# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (SK11 8XB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 14 APPLEBY CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE SK11 8XB |
| Price | £335,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 67 m² |
| Last sold | £81,000 Jul 1997 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 01/07/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £1,074/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,700

### Recommendations
- B (£900 - £1,500)
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0524-3064-5203-9046-1200)

## Description

** NO ONWARD CHAIN ** Situated in a highly desirable location close to excellent schools, local amenities, and convenient transport links, this detached bungalow offers an outstanding opportunity to acquire a home in a sought-after area. Requiring some modernisation, the property provides fantastic potential for buyers to update and create a home tailored to their own tastes and requirements.

In brief the property comprises; entrance hallway, living room with double doors opening to the dining kitchen, two double bedrooms and a shower room. The property is set back from the road behind a generous size lawned front garden, with a driveway providing off road parking for up to three vehicles and leads to the attached single garage. The rear garden is fenced and enclosed, offering a good degree of privacy. It features a lawned garden with patio area ideal for 'al-fresco' dining or to simply sit and relax. Steps lead down to a further patio area which also has space for a shed, while additional steps descend to a lower gravelled area. The garden further benefits from access to the front of the property via pathways on both sides.

**Location** - Set in Cheshire's plains, on the fringe of the Peak District National Park, Macclesfield combines the old with the new. Originally a medieval town, Macclesfield became the country's 'Silk' capital in the 1750's, whilst it still retains that heritage, in recent years it has grown to become a thriving business centre. Macclesfield is a modern shopping centre with a range of leisure facilities to suit most tastes. There is a popular monthly Treacle Market which is a bustling Arts, Antiques, Crafts, Food and Drink Market, held on the cobbles of the town centre with around 140 stalls of exceptional food and drink, unique crafts and vintage and information from the Macclesfield community. There are many independent and state primary and secondary schools. The access points of the North West Motorway network system, Manchester International Airport and some of Cheshire's finest countryside are close at hand. Intercity rail links to London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly can be found at Macclesfield and Wilmslow railway stations as well as commuter rail links to the local business centres.

**Directions** - Proceed out of Macclesfield along Congleton Road and take the second right into Thornton Avenue and then third left into Coniston Way. Turning right at the end into Thirlmere and third right into Kenilworth Road. Take the first left into Appleby Close where the property can be found towards the head of the cul-de-sac on the right hand side.

**Entrance Hallway** - Accessed via a uPVC door. Radiator. Loft access. Coved ceiling. Storage cupboard.

**Living Room** - 5.21m'' x 3.23m'' (17'1'' x 10'7'') - uPVC double glazed bow window to the front aspect. Radiator. Coved ceiling. Double doors opening to the breakfast kitchen.

**Dining Kitchen** - 5.38m'' x 2.74m'' (17'8'' x 9'0'') - Fitted with a range of base and wall mounted units with work surfaces over, incorporating a stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer to either side. Built-in double oven and five ring gas hob with extractor hood over. Space for washing machine and dishwasher. uPVC double glazed window to rear and side aspect. uPVC door to side aspect. Space for dining table and chairs. Radiator. Coved ceiling.

**Bedroom One** - 3.48m'' x 3.43m'' (11'5'' x 11'3'') - Master bedroom with built-in wardrobes, drawers and dressing table. uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator.

**Bedroom Two** - 3.35m'' x 3.05m'' (11'0'' x 10'0'') - Great size second bedroom with space for double bed. uPVC double glazed window to front aspect. Radiator. Cupboard housing the hot water tank.

**Shower Room** - Fitted with push button low level WC, pedestal wash basin and shower cubicle with electric shower. Tiled walls. Frosted uPVC double glazed window to side aspect. Radiator.

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**Front Garden & Driveway** - The property is set back from the road behind a generous size lawned front garden, with a driveway providing off road parking for up to three vehicles and leads to the attached single garage.

**Rear Garden** - The rear garden is fenced and enclosed, offering a good degree of privacy. It features a lawned garden with patio area ideal for 'al-fresco' dining or to simply sit and relax. Steps lead down to a further patio area which also has space for a shed, while additional steps descend to a lower gravelled area. The garden further benefits from access to the front of the property via pathways on both sides.

**Single Garage** - 5.31m'' x 2.62m'' (17'5'' x 8'7'') - With electric roller door. uPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect and door to garden. Power & lighting. Wall mounted boiler.

**Tenure** - The vendor has advised that the property is Freehold and that the council tax band is D. We would advise any perspective buyer to confirm these details with their legal representative.

**Anti Money Laundering - Note** - To be able to sell or purchase a property in the United Kingdom all agents have a legal requirement to conduct Identity checks on all customers involved in the transaction to fulfil their obligations under Anti Money Laundering regulations. We outsource this check to a third party and a charge will apply. Ask the branch for further details.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/90091071/933354) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/90091071/1043139) - EE Rating

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 APPLEBY CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 8XB | £81,000 | 03/07/1997 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 27 CONISTON WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7XR | £340,000 | 02/05/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 21 APPLEBY CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8XB | £2,450 | 28/03/2025 | Other |
| 43 CONISTON WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7XR | £392,000 | 28/04/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 25 APPLEBY CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8XB | £300,000 | 13/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 41 ULLSWATER, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7YW | £332,500 | 03/10/2022 | Detached |
| 52 ULLSWATER, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7YW | £408,000 | 29/09/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 29 APPLEBY CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8XB | £302,000 | 20/09/2021 | Detached |
| 95 THIRLMERE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7YJ | £385,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £201,483 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £371,500 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £576,798 (49 Detached, SK11, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -41.9%

## 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 East Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £723/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Ambleside Close, SK11 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Kensington Square, SK10 | £1,050/mo | 2 | 0.96 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Oxford Mill Apartments, SK11 | £1,050/mo | 2 | 1.08 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Oxford Mill Apartments, SK11 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 1.08 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,075/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £134,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £107,500

*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 £1,075/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 26×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-377/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.7%

*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:** £5,000/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -5.9%
- **10y growth:** 41%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 0.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 48.3%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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