For sale Detached

Cross Lane Cottage

CROSS LANE, CONGLETON, KERMINCHAM, CHESHIRE CW12 2LJ

3 beds 1 baths 121 m² Listed 29 Apr 2026 (-24d)

£870,000

Guide Price

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

121 m²

Last sold

£420,000 Jul 2005

Local average

£424,873 (+104.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,976 of 33,755)

Street crime

7 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Charming Rural Position
  • Grounds of approx 0.8 acres
  • Character Country Cottage
  • Detached Double Garage
  • Countryside Views

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A character-filled countryside retreat where timeless charm meets 0.8 acres of enchanting gardens.

Tucked away in this idyllic countryside position this beautifully presented cottage has been tastefully and sympathetically updated by the current owners and presents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly special country home.

From the moment you enter this home exudes warmth and charm with exposed beams, stone flagged floors and exposed brick fireplaces. The statement piece of this home is the large living room with dual aspect, panelling and delightful views onto the adjoining countryside. There is a recently re-fitted shaker style kitchen with integrated appliances and attached boot room. In addition on the ground floor is a cosy dining room, downstairs bedroom and WC and a large office/fourth bedroom.

Upstairs there are two well-proportioned bedrooms both with vaulted ceilings and calming rural views and the large family bathroom with free standing roll top bath and large walk-in shower area. From the central landing is a large eaves storage offering ample practical storage space.

The true heart of this home lies in its outstanding gardens, extending to approximately 0.8 acres and offering a rare and enchanting sense of space, privacy, and natural beauty. Meticulously established over time, the grounds are a captivating blend of mature trees, thoughtfully planted shrubs, and sweeping lawns that create a picturesque countryside setting. There are two entrances to this home offering versatility and a detached double garage offering great storage/workshop space.

This garden doesn’t simply complement the home it defines it, offering a truly special lifestyle rooted in nature, space, and quiet enjoyment of the outdoors.

Despite its quiet position, it remains conveniently placed for nearby Holmes Chapel and Congleton, offering a range of amenities and excellent connections. A perfect balance of countryside charm and everyday convenience.

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Council Tax – Cheshire East Band G

EPC Rating – F (30/79)

Tenure – Freehold

Heating: LPG Fired Central Heating

Services: Mains Electric & Water, Drainage via septic tank (non-complaint with 2020 regs)

Parking: Driveway & Garage

Flood Risk*: Very low risk of flooding

Broadband: Ultrafast broadband available

Mobile Coverage
: Mobile coverage with main providers (EE, O2, Three & Vodafone).

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Listed by

Alderley Edge

Mosley Jarman

Reference: 87836862

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
Cross Lane Cottage, Cross Lane, Kermincham, CONGLETON 30 79 121 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £870,000 +107.1%
Sold 17/07/2005 (20 years ago) £420,000

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).

5y growth 8.6%
10y growth 47.5%

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

1y (index) 0.7%
5y (index) 21.5%
10y (index) 51.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £878/mo
Realistic £975/mo
Optimistic £1,073/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Oldham & Rochdale: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Kermincham Heath, Congleton Road / Folly Farm 0.2 miles
Bus stop Swettenham, Swettenham Road / Club 0.5 miles
Shop Country Rustics 1.0 miles
Train station Goostrey 1.8 miles
Train station Holmes Chapel 2.5 miles
Hospital Rosemount Resource Centre 7.0 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 9.5 miles
Hospital John Munroe Hospital 10.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 5
Anti-social behaviour 1
Public order 1
Total incidents 7

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Terra Nova School Other 1.6 miles (No rating)
Goostrey Community Primary School Primary 2.1 miles Good — 16 Mar 2022
Hermitage Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Good — 20 Nov 2023
Marton and District CofE Aided Primary School Primary 2.8 miles Good — 18 Jul 2017
Brereton CofE Primary School Primary 2.9 miles Good — 19 Jan 2018

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 £1,900/mo 3 2.55 miles Rightmove
Pine Way, Somerford, Congleton £1,200/mo 3 3.01 miles Rightmove
Loachbrook Farm Way, Congleton, CW12 £1,300/mo 3 3.36 miles Rightmove
Churchill Close, West Heath, Congleton £1,100/mo 3 3.52 miles Rightmove
Fairmill Grove, Congleton, CW12 £1,350/mo 3 3.89 miles Rightmove
Dobson Way, Congleton, CW12 £2,200/mo 3 4.04 miles Rightmove
Wallhill Lane, Brownlow, CW12 £1,500/mo 3 4.38 miles Rightmove
Canal Road, Congleton, CW12 £1,300/mo 3 5.1 miles Rightmove
Annan Close, Congleton £1,300/mo 3 5.29 miles Rightmove
Moss Road, Astbury, CW12 £1,500/mo 3 5.47 miles Rightmove
Biddulph Road, Congleton £950/mo 3 6.1 miles Rightmove
Congleton, Staffordshire £2,000/mo 3 6.85 miles Rightmove
Overton Road, Congleton, CW12 £1,400/mo 3 6.88 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £1,462/mo (13 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.16%
Max investor price (0.8%) £168,750
Target investor price (1%) £135,000
Gross yield 1.9%
Cost-to-rent ratio 53.7×
Monthly cashflow £-2,236/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -10.6%
  • 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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