.4%

## 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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Canal Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5f94ea5) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.13 miles | Rightmove |
| [Annan Close, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/248943e) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.18 miles | Rightmove |
| [Brindley Way, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f582d20) | £1,795/mo | 3 | 0.54 miles | Rightmove |
| [Boundary Lane, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5b678eb) | £1,350/mo | 3 | 0.65 miles | Rightmove |
| [Moss Road, Astbury, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/94bcc99) | £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](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bef992e) | £2,200/mo | 3 | 1.46 miles | Rightmove |
| [Overton Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8396a46) | £1,350/mo | 3 | 1.87 miles | Rightmove |
| [Burgess Place, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4cadafa) | £1,400/mo | 3 | 2.05 miles | Rightmove |
| [Loachbrook Farm Way, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7973c23) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 2.29 miles | Rightmove |
| [Pine Way, Somerford, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4017615) | £1,200/mo | 3 | 2.37 miles | Rightmove |
| [Congleton, Staffordshire](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d9636ca) | £2,000/mo | 3 | 2.53 miles | Rightmove |
| [Wallhill Lane, Brownlow, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3894533) | £1,500/mo | 3 | 2.58 miles | Rightmove |
| [Giantswood Lane, Somerford Booths](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4d4d99b) | £1,900/mo | 3 | 2.62 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £1,519/mo (14 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £171,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £137,500

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,375/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 26.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-481/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.6%

*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:** £3,468/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 24.6%
- **10y growth:** 66.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 51.5%

## 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)