For sale House

3 ACTON PLACE

MACCLESFIELD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE SK11 8RB

3 beds 2 baths Listed 11 Sep 2026 (-53d)

£440,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

D

Last sold

£95,000 Aug 2001

Local average

£457,443 (-3.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (13,303 of 33,755)

Street crime

132 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Off street
Garden
Yes
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

Originally constructed in the 1950s and thoughtfully extended over the years, this appealing three-bedroom home offers well-proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors. The property has been exceptionally well maintained and is presented in excellent condition throughout, providing a comfortable home that is ready to move straight into.

Acton Place is a small and desirable cul-de-sac situated just off Chester Road, occupying a particularly convenient position close to a range of local amenities and well-regarded schools. Macclesfield town centre is also just a short drive away, making the location ideal for both families and those seeking everyday convenience.

The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance porch, spacious open-plan lounge and dining room, kitchen and rear porch to the ground floor. To the first floor, there is a principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms and a separate family bathroom. The property also benefits from gas-fired central heating and uPVC double glazing throughout.

Externally, the property is approached via a gated driveway which continues beneath a useful car port and leads to a single garage, providing excellent off-road parking together with valuable additional storage.

To the rear, the fully enclosed garden provides an attractive and private outdoor space, incorporating a raised stone-flagged patio, well-maintained lawn and established planted borders. A versatile area, the garden is well suited to outdoor entertaining, relaxing and family use.

Offering generous three-bedroom accommodation, excellent presentation, good parking and an attractive enclosed garden, all within a highly convenient location, this is a superb opportunity for those seeking a well-maintained home requiring little in the way of immediate improvement.

Ground Floor -

Porch - Composite front door with glazing inset. Tiled flooring. Classic column radiator.

Lounge - 5.69m x 4.14m max (18'8 x 13'7 max) - Living flame gas fire set within a feature fireplace. T.V. aerial point. Ceiling cornice. Picture rail. Stripped oak flooring. uPVC double glazed window. Double panelled radiator. Open way through to the Dining Room.

Dining Room - 5.36m x 3.33m max (17'7 x 10'11 max) - Living flame gas fire with a marble hearth, timber surround and mantel. Ceiling cornice. Picture rail. Stripped oak flooring. uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation. uPVC double doors opening onto the rear garden. Double panelled radiator.

Inner Hallway - Handrail to the staircase. Understairs cloaks cupboard. Ceiling cornice. Picture rail. Tiled flooring. Composite back door with glazing inset opening onto the garden. Double panelled radiator.

Breakfast Kitchen - 3.38m x 3.00m (11'1 x 9'10) - One and a half bowl single drainer ceramic sink with extendable mixer tap and base unit below. An additional range of matching base and eye level units with contrasting work surfaces extending to a breakfast bar. Integrated Neff double oven, warming drawer and microwave. Integrated five ring induction hob with Neff extractor hood over. Pull-out pantry style cupboard. Integrated Neff dishwasher. Built-in cupboard with space to house a free-standing fridge/freezer. Utility cupboard with plumbing for washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. Recessed spotlighting. Tiled flooring. uPVC double glazed window. Composite door with glazing inset opening at the side elevation. Anthracite grey vertical radiator.

Rear Porch - Handrail to the staircase. Understairs storage cupboard. Ceiling cornice. Picture rail. Tiled flooring. Double panelled radiator. uPVC door to the rear garden.

First Floor -

Landing - Handrail to the staircase. Ceiling cornice. Picture rail. Loft access. Two uPVC double glazed windows.

Bedroom One - 4.34m max x 3.25m (14'3 max x 10'8) - Floor to ceiling fitted mirror-fronted wardrobes. Picture rail. Built-in airing cupboard. uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side elevation. Double panelled radiator.

En-Suite Bathroom - The white suite comprises a panelled bath with mixer tap. hand-held shower attachment and additional thermostatic shower over, a pedestal washbasin with mixer tap and a low suite W.C. Recessed spotlighting. Extractor fan. Fully tiled walls. tiled flooring. uPVC double glazed window. Chrome heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two - 3.38m x 3.28m (11'1 x 10'9) - Picture rail. uPVC double glazed window. Single panelled radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.38m x 2.41m (11'1 x 7'11) - Loft acccess. uPVC double glazed window. Double panelled radiator.

Bathroom - Panelled bath with mixer tap and Triton electric shower over. Pedestal washbasin with mixer tap. Low suite W.C. Recessed spotlighting. Extractor fan. Fully tiled walls. Tiled flooring. uPVC double glazed window. Chrome heated towel rail.

Outside -

Car Port - Lighting installed.

Outhouse - Ideal for storage.

Garage - 5.51m x 2.82m (18'1 x 9'3) - Up and over door. Light.

Gardens - The property is set back behind a gated driveway providing ample off-road parking and access to the garage. The attractive garden to the rear if fully enclosed and includes a raised stone flagged patio and a well-maintained lawn with planted borders.

Tenure - Freehold

Listed by

Macclesfield

Holden & Prescott

Reference: 93032772

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~901 m² (0.22 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10015166

Property Details

Street: 3 Acton Place

Town: MACCLESFIELD

Postcode: SK11 8RB

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows

Certificate Issued: 20/01/2014

Work Completed: 09/12/2013

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

24% since 1998

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £440,000 +363.2%
Sold 03/08/2001 (25 years ago) £95,000 +24.2%
Sold 13/02/1998 (28 years ago) £76,500 —

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
38 PRINCES WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8UB £225,000 28/02/2025 Other
45 FALLIBROOME ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 3LD £290,000 28/10/2022 Other
THE CLOCK, 151 BROKEN CROSS, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8TU £215,000 26/11/2021 Other

Area average: £243,333 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -64%
10y growth -79.3%

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

1y (index) 5%
5y (index) 27.1%
10y (index) 50.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £893/mo
Realistic £992/mo
Optimistic £1,091/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Cheshire: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Macclesfield, Chester Road / Toll Bar Road 0.0 miles
Bus stop Macclesfield, Chester Road / Maxfield Close 0.1 miles
Shop The Co-operative Funeral Care 0.2 miles
Shop William Hill 0.2 miles
Hospital Rosemount Resource Centre 0.4 miles
Train station Macclesfield 1.4 miles
Train station Prestbury 2.4 miles
Hospital John Munroe Hospital 9.8 miles
University University of Derby, Buxton 9.9 miles
University Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College 11.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 64
Anti-social behaviour 18
Shoplifting 15
Public order 13
Other crime 6
Criminal damage and arson 4
Other theft 4
Drugs 3
Vehicle crime 3
Burglary 1
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 132

Within 1 mile during Aug 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
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery Primary 0.3 miles Good — 17 Jun 2019
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield Primary 0.4 miles Good — 15 Jun 2018
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 26 Nov 2014
Eden School Other 0.6 miles Good — 10 Mar 2024
All Hallows Catholic College Secondary 0.7 miles — (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.23%
Max investor price (0.8%) £124,000
Target investor price (1%) £99,200
  • 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).