# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW12 4YJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 8 GEOFFREY WAY, CONGLETON, SOMERFORD, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 4YJ | | Price | £425,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £425,000 Mar 2026 | ## Description Exceptional four bedroom detached family home located on the beautiful Somerford Gate development in Somerford. 'The Bowyer' has an eye catching mock façade. It stands on an enviable corner plot with wrap around gardens and a picturesque outlook overlooking the pond. Our current owner has only lived here for a very short space of time, yet leaves this impressive homes with a wonderful array of luxurious upgrades including extensive fitted wardrobes (installed by Hammonds), landscaped gardens with an artificial lawn and a fantastic garden building (currently used as a games room). Buying a relatively new home is a good choice as they are often far more energy efficient than a second hand one. Thanks to modern standards of insulation and the latest energy saving devices they have lower running costs compared to traditional homes and are much more affordable to live in. Somerford Gate is a modern and very popular development which is fantastic for commuters, with the newly opened Wolstenholme Elmy Way minutes away. This provides excellent access of the North West Motorway network with nearby junctions at either Sandbach or Holmes Chapel. Trunk roads provide an efficient link between Stoke-On-Trent and Manchester, as does the local railway station. Located toward the West of Congleton. The nearby West Heath is a popular suburb which is often favoured for its excellent school catchment. It is home to two Primary Schools (Quinta and Black Firs) and Congleton High School, all of which are easily within walking distance. The West Heath Shopping Centre is located between the Holmes Chapel Road and Sandbach Road. It hosts a wide range of shops and conveniences that include supermarkets, eateries and even a Pharmacy. Congleton town centre offers a vibrant nightlife with a good selection of newly opened, high class bars, restaurants and eateries. Congleton also boasts various fitness centres. The town has welcomed a 'Marks and Spencer Simply Food', several supermarket chains, independent butchers and bakers, florists, newsagents as well as essential services including doctors, dentists and chemists. This area of Congleton is very fortunate to enjoy useful amenities and some very beautiful open green spaces, with the likes of Back Lane Village Green, Brereton Heath Country Park and Astbury Mere Country Park all on your doorstep. Closer inspection is highly recommended. Why not start by taking a moment to admire our immersive, interactive virtual tour. EPC Grade B. **IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:** We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 8 GEOFFREY WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YJ | £425,000 | 13/03/2026 | Detached | | 8 GEOFFREY WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YJ | £389,995 | 15/07/2022 | 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] 12 GEOFFREY WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YJ | £290,995 | 21/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 16 GEOFFREY WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YJ | £376,316 | 21/07/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 9 GEOFFREY WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YJ | £299,995 | 30/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 6 CYPRESS GROVE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZD | £525,000 | 05/05/2023 | Detached | | 6 WELLINGTONIA DRIVE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZB | £380,000 | 14/04/2023 | Detached | | 4 BLUE CEDAR WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZA | £615,000 | 09/02/2023 | 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 | | 9B CHELFORD ROAD, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QD | £2,550,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | MULBERRY HOUSE, 34 BLACK FIRS LANE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QQ | £905,000 | 15/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 2 GEOFFREY WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YJ | £251,995 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 22A BLACK FIRS LANE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QQ | £603,000 | 10/06/2022 | Detached | | 18 BLACK FIRS LANE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QQ | £785,000 | 26/05/2022 | Detached | | 9B CHELFORD ROAD, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QD | £2,360,000 | 01/04/2022 | Detached | | 1 REDWOOD WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZF | £368,000 | 14/01/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £308,920 (9 sales) **Area average:** £1,010,111 (9 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £427,185 (91 Detached, CW12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -0.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £881/mo - **Realistic:** £979/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,077/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Chelford Road, Somerford, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1478f53) | £2,995/mo | 4 | 0.2 miles | Rightmove | | [Loachbrook Farm Way, Somerford, Congleton CW12 4BF](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e0a9092) | £1,500/mo | 4 | 0.68 miles | Rightmove | | [Dane Street, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/cd612d0) | £1,400/mo | 4 | 1.34 miles | Rightmove | | [Walfield Avenue, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4d4293e) | £2,200/mo | 4 | 1.53 miles | Rightmove | | [Quayside, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6cdc68b) | £1,600/mo | 4 | 2.07 miles | Rightmove | | [Hillside Farmhouse, Cloudside, Congleton, CW12 3QG](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/afe1a0f) | £2,000/mo | 4 | 4.52 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,949/mo (6 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £225,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £180,000 *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 £1,800/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 19.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-79/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.8% *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:** 25.4% - **10y growth:** 53.4% ## 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)