# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW12 2JP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Wornish Nook, Somerford Booths, CW12 2JP | | Price | £395,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | ## Description Situated in an idyllic enclave of only a few characterful homes Bramble Cottage sits in a semi-rural position with delightful views across its generous gardens. Originally two smaller cottages and later converted into one, this home offers versatile accommodation. On the ground floor is the breakfast kitchen, dining room and large living room with feature fireplaces and exposed original beams. To the first floor are three well-proportioned bedrooms and the family bathroom. This charming cottage has been well maintained by the current owner and offers great potential for and incoming purchaser to add their own style to this home. Externally the property is approached via a gravel driveway which offers ample off-road parking and leads to the detached garage with workshop. The gardens are where this cottage shines. Extending to nearly a quarter of an acre and boasting a sunny south facing aspect. The mature gardens are mainly laid to lawn with mature borders and planted beds, there is a pond and water feature, potting shed and vegetable patch all enjoying superb open views onto the neighbouring countryside. Situated in a delightful rural position within easy reach of the centre of Congleton which provides everything for day-to-day needs and the train station. The property is offered for sale with no onward chain. **Important Information** - - What 3 Words – ///thumps.starfish.piglet Council Tax – Cheshire East Band - E EPC Rating – F (28/61) Tenure – Freehold Heating: LPG Fired Central Heating Services: Mains Electric & Water, Drainage via septic tank (non-compliant with 2020 regs) Parking: Driveway & Garage The title contains covenants – further information is available from the office. Flood Risk*: Very low risk of flooding Broadband**: Superfast broadband available. Mobile Coverage**: Mobile coverage with main providers (EE, O2, Three & Vodafone) limited coverage indoors. * Information provided by GOV.UK **Information provided by Ofcom checker. The information isn't guaranteed. Andrew J Nowell take no responsibility for inaccuracies and advise potential buyers to do their own checks before committing to purchase. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173505893/196251) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173505893/196252) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173505893/196253) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173505893/196254) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173505893/196255) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173505893/196256) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173505893/196257) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173505893/196258) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173505893/196259) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173505893/196260) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173505893/196261) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173505893/196262) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173505893/196263) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173505893/196264) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173505893/196265) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/173505893/196266) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/173505893/196267) - EE Rating ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £259,877 (65 Semi-detached, CW12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +52% ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Giantswood Lane, Somerford Booths](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4d4d99b) | £1,900/mo | 3 | 0.21 miles | Rightmove | | [Burgess Place, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4cadafa) | £1,400/mo | 3 | 1.05 miles | Rightmove | | [Pine Way, Somerford, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4017615) | £1,200/mo | 3 | 1.44 miles | Rightmove | | [Dobson Way, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bef992e) | £2,200/mo | 3 | 1.64 miles | Rightmove | | [Loachbrook Farm Way, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7973c23) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 1.84 miles | Rightmove | | [Canal Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5f94ea5) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 2.82 miles | Rightmove | | [Annan Close, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/248943e) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 2.98 miles | Rightmove | | [Wallhill Lane, Brownlow, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3894533) | £1,500/mo | 3 | 3.06 miles | Rightmove | | [Brindley Way, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f582d20) | £1,795/mo | 3 | 3.13 miles | Rightmove | | [Moss Road, Astbury, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/94bcc99) | £1,500/mo | 3 | 3.29 miles | Rightmove | | [Boundary Lane, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5b678eb) | £1,350/mo | 3 | 3.45 miles | Rightmove | | [Congleton, Staffordshire](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d9636ca) | £2,000/mo | 3 | 4.48 miles | Rightmove | | [Overton Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8396a46) | £1,350/mo | 3 | 4.51 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,546/mo (13 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £175,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £140,000 *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 £1,400/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 23.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-321/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.4% *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:** 63.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.3% - **5y growth (index):** 25.2% - **10y growth (index):** 56.5% ## 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)