The Haven
SMITHY LANE, CONGLETON, HULME WALFIELD, CHESHIRE CW12 2JG
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
E
Last sold
£500,000 Feb 2009
Local average
£425,487 (+135%)
Street crime
5 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Charming Detached Farmhouse
- Approximately 1.8 Acres
- Immaculately maintained
- Four Bedrooms
- No Onward Chain
- Elevated position with stunning open views
Additional details
- Sewerage
- Private supply
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Fernhill is a detached farmhouse enjoying superb, elevated views across the neighbouring countryside.
The property has been immaculately maintained by the current owners and offers spacious and well-balanced accommodation throughout.
On the ground floor there is an Oak framed entrance porch, entrance hall with cloakroom WC off, sitting room, family room with central fireplace and double doors opening onto the garden and the breakfast kitchen with utility/boot room off. The Thomas & Thomas Kitchen has traditional shaker style units, with granite worksurfaces, integrated Miele appliances and central AGA.
Upstairs is a large principal bedroom suite with spacious en-suite bathroom. There are three further double bedrooms and the family bathroom. Both bathrooms have contemporary Duravit fittings and bespoke tiling.
Externally the property is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway which offers ample off-road parking and leads to the detached garage & carport.
The grounds extend to approximately 1.8 acres and include the formal gardens with large Indian stone patio, lawn, raised beds and Hartley Botanic greenhouse. The remainder of the grounds are made up of paddocks and fields and dog run.
Situated in a charming rural position in Hulme Walfield surrounded by Cheshire countryside. Fernhill is within easy reach of the centres of Congleton, Macclesfield, Alderley Edge and Wilmslow.
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Council Tax – E
EPC Rating – D (55/68)
Tenure – Freehold
Heating: Oil Fired Central Heating
Services: Mains Electric & Water.
Drainage via Septic Tank (non-compliant with regulations)
Parking: Driveway, Garage & Carport
Flood Risk*: Very low risk of flooding
Broadband: Fibre broadband installed at the property
Mobile Coverage**: Mobile coverage with main providers (EE, O2, Three & Vodafone) limited coverage indoors.
* Information provided by GOV.UK
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Listed by
Alderley Edge
Mosley Jarman
Reference: 153678689
EPC ratings on this postcode
We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.
| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barndale Annexe, Smithy Lane, Hulme Walfield | 65 | 83 | 93 m² | England and Wales: 2007 onwards | House |
| Barndale Annexe, Smithy Lane, Hulme Walfield, CONGLETON | 65 | 83 | 93 m² | England and Wales: 2007-2011 | Detached |
| Barndale, Smithy Lane, Hulme Walfield | 54 | 65 | 306 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | House |
| Barndale, Smithy Lane, Hulme Walfield, CONGLETON | 54 | 65 | 306 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Detached |
| Brickhouse Barn, Smithy Lane, Hulme Walfield | 70 | 74 | 176 m² | England and Wales: 2007 onwards | House |
| Fern Hill, Smithy Lane, Hulme Walfield | 59 | 69 | 245 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | House |
| Fern Hill, Smithy Lane, Hulme Walfield, CONGLETON | 59 | 69 | 245 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| Hulme Walfield Hall, Smithy Lane, Hulme Walfield | 40 | 79 | 279 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | House |
| Hulme Walfield Hall, Smithy Lane, Hulme Walfield | 32 | 74 | 261 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | House |
| Hulme Walfield Hall, Smithy Lane, Hulme Walfield | 37 | 73 | 383 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | House |
| Hulme Walfield Hall, Smithy Lane, Hulme Walfield, CONGLETON | 40 | 79 | 279 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Hulme Walfield Hall, Smithy Lane, Hulme Walfield, CONGLETON | 32 | 74 | 261 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Hulme Walfield Hall, Smithy Lane, Hulme Walfield, CONGLETON | 37 | 73 | 383 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | n |
| Oakley, Smithy Lane, Hulme Walfield | 40 | 61 | 210 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | House |
| Oakley, Smithy Lane, Hulme Walfield, CONGLETON | 46 | 66 | 264 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
0% since 2008
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £1,000,000 | +100% |
| Sold | 06/02/2009 (17 years ago) | £500,000 | 0% |
| Sold | 05/02/2008 (18 years ago) | £499,950 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Sold comparables data is not available for this property.
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Oldham & Rochdale: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Smithy Lane
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Hulme Walfield, Giantswood Lane / Smithy Lane | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | The Co-operative Food | 0.7 miles |
| Shop | Greyfriars Carpets | 0.7 miles |
| Bus stop | Lower Heath, Walfield Avenue / Tidnock Avenue | 0.8 miles |
| Hospital | Congleton War Memorial Hospital | 2.1 miles |
| Train station | Congleton | 2.3 miles |
| Train station | Goostrey | 5.1 miles |
| Hospital | Rosemount Resource Centre | 5.9 miles |
| University | Buxton & Leek College | 9.8 miles |
| University | Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College | 9.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total incidents | 5 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Bank Academy | Secondary | 1.0 miles | Good — 8 Jun 2015 |
| Havannah Primary School | Primary | 1.2 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Esland Daven School | Other | 1.3 miles | Requires improvement — 6 Mar 2024 |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Requires improvement — 1 Jul 2024 |
| Buglawton Primary School | Primary | 1.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walfield Avenue, Congleton, CW12 | £2,200/mo | 4 | 0.81 miles | Rightmove |
| Rutland Close, Congleton | £1,700/mo | 4 | 1.11 miles | Rightmove |
| Chelford Road, Somerford, CW12 | £2,995/mo | 4 | 1.63 miles | Rightmove |
| Blue Cedar Way, Somerford, CW12 | £1,750/mo | 4 | 1.66 miles | Rightmove |
| Quayside, Congleton, CW12 | £1,600/mo | 4 | 1.99 miles | Rightmove |
| Field View Road, Congleton, CW12 | £1,400/mo | 4 | 2.08 miles | Rightmove |
| Watery Lane, Astbury, Congleton | £3,750/mo | 4 | 3.11 miles | Rightmove |
| Hillside Farmhouse, Cloudside, Congleton, CW12 3QG | £2,000/mo | 4 | 3.43 miles | Rightmove |
Average rent: £2,174/mo (8 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
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